Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Sargasso Sea surveys find vulnerable sperm whales and elusive pygmy sperm whales, as Greenpeace calls for ocean sanctuary London, 28 August 2025 – The presence of elusive pygmy sperm whales, as well as vulnerable and near-threatened species, has been detected in the Sargasso Sea using innovative environmental DNA sequencing and acoustic surveys, boosting calls for it to be declared an ocean sanctuary under the Global Ocean Treaty. Greenpeace’s ship Arctic Sunrise spent three […] Greenpeace UK · 28 Aug 2025 Industry news Tax changes are on the way: don’t forget the environment The government needs to raise more money and newspapers are reporting that Rachel Reeves is considering tax reform. This is welcome. The UK’s tax system is a mess, “a precarious assemblage of misdirection and untruth” in the words of the New Statesman’s Will Dunn. The […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 28 Aug 2025 Industry news Hampton Court 10k and Half Marathon - FareShare The Felix Project · 28 Aug 2025 Industry news Mura Technology Announces Expansion into Singapore with New Advanced Recycling Facility The post Mura Technology Announces Expansion into Singapore with New Advanced Recycling Facility appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 28 Aug 2025 Industry news 200 jobs, £2m per year for Redcar from advanced BESS project A 32-acre site at Wilton International will become one of Britain’s highest capacity Battery Energy Storage System. £1billion of private investment from NatPower has made the new Teesside GigaPark possible, which has a planned National Grid connection date of 2028. One of the most advanced facilities of its kind in the country, it will store […] Environment Journal · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news New book about the story of carbon dioxide is a rousing call to action The history of carbon dioxide’s role in life on Earth combined with a call to climate action makes for compelling reading, finds Chris Stokel-Walker New Scientist — Environment · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Evidence that air cleaners stop germs is still lacking A new scientific review has found that many of the air-cleaning and ventilation technologies being used to stop the spread of diseases like COVID-19 and flu have not been clearly proven to protect people in real life. The review looked at almost 700 studies of indoor infection control measures such as air filters, ventilation systems […] Air Quality News · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Cropped 27 August 2025: ‘Frustrating’ Amazon summit; Workplace heat hazards; Record European wildfires We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Amcor completes upgrade to UK plastics recycling facility Amcor has unveiled upgrades to its plastics recycling facility in Heanor, Derbyshire. The facility, which processes both post-consumer and industrial flexible plastic waste, now incorporates enhanced quality and safety systems. According to Amcor, these upgrades have improved the consistency and quality of recycled output and will enable the use of an additional 2,800 tonnes of … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Technotrans announces new BTMS for battery EVs Technotrans, a Germany-based thermal management company, has announced a new battery thermal management system (BTMS) for battery electric on-road and off-road vehicles called zeta.trax.The BTMS is said to have the option for a direct connection to the high-voltage vehicle electrical system in a voltage range of 500-800V DC in addition to a 24V DC connection.With… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news 91,000 premature deaths tied to oil and gas emissions A new study has revealed that in the United States, air pollution from the full oil and gas lifecycle contributes to around 91,000 premature deaths annually, along with hundreds of thousands of additional health complications. The study was conducted by an international team including UCL, the Stockholm Environment Institute, George Washington University and the University […] Air Quality News · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Aurora Botnia sets marine battery capacity record Wärtsilä has been appointed electrical integrator for a landmark marine battery upgrade on Wasaline’s ROPAX ferry Aurora Botnia, expanding onboard capacity from 2.2MWh to 12.6MWh.The 10.4MWh marine battery extension – booked in Q3 2025 – will establish the vessel as the world’s largest operational marine battery hybrid system.Hybrid propulsion continues to gain traction as a… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Lincolnshire EfW hits two million tonne waste milestone Lincolnshire’s Energy from Waste (EfW) facility has officially received two million tonnes of residual waste. It has also generated one million megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy since opening 11 years ago. According to Lincolnshire County Council, the facility – located near Lincoln and operated by FCC Environment – has helped reduce the amount of Lincolnshire’s non-recyclable … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Powerhand Launches New VRS80 Dexterity Grapple to Tackle Complex Scrap and Waste Powerhand, a UK-based manufacturer of specialist hydraulic attachments for the recycling, forestry and rail sectors, has announced the launch of the VRS80, the newest and smallest model in their VRS (Vehicle Recycling System) range. Auto Recycling World · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Powerhand Launches New VRS80 Dexterity Grapple to Tackle Complex Scrap and Waste Powerhand, a UK-based manufacturer of specialist hydraulic attachments for the recycling, forestry and rail sectors, has announced the launch of the VRS80, the newest and smallest model in their VRS (Vehicle Recycling System) range. ATF Professional · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – RAFT Energy Announces Launch of UK Production Facility MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – RAFT Energy Announces Launch of UK Production Facility Site producing 5,000 tonnes in the next year of modified and activated biochar catalyst for biogas plants across the UK & Ireland United Kingdom – August 2025 – RAFT Energy Ltd is proud to announce the opening of its UK-based production facility in… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Fluence opens new ESS manufacturing facility in Vietnam Global energy storage firm Fluence Energy has announced that its new automated production facility in Vietnam with ACE Engineering is now complete and open.The facility has a projected annual capacity of 35GWh with a fully automated production process designed to improve productivity and safety.It is designed to manufacture to continue reading this article... You’ve reached… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news The UN plastics treaty died so fossil fuel profits could live The UN Global Plastics Treaty negotiations were never really about plastic. They were about oil, health, profits and accountability, argues Sian Sutherland. After talks in Geneva collapsed, Sutherland looks to the future. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news LKQ Corporation Agrees to Sell its Self Service Segment LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) (“LKQ” or the “Company”) today (August 26) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Self Service segment (“Pick Your Part”) to an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, LLC for an enterprise value of $410 million, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. This proposed transaction was the result of a robust competi… Auto Recycling World · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW AFFORDABLE AUTUMN WARDROBE STAPLES With autumn just around the corner and neutral tones of creams, browns and black dominating A/W fashion trend reports1, supermarket Aldi is launching a brand-new collection of stylish and affordable clothing and accessories. Available exclusively in Aldi’s middle aisle from 4th September, the capsule collection offers everything from fashionable footwear to everyday essential bags. Those […] Th… Aldi UK Press Centre · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news £500m UK battery storage investment announced Equitix has formed a consortium with Australian pension fund Aware Super and the UK’s National Wealth Fund (NWF) to launch a £500 million ($672m) investment platform focused on grid-scale battery storage.The new battery energy storage platform, Eelpower Energy, will build, own and operate battery assets across the UK, with a target of delivering over 1GW… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Guest post: China and India account for 87% of new coal-power capacity so far in 2025 China and India accounted for 87% of the new coal-power capacity put into operation in... Carbon Brief · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Proposed steel export restrictions ‘risks collapsing’ UK metals recycling industry The British Metals Recycling Association has warned that tens of thousands of jobs and billions in economic activity could be endangered by steel export restrictions. Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news TUAL and Polarium partner on grid-constrained EV charging TUAL, a developer of ultra-deployable EV charging solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Polarium Energy Solutions to power its mobile PowerUp Charger using Polarium’s latest modular LFP battery systems.The collaboration aims to accelerate EV adoption in grid-constrained environments by offering scalable, intelligent charging infrastructure without the need for costly grid upgrad… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Birmingham City University secures funding for UK transport and climate change research Greener, more resilient travel modes and networks will be explored through the finance package. Birmingham City University has received almost £50,000 to lead on the new project, which aims to examine key transport corridors across the UK. Real time data, international best practices, and AI will help make recommendations for expansion and improvement works, mapping […] Environment Journal · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news August 2025 Highlights 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) · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES UK SUPERMARKET FIRST ANGEL HAIR ICE CREAM FOLLOWING VIRAL TIKTOK CRAZE Supermarket Aldi is set to launch the latest flavour sensation taking the internet by storm. The NEW Gamberina Angel Hair Ice Cream (£3.99, 500ml) — a vibrant frozen treat that is the first of its kind to hit UK supermarket shelves — will be landing in stores from 15th September. Angel Hair chocolate, the pink […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news BCI backs lead as critical mineral for US supply Battery Council International (BCI) has welcomed the U.S. Geological Survey’s proposal to designate lead as a critical mineral, citing its essential role in battery manufacturing and the need to protect domestic supply chains.In the proposal, lead, potash, silicon, copper, silver and rhenium were recommended for inclusion and arsenic and tellurium were recommended for removal.“Lead batteries… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Telford man fined £1,000 for failing to clear illegal waste site A Telford man has been ordered to pay £1,000 for failing to clear an illegal waste site following a prosecution by the Environment Agency. Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news NBF Announces Shortlist In 2025 Member Company Awards The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced its 2025 Bed Industry Awards finalists in the Bed Manufacturer of the Year and Supplier of the Year categories. Six member companies have been shortlisted and now compete for the top accolade in their category. The awards, now in their 16th year, highlight the best in design, innovation, […] National Bed Federation · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Warming due to tropical deforestation linked to 28,000 ‘excess’ deaths per year Warming driven by deforestation caused an extra 28,000 heat-related deaths per year across Africa, South... Carbon Brief · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news How pharmaceuticals in sewage sludge are polluting our land and threatening soil health Pharmaceuticals in sewage sludge can destroy soil fungal networks, impacting nutrient cycling and threatening crop productivity, as well as long-term soil health. Fidra · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Rushcliffe to introduce kerbside glass collection ahead of Simpler Recycling Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has announced the delivery of over 55,000 new purple-lidded bins to residents for kerbside glass collection. The Nottingham council confirmed that the new 180-litre bins will begin arriving at households from 1 September 2025, ahead of the service’s official launch on 1 December 2025. The change aims to make glass recycling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Defra to reform waste carriers, broker and dealers regulations The UK Government announces reforms to waste carriers, brokers and dealers regulations to tackle waste crime. Circular Online (CIWM) · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Will Defra’s new waste policy help reduce environmental crime? The agency plans to reform the carrier broker and dealer system, which it say currently prevents action being taken against high risk operators. Under the existing regime, ‘enforcement options are limited and the Environment agency can only refuse or revoke registrations if set criteria are met.’ A lack of differentiation between smaller and large service […] Environment Journal · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Quadruple heatwave summer on course for UK’s hottest If the Met Office confirms its provisional figures the country’s warm weather records will now be entirely dominated by post-2000 weather systems. The UK has ‘almost certainly’ had its hottest summer on record, according to a spokesperson from the meteorological organisation. Currently, numbers point to an average mean temperature — which takes into account overnight […] Environment Journal · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Radon: a risk that’s under the radar Dozens of prisoners in Dartmoor had to be relocated last year, when radon levels in their cells were found to be dangerously high. Such stories pop up briefly, but radon remains the great undiscussed air pollutant. By Rebecca Coates & Maria Dugdale, UK Radon Association ‘Silent killer’ is an expression many have become used to […] Air Quality News · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news International Paper to shut containerboard mills amid restructuring International Paper (IP) has confirmed plans to close two containerboard mills, a packaging facility and a timber and lumber mill, impacting around 1,100 jobs. The actions will include a $250 million investment to convert the #16 machine at its Riverdale mill in Selma, Alabama, to produce containerboard. This conversion is expected to be completed by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Plastic Energy Produces First Recycled Oil at Dutch Advanced Recycling Plant The post Plastic Energy Produces First Recycled Oil at Dutch Advanced Recycling Plant appeared first on Plastic Energy . Plastic Energy news · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Transforming tomorrow’s healthcare through science Sian Taylor Philips is exploring how AI could transform breast cancer screening, as part of driving science-backed improvements for the NHS Positive News · 27 Aug 2025