Recycling news: 2025

Industry news What is fly-tipping and why is it so bad for Bristol and for the planet? The post What is fly-tipping and why is it so bad for Bristol and for the planet? appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news Rising stars celebrated at 35 Under 35 Awards 2025 The next generation of leaders in the environmental services sector were celebrated yesterday (17 September 2025) at the 35 Under 35 Awards ceremony, held at ESS Expo. The ceremony was hosted by Savannah Coombe, editor of letsrecycle.com, and Jack Yarrow from Grundon Waste Management, sponsors of the scheme. Now in its annual edition, the 35 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news NGC and REA Sign Strategic MOU to Advance UK Geothermal Energy REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news Amcor and Greenback trial chemical recycling for flexible plastics Amcor and Greenback Recycling Technologies have launched a six-month recycling trial of Greenback’s Enval pyrolysis technology at the Heanor site in Derbyshire. The modular chemical recycling unit has been co-located within Amcor’s existing packaging production facility. The trial will test the ability to convert post-consumer flexible plastics – including difficult-to-recycle multilaminate mat… letsrecycle.com News · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news How OPRL supports innovation with TRI-LOCKER Discover how our membership, advice and tools at OPRL have helped TRI-LOCKER understand the technical, regulatory, and reputational challenges of sustainability. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news Poor air quality puts childhood cancer survivors at greater risk Air pollution is emerging as an overlooked threat to the long-term health of childhood cancer survivors, according to new research from University of California – San Francisco. The research found that survivors, who are already vulnerable to chronic conditions caused by their disease and its treatment, face significantly worse outcomes when exposed to air pollution […] Air Quality News · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news Quick question: how can human psychology help solve the water crisis? Poor network management and the climate crisis have led to water shortages across the UK which will worsen in the coming years. According to one expert, focusing all our attention on capacity misses the point. Professor Benjamin Gardner is a social psychologist and the co-director of the University of Surrey’s Sustainability Through Behaviour Change research […] Environment Journal · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news UT Dallas and Argonne partner on battery research The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory to accelerate battery research and innovation, and bolster domestic supply chains for energy storage manufacturing.The agreement, formalised on 22 July at Argonne’s Materials Engineering Research Facility, brings together UTD’s BEACONS centre –… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news BOO! ALDI LAUNCHES SPOOKY HALLOWEEN RANGE Transform homes into haunted houses and little ghouls into the cutest creatures of the night as Aldi unveils its spooktacular Halloween range available in stores from 28th September. Packed with everything needed for a frightfully fun season from haunting home and garden decor to must-have costumes for fright night, Aldi has everything for a memorable […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news IS IT TOO EARLY? MINCE PIES ARRIVE AT ALDI FEATURING NEW PISTACHIO AND WHISKY FLAVOURS The Christmas countdown has officially begun as supermarket Aldi has announced the first selection of its highly anticipated mince pie range will return to stores from 21st September for as little as 21p per pie. To kickstart the festive season, and headlining the award-winning range, is a NEW Pistachio & Whisky flavour — perfect for […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news LIVE: News from RWM 2025 Inside the negotiations: Global Plastics Treaty stalls as political fault lines deepen Zoë Lenkiewicz, Global Waste Lab, gave her on-hand account of the recent Global Plastic Treaty talks and offered an insight into why an agreement has been impossible to reach so far. The global plastics treaty was once hailed as “the most important environmental […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news Theion to develop sulphur crystal batteries Germany-based tech startup Theion is developing sulphur batteries, designed to replace critical raw materials such as cobalt and nickel.The company, which was founded in 2020, aims to reduce costs and weight to a third of the current battery technology. It has focused on the monoclinic gamma crystal structure of sulphur, which could be used for… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news Aquatech buys DLE business of Koch Technology Solutions Aquatech, a lithium extraction, processing and refinement company, has acquired the direct lithium extraction (DLE) business of Koch Technology Solutions (KTS), a process technology firm.This includes the Li-Pro™ lithium selective sorption (LSS) DLE technology and the associated IP portfolio.According to the company, by 2028 it will power 22,500 tpa of lithium production in the Arkansas… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news We’re hiring! Freelancer for Social Media & Marketing About RE:MAKE Newport: RE:MAKE Newport is Wales’ first repair and reuse shop on a high street. For 4 years we’ve been a community space, combining a Repair Café with a Library of Things. We’re a partnership between Repair Café Wales and Benthyg Cymru, aiming to: ✨ Reduce waste ✨ Share resources ✨ Bring people ... Repair Cafe Wales · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news Battery technology market worth $431.65 billion by 2030 Management consulting and market research company, Markets and Markets, predicts that the global battery technology market will grow from $252.13 billion in 2025 to $431.65 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 11.4%.The firm, in a new report, attributed the potential growth to adoption of EVs, expanding integration of renewable energy, and rising demand for… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news 1 in 3 consider environmental impact of packaging when buying crisps One in three UK consumers now consider the environmental impact of crisp packaging when making a purchase, according to new research commissioned by packaging company Amcor. The survey of more than 2,000 adults found that 30% take sustainability into account when buying crisps, with younger shoppers significantly more likely to do so. While […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news WRA launches updated Fire Prevention Plan Guidance The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has published an updated Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) Guidance for waste wood storage sites. The guidance included recommendations on key storage and safety measures, such as stack heights, storage durations, separation distances, fire detection and suppression systems and fire breaks. It also highlighted considerations for preparing a new FPP or … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news £75k confiscated from Long Bennington waste criminals Five men linked to an illegal waste site in Long Bennington, Lincolnshire have had confiscation orders made against them totalling £74,751.16. The ruling was made on 12 September 2025, following a hearing at Nottingham Crown Court, and marks the latest stage in a long-running investigation into large-scale waste crime at Fen Lane in Lincolnshire. £112,000 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news From war zones to city plots, grassroots growers are transforming land and lives A new generation of land defenders are reclaiming soil, space and power through community gardens and regenerative action Positive News · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news Simple menu tweak can nudge people into choosing climate-friendly food Rejigging the meal choices on offer in a canteen can prompt people to make healthier, climate-friendlier decisions New Scientist — Environment · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news It’s time to see nature as an ‘investment frontier’ not a ‘victim’ A keynote speech at the Ethical Finance Global summit called for ‘less doom more boom’ and an end to counterproductive rhetoric. Delivered by Andrew W. Mitchell, founder of Equilibrium Futures and an advisor to the UN, believes that positioning nature as a ‘victim’ and emphasising the depth of the crisis causes many people to switch […] Environment Journal · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news The Tale of the Post Turtle - Demolition News Demolition News · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news Citizen Science Results - Surfers Against Sewage • Data HQ Surfers Against Sewage · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news Read all about it: The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards in the media - Charity Retail Association Charity Retail Association · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news New Defra secretary Emma Reynolds has a big ‘to do’ list but a chance to make some publicly popular moves Emma Reynolds has become the tenth UK environment secretary in a decade, joining the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) at a critical time for environmental protection. She won’t be short of advice as her officials navigate a lengthy submissions queue and journalists […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 18 Sept 2025 Industry news Analysis: India’s power-sector CO2 falls for only second time in half a century India’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from its power sector fell by 1% year-on-year in the... Carbon Brief · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Circular Economy Task Force outlines huge engagement effort to develop strategy Members of Defra’s Circular Economy Task Force today (Wednesday 17th September) convened for a discussion panel at the ESS Expo to discuss the process of creating the UK Government’s Circular Economy […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Ian McEwan’s new novel weaves climate change into literary mystery Ian McEwan’s excellent What We Can Know is set in a UK largely swallowed up by rising seas. Emily H. Wilson explores the story of a scholar hunting a great lost poem – which may have something to with climate change New Scientist — Environment · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news A radical idea to fix plastics recycling Making all shampoo or detergent bottles look the same isn't anti-capitalist, and it's the only way to make a truly circular economy for plastics, says Saabira Chaudhuri New Scientist — Environment · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news RWM Day 2: What not to miss Letsrecycle has put together a guide to the must-see talks and sessions taking place on day two of RWM, part of the ESS Expo. Letsrecycle.com interview with Margaret Bates (PackUK) When: 9:45AM Where: Stand RS-F170 Fresh from chairing the “PackUK: Preparing for Change” panel, Margaret Bates will join letsrecycle.com editor Savannah Combe for an interview … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Trump golf course in Scotland repeatedly broke sewage contamination limits The post Trump golf course in Scotland repeatedly broke sewage contamination limits appeared first on Unearthed . Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Millions of PCs are destined to become e-waste — this Repair Day, we demand better Due to the end of free support for Windows 10, millions of PCs will become avoidable e-waste. For Repair Day, we’re pushing back. The Restart Project · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW PUMPKIN SPICE BALLYCASTLE FOR JUST £6.99 Aldi is giving shoppers pumpkin to talk about with the launch of its NEW Ballycastle Pumpkin Spice Flavoured Country Cream Liqueur (£6.99, 70cl), landing in stores on 28th September. The launch arrives as #pumpkinspice surpasses 500,000 views on TikTok2, proving the nation’s appetite for seasonal flavours shows no sign of slowing. With the darker nights […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Emmaus UK welcomes new homelessness minister Alison McGovern We welcome the appointment of Alison McGovern MP as the new Minister for Local Government and Homelessness, and look forward to working closely with her at this critical time for... Emmaus UK · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Training Session: The Recyclability of Packaging and Meeting the Needs of the Value Chain The post Training Session: The Recyclability of Packaging and Meeting the Needs of the Value Chain appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news All Bar & Waiting Jobs | Hospitality Careers - Greene King Careers Greene King newsroom · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Air pollution is detrimental to cardiovascular health in young adults New research from the University of Bristol has found that exposure to air pollution from before birth through to the age of 18 has a measurable effect on heart health. Specifically, they found that such exposure was associated with higher blood pressure and increased heart rate, with a suggestion that it may also lead to […] Air Quality News · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Family Business Day 2025: Why Family Firms Matter More Than Ever The post Family Business Day 2025: Why Family Firms Matter More Than Ever appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news METI to Promote Used Plastics Recycling and Cut Transport Costs with New Regional Hubs Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will step up efforts to recycle plastics from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) by improving dismantling processes and reducing transport costs. Auto Recycling World · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Aviva invests €150m in EU BESS Aviva Investors has announced a strategic investment of up to €150 million ($178m) in the European battery energy storage system (BESS) sector, partnering with German developer-operator Terra One Climate Solutions.The initial €75 million ($89m) tranche will be deployed alongside €15 million ($18m) from Terra One to support the build-out of approximately 500MW of BESS capacity… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 17 Sept 2025