Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Closure of US institute will do immense harm to climate research The National Center for Atmospheric Research has played a leading role in providing data, modelling and supercomputing to researchers around the world – but the Trump administration is set to shut it down New Scientist — Environment · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news SAF News - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news London air quality improving, but nowhere meets WHO guidelines While new figures reveal significant progress in cleaning up London’s air, they also show that the city is still far from meeting the strictest global health standards. The London Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (LAEI) 2022 update, published by the Greater London Authority and Transport for London, shows that harmful emissions have fallen sharply since 2016. Key […] Air Quality News · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news SigmaSense launches onboard EIS kit for batteries SigmaSense has announced the release of its onboard Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) semiconductor and software solution, designed to transform battery system management for AI data centres and utility-scale energy storage.The new onboard EIS system and SigmaEIS Development Kit provide real-time insights into battery performance that were once restricted to bulky, costly laboratory … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Oat milk marketing stirs heated debate ‘Trust the processed’, says Oatly on its carton of oat milk drink. The new blurb is – we presume – intended to quell concerns about these products being de facto unhealthy because they are processed; or perhaps ultra-processed (depending on how you would like to define it). “When turning oats into a tasty Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Guest post: How to steer EVs towards the road of ‘mass adoption’ Electric vehicles (EVs) now account for more than one-in-four car sales around the world, but... Carbon Brief · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Large intensive farms are creating pollution problems, says EA Pollution from farms is on the rise. In part this is due to increased inspections and monitoring of agricultural businesses, but the Environment Agency (EA) has noted a “clear pattern” in its latest report: “[…] while the number of farms is decreasing, pollution incidents are increasing.” The trend “likely reflects Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Sodexo and Waitrose are among pioneers of nature target initiative The Science-Based Targets Network (SBTN) has announced the first cohort of companies joining its Step Up for Nature initiative, which signals their intent to take science-based action on nature in line with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Through SBTN, companies Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Farmers in ‘survival mode’ Farmers have called on the Government to address the power imbalance between supermarkets and growers by overhauling the food supply chain regulator. Farmers, supported by MPs and industry bodies, want the Groceries Code Adjudicator (CGA) strengthened to create a single regulator Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week’s figures include an increased biodiversity premium for dairy farmers, government cash for greener farming, a promising report on countries that are decoupling emissions from economic growth and a clarification relating to the size of UK pig farms.€4. FrieslandCampina is to pay its milk Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Car Life Tycoon on Fortnite: Vehicles Never Die Recycler Mon Véhicule is using a free Fortnite simulation game to engage millennials and Gen Z on the realities of ELV recycling, from depollution and parts recovery to the challenges of illegal dismantling in France and its overseas territories. Auto Recycling World · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Meeting Presentation 25 October 2025 The post Meeting Presentation 25 October 2025 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Minutes MPMA General Line Sector Committee, 25 October 2025 The post Minutes MPMA General Line Sector Committee, 25 October 2025 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Consumer Takeback Schemes and RAM: Evidence Standards Producers Must Meet The post Consumer Takeback Schemes and RAM: Evidence Standards Producers Must Meet appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – UK’s Only Biogas & Carbon Capture Seminar brings solutions to multiple sectors MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – UK’s Only Biogas & Carbon Capture Seminar brings solutions to multiple sectors Organisations across energy, agriculture, manufacturing, food and drink, logistics and green chemicals are being urged to secure their place at the 2026 Biogas & Carbon Capture Seminar, taking place on 29 January 2026. Hosted by Blended Products Ltd, the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news House of Lords presses Defra for timelines and tougher action on ‘low-risk, high-reward’ waste crime The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has criticised Defra’s response on waste crime as light on detail and timelines, warning the current system leaves offending “low-risk” and profitable. Peers want faster reforms, better reporting, stronger enforcement and measurable targets, and have requested oral evidence from the environment secretary. ATF Professional · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news PackUK touts increased EPR rates for 2026 The administrator for the UK Government’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for packaging has published indicative fees for 2026, confirming increases in rates for most materials. edie — Circular Economy tag · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news £490k peatlands restoration to proceed in Falkirk and North Lanarkshire SP Energy Networks has committed £490,000 to a major peatland restoration project on Scotland’s Slamannan Plateau. Working with Buglife Scotland, the initiative aims to bring over 114 hectares of rare bog habitat back to life across Falkirk and North Lanarkshire – protecting unique wildlife and helping fight climate change. Peatlands are one of Scotland’s natural […] Envirotec Magazine · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Royal Academy of Engineering awards £39 million funding to 13 high-impact climate innovations New technologies to store renewable energy, power data centres and computers more efficiently and multiply the power of batteries four-fold are among the engineering solutions awarded a share of £39 million by the Royal Academy of Engineering today (18 December). A total of 13 Green Future Fellows have been awarded £3 million each to scale […] Envirotec Magazine · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Waste wood regulation update allows sites to exceed storage limits The Environment Agency (EA) has published a new Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) for waste wood, amid ongoing pressure across the sector. Issued on Tuesday (16 December 2025), RPS 361 replaced the previous waste wood RPS and allows sites in England to temporarily exceed their permitted storage limits where they have been affected by unplanned downtime … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Volvo Penta powers Aura Clean Energy BESS Aura Clean Energy, a BESS provider in Oceania, has chosen Volvo Penta as its supplier of advanced battery technology for large-scale energy storage.The partnership brings together Volvo Penta’s Scandinavian engineering heritage and Aura’s focus on resilience, performance and reliability across defence, mining and critical infrastructure.Volvo Penta’s battery systems deliver high energy density … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Environment Agency launches new wood RPS following successful advocacy by waste wood sector The Wood Recyclers’ Association has welcomed the publication this week of a new Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) in England specifically for waste wood, following successful calls from the WRA on behalf of the waste wood industry. Wood Recyclers Association · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news ‘Surge’ in nitrous oxide canisters adds to growing waste fire crisis As waste fires linked to batteries and vapes continue to rise, operators are warning of another growing threat: discarded nitrous oxide canisters. The problem stems from the widespread misuse of nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas.” While the gas has industrial and catering uses, for example in food preparation, it has also been widely … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news ALDI UNVEILS GIANT CUTHBERT-SHAPED CHRISTMAS TREE Aldi has unveiled a giant topiary sculpture of its signature chocolate cake, Cuthbert. A Christmas tree replica of Cuthbert was pictured doing the rounds in Brighton, visiting the pier and Royal Pavilion, before reaching its permanent home in front of an Aldi store in Eastbourne. Cuthbert caused a stir during its Brighton tour, with the festive visit […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news TV chef Theo Michaels saddles up with Canned Food UK for a winter-warming Cowboy-inspired grazing board Complete grazing board from Theo Michael’s ‘Can And Graze’ Cowboy themed board, with recipes including corned beef hash and crispy sweetcorn fritters. TV chef, author and food writer Theo Michaels […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news South Australia secures 408MWh battery energy storage Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE division will deliver a 408MWh AC battery energy storage system to Vena Energy for the Tailem Bend 3 project in South Australia.The system, rated at 204MW/408MWh AC, will be supplied as a turnkey EPC solution in partnership with Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP). Nearly 100 SolBank 3.0 battery containers will be deployed… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Lifecycle Oils acquired by European cooking oil recycler Used cooking oil recycler Quatra has announced the acquisition of UK-based Lifecycle Oils, strengthening its position in the UK market. The Belgium-based company confirmed the deal, describing the acquisition as a new chapter in its growth strategy. Quatra said the move would enhance its UK operations, improve customer proximity and support the development of a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Scaling circularity: How to redefine product refurbishment for a net-zero future Lenovo’s executive director of global ESG and regulatory compliance, Mary Jacques, shares learnings from the company’s circularity work, which has improved product design and enhanced repairability and refurbishment offerings. edie — Circular Economy tag · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news UK’s first cylindrical sodium-ion cell built in Wales A landmark for the UK battery sector has been achieved with the unveiling of a cylindrical sodium-ion cell manufactured using Welsh materials and innovation.Batri, in collaboration with Swansea University, has produced an 18650-format demonstration cell believed to be the first of its kind made in the UK with fully UK-manufactured anode and cathode materials.Supported by… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news ALDI SLASHES PRICE OF ITS FESTIVE VEG EVEN FURTHER TO JUST 5P Following Morrisons’ recent price drop announcement, supermarket Aldi has announced it will drop the price of its festive veg staples even further as it retains its promise to be the cheapest supermarket to buy a Christmas dinner. Shoppers will be able to pick up White Potatoes (2kg), Carrots (1kg),Parsnips (500g), Red and White Cabbages (each), Brussels Sprouts (500g) and Swede […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Health Equals continues campaign against unhealthy homes The Health Equals coalition, which was formed earlier this year, have again taken to the streets to give ordinary people an opportunity to contribute to the debate over living conditions in the UK. Here, housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa is trying to find out how many people in the UK live in homes with issues like damp, […] Air Quality News · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Housing over nature as Biodiversity Net Gain exemptions expand Following a ministerial review into England’s flagship nature restoration and habitat creation policy, the number of new developments which do not need to comply is set to grow. The changes announced on Tuesday increase the maximum size of new construction projects which are exempt from Biodiversity Net Gain legislation. This means projects must be more […] Environment Journal · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Currys Interim Results 2025/26 - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Breaking News – Didcot decision imminent. Possibly - Demolition News Demolition News · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Develon gear up for major North American trade show - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Price Reports November 2025 - bpf.co.uk British Plastics Federation News · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Ctrl+Alt+Defy, the white-hat hacker rewriting the cybersecurity rulebook The ethical hacker challenging stereotypes, mentoring girls in tech and showing that cybersecurity can be seriously fun Positive News · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news What we learnt from talking to people about the circular economy In October, I was lucky enough to step away from my usual work routine to travel across the UK, with a videographer in tow, meeting people who work in and use the ‘circular economy’ every day. We travelled far and wide, to Glasgow, Stafford, Manchester […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Map — Store Locator - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Marine Recovery Fund aims to boost nature and offshore wind development The Government announced its Marine Recovery Fund on Wednesday 17 December, an initiative intended to to safeguard Britain’s marine biodiversity and energy security. By means of the fund, offshore wind developers will be able to pay into a government operated funding pot delivering meaningful environmental compensatory measures to restore and protect marine habitats. “Britain’s seas […] Envirotec Magazine · 17 Dec 2025