Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Glencore’s Britannia Refined Metals opens £41m metals sampling plant Britannia Refined Metals (BRM), part of Glencore Group, has opened a new £41 million metals sampling plant in Northfleet, Kent. The new facility has been designed to process up to 25,000 tonnes of copper-bearing waste each year. Councillor Jenny Wallace, Mayor of Gravesham, opened the plant on 17 October 2025, marking an expansion of BRM’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Energy storage key to Europe’s green future The Energy Storage Global Conference 2025, hosted by the Energy Storage Europe Association from 14–16 October in Brussels, drew over 300 stakeholders to discuss the accelerating role of stored energy solutions in Europe’s energy transition – with a spotlight on the Benelux region.European commissioner for energy and housing, Dan Jørgensen, opened the event with a… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Net Zero or Battery Overflow? Why the EV Future Needs Urgent Rethinking The post Net Zero or Battery Overflow? Why the EV Future Needs Urgent Rethinking appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news CCC calls on government to urgently raise ambition levels in UK climate adaptation The Climate Change Committee has called on the Government to deliver a new generation of climate adaptation objectives that are clearer, measurable, and more ambitious. In a 15 October letter, Baroness Brown, Chair of the CCC’s Adaptation Committee, stated that the UK is “not yet adapted for the changes in weather and climate that we […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Small Producer Compliance Scheme - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news US battery workforce boosted by new initiative Clemson University and MIT have partnered with leading industry stakeholders and professional organisations to launch a major initiative aimed at strengthening the battery workforce, with a focus on lithium battery manufacturing and recycling.Funded by the National Science Foundation’s ExLENT programme, the project aims to address the growing skills gap in the battery workforce – in… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Biffa fined £2.5 million after man dies at waste transfer station Biffa has been fined £2.48 million after a 57-year-old man died while working at the company’s waste transfer station in Bradford. Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news App launches to help people to discover nature on their doorstep An app backed by ecologists aims to reconnect people with nature by mapping the UK’s wild spaces Positive News · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Crimes against electricity: Nottinghamshire, South Yorks top EV charge point criminality Nationally 1-in-20 locations have fallen victim to criminals, risking public trust in network reliability and safety as government accelerates expansion and investment. Data obtained through a Freedom of Information act has prompted calls for a dedicated task force to protect electric vehicle charge points, made up of police forces, local government, industry, and political groups […] Environment Journal · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Boots Online Doctor expands weight loss service with a new 12-month support programme for patients who want to complete treatment - boots-uk.com Boots UK media centre · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Arla Pro Britain's Best Pizza 2025 - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Baileys Extra Thick Chocolate Cream - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Why Pernod has work cut out with Chivas Regal Crystalgold - Just Drinks Just Drinks — sustainability · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news enfinium awards over £6,500 to West Yorkshire Repair Cafés enfinium awards over £6,500 to West Yorkshire Repair Cafés enfinium · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Virgin Media O2’s clean energy PPA and WWF’s nature fund for schools: 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, Virgin Media O2’s clean energy power purchase agreement (PPA), and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 19 Oct 2025 Industry news From bins to bottlenecks: Navigating the Waste Regulation rollout with Zero Waste to Landfill The 2024 Waste Regulations are reshaping how UK businesses manage waste, but are you prepared? From supply chain delays to costly fines, this guide explores the real-world impact of the rollout and how Valpak’s Zero Waste to Landfill service helps you stay compliant, sustainable, and ahead of the curve. Valpak · 19 Oct 2025 Industry news Events - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 19 Oct 2025 Industry news Nature coalition calls on government to restore river corridors MPs and leading conservation groups have called on the Prime Minister to back the Making Space for Water campaign, urging the creation of connected river corridors and support for farmers to restore wetlands, plant trees, and protect the nation’s rivers. On 15 October, the Riverscapes Partnership, comprising of The Rivers Trust, National Trust, the Woodland […] Envirotec Magazine · 18 Oct 2025 Industry news ‘I’ve found my community’: the woman bringing AI and climate science together Some of the brightest minds are combining climate science with machine learning to address impacts of the climate crisis Positive News · 18 Oct 2025 Industry news Biomethane key to Northern Ireland’s Net Zero Future, say industry leaders at 2025 ADBA Conference Biomethane key to Northern Ireland’s Net Zero Future, say industry leaders at 2025 ADBA Conference 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… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Celebrating Harvest Festival at Westminster Abbey City Harvest food charity was thrilled to be a part of the National Harvest Festival service at Westminster Abbey on World Food Day alongside Love British Food and other food redistribution and food poverty organisations. City Harvest London · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news PackUK – RAM roadmap 2025-2030 The packaging compliance landscape is evolving faster than ever. PackUK has just released its Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) roadmap for 2025-2030, and if you're responsible for packaging compliance, this information deserves your immediate attention. Der Beitrag PackUK – RAM roadmap 2025-2030 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Biffa fined £2.5 million over death of worker at Bradford site Biffa Waste Services has been fined £2.48 million after a worker sustained fatal injuries at its Bradford waste transfer station. The incident took place on 10 August 2023, when 57-year-old James Tabiri, who worked as a Sort Line Operative at the site, was making his way to the site office across the weighbridge. As Tabiri … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 17 October 2025: Earth’s first ‘tipping point’; Climate adviser interview; How warming affects children’s health Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Air pollution from factory farms can be lethal – and secret As the UK steps up its own scrutiny of farming emissions, a legal battle is unfolding in the United States, drawing attention to how air pollution from industrial agriculture can remain hidden from public view. Environmental and community groups are pushing back against a U.S. law that exempts factory farms from reporting toxic emissions – […] Air Quality News · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news FEATURE: The ethos underscoring the work of Prevented Ocean Plastic As the global plastics treaty falters and UK policy faces calls for reform, recyclers are looking for workable solutions. Letsrecycle spoke to Raffi Schieir, Director of Prevented Ocean Plastic, about how the company is building infrastructure to stop plastic leakage and keep recycled content in circulation. In recent months, trade body Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news The End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation is in its Final Approval Phase: What Next? Manuel Kindelán, General Director of SIGRAUTO, the Spanish Association for the Environmental Treatment of End-of-Life Vehicles, discusses the EU’s forthcoming Regulation on circularity requirements for vehicle design and end-of-life management, now in its final approval phase. Expected by late 2025, it will drive the automotive sector toward greater circularity and sustainability. Auto Recycling World · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Thatcham Research demonstrates mega casting technology used by Tesla can be cheaper to repair than traditional structures A recent study from Thatcham Research, the UK's leading automotive risk intelligence centre, reveals that vehicles incorporating aluminium mega cast technology can deliver substantial repair cost savings compared to traditional multi-piece steel constructions, challenging early industry concerns about repairability. ATF Professional · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Lyten acquires Northvolt BESS site in Poland Lyten has completed its acquisition of Northvolt Dwa, a 25,000m² battery energy storage system manufacturing and R&D facility in Gdańsk, Poland.The site, originally opened in 2023, includes equipment capable of scaling up to 6GWh of annual BESS production, with future expansion potential to 12GWh.The acquisition marks a major step in Lyten’s European expansion, positioning Gdańsk… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Don’t buy into deforestation law delays The European Commission wants to delay EUDR due to IT issues, but food businesses can’t afford to switch off from ensuring they have sustainable supply chains. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news PINS project trials port battery systems A new UK Government-backed initiative is set to transform port battery and shore power infrastructure at British ports.The Port Infrastructure using Novel energy Storage (PINS) project will explore scalable, smart recharging systems for vessels, integrating advanced battery technologies and energy management to overcome grid constraints and cost barriers.Led by MSE International, the nine-partn… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Landfill tax 2025: What UK businesses need to know The UK landfill tax was introduced in 1996 in order to better reflect the environmental costs of landfilling. The aim was both to reduce the overall levels of waste produced and to send less waste to landfill. Landfill is typically viewed as a disposal option of last resort, due to environmental concerns. Recycling is more […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news ‘Hopeful and imaginative’: introducing the UK’s ‘best’ new building A London care home built to tackle social isolation has won a major architecture award Positive News · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Air filters to be rolled out to 200 London schools The Mayor of London has launched a £2.7 million programme to improve air quality in schools by installing indoor air filters across the capital. At least 200 schools will receive High Efficiency Particulate (HEPA) filters, which are proven to significantly reduce levels of PM2.5 – a fine particulate pollutant linked to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. […] Air Quality News · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news ALDI UNVEILS SPOOK-TACULAR RANGE OF HALLOWEEN SWEET TREATS FROM JUST £2.99 This Halloween, Aldi is casting a deliciously dark spell on its dessert aisle with a range of ghoulish goodies, available in stores from 16th October and 27th October. From spine-chilling cheesecakes to monstrously moreish macarons, these limited-edition treats promise to delight shoppers without haunting their wallets. Leading the dessert range are Aldi’s NEW Mummies & […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Air pollution linked to changes in newborn brain development A new study has found that pregnant women’s exposure to air pollution is associated with delayed maturation of the brains in newborn children. These concerns centre around the development of myelin, the protective coating around nerve fibers that acts as insulation, allowing brain cells to communicate quickly and efficiently. When its development is delayed, those […] Air Quality News · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Coveris rebrands its paper recycling operations Packaging manufacturer Coveris has announced an expansion of its recycling operations with its new ReCover Paper division. ReCover Paper, formerly operating as Environmental Services, has been integrated into the wider ReCover recycling label. The division processes around 10,000 tonnes of waste each year and manages waste from Coveris’ UK label and cartonboard manufacturing sites. It … Read Mo… letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news REA and GEAA Create The Geothermal Energy Forum REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Birmingham bin dispute goes to High Court amid ongoing strike action Birmingham City Council has taken Unite the Union to court over claims that the union breached an injunction related to the city’s waste services. At a hearing in London on 16 October 2025, the court heard that members of Unite had “repeatedly and deliberately” breached the terms of an injunction granted earlier this year, which … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Reform fracking red flags for Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire constituents A full list of 187 electoral areas which would be threatened by renewed fracking should Nigel Farage’s party win the next general election has been published. Of the constituencies listed, 141 are currently Labour seats, 25 are held by the Conservatives, 15 are under Liberal Democrat control. Regions across the North of England are likely […] Environment Journal · 17 Oct 2025