Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Allergen errors most common cause of UK food recalls, report finds - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 26 Aug 2025 Industry news Responsible collection for small and large household appliances - Renewi Renewi · 26 Aug 2025 Industry news Is Africa about to see the solar energy boom it needs? African countries imported a record number of solar panels in the past year, which could be the beginning of a green energy boom on the continent New Scientist — Environment · 25 Aug 2025 Industry news Fewer than half the calories grown on farms now reach our plates In 2020, the world produced more than enough calories to feed the global population, but only half of those calories reached people’s plates due to rising meat and biofuel production New Scientist — Environment · 25 Aug 2025 Industry news CIUDEN installs sodium-sulphur BESS Spanish state-owned public sector organisation La Fundación Ciudad de la Energía (CIUDEN) has announced it has successfully installed its battery energy storage system (BESS) powered by sodium-sulphur (NaS) technology for its green hydrogen project.The energy storage facility operates at a temperature of 305°C and has a maximum nominal charge/discharge power of 1,000kW/750 kW. The minimum… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 25 Aug 2025 Industry news TU Braunschweig to build CPC research centre The Technical University of Braunschweig in Germany is to build the Centre for Circular Production of Next Batteries and Fuel Cells (CPC), a new research building for the circular economy.Around 150 scientists will be researching circulation production and recycling processes for batteries and fuel cells.The new research centre, which is to be 3,700 sqm in… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 25 Aug 2025 Industry news Learning by lamplight, against the odds: photo depicts ‘safety’ for child refugee What does safety mean when home is a refugee camp? A Kenyan photographer captures a child who is learning, dreaming and hoping, despite fear Positive News · 25 Aug 2025 Industry news Reusable Nappy Pack Application - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 25 Aug 2025 Industry news E-waste service on demand - Renewi Renewi · 24 Aug 2025 Industry news Recyclable wind turbine blades and Lidl’s ‘Live Well’ food labels: The sustainability success stories of the week Every week, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories. In this week's edition, Lidl GB’s new food labels promoting the planetary health diet, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 24 Aug 2025 Industry news Midland Institute of Mining Engineers (MIMinE) - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 24 Aug 2025 Industry news Recell.store, UK’s first used EV battery marketplace hits over 50 partners – up by 20 in the past two weeks The UK is on the cusp of a battery boom. Over the next decade, millions of EV batteries will reach the end of their first life. But they’re far from finished, many still hold valuable energy or contain critical minerals ready for recycling into next-generation batteries. That’s why Altilium launched Recell.store, the UK’s first dedicated [...] Altilium news · 23 Aug 2025 Industry news Opinion – Reform UK’s attack on renewable energy is unpatriotic and uneconomic REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 23 Aug 2025 Industry news Blog spotlight: Bristol Waste’s Brilliant Reuse Shops The post Blog spotlight: Bristol Waste’s Brilliant Reuse Shops appeared first on Bristol Waste Company . Bristol Waste Company · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news RAM version 1.1 Guide The UK's packaging waste landscape recently become significantly clearer. The update in May 2025 of the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) to v1.1 aims to improve recycling consistency across packaging producers and materials. Der Beitrag RAM version 1.1 Guide erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news How air pollution threatens health and what we can do Air pollution poses a significant environmental health risk, resulting in approximately 6.7 million premature deaths annually due to both ambient and household air pollution. Mitigating risk requires a multidisciplinary approach that spans policy, industry, and the health sector. Lorna Rothery discussed this topic with Heather Adair-Rohani, Unit Head of Air Quality, Energy and Health at […] The… Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news M&S launches resale on eBay to give clothes another life INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 22 August 2025: Pakistan floods; China emissions drop; Climate-adaptive architecture Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news MARKET REPORT: Paper price index August 2025 Letsrecycle looks at the paper market for the month of August. The paper market recorded generally softer pricing over the past month, with activity subdued amid low trading volumes. The paper industry traditionally sees weaker pricing during August, but several market participants have noted that this year’s declines were not in keeping with usual trends. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news The European Ocean Pact: Unlocking a resilient and prosperous future Charlina Vitcheva at the European Commission leads us through the European Ocean Pact policy, which unlocks a resilient and prosperous future. Open Access Government — Environment · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news From the Sea We Came: Delegate from Bermuda Calls for Global Action to Protect the Sargasso at UN Talks A representative from Bermuda called for urgent global action to protect the vital ecosystem of the Sargasso Sea at the High Seas Treaty Preparatory Commission talks at the UN Headquarters in New York this week. During the second day of the talks[1], Noelle Young, Sustainability Solutionist & Environmental Justice Delegate from Bermuda, gave an intervention […] Greenpeace UK · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Zero Waste Week 2025 – Ideas for Taking Part Zero Waste Week is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to challenge ourselves and our communities to reduce waste. Whether you’re a seasoned zero-waster or just starting out, there are plenty of ways to get involved, from simple daily swaps to more ambitious projects. What is Zero Waste Week? Zero Waste Week… Zero Waste Week · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Autumn Decluttering: Clear Space Without Filling Landfill Have you noticed the gentle hints of autumn with chillier morning air, less light late evening and even the birdsong has changed? I’m reminded that autumn is nature’s gentle prompt to shed what we no longer need. If you’re feeling the urge to declutter, this guide will help you clear space without filling the bin.… Zero Waste Week · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Nissan and LiCAP to develop dry electrode tech for ASSBs Nissan Motor Co has entered a strategic partnership with LiCAP Technologies to accelerate the development and scale-up of dry cathode electrode technology for its all-solid-state battery (ASSB) platforms.The collaboration builds on a successful joint development programme and supports Nissan’s Ambition 2030 vision for next-generation electric vehicles.Central to the partnership is LiCAP’s propr… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Treaty or not, the plastics reckoning has arrived Big businesses can’t use the latest collapse in plastics treaty negotiations as an excuse to hit pause on their own plans to reduce, reuse and recycle, writes Springwise’s Matilda Cox. Instead, they must strategise and innovate boldly. edie — Circular Economy tag · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Retaining knowledge whilst investing in the future’ Bart Schofield, Managing Director at Hudson Moore Partners, stresses the importance of careful succession planning. OPINION: The UK waste and recycling sector is navigating a period of profound transformation. Regulatory reform, technological innovation, and rising environmental expectations are reshaping how businesses operate. For sector leaders, the challenge is clear: protect decades of acc… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Minnesota PUC approves state’s first standalone BESS The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a site permit for a 150MW battery energy storage system (BESS) by Snowshoe Energy, the battery storage company owned by Spearmint Energy.The LFP BESS will store energy from the grid for four hours and discharge it during hours of peak demand. It will be located in Olmsted… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Nearly half the world lives on the frontline of wildfire activity A new study has found that human exposure to wildland fires increased by 40% between 2002 and 2021, even though the total area burned worldwide actually declined by more than a quarter. The research, which analysed two decades of satellite fire records and population data, found that nearly half of the world’s population now lives […] Air Quality News · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Biffa to create 250 household waste collection jobs Biffa has announced it is creating more than 250 household waste collection jobs in preparation for the rollout of Simpler Recycling rules in England. Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Iron-chromium flow batteries get lifespan boost A research team led by Professor Hyun-Wook Lee at UNIST, in collaboration with KAIST and the University of Texas at Austin, has achieved a major breakthrough in improving the lifespan of iron-chromium redox flow batteries (Fe-Cr RFBs).These large-scale, explosion-proof energy storage systems offer a safer and scalable solution for storing intermittent renewable energy such as… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Scientists are ‘most trusted’ source of climate information in global-south survey Scientists are the most trusted source of information for climate change in some of the... Carbon Brief · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news ELVES – Free Upcoming EV Dismantling Training in Kildare and Monaghan, Ireland This November, ELVES will once again be offering free EV (Electric Vehicle) Dismantling training to Authorised Treatment Facilities (permitted scrapyards) in Ireland. ELVES’ EV training programme for ATFs has been running since 2019 and has seen training delivered to over 200 ATF staff so far. ATF Professional · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Community battery launched at Cooranbong Ausgrid, the Australia-based electricity distributor, has launched its largest ever community battery at Cooranbong in collaboration with Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), with 5MW in capacity.It is the second battery launched under this scheme for its first funding round and is aimed at helping local citizens who sign . . . to continue reading this… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Dow and Mura Technology Announce Update on Planned Böhlen Advanced Recycling Facility The post Dow and Mura Technology Announce Update on Planned Böhlen Advanced Recycling Facility appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards winners lauded at Aberdeen event The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards took place last night (21 August) in Aberdeen, celebrating nine winners who have made outstanding contributions to Scotland’s thriving renewable energy industry. Organised by trade body Scottish Renewables, the awards highlight the innovation, commitment and leadership within Scotland’s supply chain. From a shortlist of 31 finalists, “this year’s […] Envirotec Magazine · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Birmingham bin strikes: What is the latest update? The Birmingham bin strikes have now stretched beyond six months, with no resolution in sight. The dispute began in January 2025 when Unite the Union refuse workers in Birmingham began industrial action over pay and role disputes. The union claimed that the strike is due to the council’s decision to “abolish” the Waste Recycling and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news Driving Smarter Yards: Why Integration and Innovation Matter More Than Ever in Automotive Recycling Lisa Samuel, founder of PayBuddy™ and Sabhi™, explores why integration and innovation are critical in today’s automotive recycling industry. As vehicles and customer demands grow more complex, disconnected systems cost time and money. Samuel highlights how smarter, connected yards are boosting efficiency, reducing risk, and gaining a competitive edge through technology. Auto Recycling World · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news What went right this week: how Mexico slashed poverty, plus more Mexico’s poverty rate plunged, Denmark vowed to axe its book tax, and Scotland hailed a ‘conservation milestone’, plus more Positive News · 22 Aug 2025 Industry news We could get most metals for clean energy without opening new mines An analysis of active US mines finds they already collect virtually all of the minerals the country needs for batteries, solar panels and wind turbines – but these critical minerals mostly go to waste New Scientist — Environment · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news The colour of your car has a big impact on urban heat Dark-coloured cars can make a measurable difference on nearby air temperature, and in cities of millions the effect can add up and noticeably increase how hot it feels New Scientist — Environment · 21 Aug 2025