Recycling news: 2025

Industry news News in brief (25/09/2025) News in brief, including: West Sussex County Council has extended funding for its Community Food Hubs; Clearpoint Recycling has launched a Certified Broker Scheme; Grundon wins Innovation Award at the Thames Valley 250 Awards; Birmingham City Council visited Cheshire West Recycling to observe its kerbside food waste service; and Greater Manchester’s Renew initiative marked four … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news Wood burning and cooking to be covered by Conference Discussion Panel The discussion panel at this year’s National Air Quality Conference will consider the twin issues of domestic wood burning and cooking – both domestic and commercial. Our panelists will discuss the work they have undertaken in relation to one or both of the above and will take questions from the floor. Tom Parkes, Air Quality […] Air Quality News · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news Partnership to create food-safe recycled plastic, saving 500m cups from the ocean Prevented Ocean Plastic has announced the launch of a circular food-grade polypropylene (PP) recycling chain. The initiative is expected to prevent 500 million PP cups from entering the ocean, waterways and the open environment each year. Raffi Schieir, Director of Prevented Ocean Plastic, commented: “My hope is that we can grow this model in every … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news New sustainability ratings reveal true environmental impact of EVs For the first time, cars are being rated not just by tailpipe emissions but across their entire lifespan, from raw materials to recycling, through Green NCAP’s new Sustainability Ratings. The anti-EV lobby often challenge the green credentials of electric vehicles in the belief that their total environmental impact is worse than that of their ICE […] Air Quality News · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news Irvine Energy Recovery Facility awaits SEPA permit decision The Oldhall Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Irvine is moving closer to becoming operational as SEPA considers whether to grant a permit for the project. The facility, which received planning permission in 2020, is being developed by Doveryard, a company owned by Octopus Renewables. Engineering, procurement and construction contractor STC Power began work on the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news Press Release – UK’s tyre recycling industry is facing the same collapse as the plastics sector warns TRA Press Release – UK’s tyre recycling industry is facing the same collapse as the plastics sector warns TRA Tyre Recovery Association · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news Weird Waste: liquid food recycling. From out of date soup to sauce and oil The post Weird Waste: liquid food recycling. From out of date soup to sauce and oil appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news The Green Parts Specialists unveil new HQ in Skelmersdale The UK’s leading green parts supplier, The Green Parts Specialists, has opened a brand-new state-of-the-art head office in Skelmersdale. ATF Professional · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news Climate change is making trees grow larger in the Amazon rainforest Rising carbon dioxide levels have boosted the growth of trees in the Amazon rainforest over the past few decades, but it is unclear if this trend will continue New Scientist — Environment · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news New tool reveals how facilities expose 1.6 billion people to dangerous air pollution A groundbreaking new tool has been launched by global nonprofit Climate TRACE, allowing users to watch in real time how plumes of harmful air pollution flow out of facilities and into more than 2,500 urban areas worldwide. The interactive platform visualises PM2.5, allowing people to see how pollution from power plants, ports, refineries, mines and […] Air Quality News · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news Encyclis to develop ‘UK’s first’ carbon capture project for EfW Encyclis to deliver the ‘UK’s first’ full-scale carbon capture plant for Energy-for-Waste after signing an agreement with the UK Government. Circular Online (CIWM) · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news Keynotes announced at World Reuse & Recycling Forum in Shanghai ICM AG, the leading circular economy congress organiser, now in its 30th year, announces line-up of world-class keynotes from market-leading companies at its World Reuse & Recycling Forum in Shanghai, 10 – 13 November 2025. Auto Recycling World · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news New Honda Resource Circularity Center Repurposes End-of-Life Equipment into Tomorrow’s Resources Honda Resource Circularity Center in Ohio gives new life to retired equipment, electronics and vehicle service parts Circular economy business model brings the recycling and repurposing of operational tools and production equipment in-house, helping reduce landfill waste Honda aims to advance product resource circularity by transforming end-of-life products into raw materials for reuse across i… Auto Recycling World · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news UK Tyre Recycling Industry on the Brink as Exports Surge The UK tyre recycling sector is facing a looming crisis, with industry leaders warning that it is heading toward collapse in a manner similar to the recent decline of the plastics recycling industry. An estimated 1,000 tonnes of waste tyres are being exported from the UK each day, much of it destined for facilities overseas that lack adequate regulation or oversight. ATF Professional · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news UK carbon storage nominations rocketing with North West and Teesside leading Industry demand for facilities to sequester and stockpile carbon emissions has been higher than predictions, positioning Britain as a potential world leader. Speaking at the Offshore Europe conference in Aberdeen earlier this month, Dr Nick Richardson, head of the North Sea Transition Authority, revealed the regulator had received huge levels of in response to a […] Environment Journal · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news Missed connections: emissions, economics and Britain’s airport bonanza With the UK’s three busiest departure points getting major expansions, our climate is about to take a monumental hit. Flight shaming to ground each other is not the answer, but a new tax regime could be. The future of UK aviation looks bright and gloomy. It really depends on where you are standing. In Departures […] Environment Journal · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news Hampshire nature project aims to revive historic estate The initiative is supported by £23,000 from the New Forest National Park Authority. Delivered through the Farming in Protected Landscapes [FiPL] programme, run by Defra, core aims include re-establishing the lime avenue and restoring historic greenery at Brocklehurst Park Estate. In the past century, the site has lost more than 120 historic trees. At least […] Environment Journal · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news Revealed: Use of heat ‘emergencies’ for rough sleepers hits record in England and Wales A record number of heat-related “emergencies” have been triggered by councils this year to help... Carbon Brief · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news From waste to plate: 39 million surplus meat products saved from waste | - Company Shop Group Company Shop Group · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news CCEP announces the retirement of Peter Brickley and appointment of Francesca Faure as Chief Information Officer - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Coca-Cola Europacific Partners news · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news Doosan Bobcat plans merger with Doosan Robotics to develop autonomy - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news Government backs first full-scale EfW carbon capture project Encyclis has secured Government backing for “the UK’s first” full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) plant at an Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility. The move saw an agreement between Encyclis and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) that confirmed support for the company’s Protos CCS project in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The facility is expected … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news Encyclis Launches Energy-from-Waste Apprenticeships - Encyclis Encyclis · 25 Sept 2025 Industry news Could we have cracked one of the world’s toughest climate problems? It is almost impossible to make cement without emissions, but carbon-capture-and-storage technology is finally being deployed to decarbonise the sector New Scientist — Environment · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Explore Bridport, Beaminster and Lyme Regis Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Two climate scientists on how to use emotion in the climate crisis From anger to hope, Kate Marvel and Tim Lenton explain how to tackle the tricky feelings aroused by climate change and harness them to take action New Scientist — Environment · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news What made solar power the most desirable energy source on the planet? In this latest instalment of Future Chronicles, an imagined history of future inventions, Rowan Hooper explains how the creation of living solar panels transformed their impact on the world New Scientist — Environment · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Cropped 24 September 2025: High Seas Treaty milestone; ‘Erratic’ water cycle; Family food at COP30 We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Havering Council leading the way with green homes and clean energy Havering Council has become the first London borough to complete the opening phase of a major government-backed programme to upgrade social housing, while also rolling out solar power across its community buildings. The Council has delivered the first wave of improvements under the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (SHF) Wave 3, designed to improve energy […] Air Quality News · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Study presents blueprint for hydrogen-powered UAVs Researchers in Korea have introduced the first comprehensive safety assessment framework for liquid hydrogen storage systems in UAVs, in a seemingly important contribution to efforts to deploy the putative green fuel in this area of aviation. It was published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy in July (words: Seoul National University of Science and […] Envirotec Magazine · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Five Fairtrade-certified products you didn’t know you could buy From peri-salted peanuts to toothpaste and ‘black soap’, a host of Fairtrade-certified products beyond the usual suspects await Positive News · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news More good news on dealing with both the climate and PFAS pollution crises The climate crisis is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and a rapid transition to a green economy is vital. The EU has committed to reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to a green economy, including by investing in renewable technologies and electric cars. However, some of these technologies use PFAS, […] CHEM Trust · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news UV light could disable airborne allergies in 30 minutes Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder believe they have found a simple way to reduce common allergens from indoor spaces by using a type of ultraviolet light which can effectively disable them within half an hour. For millions of people with allergies, the smallest trace of pet dander, pollen or dust mites lingering in […] Air Quality News · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Eco-scores a win following research results Shifting towards more sustainable diets is a sticky business, but a universal ecolabel could actually help. That’s according to research by Wageningen University in The Netherlands, which showed that the presence of the Eco-score label helps consumers identify more sustainable food products. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Pesticide problem persists despite bans Exports of toxic pesticides that are banned in the EU have increased dramatically in recent years, according to a new Public Eye and Unearthed investigation. In 2024, European companies notified plans to export pesticides containing 75 different chemicals that are prohibited for use within Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Pressure mounts on net-zero but action is largely absent More than four in five organisations are planning to increase investment in environmental sustainability, up eight percentage points since last year. Compliance with regulations is driving this, as are profitability, cost savings, and operational efficiency albeit to a lesser extent. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Alcohol consumption on the slide … everywhere Alcohol consumption is decreasing and “the movement is here to stay”, according to an analysis published by DigitalFoodLab. “The sector is so widely affected that flat sales such as those of Diageo are seen as positive news,” wrote the innovation consultancy’s co-founder Matthieu Vincent. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Datapoint This week’s figures cover trouble at HMP Brixton’s restaurant, concerning consumer perspectives on greenwashing, impressive meat redistribution efforts, and a study on food documentaries.11. The Clink Charity may have to shut Britain’s only prison-staffed restaurant, according to reports. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Thermo Fisher launches new twin-screw extruder Thermo Fisher Scientific has unveiled its Energy 16 Protect Glovebox with integrated Energy 16 twin-screw extruder for lithium-ion battery electrode processing.The company claims it will save labour resources while prioritising safety with containment solutions, with working continuous processes to reduce inconsistencies.The Energy 16 solution combines twin-screw extrusion capabilities and a co… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Data centres can become net zero and sustainable, says new report Presented as a first-of-its-kind strategic roadmap, a new report from consulting firm Ramboll attempts to plot a sustainable path ahead for this infrastructure category. Released at Climate Week NYC on 23 September, the authors of ‘Developing sustainable data centres: A strategic roadmap to achieve net zero carbon and reduce environmental impact’ say it offers full […] Envirotec Magazine · 24 Sept 2025