Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Northern Ireland urged to launch e-scooter trials Northern Ireland risks falling behind the rest of the UK in sustainable transport unless it moves forward with shared e-scooter trials, CoMoUK has warned. Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) made the call in its response to the Department for Infrastructure’s consultation on the forthcoming Transport Strategy, highlighting that urgent action is needed to reduce car dependency […] Air Quality News · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Automating All Admin in Auto-Recycling Trevor Cloak, Director UK & Ireland for Machines Like Me, discusses how automation is transforming the vehicle recycling industry. ATF Professional · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news How Autocirc’s Circular Model with Insurers is Redefining the Industry Autocirc is leading a quiet revolution in the vehicle recycling industry, one that turns waste into value and loss into opportunity. Through its circular service agreement model with insurance companies, Autocirc is moving beyond the traditional end-of-life vehicle (ELV) approach by intervening earlier in the vehicle lifecycle. Rather than auctioning off Total Loss Vehicles for export, insurers… Auto Recycling World · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Costa Coffee stores in Wokingham - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news CSG honours best behind the wheel with new Driver of the Year award Maidstone’s Ian Crundwell toasted success as leading waste management specialist CSG put its top HGV drivers through their paces in a first-of-its kind competition. Five of CSG’s best performing drivers travelled to the Science Museum site in Swindon – a filming location for The Grand Tour – where they took on a series of challenges […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Faerch CPET trays awarded recyclability certification FAERCH has announced that its CPET (Crystalline PET) dual ovenable trays have been officially recognised as fully recyclable by the German institute cyclos-HTP. The institute has classified CPET as a ‘Valuable Material’ and confirmed its full compatibility with PET tray recycling systems. The independent assessment confirmed CPET trays can be recycled just as effectively as […] Packaging Scotland · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Defra to exempt environmental permit requirements for low-risk activities Defra has announced reforms to the environmental permitting system, aimed as reducing building delays for “low-risk” activities. The move is designed to speed up the delivery of new housing and key infrastructure projects in England by streamlining the process for obtaining permits from the Environment Agency (EA). Under the plans, the EA will be given … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Levi’s refreshes water strategy with science-based targets Fashion brand Levi Strauss & Co. has unveiled fresh plans to improve water stewardship in its operations and supply chains through 2030, after falling short of a key water reduction target for 2025. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Southgate addresses PPT demands with GRS certified product range SOUTHGATE Global has revealed how it is helping organisations to navigate Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) requirements with the introduction of a new Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified product range. Gavin Gill, head of compliance at the firm, said that while it’s encouraging to see steps taken to combat the use of virgin plastic, it’s ‘concerning’ […] Packaging Scotland · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Recolight unveils certification for used luminaires Have you got a used luminaire with life left it in? Need a second opinion on its remaining life? Looking […] Recolight · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news LED Group targets 30 per cent emissions cut LED Group, parent company of lighting brand Robus, has revealed the full extent of its carbon footprint—78,403.2 tonnes of CO₂ […] Recolight · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Glamox warehouse light is made from recycled steel and plastics Glamox has unveiled a luminaire for warehouses that consumes 20 per cent less electricity than its first-generation LED predecessor but also uses […] Recolight · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news New portal highlights environmental blackspots in England Friends of the Earth have launched an online portal which provides environmental data for each constituency in England, highlighting threats such as air pollution, flood risk and extreme heat. The portal – which can be accessed here – has been launched ahead of the government’s legally-binding climate plan which is due on 29th October. The […] Air Quality News · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news How to not mess up the UK’s next climate plan The UK’s climate plan is due—and this time it has to deliver. From fixing electricity prices to making clean tech easy, here’s what needs to happen to cut emissions and improve everyday life. Greenpeace UK · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Showcasing Sustainability & Innovation at Grundon The post Showcasing Sustainability & Innovation at Grundon appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Costa Limited Head Office - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Reconomy acquires sixth US waste company Reconomy has acquired National Waste Associates (NWA), marking the further expansion of its US operations through subsidiary Lincoln Waste Solutions. This acquisition is Reconomy’s fourth in the US this year, following the addition of American Outsourced Waste and Recycling (AOWR), Complete Solutions and Sourcing, and Waste Focus. National Waste Associates, established in 1997 and headquartered… letsrecycle.com News · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news ESG – GRESB RESULTS FOR 2025 Every year, Augean is proud to participate in the GRESB infrastructure assessment—a globally recognised benchmark that evaluates the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance of infrastructure companies worldwide. This rigorous process provides valuable insights, high-quality data, and analytical tools that help us benchmark our sustainability practices, identify areas for improve… Augean · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Saft wins 356MWh BESS contract in Taiwan Saft has secured a major BESS contract in Taiwan, reinforcing its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.The battery energy storage system project, awarded by Foxwell Power Co (part of Shinfox Energy), will see Saft deliver a 356MWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) system in Taichung.The installation will consist of 108 I-Shift Li-ion battery containers, designed for a compact footprint. It… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Wärtsilä to deliver largest hybrid battery in Australia Wärtsilä is set to deliver Australia’s largest DC-coupled hybrid battery energy storage system, marking its second DC-coupled project in the country and a major milestone for the National Electricity Market (NEM).The system will be capable of powering up to 120,000 homes and businesses, supporting Australia’s renewable energy ambitions. The order will be booked in Q4… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news InstaVolt powers UK’s first battery EV chargers InstaVolt has begun construction on the UK’s first motorway charging site to feature on-site battery storage directly integrated with ultra-rapid battery EV chargers.Located at Welcome Break Corley Services, between Junctions 3 and 3A on the M6, the installation marks a major milestone in the evolution of public EV infrastructure. Two large battery units will be… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Government review calls for a reduction in plastic going to EfW The government should introduce measures to reduce the proportion of plastic going to Energy-from-Waste facilities, a departmental review has recommended. Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news location_on PI - (Costa Franchise)Heathrow Airport T4 44537240 - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Analyzer updates: Tailor analytics to your facility’s operations What’s new Custom metrics and KPIs — Create tailored metrics using any of the datapoints our units collect, then combine them with performance thresholds to create your own custom KPIs. Updated dashboards — Display those custom metrics, KPIs and Alerts on fully-customisable dashboard views tailored to individual roles or entire teams. Time labels — Organise data based on your facility’s schedul… Greyparrot blog · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Independent review sets out the potential for waste industry to deliver greenhouse gas removals’ Charlotte Rule, Head of Climate and Energy Policy at the Environmental Services Association (ESA), welcomes the findings of the review into greenhouse gas removals by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). OPINION: The Independent Review of Green House Gas Removals (GGR) published this week highlights the significant opportunities that exist for the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Loophole threatens rollout of Simpler Recycling for flats Many flat residents may be excluded from Simpler Recycling reforms thanks to a “managing agent veto”, warned consultancy Eunomia. From 31 March 2026 local authorities in England must collect food and garden waste, paper/card, and dry recyclables from all households (including flats) unless a transitional arrangement applies. For rental flats this means councils must work … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Circular packaging starts with smarter systems Before we can even think about what zero waste looks like, effective processes must be identified and understood. For decades, the packaging industry has worked to balance performance, safety, and sustainability- but achieving true circularity remains one of its toughest challenges. Recycling too often means downcycling, where materials lose integrity and value with each use. […] Environment Journal · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Leave only pawprints this autumn The post Leave only pawprints this autumn appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Patient organisations, healthcare professionals and scientists urge action on harmful chemicals in toys Today, a group of 50 patient organisations, healthcare professionals and scientists sent a letter to the UK Government urging it to align with the EU’s update to its own toy safety regulation. The letter calls for the UK to match the science-led approach taken in the EU. The decision to update the EU’s toy safety […] CHEM Trust · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news The most challenging thing you’ve ever done – and what you learned from it We asked about your transformative struggles – and what you have learned from them. This is what you said Positive News · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Digital Product Passports: Key takeaways from the DPP Festival Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are poised to revolutionise sustainability and transparency across European supply chains. At the 2025 DPP Festival, industry leaders explored how regulation is driving innovation, with early adopters already seeing economic, social, and environmental benefits. Terri Lord's blog highlights key insights, from implementation challenges to SME support, and why prep… Valpak · 26 Oct 2025 Industry news Aviva’s £800m energy transition platform and Mars’ sustainable pet food programme: 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, Aviva’s £800m industrial energy transition platform, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 26 Oct 2025 Industry news Phil Gudgeon is promoted to MD of Cawleys - Cawleys Cawleys · 26 Oct 2025 Industry news Why circular workplace fit-outs are gaining traction Coinciding with Circular Economy Week 2025, Colleagues from JLL,... Aldersgate Group · 25 Oct 2025 Industry news Environmental News with Beyondly Buddies - campaign.beyond.ly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Interview: Electrovaya – a company that has proved its worth Founded in 1996 to advance energy storage technologies, Canadian company Electrovaya is a global leader in the mission to reduce carbon emissions by supplying safe, long-lasting lithium-ion batteries (LIB). To learn more about the company, Frank Lev met with Dr Rajshekar DasGupta, CEO and director of Electrovaya.Over his 15 year tenure at the company, Dr… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Natural Resources Wales reaches £14.6m tax settlement with HMRC Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has reached a settlement with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) following an enquiry into its tax treatment of contractors under the IR35 off-payroll working rules. Following engagement with HMRC, NRW confirmed that a settlement of £14.63 million, including interest, has been agreed. In addition, HMRC has applied penalties of £2.95 million, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news How to Maximise Returns on Your Recycling The post How to Maximise Returns on Your Recycling appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Recycling: The role of recovery in the circular battery economy As the global energy transition accelerates, the role of battery recycling has shifted from a niche concern to a strategic imperative. In this article, Fatmagül Akçakoca, project engineer at Proses Makina, explores how recovery technologies are reshaping the circular battery economy.From electric vehicles to smartphones, modern life demands more energy storage capacity than ever before.… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Recycling: Collaboration is the way forward Recycling is becoming increasingly vital as the demand for batteries and their critical raw materials surges, and the volume of end-of-life batteries rises in parallel – leading to a dramatic increase in hazardous waste. As we race towards a future of cleaner transport, Fortum Battery Recycling asks a critical question: are we building a truly… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Oct 2025