Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.

Industry news Wrap Up London 2025 Each winter, thousands of Londoners donate their pre-loved coats through Wrap Up London, a campaign led by HandsOn London to keep vulnerable people warm. This year, Bywaters is proud to support the initiative once again, collecting coats, volunteering time, and helping give warmth a second life. Discover how small acts of kindness and circular thinking can make London a more sustainable and com… Bywaters · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Registration opens for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 REGISTRATION is now open for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, which returns to the NEC Birmingham from February 11-12, 2026. More than 7,400 visitors are expected to attend the event, which will feature the latest solutions in automation, robotics, AI, and smart manufacturing. Visitors can gain insights in CPD-accredited seminars, and hear from regulators, brand […] Packaging Scotland · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Endolys to build £120m plastic film recycling plant in Darlington Chemical recycling company Endolys has announced plans to invest £120 million in a new plastic film recycling plant in Darlington. Pyrolysis technology units will be installed to convert waste plastic film into oil. The facility will be located on the site of the former Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Company works, which has remained dormant since … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Reinventing lithium-ion safety from within Carly Weller spoke with Ulrik Grape, president of 24M Europe, to explore the thinking behind the company’s new Impervio separator, its technical differentiation, and the implications for lithium-ion safety and future lithium battery systems.In today’s rapidly electrifying energy and transport sectors, lithium-ion batteries offer unmatched energy density and scalability. However, this widespread… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news CIWM responds to Lords’ inquiry: Tackling waste crime must be ‘societal priority’ Responding to the House of Lords inquiry into waste crime, CIWM’s Dan Cooke said the government must treat tackling waste crime as a ‘definitive sector and societal priority’. The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) said it largely agreed with the findings from the inquiry, which concluded that serious and organised waste crime is currently […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Air pollution linked to increased risk of breast cancer A long-term U.S. study suggests that women living in areas with higher air pollution, particularly places with heavy traffic emissions, face an increased risk of developing breast cancer. The analysis, which included data from more than 400,000 participants and over 28,000 cases of breast cancer, provides one of the most comprehensive looks yet at how […] Air Quality News · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Lords inquiry into waste crime criticises ‘incompetence’ at Environment Agency A House of Lords inquiry has said it’s difficult to conclude that ‘incompetence’ at the Environment Agency has not been a factor in failures to prevent and effectively prosecute waste crime. Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Re-routing infrastructure for a more sustainable UK rail network Expedite commute times. Protect nature. Reduce footprint and greenhouse gas output. We find out how our ageing train system is being modernised to serve the net zero era. Environmental responsibility is no longer a peripheral concern for infrastructure contractors; it’s a strategic imperative. In the rail sector, the ability to deliver projects efficiently while preserving […] Environment Journal · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Double-layer silicon electrodes increase EV battery life New research led by Queen Mary University of London has demonstrated a breakthrough in silicon-based battery design, offering faster charging, longer cycle life, and potential cost reductions of 20–30%.Published in Nature Nanotechnology, the study introduces a double-layer electrode architecture guided by operando imaging and fundamental science.Dr Xuekun Lu, senior lecturer in green energy at … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news RAM – Definitions 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) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news House of Lords slams Environment Agency over waste crime ‘inadequacy’ A House of Lords committee has called for the Government to urgently commission an independent review of its current approach to waste crime. In a letter sent today (28 October 2025) to Emma Reynolds, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the cross-party Environment and Climate Change Committee warned that “waste crime is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news People In Supply Chains - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Social Impact - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Annual report & accounts - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Nature Fund - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Our Company - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Happier Business, Focus on Strong Governance and Ethics - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Our Strategy - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Results and Presentations - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Trust for Pensions, Scheme Info - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Employability Fund - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Our Businesses - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Financial Performance - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Meet Our Leadership Team, Board, and Committee - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Ethics and Sustainability - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news What does the Caerphilly by-election tell us about the state of Welsh politics? Last week, a by-election in Caerphilly in South Wales was won by Plaid Cymru. With elections to Senedd Cymru – the Welsh Parliament – just seven months away, this result highlights the political uncertainty and choices facing Wales, as the long-held dominance of the Labour […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Your sustainability story is now live: See how much carbon you’ve saved - Olleco Olleco · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news UK Glass & Glazing Collective - British Glass British Glass news · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news The smartphone for children that blocks porn Can the world’s first smartphone that auto-blocks nude content help to create a safer online space for children? Positive News · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news ‘Art is good for you’: how going to a gallery can boost your health A first-of-its kind study links gallery visits with lower stress levels and better wellbeing Positive News · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news London Food Purchasing Commitment - ReLondon ReLondon · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news location_on Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Kings Lynn - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news The new mood music for business action on climate In this blog, Jack Kunkle surveys how senior executives... Aldersgate Group · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Three ways smarter reporting transforms manufacturing waste management By Tom Wright, manufacturing waste expert at sustainable waste management company Biffa In manufacturing, efficiency is everything – and that extends beyond production lines. As sustainability and its commercial benefit becomes a defining business metric, how manufacturers measure, manage, and report waste is increasingly a strategic differentiator. Yet, amid shifting regulations and competing … Packaging Scotland · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Study links air pollution to surge in workplace accidents A new study has made a connection between air pollution and workplace safety, revealing that higher levels of PM2.5 not only increase the likelihood of safety liability accidents but also worsen their severity. The researchers warn that the economic and social consequences could amount to billions of dollars in losses each year. The study looked […] Air Quality News · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Personal highlights from 21ABC and RECYCLE100 Dr Mike McDonagh gives a comprehensive overview of his personal highlights from the 21ABC and RECYCLE100 events held in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, in September.Traditionally focusing on lead and lead-acid batteries, the biennial ABC and RECYCLE100 conferences provide suppliers and manufacturers with the opportunities to both network and update their industry knowledge. Whilst heavily biased towards… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Consultation Announced on 2025 Compliance Fee under WEEE Regulations The post Consultation Announced on 2025 Compliance Fee under WEEE Regulations appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news HVAC producers: Your essential guide to EPR compliance The heating, ventilation and air conditioning sector is experiencing unprecedented growth. But with expansion comes responsibility, and that means getting to grips with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and WEEE compliance. Der Beitrag HVAC producers: Your essential guide to EPR compliance erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Dürr unveils dry coating for electrodes Dürr has developed X.Cellify DC, a dry electrode coating system that forms a free-standing film of active material – 100% recyclable until laminated onto the collector foil.This innovation significantly reduces material waste and is now ready for industrial pilot projects on a gigawatt scale, starting with lithium-ion batteries and extending to solid-state formats.Unlike traditional wet… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news World-first AC BESS secures $25m funding Melbourne-based battery company Relectrify has secured $25 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to accelerate deployment of its world-first AC BESS.Unlike conventional battery energy storage systems, the AC1 does not require an inverter. Instead, it uses a proprietary battery management system (BMS) that controls each cell to directly produce AC power.… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Oct 2025