Recycling news: 2025

Industry news BASF delivers first mass-produced solid-state battery materials via China JV BASF Battery Materials has delivered its first batch of solid-state battery materials through its China-headquartered joint venture BASF Shanshan Battery Materials.The first batches of mass-produced cathode active materials (CAM) were delivered by the firm in collaboration with Chinese company WeLion New Energy Technology. The milestone comes a year after the companies began a project to… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Rock Tech enters strategic partnership for Guben project German-Canadian firm Rock Tech Lithium has entered a strategic partnership with the independent energy company Enertrag SE for energy supply to its planned lithium hydroxide converter in Guben, Germany.The signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) said that at least 50% of electricity demand for the Guben facility will be met by wind and . . .… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Reverse Vending Machines trialled across Lanarkshire campuses A Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) trial has been launched across New College Lanarkshire campuses to test responses to financial incentives. The trial, which runs throughout September, is being delivered in partnership with environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP). Students across New College Lanarkshire’s Motherwell, Coatbridge and Cumbernauld campu… letsrecycle.com News · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news EU WEEE Directive revision 2026: What businesses need to know The European Commission is overhauling the WEEE Directive to tackle gaps in product scope, collection targets, and EPR harmonisation. Our blog breaks down expected changes under the EU Circular Economy Act, including stricter recovery goals, improved reporting, and a shift toward unified regulations. Learn how businesses can prepare and why early action is essential. Valpak · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news BOY OR GIRL? ALDI LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION GENDER REVEAL CUTHBERT CAKES To celebrate most babies being born in September, Aldi’s iconic Cuthbert Cake has had a special makeover. Introducing the limited-edition gender reveal Cuthbert Cake. Designed to offer expectant parents the ultimate way to reveal the gender of their child, Aldi’s latest cake will be launching from 2nd September via an exclusive shopper competition and will […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Scottish prisons lead the way with fathers’ programme An innovative scheme helps imprisoned dads and their children bond over play, fitness and shared meals – transforming family time in prison Positive News · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Christmas come early? Waitrose claims autumn has already begun The British retailer has published a list of signs which suggest the seasons are already in transition. According to Waitrose supplier Leckford Farm, the annual arable harvest has taken place two weeks earlier than usual. In total, the producer has counted in 1,600 tonnes of produce from the latest yield, including wheat, oilseed rape, oats […] Environment Journal · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Retailers could lose £146m per year without net zero adaptation Despite ongoing concerns about the UK’s capacity to pay for its zero carbon ambitions, a new analysis lays bare the damage of failing to change our built environment. New research by Mitsubishi Electric, which includes responses from 500 retail facilities managers across the UK, shows 8-in-10 believe becoming more sustainable will improve profits, but a […] Environment Journal · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Ecocide and resistance in Palestine - The Ecologist The Ecologist · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Notice of Annual General Meeting 2025 - Currys PLC Currys plc newsroom · 2 Sept 2025 Industry news Technical & Quality - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news Graduates | Early Careers - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news Early Careers - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news AP­PREN­TICE­SHIPS AT MÜLLER - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news AM Batteries makes calculator for its dry electrode process US-based lithium-ion battery maker AM Batteries has launched a tool for battery makers to calculate savings made from adopting its dry electrode coating process.Its tool requires inputs such as factory location, production capacity, cathode and anode materials, electrode thickness, process yield, and vendor tier. The calculator will then provide directional estimates for capital expenditure, op… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news ALDI UNVEILS CHRISTMAS CANDLE COLLECTION FROM JUST £2.99 Aldi is ready to bring the magic of Christmas into homes across the nation with its stunning new range of festive candles and diffusers. From nostalgic seasonal scents to luxurious statement pieces, this year’s collection offers something for everyone, all at incredible prices. With rich fragrances and elegant designs, Aldi’s Christmas candles are the perfect […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news What it takes to clear 330 tonnes of Carnival waste: reflecting on the scale of Europe’s biggest post-event clean-up One week on from Notting Hill Carnival 2025, the local streets remain fully restored thanks to the dedication of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s street cleaning and waste collection teams, led by SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. The SUEZ team works all year round to keep the borough clean, but over the August... Skip & Waste Magazine · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news Are farmed oysters, mussels and clams the ultimate green foods? You can feast guilt-free on farmed oysters and mussels as their production can have environmental benefits – but those probably don't include capturing carbon New Scientist — Environment · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news News in brief (01/09/2025) News in brief including: Wigan’s three Recycling Centres recorded their busiest ever start to the year; Ballinora Scout Group in Co. Cork has won Re-turn’s Small Town, Big Difference campaign, using Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme to raise funds for equipment; the Mark Williams Foundation has been granted charitable status; and DS Smith’s £48 million F-line … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news Report calls for car clubs to support disabled drivers Car clubs across the UK must become more accessible for disabled people, according to a new report which sets out a series of practical recommendations to break down barriers. The report, Keys for All, is the first in-depth investigation into the challenges disabled people face in using car clubs, which allow members to book and share […] Air Quality News · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news DEFRA To Overhaul Waste Carrier, Broker & Dealer System The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) recently announced sweeping reforms to the Waste Carrier, Broker & Dealer (CBD) system in England. These regulatory changes, aimed at strengthening enforcement and reducing waste crime, will fundamentally reshape the compliance landscape for the industry. Vehicle dismantlers, auto breakers, and ELV (end‑of‑life vehicle) processors wil… ATF Professional · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news New Research Signals Growth Opportunity in Recycled Auto Parts Market eBay Australia, alongside Auto PARTnered Solutions (APS), has today announced new findings revealing a significant market opportunity for the automotive industry. YouGov has also conducted a consumer research study to support these findings and uncovered that eight in ten (82%) surveyed Australian drivers are open to purchasing recycled auto parts, demonstrating the demand for recycled supply i… Auto Recycling World · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news H55 opens aircraft battery pack facility in Canada Swiss-based aviation propulsion systems company H55 has inaugurated the opening of its new production site and engineering offices in Canada to manufacture aircraft battery packs.The aircraft battery pack facility is in Québec’s aerospace innovation zone in Longueuil and marks the firm’s first North American location as well as launch of production in Canada for customer… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news HiTHIUM to construct two 4GWh BESS projects in Saudi Arabia Global energy storage manufacturer HiTHIUM has been contracted by Saudi Electricity Company for two battery energy storage systems (BESS) in northern Saudi Arabia.The total capacity of the two BESS, which are to be located in the Tabuk and Hail provinces, is 4GWh.It will use the company's long-duration energy storage battery cells in its . .… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news Lords committee launches inquiry into waste crime The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is set to open a short inquiry into waste crime, beginning with an evidence session on 3 September. Industry stakeholders from across the waste and environmental services sector will appear before peers to give their perspectives on the scale, impacts and regulation of waste crime. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news LKQ Euro Parts Enhances Regional Leadership With New Sales And Operations Directors LKQ Euro Car Parts, the leading supplier of parts, consumables and added-value services to the UK aftermarket, is introducing a new leadership structure designed to bring more senior, specialist focus to every region of the UK. ATF Professional · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news Scottish wild boar numbers to rise signifcantly over the next 50 years, new model predicts New modelling has predicted a significant rise in Scotland’s boar population over the next 50 years – with hotspots persisting in the West Highlands, Dumfries and Galloway, northern Moray and Aberdeenshire, and Perthshire. Once extinct in Britain, wild boar have seen a resurgence in Scotland’s forests since the mid-1970s, likely through a combination of accidental […] Envirotec Magazine · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news The Sargasso Sea: what we discovered beneath the waves Greenpeace spent three weeks exploring the mysterious Sargasso Sea in the West Atlantic. Here's what we found. Greenpeace UK · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news Government must set targets for methane reduction in the UK Independent think tank Green Alliance are calling on the government to address methane emissions, which they describe as a double-whammy pollutant due to its role in the formation of ground-level ozone. The government will publish their Environmental Improvement Plan later this year and the Green Alliance’s new briefing paper calls for it to include new […] Air Quality News · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news UK DMO appoints John Bason as Chair The UK Deposit Management Organisation has appointed the former Finance Director of Associated British Foods, John Bason, as Chair. Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news OPRL to Exhibit at London Packaging Week 2025 Join OPRL at London Packaging Week 2025, ExCeL London, 15–16 Oct. See our RAT demos, meet our team, and discover how we can boost your packaging recyclability. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news A Crucial Alert for Waste Companies: Register as a Waste Carrier, Broker, or Dealer online directly with the Environment Agency The Environment Agency is reminding all businesses involved in the waste industry that they must be registered as a waste carrier, broker, or dealer. This includes anyone who transports, buys, […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news SMA Altenso and MEAG to develop Hoexter Project BESS in Germany SMA Altenso, the wholly owned subsidiary of solar energy company SMA, and the Munich-based asset manager MEAG have agreed to develop the Hoexter project in Germany, the firm's second joint project battery energy storage system (BESS).SMA Altenso said it will be a large-scale battery park, developed in-house . . . to continue reading this article... You’ve… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news FlexCollect report launches with promising results The Flexible Plastic Fund (FPF) has today (1 September 2025) launched its FlexCollect report with promising signs for the future of flexible plastics collections. The report consolidates over three years of learnings from the FPF FlexCollect trials and includes a blueprint for the future rollout of collections and recycling of flexible plastic packaging (FPP) such … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news Careers at Müller UK & Ireland - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news Reducing Waste By Reusing Everyday Items To celebrate Zero Waste Week, we will showcase methods of reusing everyday items to reduce the amount of waste we create in the UK, so you can be more eco-friendly and trendy. Bywaters · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news European plastic recycling industry facing ‘imminent collapse’ The European plastic recycling industry is facing ‘imminent collapse’, Plastic Recyclers Europe warns. Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news Zenobē acquires 400MW BESS site in Cumbria Zenobē has acquired a 400MW ready-to-build battery energy storage system (BESS) in Low Harker, Cumbria, from Innova, marking a major step in its strategy to expand transmission-scale assets across the UK.The site, which has a 2028 grid connection date, supports the UK’s national target of reaching 25GW of BESS capacity by 2030.Innova began developing the… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news Untreated sewage in the Tijuana River impacts local air quality New research has found that the Tijuana River, which carries untreated sewage and industrial waste from Mexico into the United States and onto the Pacific Ocean, is not just a water problem – it’s also a major source of air pollution. A study by scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC Riverside, […] Air Quality News · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news English housing project aims to transform later-life living An age-friendly, zero-carbon neighbourhood is set to be built in Manchester as part of a £1.5bn redevelopment project Positive News · 1 Sept 2025