Recycling news: 2025

Industry news WRA launches updated Fire Prevention Plan Guidance The Wood Recycler’s Association (WRA) has today (September 15) launched updated Guidance on Fire Prevention Plans (FPPs) for waste wood storage sites, drawing on the latest best practice in managing fire risk. Wood Recyclers Association · 15 Sept 2025 Industry news Oxford leads £3m project for next-gen cathodes The University of Oxford is spearheading a £3 million initiative to develop next-generation cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, aiming to enhance performance, energy density and sustainability.The project, named 3D-CAT, is backed by the Faraday Institution and brings together Oxford, UCL and key industry partners to tackle the challenge of creating cobalt- and nickel-free cathodes.Curr… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Sept 2025 Industry news Essex pilot shows AI can tackle the school run A new data platform developed with Department for Transport funding could help crack one of Britain’s toughest transport problems: the school run. The morning drop-off now makes up more than a quarter of rush-hour traffic in cities such as London. Since 2005, the proportion of children driven to school in England has risen by 23%, […] Air Quality News · 15 Sept 2025 Industry news Leeds named Green Council of the Year Leeds City Council has won the Green Council of the Year Award from the Nature 2030 campaign, sponsored by Keep Britain Tidy. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Sept 2025 Industry news CIRQLR expands leadership team with two senior appointments CIRQLR has announced two appointments to its operational leadership team, with Gareth Lewis joining as Chief Operating Officer and Tristan Drinkwater as IT Director. The appointments are the latest part of the recycling group’s growth over the last two and a half years since its formation, with the company currently running 19 recycling facilities and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Sept 2025 Industry news Phoenix launches Battery Commander Pro BS1940 Series Phoenix Safe Company has introduced the Battery Commander Pro BS1940 Series, a purpose-built range of lithium-ion battery storage safes engineered to meet the highest safety standards in the sector.It is the first product line to be certified to the newly released VDMA 24994:2024-08 standard to also be accredited by Secured by Design (SBD), the UK… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Sept 2025 Industry news 112 MW biomass plant starts operations in Aichi, Japan - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 15 Sept 2025 Industry news Reap What You Sow: Exposing Lancashire's toxic town - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 15 Sept 2025 Industry news ALDI ANNOUNCES RECORD £1.6BN EXPANSION PLAN TO MEET UK’S ‘DEMAND FOR DISCOUNT’ Aldi has announced plans to invest a record £1.6bn over the next two years (2026-27), opening 80 stores as sales continue to rise. The supermarket said it was ‘more determined than ever’ to meet the UK’s growing demand for affordable groceries as more families look to balance household budgets. A total of 21 stores are […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 15 Sept 2025 Industry news The perfect local partnership for sustainability - Cawleys Cawleys · 14 Sept 2025 Industry news Financial performance and KPIs - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 13 Sept 2025 Industry news Renault Trucks showcases electric line-up and creative stand design at RWM 2025 Renault Trucks is once again exhibiting at the Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM), taking place 17–18 September 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham. Demonstrating its commitment to accelerating the decarbonisation of the waste and recycling sector, Renault Trucks will present a line-up of vehicles and initiatives that highlight the brand’s drive towards a cleaner, more... Skip & Waste Magazine · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Conference to address how to unlock biogas to energise Northern Ireland’s future The annual conference organised by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) returns to the ICC Belfast on 23 September. Andrew Muir MLA, minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs at the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Executive, will for the second year running provide the keynote address – illustrating… The post… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Dutch waste tax hikes ‘risk encouraging unnecessary waste tourism’ The RDF Industry Group has raised the alarm over the Dutch government’s fiscal plans which it said could “risk destabilising recycling and energy recovery”. The warning followed the publication of a new report by PwC, commissioned by the Dutch Waste Management Association, which assessed the potential impact of planned tightening of the country’s waste tax … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Has fibre’s moment finally arrived? For years food businesses have made protein the focus of health innovation and marketing but there are signs of a shift in focus towards a key, but under-consumed nutrient. Spend a few minutes scanning the packaging in a supermarket or high street food outlet and there’s a fair chance you’ll see the word protein staring […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘What does Tata Steel’s EAF mean for UK manufacturing?’ Tata Steel’s Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) is due to go online at the end of 2027. Nicola Jones, Sustainability and Circularity Lead at Tata Steel UK, unpacks the impact on UK manufacturing. OPINION: When it comes to packaging, steel has long been a recycling success story. With recycling rates for packaging steel above 80% across … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news EV Battery Recycling – Needs Clear Policy Cathal Murphy, Policy Analyst, based in Ireland, examines the pressing need for a clear and consistent policy on EV battery recycling. As electric vehicles become mainstream, their batteries present both opportunities and challenges. Without strong legislation, uncertainty may hinder progress. Murphy highlights the importance of ownership rules, storage standards, and end-of-life strategies to … Auto Recycling World · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Debriefed 12 September 2025: Africa calls for promised finance; Deadly heat linked to big oil; How to tackle net-zero backlash Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Caerphilly Council to process recycling locally at new depot Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC) has announced plans to develop a new depot and processing facility in Dyffryn Business Park, Ystrad Mynach. The proposed development, subject to planning permission, is set to replace the Council’s current depot at Tir-y-Berth and will enable dry kerbside recycling to be sorted locally, rather than sent to Material Reclamation … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Mazda to build EV battery plant in Iwakuni Mazda Motor Corporation has signed a formal agreement with Yamaguchi Prefecture and Iwakuni City to construct a new EV battery module pack plant.The facility, named the Mazda Motor Corporation Iwakuni Plant, will be located in Iwakuni City, Japan, and marks Mazda’s first new domestic plant since the Hofu No.2 Plant opened in 1992.Construction of the… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news EPR Year 1 Invoicing: What You Need to Know The post EPR Year 1 Invoicing: What You Need to Know appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Silverlake raises over £7,900 for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Southampton, Hampshire - Silverlake Automotive Recycling has raised £7,949 for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) during its annual MotoFest 2025 family fun day, held in support of the life-saving regional charity. The funds raised will directly support the charity’s critical emergency services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Silverlake has also pledged ongoing fundraising… ATF Professional · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Will we see you at RWM? We are excited to be attending the RWM Expo at the Birmingham NEC next week! (17-18th September) Wood Recyclers Association · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Wales Launches Consultation on Deposit Return Scheme Proposals for 2027 The post Wales Launches Consultation on Deposit Return Scheme Proposals for 2027 appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Campaigners in Scotland and Wales push back against SUV surge The growing dominance of SUVs on Britain’s streets is facing a coordinated backlash, with new campaigns in both Scotland and Wales highlighting public concern about the impact of oversized vehicles in urban areas. In Edinburgh, campaigners unveiled a striking anti-SUV billboard on Leith Walk, featuring artwork under the banner of “carspreading.” The display, organised […] Air Quality News · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news New £500m Energy-from-Waste facility opens in Leeds enfinium has opened its new £500m Energy-from-Waste plant at its Skelton Grange facility in Leeds. Circular Online (CIWM) · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Recycled craft kits broaden Scrap Store appeal Reuse Network member, Emmaus Bolton’s Scrap Store has launched a new line of creative reuse packs especially designed for schools, early years settings and community groups. Reuse Network · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Sungrow deploys first community BESS in SA Sungrow has successfully delivered its first commercial and industrial (C&I) community Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in South Australia.Installed at Living Choice retirement villages in Flagstaff Hill and Fullarton, the systems feature PowerStack 200CS (ST225kWh-110kW-2h) and 455CS (ST455kWh-110kW-4h) units.These installations are the first C&I community sites in the state to un… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Vanden to stop processing plastic scrap following Whittlesey plant closure Vanden has confirmed it will no longer be reprocessing plastic scrap, following the announced closure of its Whittlesey recycling plant. The recycler said it has shifted towards exclusively working with waste managers, collectors and sorters, reprocessors and PET manufacturers to enable long-term supply agreements. The company explained that they will be working with suppliers to … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news ALDI UNVEILS OKTOBERFEST RANGE INCLUDING BRATWURST STYLE PIGS IN BLANKETS AND BEER FLAVOURED MARINADES FOR JUST 59P Aldi is bringing the spirit of Bavaria to homes across the nation as the supermarket launches its popular Oktoberfest range from 18th September. NEW for this year and set to be popular with shoppers are Aldi’s Oktoberfest Marinades (35g) available for just 59p.Designed to elevate culinary creations, each flavour offers a unique tasting experience: These […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Honeywell launches modular all-in-one BESS Honeywell has unveiled its latest innovation in energy storage: the Honeywell Ionic™ Modular All-in-One, a compact and scalable battery energy storage system (BESS) tailored for commercial and industrial applications.This integrated solution combines advanced lithium-ion battery technology with the company's control systems to deliver flexible, reliable and cost-effective energy management.The … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Enfinium opens £500m Skelton Grange EfW facility in Leeds Enfinium has commenced operations at its Skelton Grange Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Leeds. The £500 million site was designed and built by Kanadevia Inova and is expected to process 410,000 tonnes of waste each year to be used to generate up to 49MW of energy. The first waste delivery took place in March … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Community Partner award 2025 - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Mirum-maker Natural Fiber Welding to ‘wind down’ operations - Just Style Just Style · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news enfinium’s new energy from waste facility opens its doors in Leeds enfinium’s new energy from waste facility commences operations in Leeds enfinium · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news What went right this week: protecting childhood from smartphones, plus more School phone bans ‘boost grades’, Australia got a new marine reserve, and global solar figures ‘defied gravity’, plus more Positive News · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Analysis: UK foreign aid for nature hits £800m record due to cash for carbon credits The UK’s climate-aid spending on “nature protection and restoration” reached record levels of nearly £800m... Carbon Brief · 11 Sept 2025 Industry news Our members - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 11 Sept 2025 Industry news MEMBER MESSAGE – Bonham & Brook: ‘Don’t miss out on R&D tax relief’ New ADBA members Bonham & Brook have this special message for all fellow ADBA members with a 31 March 2025 year end: ACT NOW Thousands of businesses are at risk of losing out on valuable R&D tax relief by missing HMRC’s fast-approaching deadline!” Critical Deadline: 30 September 2025 – applies to companies with a 31… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 11 Sept 2025 Industry news Blaze breaks out at S. Norton Glasgow East facility Fire services were dispatched to a blaze at the S. Norton Glasgow East recycling facility on London Road yesterday evening (10 September 2025). The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed it was called to the incident at around 19:20, sending six appliances, a high-reach vehicle and additional support. A spokesperson from S. Norton commented: … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2025