Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Deadline for pEPR submissions has now passed The latest deadline for submissions for Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) closed yesterday (01 October 2025). All obligated large producers were required by law to submit their packaging data for the first half of the year – the period of 01 January 2025 to 30 June 2025. This includes packaging volumes and recyclability classifications … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news Stellantis and B-Parts expand original used parts offer to the repairer network in UK market AMSTERDAM, 2 October – Stellantis, through SUSTAINera – the sustainable aftersales range inspired by the principles of the circular economy – and its business partner B-Parts, the leading European platform of original used auto parts, are proud to announce the official launch of their used parts offer to the UK repairer network. Auto Recycling World · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news Stellantis and B-Parts expand original used parts offer to the repairer network in UK market AMSTERDAM, 2 October – Stellantis, through SUSTAINera – the sustainable aftersales range inspired by the principles of the circular economy – and its business partner B-Parts, the leading European platform of original used auto parts, are proud to announce the official launch of their used parts offer to the UK repairer network. ATF Professional · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news QS and Corning to develop ceramic separator capabilities QuantumScape and Corning have announced a strategic agreement to co-develop ceramic separator manufacturing capabilities for QuantumScape’s solid-state lithium-metal batteries.The collaboration aims to accelerate high-volume production of these ceramic separators, a critical component in QuantumScape’s next-generation energy storage technology.QuantumScape brings advanced materials science expe… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news Join our Team – Finance Coordinator Circular Communities Scotland is delighted to be hiring a new staff member to join our team as our Finance Coordinator. Title: Finance Coordinator Contract Hours: 0.6-0.8 FTE (21-28 hours) flexible to suit the right candidate Location: Hybrid (Stirling Office base) Salary: £32,564 - £34,752 FTE Duration: Immediate Start, Permanent Contract Reporting to: Chief Executive Key [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news Crush Software Solutions Acquires Leading Car Recycling Operating System Crush Software Solutions LLC announced it has acquired S3 Software Solutions LLC, developer of Crush, the largest yard management system used by more than 200 self-service auto recycling yards in the U.S. and Canada. S3 will operate as Crush Software Solutions LLC. Ryan Paterson will serve as chief executive officer and founder Dimitri Gerontis will serve as chief operating officer. Auto Recycling World · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news Green NCAP launches World-first car sustainability ratings For the first time, cars are being rated not only for tailpipe emissions but for their entire environmental footprint – from raw materials to recycling – through Green NCAP’s new Sustainability Ratings. The system is designed to counter persistent claims, often made by critics of electric vehicles, that their lifetime environmental impact is worse than […] Environment Journal · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news RES and TRIG partner on UK battery storage project RES has signed a major digital solutions contract with The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) to support the development of a 100MW battery storage system in Spennymoor, County Durham.The BESS, currently under construction, will deliver two hours of storage capacity and play a vital role in balancing the UK’s electricity grid by storing renewable energy when… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news Initiative confirmed to help Scottish households tackle flood risks Researchers said they hope the plan can turn worry into action amid rising climate risks. Glasgow Caledonian University has received almost £100,000 to lead a national project aimed at helping households across Scotland better prepare for flooding – one of the country’s most pressing climate challenges. The seven-month initiative, funded by the Centre of Expertise […] Environment Journal · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news PM10 exposure worsens sleep apnoea, study finds People living with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) may experience more severe symptoms if they are exposed to higher levels of air pollution, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Amsterdam. OSA is a common sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during the night. Typical symptoms include […] Air Quality News · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news Biffa damages case over Scottish DRS to begin 21 October A seven-day hearing in the case of Biffa Waste Services versus the Scottish Government is scheduled to begin on 21 October 2025, the Court of Session has confirmed. The commercial action sees Biffa seeking damages of around £166 million, following delays to Scotland’s planned Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). Biffa Waste Services versus Scottish Ministers Biffa … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news Newry, Mourne & Down District Council - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news Life after: being on death row Wrongfully imprisoned for nearly 30 years, Anthony Ray Hinton now works to prevent others from experiencing the same fate Positive News · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news PackUK launches Recyclability Assessment Methodology roadmap The Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) roadmap shows planned developments from 2025 to 2030. Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news Scrap metal recycling| Update for operators using T9 exemptions - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news NLWA sets out five urgent actions for Government on waste - North London Waste Authority North London Waste Authority · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news Reality Check 2025 - Biffa Biffa · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news Collection Day - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news How much regulation does the circular economy need? This post is by Julie Hill, president of the Institution of Environmental Sciences. At some point in the 1990s a Treasury official remarked to me “what’s wrong with waste? It is good business… and this ‘circular economy’… sounds like ‘planned economy’… sounds a bit Soviet…”. […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 2 Oct 2025 Industry news Greenpeace’s tribute to “conservation giant” Dr Jane Goodall Commenting on the passing of British conservationist and chimpanzee expert Dame Jane Goodall, Greenpeace UK’s co-executive director Will McCallum said: “We’re heartbroken to learn that Dr Jane Goodall has passed away. She was one of the true conservation giants of our time. We were lucky enough to host her at the Greenpeace Glastonbury field last […] Greenpeace UK · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news Jane Goodall, dogged advocate for the natural world, has died aged 91 Acclaimed conservationist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall has died, leaving behind a legacy of empathy for primates and the natural world New Scientist — Environment · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news Order a Container | Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news Voltaiq helps Pure Lithium to reduce time to market Pure Lithium Corp. announced that it has formed a partnership with industry-leading battery analytics and quality control specialists Voltaiq.This is a significant step for Pure Lithium as it moves into new facilities in Chicago to begin prototyping ahead of full commercial production.Using Voltaiq’s Enterprise Battery Intelligence platform will allow Pure Lithium to improve quality control and… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news ALDI’S WOODEN TOY EVENT IS BACK WITH ITS BIGGEST RANGE YET Aldi has announced its biggest ever range of wooden toys, just in time for Christmas. With the annual collection being a staple for parents up and down the country and sales up 36% compared to last year, the supermarket has announced the 2025 launch will land in the middle aisle on 9th October, with prices starting from just £3.49. Shoppers with little ones to […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news South Korea data centre fire halts 647 Government services A lithium battery fire at the National Information Resources Service (NIRS) in Daejeon has impacted 96 core systems, affecting 647 government services, according to ministers.The fire started in one of the NIRS data centre’s server rooms at around 8:20pm on Friday 26 September. As of 4pm Monday, 73 of the affected services had been restored.… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news West of England councils deliver flood protection through wildlife restoration The largest scheme of its kind has been rolled out by South Gloucestershire and Bristol council to support nature and save homes from future extreme weather events. The £120million Avonmouth and Severnside Enterprise Area Ecological Mitigation and Flood Defence Project has now completed, offering 17km of new flood defences for local communities. In addition, habitats […] Environment Journal · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news Observers respond to Labour’s fracking announcement Energy secretary Ed Milliband has announced plans to bring forward legislation that will raise political and procedural barriers against any resumption of fracking, one of the clearly signalled policy priorities of Reform UK. He told attendees at the Labour Party Conference on 1 October: “Fracking will not take a penny off bills. It will not […] Envirotec Magazine · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news Bristol’s Reuse Shops hit 350,000th item milestone The post Bristol’s Reuse Shops hit 350,000th item milestone appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news Report an Issue | Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news Antarctic sea ice winter peak in 2025 is third smallest on record Antarctic sea ice has recorded its third-smallest winter peak extent since satellite records began 47... Carbon Brief · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news OPRL Rules and the RAM Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news UK Biomethane Industry Clarifies Position Following MCS Foundation Press Release UK Biomethane Industry Clarifies Position Following MCS Foundation Press Release London, UK – 1 October – The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has issued a statement in response to the MCS Foundation press release issued on 30 September, entitled “Biomethane not viable for widespread use in UK home heating, report finds.” The MCS press… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news SunSkips brings back pink skips for breast cancer awareness SunSkips has unveiled a fresh fleet of bright pink skips in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month – available for hire throughout October. The initiative is designed to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer, while providing local residents and businesses with a highly visible way to show their support. SunSkips’s familiar orange containers were... Skip & Waste Magazine · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news ‘We’re precipitating an extermination rather than an extinction event’ Broadcaster and campaigner Chris Packham is on a mission to cut overconsumption, take on fossil fuel giants and create a fairer world New Scientist — Environment · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news UKFT unveils National Textile Recycling Infrastructure Plan The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has unveiled its National Textile Recycling Infrastructure Plan, setting out a framework to steer the UK towards a fully circular textile economy by 2035. Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news Biffa acquires UK PET bottle manufacturer Biffa has completed a transaction to merge its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling operations with PET bottle manufacturer Esterform. The deal, which includes the acquisition of Esterform, follows Biffa’s initial minority investment in Esterform in 2023. Biffa said that it aims to create an end-to-end PET packaging business ahead of the 2027 launch of the UK’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news Black History Month 2025 Celebrate Black History Month in the UK by exploring the unsung heroes of environmental justice and sustainability. Acknowledge the critical contributions of Black individuals shaping a healthier future. Bywaters · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news Recycling Centres switch to shorter winter hours Local Recycling Centres are set to switch to their shorter winter opening hours. From Wednesday 1st October the Centres will be open from 8.00am until 5.00pm* in Merseyside and from 8.00am until 6.00pm in Halton – changing from the summer hours of 8.00am to 8.00pm. There are 16 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in the - Continue Reading Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news Top 5 Most Littered Brand in the UK Exposed: Six Years of Citizen Science Data from Planet Patrol After six years and nearly 300,000 pieces of litter logged by our volunteers across the UK, the latest Planet Patrol Litter Report reveals that Coca-Cola remains the most littered brand in the UK, year after year. Planet Patrol calls on the government to take action to tackle the pervasive issue of litter pollution in the […] Planet Patrol · 1 Oct 2025 Industry news Retailers expect to pass on 80% of pEPR costs to customers 80% of costs from the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme will likely be borne by customers, according to new research from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The BRC said the scheme represented a “significant financial burden” for the retail sector, coming on top of a £5 billion rise in employment costs last year … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Oct 2025