Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Chas Ambrose Steps Down as Secretary of the VRA The Vehicle Recyclers Association (VRA) have announced that Chas Ambrose has stepped down from his position as General Secretary with immediate effect. ATF Professional · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Sue Ozdemir named CEO of Storion Energy Storion Energy, a US supplier with production facilities for Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) components, has announced the appointment of Sue Ozdemir as its new chief executive officer.With over 20 years of senior leadership experience in electric motors and battery technologies, Ozdemir’s arrival signals a strategic move for Storion Energy as it accelerates production of… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Councils to receive over £88m for food waste collections Councils in England will receive over £88 million to implement food waste collections as part of Simpler Recycling legislation. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Party conferences 2025: flag-waving, fear of Reform and a fading green consensus This year’s party conference season had two unmistakable constants: the apparent need for some rather excessive flag waving, and a shared anxiety about Reform UK’s rising polling numbers, accompanied by largely unanswered questions about what on earth to do about it. Labour, surprisingly, buzzed For […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news New London statue celebrates the unseen strength of mothers In London, animals are twice as likely to be immortalised in bronze as women. A striking new statue challenges that invisibility Positive News · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news What are the World's Most Sustainable Sports Stadiums? - Sustainability Magazine Sustainability Magazine · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Moving on up the value chain - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Electric lorries are ready to go, but old diesel rules risk stalling progress This post is by Dave Rose, CEO of the electric transport service provider Voltloader. Electric lorries are already delivering bulk materials, chilled produce and supermarket goods across the UK every day, quietly, cleanly and reliably. But, despite proving themselves on the road, growth in the […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news “Grundon go above and beyond” The post “Grundon go above and beyond” appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Hannah Ritchie’s new book on net zero is a breath of fresh air Clearing the Air answers all your burning questions about the net-zero transition, with optimistic, data-led insights designed to address misinformation about climate change, says Madeleine Cuff New Scientist — Environment · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news How pie-in-the-sky conspiracies distract from climate dangers The conspiracy theory that bad actors use "chemtrails" from aircraft to poison us sucks energy from legitimate protest against aviation's effects on the climate, says Graham Lawton New Scientist — Environment · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news New partnership strengthens UK intelligence in Hydrogen fuel cell research Hydrogen Safe, the training specialist supporting the transition to clean energy, and HORIBA UK, the expert in the development and manufacturing of scientific equipment and measuring tools, have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen UK intelligence in hydrogen fuel cell research. Using industry-leading insight, the companies have developed a bespoke training course, Fuel Cell Testing:… Air Quality News · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Initiative explores compact and mobile Reverse Vending Machines A new initiative is exploring different sized reverse vending machines (RVMs), ahead of Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) regulations in 2027. The aim is to make it easier for all shops to take part in the DRS. The launch came as campaigners warn that small and independent retailers risk being left behind in preparations for the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Cropped 8 October 2025: US government shutdown; EU loses green space; Migratory species extinction threat We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Driving Circularity Forward: Why the automotive industry needs strategic recycling partners now more than ever ‘Upcoming changes to EU law give car makers a chance to reassess their approach to recycling and the circular economy, turning compliance into a competitive advantage” - By Patrick Davison, EMR Director of Sustainability Auto Recycling World · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Update for Operators Using T9 Waste Exemptions The Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed that the T9 waste exemption for scrap metal recovery remains valid and can still be registered. ATF Professional · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Q&A: How countries are using biofuels to meet their climate targets From canola farmers in Canada to car owners in India, biofuels have become the subject... Carbon Brief · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Sunrise secures patent for lithium battery anode tech Sunrise New Energy has confirmed that its subsidiary, Sunrise (Guizhou) New Energy Materials, has received authorisation registration for its newly granted invention patent: ‘Preparation Method of Anode Material for Energy Storage Lithium-Ion Batteries’.The patented anode material offers superior high-temperature storage performance, impressive first-cycle efficiency, and excellent cycling stab… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news First UK-accredited carbon accountants training courses set to launch In what seems an important professionalisation milestone for carbon accounting, UK trade body the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) has launched a new course specification for the sector, allowing training providers to develop and run accredited courses for the first time. This attempt to set professional standards is expected to help efforts to […] Envirotec Magazine · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Overshoot: Exploring the implications of meeting 1.5C climate goal ‘from above’ The first-ever international conference on the contentious topic of “overshoot” was held last week in... Carbon Brief · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Experts: The key ‘unknowns’ of overshooting the 1.5C global-warming limit Last week, around 180 scientists, researchers and legal experts gathered in Laxenburg, Austria to attend... Carbon Brief · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Altilium joins industry leaders and UK Prime Minister for historic trade mission to India CEO to chair roundtable for launch of Critical Minerals Collaboration Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, is proud to announce its participation in this week’s historic UK Government trade mission to India, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The 125-strong delegation marks the largest ever government trade [...] Altilium news · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Green chemicals firm in Grangemouth offers thoughts on demand trends Demand is increasing for green chemicals that do without fossil fuel-derived ingredients, says Celtic Renewables, a Scottish firm focused on the sector, which attributes the growth to regulatory pressure to reduce carbon emissions in manufacturing supply chains together with growing demand from the public for greener, sustainably made products. The demand is coming from major […] Envirotec Magazine · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news ALDI REVEALS ITS 2025 CHRISTMAS RANGE Aldi has been named Christmas Retailer of the Year by Quality Food Awards for the sixth consecutive year and has just announced its hotly anticipated Christmas range for 2025. From luxurious centrepieces to delicious desserts and tipples, the range has everything that shoppers need to make this Christmas one to remember. Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news ABTC and Call2Recycle to expand US battery recycling American Battery Technology Company has announced a battery recycling partnership with Call2Recycle, the country’s largest consumer battery collection and stewardship programme.The collaboration marks a significant shift in ABTC’s strategy, expanding its operations from a business-to-business model to include a direct-to-consumer battery recycling channel –strengthening the circular economy for… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Offshore wind and hydrogen: South Wales project marks milestone A first-of-its-kind floating hydrogen production facility is being progressed in the Celtic Sea, with the group behind it announcing the completion of critical stages on 7 October. The Milford Haven: Hydrogen Kingdom (MH:HK) project aims to produce an innovative demonstrator facility that will produce hydrogen for renewable energy using a combination of offshore wind and […] Envirotec Magazine · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Case Study: Fast, targeted search for a critical growth role in recycling John Tilbrook, Managing Director of Newman Stewart, explores a recent case study. The Company The client was a UK-based waste management and recycling business headquartered in the North East. It had built a strong reputation for handling both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. With annual revenues exceeding £14 million, the company promoted a zero-to-landfill approach and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Putting chemical pollution on the agenda at party conferences 2025 We were delighted this year to host events at both the Liberal Democrat and Labour party conferences, ensuring chemical pollution and the policy solutions needed to address it were on the agenda. First, we headed to Bournemouth for the Liberal Democrat party conference for our joint event with the Green Liberal Democrats, ‘Turning over a […] CHEM Trust · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Siemens to build rail battery factory in Bavaria Siemens Mobility has marked the start of construction on a cutting-edge rail battery system manufacturing facility in Luhe-Wildenau, Bavaria.The site, spanning approximately 20,000m2, will employ up to 200 staff to produce rail battery systems for Siemens regional trains, locomotives and third-party customers.The €35 million investment includes €22 million from Siemens Mobility and €2.7 million… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Decarbonising pharmaceuticals? The solution is circular Resource Futures’ Ann Stevenson outlines how circularity can drive sustainable outcomes in the pharmaceutical industry Resource Futures · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Amplifying the power of music. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine Editor Tom Pattinson introduces the new issue of Positive News magazine, which is out now Positive News · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news CIRQLR acquisition expands waste and recycling operations across the UK Business recycling group CIRQLR has acquired Sommers Waste Solutions Ltd to expand its waste and recycling operations across the UK. Circular Online (CIWM) · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Global glass manufacturer fined £600k after waste spill burns worker A global glass bottle manufacturer has been fined £600,000 after a worker sustained burns when waste molten glass spilled into his cab at a site in Alloa, Scotland. O-I Glass, which employs around 500 people at its Glasshouse Loan site, pleaded guilty to one charge following the incident on 3 February 2024. The case was … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Clarity Clears Up Brighton’s Beaches The post Clarity Clears Up Brighton’s Beaches appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Intecells secures Comau backing for electrode tech Battery start-up Intecells is ramping up the industrialisation of its plasma-based electrode manufacturing technology, following a strategic investment from automation and robotics company, Comau.The move strengthens an existing collaboration between the two companies, with Comau now holding a stake in Intecells. This partnership will allow both firms to validate the technology with customers a… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news A Landmark Moment: Robin Brundle Joins UK Delegation Advancing Critical Mineral Resilience in India The post A Landmark Moment: Robin Brundle Joins UK Delegation Advancing Critical Mineral Resilience in India appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news ALDI GIVES SHOPPERS CHANCE TO WIN SIGNED LEWIS CAPALDI CAPS Following a show-stopping performance by Lewis Capaldi on the roof of an Aldi store, officially dubbed “Cap-Aldi,” the supermarket giant is giving fans a one-of-a-kind chance to own a piece of the magic from that day. Aldi have launched a nationwide social media competition to celebrate the impromptu gig, with a giveaway of Lewis Capaldi […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Eqonic’s breakthrough battery tech slashes costs by 70% UK-based battery tech company Eqonic Group has revealed new energy storage technology that tackles the industry's toughest challenges: cost, safety and sustainability.Following years of R&D, the Eqonic's next-gen battery system achieves material costs just 30% of those in traditional lithium metal batteries. With materials comprising roughly 60% of total production costs, this innovation target… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Cornwall man must repay £89,000 for running illegal waste site A Cornishman must repay £72,500 after receiving a 3-month prison sentence, suspended for 2 years, for running an illegal waste site. Circular Online (CIWM) · 8 Oct 2025 Industry news Councils have received £88m to prepare for Simpler Recycling Defra has released details of the funding allocations made to local authorities to support rollout of weekly food waste collections in England. The data provides a breakdown of both capital and revenue grants issued in the 2024/25 financial year, as well as capital grants issued in 2023/24. It comes as part of the Simpler Recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 8 Oct 2025