Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Nuada’s Next Generation Carbon Capture Technology Goes Live at enfinium’s Energy from Waste Plant Nuada’s Next Generation Carbon Capture Technology Goes Live at enfinium’s Energy from Waste Plant enfinium · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news 1/3 of facilities management are unsure about sustainability budgets Almost half of departments across multiple sectors allocate just 10% or less of their overall budget to sustainability. SFG20’s State of FM Report 2025 includes the opinions of more than 190 professionals working in a number of different built environment roles. According to this, there are large variations between the net zero target dates of […] Environment Journal · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Charity calls for pause on pig and poultry expansion Ministers need to address the outsized environmental impact of the pig and poultry sectors within forthcoming food and farming strategies, according to a charity. The Wildlife Trusts, a federation made up of 46 local Wildlife Trusts, is calling for a moratorium on new production units, and the expansion of existing units, in areas at risk […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news CMA throws weight behind supply chain watchdog The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has been effective in ensuring fair trading relationships between big supermarkets and their suppliers, according to the body that recommended its creation. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Connected Energy’s French odyssey with second-life BESS A 100MWh energy storage system using second-life batteries has been connected to the grid in France by UK-based company Connected Energy.The battery energy storage system (BESS) was deployed in the Région Centre-Val de Loire, further strengthening the company’s ties with France as it aims to tap into the country’s potential for second-life BESS projects. To… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week’s standout figures feature fresh government funding for agri-tech innovations, an incentive for students to recycle drinks bottles, time inside for a group convicted of food crime, and a stark demonstration of the lack of collaboration in supply chain sustainability goals. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Lords Committee begins inquiry into waste crime with evidence session The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has opened an inquiry into waste crime with an evidence session from industry experts. Circular Online (CIWM) · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news New EV pouch cells made from recycled materials British clean-tech company Altilium unveiled a multilayer pouch cell made from recycled cathode materials at Cenex Expo 2025.The NMC811 cells, developed in partnership with luxury vehicle OEM Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), are designed for the electric vehicle (EV) market.The cells were produced using cathode active material (CAM) recovered from end-of-life batteries using its Altilium’s proprietary … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Lancashire districts weigh up three-weekly bin collections Lancashire’s district councils are alleged to be considering the introduction of three-weekly collections of general household waste bins. At present, the dozen Lancashire district councils each run their own kerbside collection systems. Currently, 11 districts – Burnley, Chorley, Fylde, Hyndburn, Lancaster, Pendle, Preston, Rossendale, South Ribble, West Lancashire and Wyre – operate alternate… letsrecycle.com News · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news ALDI TAKES BACK CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET CROWN Aldi has taken back the crown of Which? Cheapest Supermarket for August after narrowly missing out in July. This followed 20 consecutive months of Aldi retaining the coveted crown. The total price of a basket of 75 items in August came to £127.92 at Aldi, meaning the discount retailer has returned to its top spot. […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news NBF Announces 2025 Bed Industry Award Retailer Finalists The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced its 12 retailer finalists for the annual 2025 Bed Industry Awards. The awards – now in their 16th year – showcase the very best in bed retail. All entrants had to meet the criteria of sourcing at least 50% of their UK- and Irish-made beds and mattresses from […] National Bed Federation · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news After the heatwaves, it’s time to make UK workplaces climate resilient 2025 was the hottest British summer on record, and organisations must do more to protect staff as extreme systems become the norm. Rebecca Stewart outlines how to build more protection into our offices. Europe has entered a new climate reality. Now the fastest-heating continent, this summer’s heatwaves – 46°C in Spain, 43°C in France, and […] Environment Journal · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news AGM 2025 - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Strong start to year, new £50m share buyback commencing - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Currys AGM Trading Update 2025-26 - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Redefining the race: the initiative tackling running’s carbon footprint Meet The Green Runners, a grassroots initiative set up by athletes on a mission to enjoy the sport without the footprint Positive News · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Removing gas-fired power stations from ‘rigged’ electricity market could lower energy bills by over £5bn a year, report finds The government could save households and businesses £5.1 billion a year on their energy bills, as soon as 2028, by overhauling the electricity market to stop gas-fired power stations from ‘unfair profiteering’, a new report published today by Greenpeace UK has found. The new research from policy consultancy, Stonehaven – which was commissioned by Greenpeace […] Greenpeace UK · 4 Sept 2025 Industry news Battery materials market to be $147.93 billion by 2030 Market research firm Markets and Markets has said that the battery materials market is expected to grow from $83.95 billion in 2025 to $147.93 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 13.7% during the forecast period.The firm considered battery types including both lead-acid and lithium-ion and applications including EV, portable devices and industrial, as well… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news Hubs - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news CBAM reporting platforms: Why online tools aren’t enough With the EU’s CBAM entering its definitive phase, this blog explores why relying solely on online tools could lead to costly compliance errors. Learn how expert oversight, verified data, and supplier engagement are essential to avoid penalties and protect your business. Valpak · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news Why solar power is the only viable power source in the long run Not only is solar more than capable of supplying all the world’s energy, in the long term it is the only power source that won’t fry the planet New Scientist — Environment · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news We may have 10 times less carbon storage capacity than we thought Storing carbon dioxide underground is seen as a way to mitigate climate change, but the world could run out of safe storage space within 200 years if we keep on burning fossil fuels New Scientist — Environment · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news HeatScape: Mapping the future of low-carbon heating Heating homes while cutting carbon emissions has taken a major step forward with a new innovation from UK Power Networks. Decarbonising heat is one of the biggest challenges in the UK’s journey to Net Zero. At present, heat networks supply only around 3% of the country’s heating demand, but this is expected to rise to […] Air Quality News · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news New geological ‘pathways’ discovered beneath Welsh capital Scientists have discovered cavities in the clay underneath Cardiff, which will influence the siting of future geothermal developments. Understanding how heat moves within the subsurface is important for the development of geothermal energy, including ground-source heat pumps. Determining which geological areas are suitable for their installation is vital. For the first time, scientists at BGS […] Envirotec Magazine · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news Zero Waste Week 2025 – turning ambition into action Dean Willshee, Managing Director of Willshee’s Waste & Recycling The UK generates around 200 million tonnes of waste every year. That scale highlights why initiatives like Zero Waste Week (1st-5th September) are so important. It is a timely reminder for businesses of all sizes to reassess the impact of their waste management practices. The campaign’s aim is... Skip & Waste Magazine · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news Section 82: an opportunity for strategic thinking New environmental legislation for England and Wales requires continuous water quality monitoring, writes Darren Hanson of Xylem UK – and the wins will go beyond river water quality. With the Environment Act 2021 now in active rollout, the UK water sector is entering a pivotal phase. Part 5 Section 82 of the Act states utilities […] Envirotec Magazine · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news First Bus to operate BESS at Hoeford bus depot UK-based bus operator First Bus, which is a subsidiary of transport firm FirstGroup, has announced that its largest battery energy storage system (BESS) will begin operating next month at a bus depot in Hampshire.The firm said its facility will be opened at the Hoeford bus depot, with work starting on a larger unit in Aberdeen… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news NBF Welcomes Adjust-A-Bed to Membership Dewsbury-based Adjust-A-Bed Ltd becomes the latest company to join the ranks of the National Bed Federation – the trade association for UK & Irish bed manufacturers and their suppliers. Having recently passed the NBF’s strict third-party Code of Practice audit, the leading manufacturer of adjustable beds will be displaying its range of products at the […] National Bed Federation · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news The growing issue of battery health Battery health is a growing issue as battery raw materials get more expensive and trade restrictions obstruct the supply chains. Long battery life will reduce both costs and the environmental impact. Chemists have now invented ‘battery medicines’ to extend the healthy performance curve of batteries. US Argonne National Laboratory is using machine learning to increase… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news Autocirc strengthens towing and transportation capacity in Norway with the acquisition of Redningsverket AS Autocirc is pleased to announce the acquisition of Redningsverket AS, a leading towing and roadside assistance company based in the Oslo region. With a strong market position and trusted partnerships with major insurance companies, Redningsverket will play a central role in Autocirc’s strategy to scale operations in Norway and further strengthen its logistics and transportation capabilities. Bu… Auto Recycling World · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news World’s first commercial ammonia engine for shipping launches The world’s first full-scale commercial ammonia-fuel engine has been completed by Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG), marking a milestone in efforts to decarbonise global shipping. A large (50cm) bore, seven-cylinder engine intended for medium gas carriers, a mid-sized class of commercial gas-transport vessels, it is equipped with high-pressure selective catalytic reduction (SCR). The engine pass… Envirotec Magazine · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news Silverlake powers ahead with cost-cutting, eco-friendly car battery reuse scheme Hampshire-based automotive recycling innovator, Silverlake Automotive Recycling, is helping drivers cut costs and carbon with a pioneering new service offering quality-graded, warrantied, recycled car batteries, delivering savings of up to 70% compared to new. ATF Professional · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news Bio Capital secures Inverclyde food waste collection contract Bio Capital has been awarded a new contract with Inverclyde Council for the collection and processing of food waste. Under the terms of the agreement, the resource management company will handle up to 1,600 tonnes of food waste each year. Councillor Michael McCormick, Inverclyde Council’s Convener of Environment and Regeneration, said: “This new partnership with … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news Gloucestershire EfW announces September maintenance outage Gloucestershire Energy from Waste (EfW) facility has confirmed it will enter its planned annual maintenance outage on 7 September 2025. The outage is expected to last around three weeks, during which time commercial waste deliveries to the facility will be suspended. Deliveries of household residual waste, however, will continue as usual. According to the operator, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news From wildfires to volcanoes: Drones redefine smoke tracking Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have developed an advanced, multi-view drone swarm system that can capture the complex, three-dimensional dynamics of wildfire smoke plumes in real time. The innovation, recently published in Science of the Total Environment, has the potential to significantly improve fire management strategies, air quality predictions, and public safety […] Air Quality News · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news Food waste collection pilot saving council over £1,000 per week Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's food waste collection pilot are saving the council over £1,000 per week in disposal costs, early progress report finds. Circular Online (CIWM) · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news Enough SUVs to swamp Manchester as ownership increases 10-fold 20 years ago 3% of cars in English cities were sports utility vehicles. Today, that figure has leapt to 30%. According to new research published by Clean Cities, ‘carspreading’ has increased 10 fold in major urban areas. There are now enough SUVs on England’s roads to cover the City of Manchester, or the London Borough […] Environment Journal · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news AGIR partners with Bollegraaf to launch Swiss PET sorting plant AGIR AG has launched a new plastics sorting plant in Zurich, which separates polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles into food and non-food grade fractions. Designed and built by Dutch recycling technology company the Bollegraaf Group, the plant can handle 40 tonnes per shift. AGIR reported that it has already reached peaks of 70 tonnes, with scope … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news Tories would drown net zero to exploit North Sea resources Party leader Kemi Badenoch pledges to remove all emissions reductions requirements for the sector and extract ‘all our oil and gas’ to make energy more affordable. Should the Conservatives win the next general election, the focus would be on accessing the remaining fossil fuel resources from the North Sea bed, emphasising previous statements which branded […] Environment Journal · 3 Sept 2025 Industry news Altilium and JLR to demonstrate UK’s first EV battery cells made from recovered materials at Cenex Expo Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, is proud to announce the demonstration of the UK’s first EV battery cells produced using recycled cathode active materials at today’s Cenex Expo 2025, in partnership with global luxury car manufacturer JLR. The collaborative project, supported by the Advanced Propulsion Centre [...] Altilium news · 3 Sept 2025