Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Employee Spotlight: Meeting Jessica Griffiths, a Brixton Based Driver The post Employee Spotlight: Meeting Jessica Griffiths, a Brixton Based Driver appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: EU CBAM simplification – A detailed summary Our latest blog explores how the recent simplification of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) could ease compliance for many importers. With the updated regulation now in force, we break down what’s changed, who’s affected, and what businesses need to do next. Valpak · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Clarity Named Finalist for Gamechanger of the Year and Employer of the Year at the Sussex Business Awards 2025 The post Clarity Named Finalist for Gamechanger of the Year and Employer of the Year at the Sussex Business Awards 2025 appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Food Waste Heroes - help.olioapp.com OLIO · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Staying Sharp: Why Refresher Training Is Key to Competence in Vehicle Recycling In an industry where compliance, safety, and environmental stewardship are paramount, ongoing professional competence isn’t just a regulatory requirement; it’s critical to operational success. For those working in vehicle recycling and wider waste management, the Continuing Competence Certificate, mandated by CIWM (WAMITAB) and the Environment Agency, remains a cornerstone of that compliance fr… ATF Professional · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Lignin-based sodium-ion batteries from wood waste Researchers at Fraunhofer IKTS and Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena – both part of the Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC) – are developing a sodium-ion battery system based on lignin, a by-product of the wood and pulp industry.Typically incinerated for energy, lignin to continue reading this article... You’ve reached your 5 article limit. Sign up… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Labubu craze leaves recycling sector with mounting waste challenge The explosive global popularity of Labubu dolls has created a new waste challenge for the recycling sector, with millions of plastic figures and layers of blind-box packaging soon destined for disposal. At its summer peak, Pop Mart’s CEO predicted daily Labubu sales could exceed 10 million units by September 2025, potentially outpacing global Barbie doll … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news In Memory of Jonathan Trent ATF Professional is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jonathan Trent, Director at Charles Trent Ltd, who passed away in October. ATF Professional · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Library cuts energy by 84% in LED upgrade The University of Wolverhampton has completed a major lighting upgrade at its Harrison Library, achieving an 84 per cent reduction […] Recolight · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Trilux donates luminaires to youth project in Bolton Trilux Lighting has donated more than 50 luminaires to the Be the Change Youth Project, a Bolton-based organisation supporting young […] Recolight · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Recover signs multi-year recycled cotton agreement with H&M Recover has signed a multi-year agreement with H&M to support the integration of its recycled cotton fibre, RCotton, for use in H&M’s products. Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Ampere and Stratus advance cobalt-free EV batteries Ampere, Renault Group’s dedicated EV and software division, has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Stratus Materials to explore the integration of cobalt-free LXMO™ cathode active materials (CAM) into future EV batteries.Stratus, a developer of high-energy LXMO CAMs for advanced lithium-ion batteries, will . . . to continue reading this article... You’ve reached your… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news From microplastics to megastructures: Earthshot prize finalists reviewed Finalists in this year’s Earthshot Awards include a breakthrough microplastics filter and “the world’s first fully upcycled skyscraper”. The final 15 were announced in October, all exhibiting seemingly landmark technological or other innovations with relevance to nature, air, oceans, waste and climate (to summarise the five categories around which the award is structured).1 This year’s […] Envirotec Magazine · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Fraunhofer IWS advances solid-state Li-S battery cells Fraunhofer IWS Dresden is spearheading research into solid-state lithium-sulfur, or Li-S, battery chemistry – aiming to deliver high-energy cells with improved cycle life and enhanced safety.Supported by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, two projects – AnSiLiS and TALISSMAN – form the backbone of this… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Home | Olio Help Center - help.olioapp.com OLIO · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Careers - Unilever Global Unilever news · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Global Ardour Recycling expands with acquisition of Newport operations Global Ardour Recycling has announced the acquisition of Adelphi, a metals recycling operation based at Newport Dock. The company said the move will strengthen its export capacity and create new commercial opportunities across the UK recycling sector. The deal marks the latest stage in Global Ardour’s continued growth following its takeover of Recycling Lives’ scrap … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news LOVE IS ALL AROUND AS ALDI TEASES CHRISTMAS ADVERT AND KEVIN POPS A BIG QUESTION Aldi has delighted fans by dropping a heartwarming teaser that confirms the much-anticipated return of its iconic Christmas character, Kevin the Carrot. As he celebrates his 10th anniversary, Kevin will be returning to screens for the 2025 festive campaign but with an exciting, romantic twist. Set to launch on Monday 3rd November, the first episodic advert will […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Are donations distracting the World Health Organization from real priorities? New analysis has revealed how the work of WHO is influenced by the preferences of the donors who support them, finding that huge amounts of money are being handed over to fund research into diseases such as polio which has a minimal impact on global health. The research primarily focusses on the Gates Foundation which, […] Air Quality News · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news HPQ ships first ENDURA+ lithium-ion cells HPQ Silicon has received its first industrial shipment of HPQ ENDURA+ lithium-ion battery cells, marking a key milestone in its transition from lab validation to commercial deployment.Delivered to HPQ’s Montreal office in late October, the batch includes both 18650 and 21700 cylindrical formats, incorporating GEN3 silicon-based anode material developed in partnership with Novacium.These pre-com… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Paper sector welcomes energy cost relief under expanded ‘Supercharger’ scheme The Department for Business and Trade has confirmed that support offered through its Supercharger scheme will be increased, with UK paper mills set to see a reduction in electricity costs. Under the Supercharger and British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, around 500 energy-intensive businesses across sectors such as steel, cement, glass, chemicals and paper will benefit from … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news PFAS ban is urgently needed to protect nature and water supplies Renewed calls are being made to stop the use of so-called ‘forever chemicals’ which can persist in the environment for up to 1,000 years. This week alone has seen water companies instructed to reduce the level of PFAS in drinking water supplies, in a bid to protect the population. According to a BBC report, the […] Environment Journal · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Grundon helps Bristol Zoo Project with massive recycling improvements The post Grundon helps Bristol Zoo Project with massive recycling improvements appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news The London solar project slashing bills for vulnerable residents A first-of-its-kind energy initiative aims to make the green transition more accessible, delivering affordable solar to those most in need Positive News · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Aberdeen’s £17m Energy Transition Zone and Drax’s EV training initiative: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, Aberdeen’s Energy Transition Zone, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 3 Nov 2025 Industry news Costa Coffee stores in Swansea - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 2 Nov 2025 Industry news location_on Moto Costa Donington Park Drive Thru - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 2 Nov 2025 Industry news OPRL Labelling Rules vs the RAM: What Members Need to Know Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 1 Nov 2025 Industry news Changes in Labelling for Recycling: What Members Need to Know Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 1 Nov 2025 Industry news Toothpaste tubes - North London Waste Authority North London Waste Authority · 1 Nov 2025 Industry news Display event - Waste Legislation Essentials Virtual Course - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 1 Nov 2025 Industry news location_on Edinburgh Gyle SC - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news Urgent warning issued over ‘exploding zombie batteries’ in vapes Hundreds of thousands of ‘zombie batteries’ in vapes that can come back from the dead in a fiery explosion if improperly discarded are still making their way into the waste system since the disposable vape ban, new figures show. New data shared with consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First by the UK’s largest waste management... Skip & Waste Magazine · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news Is your WEEE takeback service ready for the festive rush? The festive season is almost here, with Christmas just a couple of months away. For retailers, it means they must be sure their WEEE takeback services are primed to cope with rising volumes of electrical waste. Der Beitrag Is your WEEE takeback service ready for the festive rush? erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news The month in review – October 2025 Please find below the latest monthly update on the... Aldersgate Group · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 31 October 2025: Hurricane Melissa strikes Jamaica; Climate plans overshoot 1.5C; Protest crackdowns Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news ’Invest Time in Your Community’ Shares Polytag Founder In a recent interview with UKTN’s “Founder in Five” series, Polytag’s co-founder and CEO, Alice Rackley, shared deep insights into the journey of building a tech company focused on circularity. Polytag news · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news Nordic breakthrough in next-gen sustainable flow battery technology Ali Tuna from Modern Battery (MoBat) Group of the University of Turku in Finland introduces a new neutral-pH flow battery that tackles Europe’s energy storage and materials dependency challenges – offering a safer, scalable alternative to vanadium systems.Europe is undergoing the fastest energy transition in its history. Solar and wind farms are expanding across the… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news MARKET REPORT: Glass, metals, organics, plastics, textiles, wood October 2025 Letsrecycle looks at the market for the month of October across the glass, metals, organics, plastics, textiles and wood sectors. Glass Despite continuing difficult conditions, glass prices have remained relatively flat this month with increases and decreases of only a couple of pounds. Cheaper virgin cullet from Europe is continuing to undercut the market … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news Building sustainable futures together: Emmaus National Assembly 2025 More than 200 people from across the Emmaus movement came together this October for the 2025 Emmaus National Assembly, held at the University of Warwick in Coventry. The two-day event... Emmaus UK · 31 Oct 2025