Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Mid-term review finds decline in Ireland’s hazardous waste volumes The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its mid-term evaluation of Ireland’s National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2021–2027. According to the State of the Environment Report 2024, hazardous waste generation in Ireland has been falling since a peak in 2019. In 2023, a total of 381,764 tonnes of hazardous waste was generated, down from 580,000 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news MIT develops recyclable EV battery electrolyte A team at MIT has developed a self-assembling battery electrolyte that could transform how electric vehicle batteries are recycled.Published in Nature Chemistry, the study introduces a solid-state electrolyte that disassembles in minutes when exposed to a simple organic solvent – offering a cleaner, more scalable alternative to conventional recycling methods.“So far in the battery industry,… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news MPs speak out on urgent need for electricity tax reform Polling from parliament comes in the wake of a 2% increase in the cost of domestic power, announced by Ofgem this week. According to new research conducted by Savanta on behalf of heat pump giant Aira, almost half [48%] of British MPs agree levies should be removed from electricity services in order to mean heat […] Environment Journal · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news PRIVACY POLICY - Everyday Plastic Everyday Plastic · 1 Sept 2025 Industry news M&S’s ebay partnership and Mercedes F1’s zero-emission race logistics: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, M&S’ resale service on eBay, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 31 Aug 2025 Industry news Environmental Product Declarations (EPD s - EMR Group EMR (European Metal Recycling) · 31 Aug 2025 Industry news FPF FlexCollect Report 2025 - Flexible Plastic Fund Flexible Plastic Fund · 31 Aug 2025 Industry news Guidance revised to address lead-acid battery issues - larac.org.uk LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) · 31 Aug 2025 Industry news BBQ Bacon Breakfast Hash - FareShare FareShare · 31 Aug 2025 Industry news Introducing ABSTA – The All Battery Standardised Trading Agreement from Recell.store As the EV revolution accelerates, the need for a transparent, reliable and standardised framework for trading used and recycled batteries has never been greater. ABSTA (All Battery Standardised Trading Agreement) is designed to meet this need, creating a unified approach to battery transactions that supports a circular economy and accelerates the growth of sustainable energy [...] Altilium news · 30 Aug 2025 Industry news Buckwheat and lentils: meet the next generation of food allergens Growing adoption of plant-based diets helps explain why more people are suffering serious reactions to non-regulated allergens. Nick Hughes reports. Is allergens regulation keeping pace with our changing diets, and in particular the rise of plant-based eating? That was the subtext behind a recent study that concluded there is a strong case for adding buckwheat, […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Volcanic eruptions may have helped spark the French Revolution Social upheaval across Europe between 1250 and 1860 correlates with volcanic eruptions, reduced sunspot activity and surging food prices New Scientist — Environment · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news BMRA: Steel export bans would ‘erode’ recycling sector’s value The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has warned that plans to restrict exports of scrap steel could cost the UK economy billions and put thousands of jobs at risk. The warning follows the release of a report from Sheffield Hallam University, commissioned by the BMRA, which found that export bans would “erode the fundamental economics” … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Bringing LIFE into the fight against climate change With Europe’s climate continuing to change, the summer of 2022 was the hottest ever recorded on the continent. It brought intense heatwaves, wildfires, and severe droughts. Rivers dried up, crops withered, and ecosystems suffered. Open Access Government — Environment · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news MARKET REPORT: Glass, metals, organics, plastics, textiles August 2025 Letsrecycle looks at the market for the month of August across the glass, metals, organics, plastics and textiles sectors. Glass The glass sector is under a lot of pressure at the moment, particularly due to cheaper imports from the EU flooding the UK market and the cheap production cost of virgin cullet. Prices have come … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 29 August 2025: Record wildfires; Solar myths factchecked; Climate veteran on COP reform Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Closer than we thought: Atlantic current ‘tipping point’ within decades One of the most important climate systems in the world could already be on the brink — pushing it beyond is no longer a ‘low likelihood’ event. The Amoc — or Atlantic meridional overturning circulation — brings warm tropical water to northern European coastline and the Arctic, which then cools and sinks to form a […] Environment Journal · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates August News updates written by CIWM’s commercial partners. Alfred H Knight Why Visit RWM 2025? Here’s What You’ll Learn IEG – Impact Environmental Group RWM Expo 2025 Fleetclear Fleetclear targets high-risk behaviour with AI Driver Monitoring Solution CRJ Hires Delivering performance without compromise Waste Robotics Waste Robotics and AE Gibson & Sons Announce Strategic Partnership […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Bookings now open for ESA Annual Lunch 2025 Bookings are now open for the Environmental Services Association (ESA) Annual Lunch, which will take place on 28November 2025 at the London Marriott, Grosvenor Square. The event, which regularly hosts […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news TM66: What’s in the next version? TM66, which measures the circular performance of luminaire, has been in a preliminary ‘beta mode’ since its introduction since 2021. […] Recolight · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Locksley and Rice University R&D agreement for US antimony Australia-based Locksley Resources has signed a strategic R&D agreement with Houston-based Rice University to develop domestic processing for antimony in the US.The R&D agreement is focused on the firm’s Mojave project and similar projects, aiming to develop pathways for domestic processing of US-sourced antimony. This is to meet existing domestic demand in the US defence… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news How Aston University cut carbon and energy with retrofit lighting At the library in Aston University in Birmingham, some 657 T5 fluorescent luminaires were upgraded to LED using a retrofit […] Recolight · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Cat A waste: Can we fix it? Yes we can… The commercial office sector continues to churn out unnecessary waste, including the scrapping of new and nearly new luminaires, through outdated […] Recolight · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Vanden to close Whittlesey plastics recycling plant Vanden Recycling has confirmed it will close its plastics processing site in Whittlesey, Peterborough, later this year. The facility, which processes post-industrial plastics including PET, PP and HDPE, is expected to cease operations by late October. Managing Director Kevin Thompson said the decision followed “careful consideration”, noting that the Whittlesey site “has been a small … Read Mor… letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news How Businesses Are Using Green and Zero Waste Tech to Improve Indoor Air Quality In our rapidly changing climate, greener air conditioning and clean air are key issues for any business. Especially for those that want their remote or hybrid workers back in the office on a more permanent basis. Alongside these goals, zero waste is a popular method of driving corporate green credentials while supporting progressive initiatives. Events… Zero Waste Week · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Plastic Packaging Tax income dips by 3% as recycled packaging grows HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) collected £259 million in Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) receipts in 2024/25, a 3% decrease on the £268 million raised in the previous year. In 2023/24, the tax raised 6% less than in 2022/23, suggesting a continuing decline. 38% of plastic packaging that was both manufactured within and imported into the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Plastic Packaging Tax receipts fall by 3% Plastic Packaging Tax receipts collected by HM Revenue and Customs in the financial year 2024 to 2025 decreased by 3% compared to the previous year. Circular Online (CIWM) · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Photon Energy formed for battery and energy storage services Advanced manufacturing company Photon Automation has formed Photon Energy, a new affiliated division focused on contract manufacturing and development services within the battery and energy storage industry.The company will use precision manufacturing technology experience attributed to Photon Automation to specialise in various parts of the battery and energy storage market.This includes its e… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news BIGGER THAN EXPECTED PAY RISE FOR THOUSANDS OF ALDI STORE COLLEAGUES The UK’s fourth largest supermarket reiterates its commitment to “never to be beaten on pay” From Monday 1st September, over 28,000 Aldi hourly paid store colleagues across the UK will receive a bigger than expected pay rise as the supermarket reinforces its pledge to never be beaten on pay. In July, Aldi said it was […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news The Black Mass Boom: Why Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Is Powering a Global Market Surge The post The Black Mass Boom: Why Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Is Powering a Global Market Surge appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Buzzkill: How air pollution is affecting bees Unless you’ve been living under a rock for several decades, the number of bees facing extinction isn’t new information. The latest figures from Friends of the Earth show 13 species of bees no longer exist and 35 are currently endangered. And if bees weren’t already struggling with habitat loss, climate change and pesticides, they are […] Air Quality News · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Toyota releases 5/35 lithium-ion batteries for forklifts Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the subsidiary of Japanese automaker Toyota for material handling products, has announced its new 5/35 lithium-ion batteries.The company, which operates with both the Toyota and Raymond brands, has introduced the battery with multiple configurations to fit the needs of most customers, including the option for 24V, 36V and 48V… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Climate-resilient chocolate and AI soil monitoring: The best green innovation stories of August 2025 As August comes to a close, edie and our innovation partner Springwise highlight six of this month’s exciting cleantech innovation stories, including digital systems using AI, 4G and 5G to help farmers monitor and improve soil quality. edie — Circular Economy tag · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Arla September Milk Price 2025 - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news What went right this week: Europe’s people-first city, plus more Biodiversity was brought into focus, Helsinki went a year without a road death, and investment in renewables surged, plus more Positive News · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Why you should join us - Foodservice Packaging Association Foodservice Packaging Association · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news The 2025 TRA Briefing Day – Programme Event Programme Tyre Recovery Association · 28 Aug 2025 Industry news Tyre Recovery Association publishes ‘Road to Reform’ following Environment Agency’s review Press Release – Tyre Recovery Association publishes ‘Road to Reform’ following Environment Agency’s review – August 2025 Tyre Recovery Association · 28 Aug 2025 Industry news DRS management organisation appoints Chair The UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) has appointed John Bason as its new Chair. The UK DMO was confirmed as the operator of the forthcoming deposit return scheme (DRS) on 6 May 2025. Set to go live in October 2027, the DRS will cover single-use plastic and metal drinks containers between 150ml and three … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2025 Industry news Overcoming business hurdles to circularity Our Consultant Katie Reid shares expert insights on navigating the investment and support landscape and how to fast track winning collaborations to help your business embrace circular practices. Resource Futures · 28 Aug 2025