Recycling news: 2025

Industry news ALDI UNVEILS LUXURIOUS LINE-UP OF ALTERNATIVES TO TURKEY FOR CHRISTMAS DAY After seeing sales of Wagyu increase by over 58% last year, supermarket Aldi is launching an extensive selection of festive mains so shoppers can enjoy carving out a new Christmas tradition. Truly a cut above the rest, options include everything from sought-after cuts of Wagyu to succulent lamb and premium poultry, all promising a showstopping […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 7 Oct 2025 Industry news UK in the grip of ‘plastic blindness’ epidemic Almost half of households are underestimating their plastic waste stream, with online purchases proving particularly problematic. According to new research from the Revolution Plastics Institute at the University of Portsmouth, there is significant need to encourage residents to acknowledge the ‘hidden volume’ of plastic being thrown away each week. Initiatives like The Big Plastic Count […] Environment Journal · 7 Oct 2025 Industry news World produces more electricity from renewables than coal for first time Analysts claim this represents ‘a crucial turning point’ in our journey to clean power. Globally, both coal and gas-based electricity production saw slight declines between 2024 and 2025, while sources such as wind and solar grew at faster rate than demand for power in throughout the first half of 2025. The data used to determine […] Environment Journal · 7 Oct 2025 Industry news All maria angelicoussis Articles - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 7 Oct 2025 Industry news Carlsberg Britvic partners with DS Smith to create sustainable packaging innovation and cut out over 50 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Circular Economy Strategy needs concrete steps’ The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has shared a video opinion-editorial with letsrecycle.com which discusses the progress it made in the last quarter and its goals for the months ahead. In the video, ESA Executive Director Jacob Hayler looked back at the Resource and Waste Management (RWM) Expo in Birmingham, the goals of the Circular Economy … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Leaders from Biffa, CPI and Veolia among new CIWM Fellows The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has announced the appointment of eight new Fellows. The Fellowship aims to recognise exceptional contribution, leadership and commitment to the resources and waste sector. To be eligible, applicants must either have been Chartered members of CIWM for at least seven years or have over 11 years’ experience in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Water contamination detection tool shortlisted for national award An innovation designed in Exeter to detect contaminated water and save lives has been shortlisted for a national innovation and enterprise award. FluoroGlow’s device is designed to detect Cryptosporidium in water. Previously, it has been difficult to detect without slow laboratory-based tests. But FluoroGlow aims to change that by providing rapid and reliable results directly […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news First-of-its-kind waste trading platform launches in Scotland A tech startup has created a Bloomberg-style trading platform to support a range of sectors in Scotland with their net zero and sustainability goals, simplifying transactions intended to see that the organic waste from one industry become another’s gold. Edinburgh-based Vaste is currently collaborating with computing science experts from Edinburgh College, on an Industrial Biotechnology […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news 3d-printed heat exchanger boosts hydrogen aviation efforts An advanced 3D-printed heat exchanger is to be deployed in Airbus’s ZEROe hydrogen-electric propulsion program. The component is designed to address one of the key challenges in sustainable aviation: managing the heat generated by megawatt-class hydrogen fuel cell systems. Using additive manufacturing and advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling, Conflux Technology – an Australian … Envirotec Magazine · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Hybrid power plants on the rise: The key to grid-serving power usage Solar hybrid power plants, consisting of photovoltaics and battery storage (PV+BESS), are becoming increasingly significant for ensuring a stable energy system.Global solar power capacity reached a record level of 2.2 terawatts in 2024. However, the increasing expansion of solar power also poses challenges, namely negative electricity prices and overloaded grids at peak generation times due… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news MIT boosts concrete battery energy capacity MIT researchers have made a leap in energy storage by developing a concrete battery which transforms concrete into a functional energy-storing material.Its latest version of the electron-conducting carbon concrete battery – known as ec3 – can now store 10 times more energy than previous iterations. Made from cement, water, ultra-fine carbon black and electrolytes, ec3 (e-c-cubed)… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Driving the Future of Automotive Sustainability: AAEF 2025 Comes to Tianjin, China The 14th Asian Automotive Environmental Forum (AAEF) and the 2nd China Automotive Recycling Industry Development Conference will take place from October 20–23, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Tianjin East in Tianjin, China. This landmark event will gather a diverse mix of association leaders, auto recyclers, international experts, policymakers, business innovators, and recycling commentators to addr… Auto Recycling World · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news EcoPlast: Advancing Circularity in Automotive Plastics with Digital and Recycling Innovations As the automotive industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, the EcoPlast project emerges as a pioneering initiative that blends advanced digital tools with cutting-edge recycling technologies to tackle one of the sector’s biggest sustainability challenges: plastic waste. Dr. Tamanna Khan, Chief Operating Officer at Technovative Solutions Ltd. (TVS), an innovation… ATF Professional · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news LFP battery demand to hit $160bn by 2030 The global lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries market is projected to surge from $65.03 billion in 2025 to $160.30 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 14.2%, according to a new MarketsandMarkets report.Known for their high energy density, thermal stability and long cycle life, to continue reading this article... You’ve reached your 5 article… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Next-gen anodes could power UK EV growth Innovation in anodes could be the key to overcoming UK EV adoption hurdles and achieving climate goals, according to the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC).In its new report, Advanced Anode Materials Value Chain, APC outlines how recent gains in lithium-ion battery cathodes have improved range, cost and charging speed. Now, similar breakthroughs are emerging in… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Waste company fined £160,000 after father of two suffers life-changing injuries A Worcester-based waste and recycling company has been fined £160,000 after a loading shovel bucket fell onto a maintenance worker. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Wandsworth schools lead drive for cleaner air A new initiative is being rolled out in Wandsworth to help schools, families and communities take action on air pollution. The Clean Air Schools programme will support teachers, pupils and parents to raise awareness of air quality and introduce practical measures to reduce pollution. Schools taking part can achieve accreditation at Bronze, Silver or Gold […] Air Quality News · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Online fashion exploits plastic bag loophole prompting calls for change Ten years after the introduction of the UK’s plastic bag levy, online fashion is failing to keep pace with progress made on the high street, with the majority of UK consumers still receiving plastic with every order, according to new analysis. Polling commissioned by packaging business DS Smith appears to show that over three quarters […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news 156 signatories call for an EU moratorium on new waste incineration in open letter 156 civil society organisations have issued a joint letter to the EU, calling for an immediate moratorium on approving and building new waste incineration facilities. The letter was addressed to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, as well as EU Commissioners and national ministers. Led by the Zero Waste Europe network, the […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Construction begins at Protos carbon capture plant, following government backing Construction has begun on the Protos carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility, following a Notice-To-Proceed issued by Encyclis to Kanadevia Inova. Located at the Protos Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) near Ellesmere Port in Cheshire, the project has been described as “the UK’s first” full-scale CCS plant linked to an Energy from Waste (EfW) plant. With … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Three ideas to make new towns into places people want to live It’s not often the government gets an opportunity resembling a fresh start, but embarking on a set of new towns holds that promise. The government has invoked the post-war Labour government’s renewal programme in its mission to build 1.5 million homes by 2030. It should […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Councils warn against industry bids to control local waste services Government must resist calls from the waste packaging industry to take control of household waste and recycling services and ensure local communities remain at the heart of deciding how rubbish is collected in their neighbourhood, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned. A 29 September statement from the group said: “Decisions about collections and services […] Envirotec Magazine · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Fix six problems for circular economy, says lighting industry Europe’s lighting sector has warned that the EU’s Circular Economy Act will only succeed if key regulatory and market barriers […] Recolight · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Solar light ‘designed for circularity’ Signify says that its latest solar street light has been designed for the circular economy. The SunStay Pro gen2 and […] Recolight · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Top lithium-ion battery fire prevention tips A recent QBE Insurance Group study has revealed a sharp rise in lithium-ion battery fires across the UK, with fire services now responding to at least three incidents daily – a 93% increase since 2022.This data underscores the urgent need to reinforce safety protocols across manufacturing, distribution and end-user education.Fire safety consultancy, Safety Group UK,… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Adding EfW to the UK ETS could add ‘£35m annually’ to waste disposal costs, NLWA says North London Waste Authority have said the UK Emissions Trading Scheme could add £35 million annually to waste disposal costs for north London residents. Circular Online (CIWM) · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news 9/11 dust exposure linked to blood mutations in responders A new study has revealed how exposure to toxic dust from the World Trade Center collapse may trigger blood cancers in first responders, offering hope for preventing similar health crises following environmental disasters. Researchers at the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center analysed blood samples from nearly 1,000 first responders exposed to the WTC site, comparing […] Air Quality News · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Waste firm fined £160k after worker sustained ‘life-changing’ injuries A Worcester waste and recycling company has been fined £160,000 after a loading shovel bucket fell onto one of its employees. Blackpole Recycling was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following the incident at its site on Blackpole Trading Estate West, Worcester. Maintenance worker Andrew Taylor was hit by a vehicle’s bucket which … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Grundon announces Board changes The post Grundon announces Board changes appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news EV battery swapping market to reach $5.93bn by 2030 A new report from Mordor Intelligence forecasts strong growth in the EV battery swapping market, with revenues expected to rise from $1.62 billion in 2025 to $5.93 billion by 2030 – representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.65%.Battery swapping is gaining traction as a practical solution to key barriers in EV adoption, including… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Lighting designers upcycle lights in unique Dubai event Independent lighting designers have upcycled surplus and used luminaires in a unique event designed to raise awareness of the value […] Recolight · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news LIDL INVESTS £250 MILLION IN SLASHING PRICES FOR CUSTOMERS - Lidl Lidl GB media centre · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Aldi remains UK’s cheapest supermarket as Lidl invests £250M into price cuts - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Step forward the ‘fully biodegradable’ shoe that leaves no footprint Made from organic materials and designed to return harmlessly to the earth, could this be the end of landfill-bound footwear? Positive News · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Sustainable packaging swap: What to know before you switch Thinking about a sustainable packaging swap? Not so fast — not every “greener” material really delivers. Some changes could raise costs under pEPR if they don’t perform under the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM). In our guide, we walk you through the key questions you must answer, offer a seven-point checklist for safer swaps, and show how Valpak and ThePackHub’s combined approach can… Valpak · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Building a sustainable future with UK DRS This blog explores the upcoming UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) set to launch in 2027. It outlines what producers and retailers need to know, how the scheme will work across the UK, and how to start preparing for a more circular future. 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