Recycling news: 2025

Industry news New findings: UK energy from waste sector could go carbon negative by 2035 The UK’s energy-from-waste (Efw) sector could be carbon negative by 2035 if Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology is deployed rapidly, according to a new report from Baringa, commissioned by EfW operator enfinium. Additionally, the findings appear to reveal that applying CCS to EfW facilities will be necessary for UK power generation to reach net-negative […] Envirotec Magazine · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Research details PFAS risk to farmlands and behaviour in soil-plant systems A new review study has revealed that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), widely known as “forever chemicals,” are increasingly entering farmland soils through waste recycling and wastewater reuse. Once in the soil, PFAS can migrate into crops, raising concerns for food safety and human health. The study, published in New Contaminants, compiled global waste and […] Envirotec Magazine · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES SOUTH AFRICAN SPARKLING FOR JUST £9.99 This September, Aldi is uncorking something truly special with the launch of its latest sparkling showstopper – the Méthode Cap Classique, an elegant South African alternative to Champagne, priced at just £9.99, 75cl. As wine lovers look beyond Champagne to discover exciting global styles, Crémant, Prosecco and now Cap Classique are taking centre stage. South […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Rising temperatures mean more noise for those living near airports, claims study Warmer air from climate change will tend to make departing aircraft create more noise pollution around European airports by 2050, according to new findings. Scientists from the University of Reading studied how rising air temperatures change the way aircraft take off. Warmer air is less dense, reducing lift generation and keeping aircraft closer to the […] Envirotec Magazine · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news West Berkshire adopts three-weekly bin collections West Berkshire Council has moved to three-weekly collections for residual waste, in a bid to boost recycling rates and cut disposal costs. Starting this week (22 September 2025), black bin collections will take place every three weeks instead of fortnightly. Recycling will continue to be picked up every two weeks, while food waste collections remain … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Conservation group warns Labour against painting nature as villain Ahead of the Labour Party Conference, Matt Browne, head of public affairs at The Wildlife Trusts, warns politicians against deregulation and urges them to heed the Truss debacle on this issue. He writes: The Labour Conference will have a distinctive mood music this year given that every Ministerial decision is currently viewed through the prism […] Envirotec Magazine · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Air pollution triggers major stroke and heart failure risk While the jury has never been out on the health implications of a dirty atmosphere, a new study has identified a shocking link to life-threatening medical emergencies. Researchers at the Queen Mary University, London, looked at data for 300,000 people signed up to have their health tracked for a decade. Participants were located in different […] Environment Journal · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news CATL’s Naxtra battery passes China’s new safety standard CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited) has introduced the Naxtra Battery, the world’s first sodium-ion battery to meet China’s new national safety standard GB 38031-2025, effective July 2026.This milestone positions sodium-ion technology for mass electric vehicle integration, with CATL targeting full-scale deployment in 2026.Sodium-ion batteries operate by transferring sodium ions b… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Pig news! Waitrose goes the whole hog with industry-first investment in free range pork and signs 10-year deal with British farmers INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Social care and AI report identifies water and energy risks Amid a once-in-a-generation public sector upgrade, a new analysis looks at the implications, opportunities and concerns for automating social care. Published by our sister magazine, People First with AI & Tech Enabled Care includes interview and analyses from experts in both technology and social care. Case studies, detailing real world applications and use cases, […] Environment Journal · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news From waste crime to battery fires – a panel debate The post From waste crime to battery fires – a panel debate appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news HAPPY CHREASTER! ALDI BRINGS BACK EASTER EGGS FOR CHRISTMAS AND SHOPPERS ARE IN A FRENZY Previously described by fans as “soooo good”[2], the return of Aldi’s Nutoka Filled Mini Eggs (£2.49, 150g) and Jaffa Filled Mini Eggs (£2.49, 150g) has caused a stir online. The tasty chocolate mini eggs, usually a staple product of Aldi’s Easter […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Only 6% of UK businesses are on track to meet their supply chain emissions targets Only 6% of UK businesses are on track to meet or exceed their supply chain (Scope 3) emissions targets, according to a new report. Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Cleaner air could help protect children’s eyesight A new study, led by an international team including scientists from the University of Birmingham, has found that lower exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and PM2.5 was linked to better eyesight in children. They believe that not only can cleaner air play a vital role in protecting children’s eyesight – it may even improve vision. […] Air Quality News · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news 24M ETOP boosts EV range by up to 50% 24M Technologies has unveiled its new 24M ETOP™ (Electrode-to-Pack) battery architecture, which can increase electric vehicle range by up to 50% through improved energy density and design flexibility.Unlike conventional lithium-ion packs, which rely on modules built from individual cells filled with inactive materials, 24M ETOP integrates sealed electrodes directly into the pack using thin poly… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Local authorities adjust operations to make toothpaste recycling possible Several local authorities have shared how they are adjusting their operations to ensure the recycling of toothpaste tubes is possible. Re3 in Reading has confirmed that residents across Bracknell Forest, Reading and Wokingham Boroughs can now recycle toothpaste tubes at kerbside. A Re3 spokesperson said: “In light of WRAP’s national campaign based on the Simpler … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news £10k fine for waste directors operating without permit Cats and Dust has been sentenced for running illegal waste operations in Lancashire, following investigation by the EA. At Preston Crown Court on 12 September 2025, the waste firm was fined £10,000 and ordered to pay £6,000 in costs for operating waste sites without the necessary environmental permits. The company’s director Cavin Mears was handed … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news October #FoilFriday resources These posts are designed to relate to the following dates in October: 3rd: Great British Bake Off themed 10th:#NationalCurryWeek 17th: #ChocolateWeek 24th: School half-term 31st: Halloween Alupro · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Soft warning: Britain’s new colour weather alert system works, but confuses It has been 12 months since the UK introduced yellow, amber and red coding to warn the public about potentially dangerous temperatures and other climate conditions. Now, an evaluation by the University of Surrey’s Institute for Sustainability Innovation Hub has conducted the first full analysis of how effective this system is. According to the researchers, […] Environment Journal · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news PFAS are forever: CHEM Trust’s fringe event at the Labour Party Conference in September CHEM Trust will be hosting a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool this year, ‘PFAS are forever: how do we address the pollution crisis threatening public health and the environment’. Sunday 28th September, 15:00-16:00 Outside the secure zone, RSVP for more details Focus of the event: PFAS, ‘the forever chemicals’ pollute food […] CHEM Trust · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Welsh October #FoilFriday resources The post Welsh October #FoilFriday resources appeared first on Alupro . Alupro · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Reap what you sow: Lancashire's toxic town - exposed - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news NBF Crowns 2025 Bed Industry Awards Winners The National Bed Federation (NBF) crowned its eight 2025 Bed Industry Awards winners on Tuesday 23 September at the Bed Show Gala Dinner in Telford. Radio and TV broadcaster, Vernon Kay, announced winners across bed manufacturing, component supplying and retailing at the annual Bed Show gala dinner and awards ceremony. An independent panel of judges […] National Bed Federation · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Natural England’s perspective on why the Nature Recovery Fund is good for nature and development This post is by Bradley Tooze, strategy director at Natural England. Whilst the planning system was designed to protect important sites and species from harm at site level, the ecosystems vital for clean air, water supplies, storing carbon and biodiversity have become ever more fragmented […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Join our Team – Reuse Consortium Officer Circular Communities Scotland is delighted to be hiring a new staff member to join our team as our Reuse Consortium Officer. Title: Reuse Consortium Officer Contract Hours: Part-Time (0.6-0.8 FTE) Location: Hybrid or Remote (travel to Stirling Office and around Scotland required) Salary: £28,202 - £30,002 FTE Duration: Immediate Start, Permanent Contract Reporting to: Development [...] The post… Circular Communities Scotland · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Plastic Packaging Tax: The next wave of change is coming The UK's Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) continues to reshape how businesses approach their packaging decisions. Yet many businesses still find themselves grappling with their EPR obligations, and in particular, plastic packaging tax rates, and recycled content requirements. Der Beitrag Plastic Packaging Tax: The next wave of change is coming erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Learning from leaders on food system transformation Mike Barry and Ali Morpeth encouraged 10 leading food thinkers to open up about the barriers to healthy sustainable diets and what can be done to overcome them. So, what did they discover? Footprint. Your new whitepaper distils the insights of 10 global food system leaders. What did you hope to achieve from the conversations and […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news €250m battery storage deal powers German grid stability Palladio Partners and Voltfang have announced a €250 million partnership to accelerate Germany’s energy transition through large-scale battery storage projects.The long-term collaboration will focus on developing, financing, implementing and operating systems that enhance grid stability, security and efficiency.The first projects are expected to reach construction readiness later this year, bac… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Thornton’s Dublin site suffers second major fire in four years A major fire has broken out late last night (22 September 2025) at Thornton’s Recycling Centre in Park West Industrial Estate, Dublin. Dublin Fire Brigade confirmed it was alerted of the incident at 10:46pm, with firefighters arriving on scene shortly afterwards. As of this afternoon, the fire is still ongoing. At the height of the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Why the future of sustainable furniture is pre-loved After learning the true environmental and social costs of fast fashion, are shoppers also starting to turn away from ‘fast homeware’? Barbara Neto, founder and CEO of Curiouz, tracks the trend. edie — Circular Economy tag · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news New rules on design, reuse, and recycling in the automotive sector Binding targets for the use of recycled materials in new vehicles Enhanced responsibility of manufacturers in the collection and treatment of end-of-life vehicles Of the 285.6 million cars on EU roads, 6.5 million reach the end of their useful life each year. Auto Recycling World · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Repairify alerts workshops to rapid rise in Toyota and Lexus thefts Repairify has identified a rising trend for Toyota and Lexus wiring loom replacements which can cost in excess of £11,000, following a spate of thefts across the UK. ATF Professional · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Television Centre switches to Grundon for recycling success The post Television Centre switches to Grundon for recycling success appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Numbers of ticks in urban greenspaces influenced by surrounding rural woodland Cities and towns surrounded by large areas of woodland are more likely to have ticks in their urban greenspaces, according to a new study. The research, which was led by the University of Glasgow and is published in Nature Cities, found that while the number of ticks remains higher in surrounding countryside, they can also […] Envirotec Magazine · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Real-time river monitoring project launches in Devon South Hams District Council is launching a new real-time water quality monitoring initiative across rivers and estuaries in Devon, using sensors designed by local manufacturer Teledyne Valeport. The scheme, due to go live in late 2025, will provide open access to river health data via a public dashboard, aiming to help communities, researchers and agencies […] Envirotec Magazine · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Grundon recognises the stars of tomorrow The post Grundon recognises the stars of tomorrow appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Consultation launched on mandatory water-saving features for new homes Simple water-saving measures could save families in new homes over £100 a year on bills, while supporting a wave of new housing across Britain, said the UK government on 23 September as it launched a consultation proposing “small changes to Building Regulations that could see new homes fitted with water-saving features such as aerated taps […] Envirotec Magazine · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Oxfordshire school’s climate scheme adopted in Greater Manchester, Kent and Aberdeenshire A pioneering initiative launched in 2023 is spreading across the UK, with more participants than ever signing up for last week’s launch. The Bloxham Sustainability Challgen [BSC] takes its name from Bloxham School in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Delivered through a partnership with Dalcour Maclaren and ESRI UK, the idea is to bring students, environmental consultants, and […] Environment Journal · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news M3P3 to unite the materials, minerals and mining community in Birmingham The post M3P3 to unite the materials, minerals and mining community in Birmingham appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Carbon negative 2035: UK energy from waste sector must be unlocked A new report highlights the huge potential of adding carbon capture and storage to existing facilities responsible for producing electricity from garbage. According to management consultancy Baringa, Britain’s energy-from-waste sector could deliver 10million tonnes of durable carbon removals by 2040. The sector currently creates around 7million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, meaning it is […] Environment Journal · 23 Sept 2025