Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Celebrating Circular Economy Week 2025: Rejuvenating the Future, One Mattress at a Time At TFR Group, we’re proud to celebrate Circular Economy Week 2025 — a global showcase of innovation, collaboration, and circular thinking that’s driving real environmental change. This year’s theme, “Join the stuff revolution,” perfectly captures our mission:... The Furniture Recycling Group · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 24 October 2025: EU 2040 climate goal progress; Shipping industry carbon price delayed; Europe’s indigenous people take Finland to court Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Research: End of Life Mattress Report The fifth UK Mattress End of Life Report - created by Resource Futures - reveals rising recycling rates as well as need for reform in design, data, and infrastructure. Resource Futures · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Lead recycling in India: Reform, responsibility and the road ahead Lead recycling in India is transforming rapidly – driven by increasing markets, regulatory reforms, corporate innovations, and mounting environmental urgency – but progress is still hindered by companies that continue to operate informally, reports Carly Weller.At the recent Asian Battery Conference in Borneo, two influential voices – L.Pugazhenthy (affectionately known as Mr Pug) executive dir… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news UN report: Five charts showing how global deforestation is declining The amount of forest lost around the world has reduced by millions of hectares each... Carbon Brief · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news DESNZ review calls for plastic cutbacks in EfW and stronger recycling support The UK Government should cut the amount of plastic entering Energy from Waste (EfW) plants and expand plastic recycling capacity, according to the Independent Review of Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGRs). Commissioned by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the review, led by former minister Alan Whitehead, set out how technologies such as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Why Auto Recyclers Are the Missing Link in Europe’s Remanufacturing Revolution Across Europe, the automotive aftermarket is changing fast. Sustainability has moved from a slogan to a strategy, and at the heart of that transformation lies one deceptively simple question: where will tomorrow’s remanufactured components come from? Auto Recycling World · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Four takeaways from EAT-Lancet 2025 The influential group of experts has returned with an updated Planetary Health Diet. It’s a meticulously modelled piece of work but is its vision achievable? By Nick Hughes. 1. The concept of a planetary health diet is here to stay. The idea that an optimal diet is not just nutritious but environmentally sustainable is not […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news 261kWh BESS targets Arctic and remote sites Energy Plug Technologies, Seetel New Energy and Quantum eMotion have announced a strategic collaboration to co-develop and commercialise a 261kWh plug-and-play Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for Arctic and high-resilience environments.The MBT-SEETEL BESS unit integrates battery modules, inverter, controllers, fire suppression, chiller and protection circuits within a single modular enclos… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Rapid emissions cuts would avoid 64cm of ‘locked in’ sea level rise by 2300 Cutting emissions in line with the 1.5C warming limit, rather than following current climate policies,... Carbon Brief · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Air pollution during pregnancy linked to autism risk A major new study examining more than 2 million births in Ontario, Canada, has found that exposure to certain air pollutants during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of autism in children. Researchers analysed data from 2,183,324 births between 2002 and 2022, tracking children until age five to identify autism diagnoses. The study focused […] Air Quality News · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Matt Lucas confirmed as host for 2026 FPA Awards THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has announced the host and sponsors of the 2026 FPA Awards, which will take place at The Grand Hotel, Brighton on Thursday 5 March. Comedian, actor, author, and presenter Matt Lucas – best known for his unforgettable roles in Little Britain and presenting The Great British Bake Off – will […] Packaging Scotland · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Volvo Penta powers KJ’s first rental BESS unit KJ Power Generator, one of Turkey’s largest genset manufacturers, has partnered with Volvo Penta to launch its first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for the rental sector.The 540kWh mobile unit is designed to deliver zero-emission, low-noise power for events, grid support and industrial charging.The company selected Volvo Penta’s integration-ready battery system for its trusted .… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news The Comedy Wildlife Awards – a peek at some of the finalists The ‘world’s funniest wildlife photography competition’ has revealed its shortlist, showing nature at its comedic best Positive News · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Batteries are the fastest growing threat to the waste sector’ Craig Konczak, Business Director of MRFs and PRFs at Biffa, reflects on the rise of batteries in FastTech and the failure of the vape ban to prevent fires. As the Director of MRFs and PRFs at Biffa, I’ve spent years working in the waste sector, and I’ve never seen a challenge escalate as rapidly – … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news ADBA | Autumn Members Meeting 2025 ADBA’s Autumn Members Meeting was held on 15 October 2025 in Stamford at the offices of member Alltech and delivered industry updates on policy consultations and operational challenges facing the AD sector. Our policy team provided market updates, including analysis of fertiliser and certificate prices and the detailed AD landscape in the UK. The team… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Ban the Butt: Why it’s time to stub out cigarette filters for good Cigarette filters are the most littered item on earth. Here in the UK, they make up around two-thirds of all litter, despite only 12% of people smoking. What steps need to be taken to protect the planet? Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Recyclable cups hit the right note with music festival fans A recyclable festival cup, which was introduced one year ago to help meet circular event goals in Denmark, has been hailed a success. At Smukfest 2025, one of Denmark’s largest music festivals, the cups achieved a 97% return rate – surpassing last year’s already impressive 95%. The result is said to demonstrate that real change […] Packaging Scotland · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Fixing Factory expansion continues with new site in Haringey A Fixing Factory has opened in Haringey to boost repair and tackle the growing volume of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The site is the latest and largest addition to the Fixing Factory network, following earlier launches in Camden and Hackney. Fixing Factory is a non-profit project launched in 2022, run in partnership by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news CIWM and CEI announce skills exchange pilot programme The pilot programme aims to promote skills sharing between designers and resource and waste management professionals. Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Revitalising Chalk Rivers | WEBINAR - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news What went right this week: a ‘revolution’ in artificial vision, plus more Blind people were able to read again, Ireland kept its basic income for artists, and life returned to a US river, plus more Positive News · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Display event - Introduction to the Classification of Waste - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news Design Skills for Circularity Programme - CIWM CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news ADBA DESNZ GGSS Annual Tariff Review 2025 The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) has recently published the results of its Annual Tariff Review (ATR) for the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS). The GGSS tariffs have been held for the next year, given the generally low rate of inflation and clear reluctance of treasury to commit spending ahead of the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: More trees chopped as governments choke on anti-forestation laws The European Commission has said its deforestation regulation (EUDR) will still enter into force on December 30th, 2025 for in-scope companies – but there will be a six-month grace period in enforcement. Smaller operators now have until December 30th, 2026, before having to comply. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news Meat and dairy’s massive emissions in the spotlight as COP30 looms The world’s major meat and dairy companies are generating combined greenhouse gas emissions on par with some of the biggest fossil fuel producers, according to new estimates from environmental and food policy experts issued ahead of the COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil, next month. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news Food, animal feed and biofuels driving water consumption Humanity now consumes around 5.6 trillion m3 of green water and 1.2 trillion m3 of blue water each year to grow crops. If this total volume (6.8 trillion m3) were a lake, it would be the sixth largest in the world. The statistics have been published in a new research paper in Nature Food, which also showed Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news Climate change ‘doom and gloom’ talk clouds Oatly’s performance “In the past, when people were talking about climate change or sustainability, it was in a doom and gloom, in a punitive, in a very negative . . . way. And people got fed up with that,” said Jean-Christophe Flatin, chief executive of the oat drink maker, Oatly, this week. Flatin also highlighted consumer Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news Datapoint This week’s headline figures concern vegetable oils, a ‘first’ in hospitality education, a controversial sweetener and a new analysis of emissions from big meat and dairy companies.7. The number of hours it took for the UK’s “first qualification in sustainable hospitality” to sell out. “When you go to Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news The Carbon Brief Interview: UK Met Office chief executive Penny Endersby Prof Penny Endersby has been chief executive of the UK Met Office since December 2018.... Carbon Brief · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news The carbon and growth plan needs big ambition for us all to see the benefits Next week, the government will publish its Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan. It’s a major moment. The plan isn’t just a blueprint for how the UK will cut its greenhouse gas emissions over the next 15 years, but also a huge growth opportunity, to […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news WRA welcomes findings of Greenhouse Gas Removals Review The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has today (October 23) welcomed the findings of an independent review commissioned by the government on Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGR), and in particular, its clear recommendation that the government should extend support for waste wood-powered biomass plants that have potential to deliver GGRs. Wood Recyclers Association · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news Research: Systems mapping of Scotland’s built environment and energy Infrastructure sectors Our interactive systems maps of the built environment and energy infrastructure sectors - created for Zero Waste Scotland - will be used to inform and support Scotland's net zero transition efforts. Resource Futures · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news Copart Brasil Inaugurates Its Largest and Most Modern Unit in the Northeast In early October, Copart Brasil celebrated the inauguration of its largest and most advanced facility in the Northeast region, located in Eusébio, Ceará. Spanning over 120,000 square meters, the new unit has the capacity to store more than 5,200 vehicles and is expected to generate significant benefits for the local economy. Auto Recycling World · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news The interlinked crises of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss Therese Fosholt Moe at Ramboll emphasises the urgency for Europe to take action now to ensure a resilient future. Open Access Government — Environment · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news AquaBattery and Sciven partner on LDES systems AquaBattery, known for its sustainable saltwater-based flow battery technology, and Sciven, a provider of integrated sustainable tech solutions, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for strategic collaboration on long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems.The LOI initiates a partnership focused on accelerating AquaBattery’s LDES technology through joint pilot projects, technical validation, an… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news Key Takeaways from the 82nd ARA Convention The 82nd Annual Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Convention & Expo, held from October 16 to 18 in Birmingham, Alabama, gathered recyclers, suppliers, and industry partners from across the US and beyond for three days of insight, innovation, and connection. The energy on the ground reflected both the challenges and the resilience of a sector in transformation, driven by electrification, di… Auto Recycling World · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Circular economy operators must lean into data and AI’ Jody Fullman, Chief Information Officer at Reconomy, on the importance of embracing AI and data to cope with the upcoming regulatory tsunami. The circular economy is in the midst of a profound shift. An unprecedented wave of waste and recycling regulation is making its way across Europe as governments seek to embed circularity throughout the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Oct 2025 Industry news Recyclable cups from Royal Unibrew and Faerch set new standard at Smukfest 2025 with record 97% return rate INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 23 Oct 2025