Recycling news: 2025

Industry news New panel will shape future of West Midlands transport Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is establishing a Design Excellence Panel to ensure all future transport infrastructure projects meet the highest standards of design, accessibility and sustainability. The panel will act as an independent advisory body, providing expert guidance to project teams throughout the development lifecycle of schemes across the region’s rail, bus, tram and […] Air Quality News · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news NLWA and London Fire Brigade partner to curb battery fires The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has launched a public awareness campaign to tackle the increasing number of fires caused by electricals at its waste facilities. Backed by the London Fire Brigade, the Lead the Charge campaign focuses on five key fire-risk items: electric toothbrushes, smartphones, e-scooter batteries, vapes and power tools. Many of these … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Georgia Power builds 200MW BESS Georgia Power has commenced construction of a 200MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Twiggs County, southeast of Macon, Georgia.The project, adjacent to the existing Twiggs County Solar facility, is designed to rapidly dispatch stored energy over a four-hour window. The BESS aims to bolster grid reliability and resilience while enhancing the value of intermittent… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Forests: The silent superpower of carbon capture in the carbon economy Explore emerging technologies that shape the global energy, environment, and sustainability sectors in this special forest focus. Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Why incorrect vape disposal is a growing national concern Rubbish trucks ablaze on residential streets. Bin lorries forced to dump burning waste. Recycling centres evacuated due to sudden fires. Incidents like these are becoming an alarming pattern across the UK, and are often attributed to incorrect vape disposal. Der Beitrag Why incorrect vape disposal is a growing national concern erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Veolia EfW facility to supply energy to 1,618 residents in London New heat network to supply 1,618 residential properties using energy supplied from Veolia’s waste incineration facility in South East London. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Hearing begins in Biffa’s £166m case over delayed Scottish DRS An eight-day hearing has begun today (21 October 2025) at the Court of Session in Edinburgh in the case of Biffa Waste Services versus the Scottish Ministers. The waste management company seeks damages of around £166 million following delays to Scotland’s planned Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The Proof before Answer session will begin today at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news East Penn unveils Armor Alloy Technology East Penn Manufacturing has unveiled its exclusive Armor Alloy Technology at the 7x24 International Exchange Conference in San Antonio, Texas.The advanced technology enhances the Deka HRC range of products that power critical data centre operations, particularly for hyperscale applications.Developed through extensive scientific research, the Armor Alloy Technology merges a pure lead grid with a… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Environment, sustainability, and governance reporting cannot rely on 1980s technology With Microsoft Excel turning 40 this month, we reflect on how environmental and data management and emissions reporting has evolved beyond simple spreadsheets. For decades, companies have relied on spreadsheets to track complex, dynamic data – from finances to carbon footprints. But as powerful as Excel is, in today’s world, businesses are starting to […] Environment Journal · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Possible calls for end to private jet tax breaks in Autumn Budget Environmental campaign group Possible is urging the Chancellor to close tax loopholes benefiting private jet users, arguing that fairer aviation taxation could raise hundreds of millions of pounds for public services. The campaign comes ahead of the government’s upcoming Budget, with Possible highlighting what it describes as a stark disparity in how ordinary motorists and […] Air Quality News · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news TDK and Gelion partner for sulphur battery innovation Gelion, a UK-based energy storage innovator, has announced a collaboration with Japan's TDK Corporation to advance sulphur battery technology.This partnership aims to revolutionise sulphur battery technology using Gelion’s Sulphur Cathode Active Material (CAM), developed in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (MPI).The multi-year agreement will focus on develo… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news The University of Manchester ‘goes circular’ with Floreeda partnership Acrylic manufacturer Floreeda has partnered with the University of Manchester and Manchester School of Architecture to repurpose plastic waste. Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Rondo launches world’s largest heat battery Rondo Energy has begun commercial operation of what it calls the world’s largest industrial heat battery.The 100MWh Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) is now in daily automatic operation, powered entirely by an on-site solar PV array and delivering continuous high-pressure heat and steam to Holmes Western Oil Corporation in California.The unit sets new benchmarks for industrial… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news BioteCH4 secures Staffordshire food waste recycling tender BioteCH4 has been awarded six food waste recycling lots with Staffordshire County Council, covering collections from several local authorities across the county. The anaerobic digestion (AD) operator will process up to 11,000 tonnes of food waste per year from Newcastle-under-Lyme, East Staffordshire, Staffordshire Moorlands and Stoke-on-Trent City Council. The food waste will be treated throug… letsrecycle.com News · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news 10 things we learnt from the new issue of Positive News magazine From AI-driven medical miracles to whisky distilled on a remote Arctic island, our latest issue is packed with inspiring stories Positive News · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news 10 years in the heart of Madrid: Primark releases new impact report to mark anniversary of Gran Vía flagship store - Primark Corporate Primark newsroom · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Closing the loop: Designing for Recyclability (DfR) Webinar - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Community gardens need recognition for the social, nature and mental health powerhouses they are Green spaces do more than just look pretty. People really need them. A recent government survey of 25,000 people in the UK found that 85 per cent of adults said being in nature made them happy, while separate research showed that nine out of ten […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news We’re at a toxic tipping point: the UK must regulate period products now This post is by Helen Lynn, senior consultant and health advisor, Wen (Women’s Environmental Network). Every month, millions of women, girls and people who menstruate are exposed to toxic chemicals in the very products they rely on. From pesticides at 40 times the safe limit […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 21 Oct 2025 Industry news Regulators Publish Updated Agreed Positions and Technical Interpretations (Version 7) The post Regulators Publish Updated Agreed Positions and Technical Interpretations (Version 7) appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news OPINION: 2025 accreditation reform: Raising standards or raising barriers? Mark Garrett, Managing Director at Clearpoint Recycling, looks at the recent accreditation reform and calls for transparency on where this money is being spent. OPINION: As the leaves fall and the nights draw in, recycling companies and exporters across the UK are once again reflecting on the annual ritual of Environment Agency accreditation. But this … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news £3k worth of lights donated to community centre The Donate-A-Light initiative has arranged the gift of £3,500 worth of LED luminaires to a community centre in Lancashire. The […] Recolight · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news M&S reuse 2.5 km of profile in light upgrade An LED lighting upgrade at Marks and Spencer’s store in Dublin’s famous Grafton Street by Prolight Design has seen the […] Recolight · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Signify awarded EcoVadis Platinum for sixth year Signify has been awarded the highest Platinum rating from EcoVadis, which ranks businesses’ sustainability impact, for the sixth year running. […] Recolight · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Square Mile slashes emissions as City targets net zero future The City of London Corporation and the Square Mile are on track to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040, according to the organisation’s latest Climate Action Strategy progress report. Between 2017 and 2022, carbon emissions across the Square Mile fell by 24% – the equivalent of powering 81,000 homes for a year. Across the […] Air Quality News · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Ecosurety supports Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme Ecosurety announces their support for Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme for transparent and traceable recycling data as part of a shared vision for creating the circular economy. Polytag news · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Two fires hit recycling facilities in Lincolnshire and Surrey Two separate fires broke out at recycling facilities in Lincolnshire and Surrey over the past week, with emergency services called to tackle blazes at both sites. A large fire broke out at the Mid UK Recycling facility on the Copper Hill Industrial Estate in Barkston Heath, near Grantham, on 18 October 2025, sending thick plumes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news ALDI UNVEILS ITS BIGGEST EVER CHRISTMAS SANDWICH RANGE FROM JUST £1.99 Supermarket Aldi has unveiled its biggest ever range of Christmas sandwiches for this year, available in stores now. And with prices starting from just £1.99, the range is sure to get shoppers feeling festive. NEW for 2025 is the Specially Selected Honey Roast Gammon Ham & Christmas Slaw Bloomer (£2.75). Packed with succulent roast gammon, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Mercury from gold mining is finding its way into crops A new study has revealed that mercury pollution from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Nigeria is contaminating nearby farmland and food crops, with airborne mercury playing a bigger part than previous thought. Mercury, a powerful neurotoxin, is commonly used to extract gold from raw ore in artisanal mining. Long-term exposure, even at low […] Air Quality News · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Location - Costa Gift Card Costa Coffee media centre · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Global PRE Showcases Its Multi-Store Marketplace and Expands into Two-Wheelers at Equip Auto 2025 Global PRE took center stage in the Circular Economy Village, at the Equip Auto 2025 in Paris from October 14 -18. reinforcing its leadership in the vehicle recycling sector. The group used the event to unveil a major evolution of its Mapiecedoccase marketplace, now featuring a multi-store mode tailored for professional networks, and to announce its expansion into the two-wheeler recycling market. Auto Recycling World · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news ADBA Conference speakers: Biomethane key to Northern Ireland’s net zero future Industry leaders, policymakers, and investors gathered at the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) Northern Ireland Conference at the ICC Belfast last month to explore how to unlock Northern Ireland’s vast biomethane potential and cement its role in delivering the region’s net zero and circular economy goals. Opening the conference on 23 September, Chris Huhne, […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Alsym unveils Na-Series sodium-ion batteries US-based Alsym Energy has launched its Na-Series range of sodium-ion batteries, designed to deliver high performance and enhanced safety for stationary energy storage applications.The new technology offers a non-flammable alternative to lithium-ion, targeting commercial, industrial and utility-scale applications.“The Na-Series is the result of our team’s commitment to developing the best batter… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Alsico unveils first garment made from recycled textiles Alsico and Sixone have announced the creation of the first finished garment made through its partnership to recycle end-of-life workwear. In April 2025, Alsico announced a collaboration with advanced recycler Sixone to recycle old polyester-blend workwear from the company’s ARX garment collection facility into polyester chips at scale. Following months of research and testing, the … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news The Shortlist is announced for the 2025 waste2zero Awards The judging has concluded and we are delighted to announced the Shortlist for the 2025 cycle of waste2zero, the awards scheme that recognises excellence in Waste Management and Prevention in the out of home food and drink sector. Among the many areas of business that organisations Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news ASM Auto Recycling Achieves ISO 45001 Certification ASM Auto Recycling is proud to announce that it has achieved ISO 45001 certification, the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. ATF Professional · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Faraday report: Flow batteries for emerging markets Flow batteries (FBs) are gaining traction as a long-duration energy storage solution, particularly suited to supporting zero-emission electricity from variable renewables.A recent Faraday Institution report, Market and Technology Assessment of Flow Batteries for Developing Economies has assessed their viability in developing economies, comparing FBs to lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries.FBs of… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Remote cameras enhance visibility of Swiss flood risk A small network of five remote cameras has been installed to enhance the monitoring of key flood infrastructure at Schaffhausen, a municipality in the north of Switzerland. Located in the foothills of the Jura mountains, the area is exposed to flood risk so it is important that flood defence staff are provided with fast, accurate […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Toshiba launches 24V lithium-ion SCiB pack Toshiba has launched its latest SCiB™ 24V lithium-ion battery pack, designed to replace conventional lead-acid units across automotive, marine and industrial sectors.Engineered to meet the D23 size standard, the pack offers a drop-in solution for existing 24V lead-acid systems, with improved efficiency, longer service life, and reduced environmental impact.The new pack features 20Ah-HP SCiB cells… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Climate change prevention: Fresh water in the Southern Ocean is stopping CO2 release An AWI study suggests why the Southern Ocean is still absorbing CO2, defying climate models. Increased low-salinity surface water is creating a barrier, temporarily trapping carbon-rich water below and preserving the vital carbon sink. Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Oct 2025