Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Caerphilly face £459k bill after waste depot drainage collapse Urgent repair works are required at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Full Moon waste depot in Crosskeys after a collapse of the drainage system. Cabinet members are set to approve £459,000 of funding for the works at a meeting today (17 September 2025) to cover the replacement of the drainage system and surrounding concrete hard standing. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news We’ve let the new DEFRA minister know that repair and reuse is popular, can you help? The circular economy risks dropping off the government's agenda, so we re-sent DEFRA our joint letter from business and community leaders. The Restart Project · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Turkish recycling deaths expose fatal flaws in UK waste policy A major global investigation has exposed the dangerous realities of overseas recycling factories and insufficient safeguarding in Britain. In total, it is believed more than 200 boys and men have been killed or shredded in Turkish recycling factories over the past decade. The shocking revelations have come to light through a new true-crime podcast, Boy Wasted, […] Environment Journal · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Scandium doping boosts sodium-ion battery lifespan A new study from Tokyo University of Science reveals how scandium doping dramatically improves the cycling stability of sodium-ion batteries, offering a viable path toward long-life, high-capacity alternatives to lithium-ion systems.Layered sodium manganese oxides (Na₂/₃MnO₂) are attractive cathode materials due to their high initial capacity and abundance of sodium. Yet, they suffer from rapid… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Life lessons: Dom Joly on what life so far has taught him The standup comedian on taking the Liz Truss approach, his love of the French exit, and dogs winking at him Positive News · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Livestock emissions could be about to plummet Time2Graze is a new initiative which looks to co-develop new systems which can help reduce the impact of farming in the American tropics. Supported by the Global Methane Hub, a new tool will be developed by the Alliance of Biodiversity International and CIAT. The focus is improving less to timely and reliable pasture information, meaning […] Environment Journal · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Carbon-negative biohydrogen from biomethane MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Carbon-negative biohydrogen from biomethane By bringing together two best-in-class technologies, HiiROC and EPi are demonstrating how to produce carbon-negative hydrogen whilst removing atmospheric CO2. The Challenge: Cleaner Hydrogen for a Greener Future Hydrogen has an important role to play in a clean economy, but current production methods are flawed, being either… Th… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news WEEE Regulations for the Heating and Cooling Industry In this blog we take an in-depth look at what the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) regulations mean for the heating and cooling sector, featuring exclusive insights from John Redmayne, Managing Director of ERP UK. Der Beitrag WEEE Regulations for the Heating and Cooling Industry erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news DLH Driving Forward The UK vehicle recycling industry is continuously changing, and DLH Autorecyclers in North Walsham, Norfolk, reflects this ongoing transformation. Owner Dave Horsnell has guided the business through a comprehensive program of modernisation and investment, driven by experience and strategic foresight rather than necessity. ATF Professional · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news EIC calls to scrap VAT on green building retrofits The Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) has called for VAT to be scrapped on green building retrofits. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Net zero: construction professionals must educate building users after retrofit The industry is failing to engage with the most important stakeholders in any given retrofit project — the occupants. Research from building services testing, intelligence and research company BSRIA has revealed almost all construction professionals believe occupant behaviour plays a defining role in the operational efficiency of buildings. Despite this, 76% of respondents admitted they […] Environment Journal · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Amprius receives $35m repeat order for SiCore cells Amprius, the US-based lithium-ion battery maker, has received a $35 million repeat order for its SiCore cells from an unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer.This follows an order made in February 2025 totalling $15 million, as well as the company shipping batteries from its pilot line to Airbus subsidiary AALTO, reported by BEST in July. to continue… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news NHS plastics reliance a £120m opportunity for UK bioeconomy The NHS’s dependence on disposable plastics could be turned into a major opportunity for UK bio-based manufacturers, according to biobased industry association BB-REG-NET. The Buying into Biomanufacturing: Harnessing Public Procurement for the UK Bioeconomy study, analysed 670 NHS contracts and identified 407 agreements, worth a combined £5.5 billion, where bio-based alternatives could be subst… letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news CIWM launches 10-point plan for net zero and circular economy CIWM launches new report with ten recommendations for the sector and the UK Government to capitalise on the drive towards net zero and a circular economy. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Smartflyer SF-1 to use H55 battery tech Aircraft manufacturer Smartflyer has partnered with H55, the Swiss-based electric propulsion system maker, to produce batteries for the company's hybrid electric aircraft, the SF-1.The company said the battery is one of the core systems of the SF-1, and so it wanted to rely on the track record and expertise of H55.H55's technology has been .… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news One step forward, two steps back as UK Cruise Growth Plan is published At the start of London International Shipping Week, the government announced a £448 million investment into the UK maritime sector, to ‘slash emissions from shipping, cementing the UK as a clean energy superpower.’ But… But those concerned with the environmental and air quality impact of shipping on the UK’s coastal towns will be less pleased […] Air Quality News · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news ALDI REVEALS WHICH TOWNS AND CITIES WILL BENEFIT FROM RECORD £1.6BN EXPANSION PLAN Aldi has revealed some of the towns and cities that it is targeting with its £1.6bn expansion plan over the next two years. In its annual trading update earlier this week, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket said it planned to open 80 stores across 2026 and 2027 to meet the UK’s growing demand for affordable groceries. […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news ESA: Battery fires reaching ‘epidemic’ levels The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has issued a stark warning that battery fires in the UK’s waste sector have reached “epidemic levels”. In a policy briefing, the ESA called for urgent reform to mandate universal kerbside collections for waste batteries and small electricals. Material Focus reported that more than 1,200 battery-related fires broke out in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news MEDAS contracts order for ethanol plant in Maharashtra - Biofuels International Magazine Biofuels International · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news Could salary sacrifice unlock greener homes for less? This post is by Thom Groot, co-founder and CEO at The Electric Car Scheme. The transition to net zero homes fitted with clean bill-cutting technology like solar panels, batteries and heat pumps is moving far too slowly. This is not because of a lack of […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 17 Sept 2025 Industry news ALDI UNVEILS THE PERFECT PAMPERING GIFTS FOR AS LITTLE AS £1.99 This Christmas, Aldi has beauty lovers covered, whether looking to indulge in some essential self-care or gift pamper treats to a loved one. This collection of luxury Lacura goodies will leave beauty lovers wanting more, for less! Offering premium, cruelty-free and dermatologically tested essentials from as little as £1.99, these ranges work to deliver innovative […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news Getting Started with OPRL (November 2025) 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) · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news IEA reiterates ‘no new oil and gas needed’ if global warming is limited to 1.5C The world would not need to invest in new oil and gas projects if demand... Carbon Brief · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news Mira Hayden - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news COMMENT: Can food strategy survive Defra reshuffle? The loss of a minister with deep knowledge of the food system is a blow for a department which has again been denied the continuity it badly needs, says Nick Hughes. The Defra ministerial merry-go-round has swung back into action. Steve Reed’s departure to be replaced by Emma Reynolds makes it 10 secretaries of state […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news Unlock opportunities, drive success and shape the future at the ADBA Northern Ireland Conference Unlocking biogas to energise Northern Ireland’s future The ADBA Northern Ireland Conference is a must-attend event for anyone in the anaerobic digestion and biogas sector in NI. Dr Gareth Mottram, Policy Lead, ADBA, explains why… There has been no new support since the closure of NI RHI; the province has missed out on the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news ESA calls for urgent reform to tackle rising battery fire crisis The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has issued a stark warning over what it describes as a “billion-pound-a-year problem” caused by fires linked to the improper disposal of batteries. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news Q2 UK Batteries Compliance Data for 2025 The Environment Agency published the Q2 2025 UK Battery data on 29th August 2025. Der Beitrag Q2 UK Batteries Compliance Data for 2025 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news Q2 UK WEEE Compliance Data for 2025 The Environment Agency published the Q2 2025 UK WEEE data on 29th August 2025. The collection data shows that some streams continue to fall slightly short of the UK targets after quarter 2. Der Beitrag Q2 UK WEEE Compliance Data for 2025 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news Analysis: IPCC’s seventh assessment has record-high representation from global south The upcoming assessment cycle of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will be authored... Carbon Brief · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news Agnieszka Warso-Buchanan - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news Stéphanie Nieuwbourg - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘What’s next for paper’s circular future?’ Dimitra Rappou, Executive Director Sustainable Products of the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI), explores what lies ahead for the paper industry and her panel session at ESS. OPINION: As the UK accelerates its journey toward a truly sustainable circular economy, paper-based industries are uniquely positioned to lead the way. Contributing £15 billion to the UK … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news Francesca Peretti - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news Emmanuel Hanley-Lloyd - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news Jinghan Zhao - ClientEarth ClientEarth · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news RWM Day 1: What not to miss Letsrecycle has put together a guide to the must-see talks and sessions taking place on day one of RWM, part of the ESS Expo. Letsrecycle.com interview with Dr David Greenfield (CIWM) When: 9:30AM Where: Stand RS-F170 Kicking off the morning, letsrecycle.com editor Savannah Coombe speaks to Dr David Greenfield, President of CIWM, ahead of his … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news India develops foldable battery Indian scientists have developed a groundbreaking foldable battery that is flexible, safe to touch, and environmentally friendly – marking a major step toward sustainable energy solutions.Researchers from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), in collaboration with the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at IISc Bengaluru, have created a battery that… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news Treasury reconsiders landfill tax shake-up after industry backlash Plans to overhaul the UK’s landfill tax are under review after businesses warned that the proposed reforms could have devastating financial consequences. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Sept 2025 Industry news Treasury reviews landfill tax overhaul amid industry pushback The Treasury is reviewing plans to overhaul the landfill tax, after industry leaders warned that proposed changes could impose crippling costs on businesses. The government has invited fresh evidence on the economic consequences of the reforms, giving industry until 19 September 2025 to respond. The review follows a consultation launched in April 2025, which suggested … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Sept 2025