Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Scottish Government publishes draft Circular Economy Strategy The Scottish Government has published a draft Circular Economy Strategy, with built environment, net zero, textiles, transport and food taking priority. The draft sets out plans to increase reuse, repair and recycling rates, with ministers envisioning a “thriving economy that meets societal needs and is based on circular economy principles” by 2045. The accompanying consultation, … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news OPRL Reflects on a Fantastic London Packaging Week 2025 Discover OPRL’s highlights from London Packaging Week 2025 — key takeaways, our talk on designing for recycling, Lucky Dip winners, and more. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Ruling strengthens wildlife protection amid nutrient pollution concerns A Supreme Court judgment upholding the Habitats Regulations has been welcomed by Wildlife and Countryside Link, a coalition of nature and environmental charities. In the 22 October judgment in C G Fry & Son Ltd v SSCLG and another the Supreme Court confirmed that public authorities must carry out an “appropriate assessment” for development proposals […] Envirotec Magazine · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Facet-guided plating enhances anode-free battery stability Researchers at Hanyang University in South Korea have developed a facet-guided metal plating strategy that enables uniform, horizontal magnesium (Mg) deposition, addressing key safety and performance challenges in anode-free metal batteries.These batteries offer high energy density but are prone to dendritic growth and short-circuiting due to uneven metal deposition – this new approach improves… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news ULEZ Worked, but it can’t solve London’s air pollution alone People living, working and visiting London have seen substantial reductions in air pollution following the introduction of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in 2019, according to new research published today. A study published in npj Clean Air today reveals that the capital experienced significant drops in nitrogen-based pollutants after ULEZ was first introduced, with […] Air Quality News · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news PFAS-free alternatives in Lithium-ion Batteries: perspectives from a scientific researcher To coincide with the release of our updated FAQs on PFAS-free alternatives in green technologies, CHEM Trust sat down with Eleni Savvidou, a PhD researcher at Stockholm University. Eleni’s research focuses on understanding the occurrences of PFAS, how to analyse them, and what PFAS-free alternatives might look like in a range of consumer and […] CHEM Trust · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Scientists discover ‘clean and energy-efficient’ way to recycle Teflon Scientists announce they have developed a ‘clean and energy-efficient’ way to recycle Teflon®, one of the world’s most durable plastics. Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news What does patriotism mean to you? What stirs a sense of belonging in the place you call home, what connects you to the land and your fellow citizens? We want to know Positive News · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Channel challenge success! In memory swim raises funds for Planet Patrol A group of courageous women – taking on the team name ‘the Matriarsea’ – have swum the English Channel to raise money for Planet Patrol and other water protection causes. Laura and Brigitte Suggitt, along with friends Chloe, Briony, Emily and Sian, swam an incredible 35 miles from Dover to the French coast, taking a […] Planet Patrol · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news New interlayer material boosts Li–S battery performance Researchers from the Republic of Korea's Chung-Ang University have developed a novel interlayer material that could significantly improve lithium-sulfur battery performance.Led by associate professors Seung-Keun Park (Advanced Materials Engineering) and Inho Nam (Chemical Engineering), the team demonstrated a dual-level engineering strategy using metal-organic framework-derived porous carbon na… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news UK must act fast to build battery independence UK battery technology company Integrals Power is urging immediate action to establish a domestic battery industry free from reliance on Chinese materials, technology and supply chains.The call follows China’s decision to impose export controls on cathode and anode materials, as well as specialised manufacturing equipment.The restrictions could hinder electrification across marine, aerospace and… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Analysis: Just 28% of countries have released nature pledges a year after UN deadline Just 28% of countries have met a UN call to submit new plans on addressing... Carbon Brief · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news EA sets new End-of-Waste rules for compost, biomethane and digestate The Environment Agency (EA) has set out new rules to specify the new End-of-Waste criteria for compost, biomethane and digestate. The previous Quality Protocols has been replaced by: The Compost Resource Framework (CRF) The Biomethane Resource Framework (BRF) The Anaerobic Digestate Resource Framework (ADRF) New regulation for compost, biomethane and digestate The new frameworks introduce … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Battery Tech Europe debuts September 2026 Battery Tech Europe, a newly launched event dedicated to energy storage technologies and emerging battery applications, will debut in Barcelona on 8–9 September 2026 at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue.Positioned as a strategic meeting point for Europe’s energy transition, the event will unite leading companies, engineers, researchers and investors to explore next-generation battery technolog… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Government plan to create 400,000 jobs a ‘missed opportunity’ for resource & waste sector The UK Government’s plan to create 400,000 jobs for the clean energy sector is a ‘missed opportunity’ for the resource and waste industry. Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Doctors fear climate health risks, say NHS is ‘simply not prepared’ Three quarters of physicians are deeply concerned Britain’s public clinics and hospitals could crumble under the pressure of increasingly volatile weather events. Only 16% of doctors in a survey by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) believe their workplace was very or somewhat prepared for the UK and planet’s changing climate, including heatwaves and floods. […] Environment Journal · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Two Welsh companies unveil net zero supply chain in UK first Logistics operations stretching from Britain to the Middle East will become carbon neutral, setting a benchmark for others to match. Global freight firm FSEW, headquartered in Cardiff, and Bridgend-based high performance passive fire service specialist Siderise are collaborating on Greenflow. The service will use the former’s electric trucks and maritime fleet to transport the latter’s […] Environment Journal · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Morrisons Partners With VusionGroup To Digitize Pricing Across Its Entire Supermarket Estate - Morrisons Corporate Morrisons media centre · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Breakfast Roundtable - AI First, Fashion Forward - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news EPR Data Collection - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news EPR Data Analytics - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news EPR Data Calculation - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Domestic wood burning: 15,000 complaints, just 24 fines A new Freedom of Information request by Mums for Lungs has revealed that despite more than 15,000 complaints about toxic wood smoke across England, just 24 fines have been issued in the year between September 2024 and August 2025 Data released under the Act shows 15,195 complaints about wood burning, including 9,274 in designated Smoke […] Air Quality News · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news EPR Calculation Software - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Exclusive: Climate scientists expect attempts to dim the sun by 2100 An exclusive New Scientist survey of leading scientists reveals widespread concern that schemes to tweak Earth’s atmosphere could launch within decades in a risky bid to cool the planet New Scientist — Environment · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Have companies got the stomach for scrutiny? The appetite for ESG initiatives, so we are told, is on the wane. So, are you a winner or a waner? By David Burrows. The food industry is at a “tipping point” due to changes in demographics, consumer preferences and scientific advances, said the boss of Danone this week. “You just have to look at […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news HalloGreen Recycling! Halloween is my favourite time of the year. I love any reason to get dressed up and to make my house look spooky! But as someone that cares about the environment, I hate to see all the single-use items we use once and then bin. So, this year I’ve challenged myself to waste less. Here’s how I got into a Hallo-green mindset. Recycle for Greater Manchester · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news SPA encourages students to rethink the future of corrugated packaging THE Sheet Plant Association (SPA) has launched a new competition for students that encourages them to rethink the future of corrugated packaging. The ‘Think Inside The Box’ Challenge invites students to showcase their creativity and imagination. Entries can explore a new engineering or structural design for packaging; a marketing campaign promoting packaging as sustainable; and […] Packaging Scotland · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news LVF celebrates milestone anniversary with record sales month LVF Packaging has celebrated its 40th anniversary by notching up over £1 million turnover in a calendar month for the first time in the firm’s history. The Leeds-based business, which today turns over £8 million annually, has grown from humble beginnings, having started out in a garden shed back in 1985. Harry Coates and his […] Packaging Scotland · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news BCMPA hails early interest in Pitch the Co-Packers competition THE BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics, has welcomed the ‘strong response’ to the launch of Pitch the Co-Packers, a new Dragons’ Den-style competition targeting entrepreneurs and start-ups looking to take products to market. Launched at London Packaging Week, the association has been fielding enquires from participants keen to enter from […] Packaging Scotland · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Wirral community group launches innovative project to turn community waste into fertile land Local not-for-profit organisation Earth Moves has launched an innovative environmental project to transform four acres of land into a biodiverse and regenerative community space. The project will use a permaculture technique called hügelkultur to divert over four tonnes of local food waste, cardboard, and paper annually, turning it into nutrient-rich soil. Hügelkultur is a gardening - Continue … Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news PackUK issues first producer invoices under pEPR scheme PackUK has issued the first Notices of Liability (NoL) to packaging producers under the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme. The notices, distributed earlier this month, are based on 2024 packaging data reported by producers and cover the household waste disposal costs for April 2025 to March 2026. PackUK published guidance on the invoicing … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Durham report: Britain’s net zero ambitions are threatened by water scarcity By 2030, the predicted level of deficit will leave decarbonisation efforts hamstrung. A new report by Durham University and water retailer Wave has warned that progress on net zero could dry up 20 years before the UK’s zero emissions target date of 2050 due to the scarcity of water. Hydrogen production and carbon capture technologies […] Environment Journal · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Electric bus reliability could undermine adoption New research from the University of Bath reveals that reliability problems with electric buses could significantly undermine their economic viability and slow the transition away from diesel. The study shows that while electric buses are cheaper to fuel and maintain than their diesel counterparts, they can spend considerably longer off the road due to parts […] Air Quality News · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news The open access one-stop climate solutions platform councils need The Drawdown Explorer uses trillions of data points and thousands of hours of scientific analysis to offer an unparalleled insight into effective environmental processes, policies and measures. The Drawdown Explorer was launched during Climate Week NYC in September, and includes a wealth of information on climate solutions. This ranges from basic costs and scale, to […] Environment Journal · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news SIG launches new campaign to highlight benefits of aseptic packaging SIG has launched a new initiative designed to make it easier for consumers to understand the benefits of aseptic packaging. Clean Commit is a digital platform and on-pack logo which aims to raise awareness about the health, safety, and environmental advantages of aseptically packaged food. SIG said aseptic packaging plays a ‘critical’ role in the […] Packaging Scotland · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news A Look at the Platform Reshaping Estonia’s Auto Parts Industry Sven Kimmel, owner of Demontering OÜ, explains how Ovoko has become the top platform for selling car parts in Estonia, thanks to its easy-to-use tools, affordable shipping, and strong . He also shares his thoughts on bigger changes in the industry, such as the new EU End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulation, the increasing role of automation and AI, and a new project with insurance companies that c… Auto Recycling World · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Copart Are Ready To Respond This Winter As winter approaches, Copart stands fully prepared to support its customers across the UK and Ireland, ensuring fast, efficient, and reliable service no matter what the weather brings. ATF Professional · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news The RECOUP Summit: The Challenge of Future Advancements The post The RECOUP Summit: The Challenge of Future Advancements appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Ilika’s solid-state pilot line now operational Ilika, a UK company specialising in solid-state battery technology, has completed final commissioning of its automated assembly line, confirming full operational status at its Goliath pilot production facility.The automation enhances manufacturing yield and product consistency, enabling Ilika to supply increased volumes of Goliath solid-state batteries for internal validation and customer testi… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 Oct 2025