Recycling news: 2025

Industry news COP30: What does the ‘Baku to Belém roadmap’ mean for climate finance? The Brazilian COP30 presidency has published a “Baku to Belém roadmap” on how climate finance... Carbon Brief · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news New book tells compelling tale of the fight to save the Siberian tiger The battle to save the magnificent but endangered Amur tiger detailed in Jonathan Slaght's Tigers Between Empires is an inspiring look at what collaboration across borders can achieve, finds Adam Weymouth New Scientist — Environment · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Weird Waste: how to recycle batteries The post Weird Waste: how to recycle batteries appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news New recycling sorting facility to process 80% of Norway’s plastic waste TOMRA and Plastretur have opened a new recycling sorting facility near Oslo, which will process approximately 80% of Norway’s plastic packaging waste by 2030. Jointly owned by TOMRA (65%) and Plastretur (35%), the Områ facility has the capacity to process 90,000 tonnes of plastic annually, transforming plastic packaging waste into uniform polymer fractions ready for […] Packaging Scotland · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Cropped 5 November 2025: Nature finance at COP30; Storms devastate crops; Brazilian deforestation decline We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Made with real Belgian milk chocolate - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Strawberry | Müller Rice | Müller Rice | Our Brands - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Peach & Apricot | Bliss Mascarpone | Müller Bliss | Our Brands | Müller UK & Ireland - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news High protein low fat chocolate flavour mousse with sweeteners. - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Independent GGRs Review: AD in the UK’s Net Zero strategy We are delighted to share some genuinely exciting news with our members. For the first time, AD has been given dedicated recognition in a government-backed greenhouse gas removals review, an important step for our sector. Just twelve months ago, discussions around Green Gas Removal (GGR) technologies focused almost exclusively on wood chip biomass with carbon capture and storage and direct air … ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news How litter-picking became a competitive sport Born in Japan, spogomi is now going global. As competitors like to say: ‘the real winner is the environment’ Positive News · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Natural graphite suitable for next-gen anodes In extensive laboratory tests of anode graphite material in the USA, natural Lac Knife graphite from Focus Graphite has achieved stunning results. The value 371mAh/g is very close to the theoretical maximum discharge capacity of graphite.The Phase I battery validation tests were conducted by two concurrent, independent US laboratories, Charge CCCV LLC (C4V) and American… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Toxic algae blighting South Australia could pose a global threat Researchers warn that the alga Karenia cristata, which has killed around a million animals in Australian waters in one of the biggest algal blooms ever seen, could harm marine life elsewhere New Scientist — Environment · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news EU mission on adaptation to climate change launches 18 new projects Europe has continued to take steps towards strengthening its ability to adapt to the growing impact of climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news IRT Webinar Review – EPR Maturity and the Road to Certified Green Parts France’s end-of-life vehicle (ELV) sector is rapidly evolving into one of Europe’s most structured, transparent, and collaborative systems. This was evident during the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) webinar held on October 30, 2025, which featured two presentations providing a comprehensive overview of France’s approach to extended producer responsibility (EPR) and the expandi… ATF Professional · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Will AI replace ME? Brian Bachand, CEO of Westover Auto Salvage, based in the US, confronts a growing dilemma in the auto recycling industry: Is artificial intelligence a tool for progress or a threat to people? As AI reshapes operations, Bachand challenges recyclers to consider what’s gained, what’s lost, and whether the human element still has a place. Auto Recycling World · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news COP30: Could Brazil’s ‘Tropical Forest Forever’ fund help tackle climate change? Billed as the “Amazon COP”, the UN climate talks will see the debut of Brazil’s... Carbon Brief · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Interactive: Who wants what at the COP30 climate change summit Negotiators from around the world will soon descend on Brazil as it prepares to host... Carbon Brief · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Universities launch £13.6m plastics research hub A new £13.6 million research hub aiming to improve the creation, reuse and recycling of durable plastics, has launched at the University of Warwick. The EPSRC Manufacturing Research Hub in Sustainable Engineering Plastics (SEP) is led by the University of Warwick in collaboration with the University of Manchester and University College London. Funded by the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news URGENT – Have Your Say: ROC De-Indexation Consultation On 31 October the Government published a consultation on the Renewables Obligation, essentially proposing to freeze or at least change the indexing of payments relative to inflation – changing the base of Renewable Obligations Certificates from RPI to CPI. This is clearly intended to hit RO recipients with no OPEX like solar and wind facilities,… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news TOMRA and Plastretur open 90k tonne plastic sorting plant in Norway TOMRA and Plastretur have opened Områ, a sorting facility expected to process around 80% of Norway’s plastic packaging waste by 2030. Located in Holtskogen Business Park, Tomter, Oslo, the plant has been designed to process around 90,000 tonnes of plastic each year. Currently, around one-third of Norway’s plastic packaging waste is recycled, with most of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Over 7,000 vapes a day are found in just four Biffa sites Over 7,000 vapes a day were found in four Biffa sites between June and September 2025, data from the waste management company shows. Circular Online (CIWM) · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Key Sustainability Dates | UK Calendar It’s almost 2026, and we’ve made sure to compile the ultimate calendar of Environmental and Sustainability events for the entire year! Our fantastic resource will help you stay informed about all upcoming eco-friendly events that are going on around you. Bywaters · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news NextStar to produce ESS batteries in Windsor NextStar Energy, Canada’s first large-scale lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, is expanding its remit to include ESS batteries.From this month, its Windsor, Ontario site will begin producing advanced cells tailored for commercial and grid-scale storage.“NextStar Energy’s expansion into energy storage reflects the company’s ability to respond and adapt to changing markets,” said Danies … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news FPA warns current EPR implementation ‘risks creating confusion and financial uncertainty’ THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that action is needed to ensure fair implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Leaders from across the packaging sector gathered in London last week at the FPA Environment Seminar to discuss circularity in packaging, advances in technology, and the implementation of EPR. Delegates heard directly from Mary Creagh CBE […] Packaging Scotland · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news ASA rules against Stove Industry Alliance over misleading claims The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned two advertising claims by the Stove Industry Association (SIA) after ruling that the trade body misled consumers about the environmental impact of modern wood-burning stoves. The ASA upheld two complaints against statements made on the association’s website in May 2025. The site claimed that ‘choosing a modern stove […] Air Quality News · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Kronospan UK welcomes Welsh Minister Kronospan Limited welcomed Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, to its Chirk headquarters to showcase the company’s commitment to skills development, training, and long-term investment in its workforce. Wood Recyclers Association · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Vanilla Flavour | Pudding | Müller x Myprotein | Our Brands - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Environment Agency exceeds target for closing illegal waste sites The Environment Agency stopped 143 high-risk illegal waste sites in 2025, exceeding its target of 90, its annual report finds. Circular Online (CIWM) · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION ‘CARROT’ GOLD ENGAGEMENT RINGS – AFTER KEVIN THE CARROT FINALLY POPPED THE QUESTION TO KATIE In a world where celebrity proposals are making headlines with dazzling 10‑carat rocks, Aldi is proving there’s room for more carrot and less carat. This year marks a decade of Kevin the Carrot bringing festive cheer to UK screens, and Aldi is celebrating with a golden tribute to the nation’s favourite root vegetable – and the exciting news of his engagement […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Mounting Waste, Finite Resources: The Case for Urgent Action The post Mounting Waste, Finite Resources: The Case for Urgent Action appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news LG Chem and Sinopec target sodium-ion growth Sinopec and LG Chem have signed a joint development agreement focused on advancing sodium-ion battery materials.The collaboration will centre on cathode and anode technologies, with applications in energy storage systems and low-speed electric vehicles across China and global markets.The partnership is designed to accelerate the commercialisation of sodium-ion battery technologies, explore new … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Keep Abergavenny Tidy celebrates double win at the Tidy Wales Awards 2025 The post Keep Abergavenny Tidy celebrates double win at the Tidy Wales Awards 2025 appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news ESA guide to boost EfW heat network development The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has published a new guide to boost the development of district heating networks connected to energy-from-waste (EfW) facilities across the United Kingdom. A third of […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Government lays amendment to pEPR Regulations before Parliament The UK Government has laid draft amendments to the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) regulations before Parliament. The amendments introduced a series of technical and operational changes designed to refine the scheme, which launched in January 2025. Expected to come into force from January 2026, the amendments addressed issues identified during pEPR’s first year of … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news UNEP says world heading for a ‘serious escalation’ of climate damage UN Environment Programme assessment finds world heading for a ‘serious escalation’ of climate risks and damages. Circular Online (CIWM) · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Slovakia’s first EV battery plant launched Slovakia’s first EV battery facility has officially launched, with Gotion High-Tech marking the milestone at a ceremony held on 28 October in Šurany.Occupying 95 hectares, the site is engineered for an initial capacity of 20GWh and is scheduled to begin production in 2027. All EV battery output will serve the EU market, bolstering regional supply… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Apple | Müller Rice | Müller Rice | Our Brands | Müller UK & Ireland - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Local Council Climate Report lays bare UK council progress Improvements are being made across the board, but ‘not fast enough’ is the defining takeaway. Published by Climate Emergency UK, The Local Climate Report: State of UK Council Climate Action provides an in-depth analysis of regional, county and town-level government and environmental progress. This is based on data in the 2025 Council Climate Action Scorecards. According […] Environment Journal · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news COP30: What’s on the agenda at the Belém climate summit Initiatives on the table at COP30 aim to evaluate which countries are most vulnerable, support efforts to clean up industries and pay for the protection of tropical forests New Scientist — Environment · 5 Nov 2025