Recycling news: 2025

Industry news “Promoting pollution”: Low-cost flights up to 26 TIMES cheaper than trains, new report reveals 21 August, 2025 – Short-haul flights are still cheaper than the equivalent train journeys on the majority of cross-border routes in Europe, creating a perverse incentive that encourages polluting air travel, according to a new report published today. Released by Greenpeace at the height of the holiday season, the major Europe-wide report, Flying Cheap, Paying […] Greenpeace UK · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Super-cool cement could stop buildings trapping heat inside A new formulation of cement reflects and emits heat more effectively than normal Portland cement, so it stays much cooler on a hot day New Scientist — Environment · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Government leadership and business action: What’s next for the Plastics Treaty? The recent collapse of the UN Global Plastics Treaty talks in Geneva has left governments, campaigners and businesses grappling with the same urgent question: what comes next? edie asked NGO WWF and packaging giant Amcor about what kind of leadership is needed, and what businesses can do now. edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news New edie Extra podcast: Inside Kew’s ‘Carbon Garden’ The latest episode of the edie Extra podcast is streaming now, with our award-winning team heading to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, to explore a striking new permanent installation that uses innovative planting, architecture and storytelling to explain the carbon cycle and inspire climate action. edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Appointments Round-Up (20/08/2025) Appointments round-up featuring Clearpoint, Enviroo, CVW and Letsrecycle. Clearpoint expands senior team to support international growth Clearpoint Recycling has appointed Jason Crooks as Group Finance Director and board member. The company has expanded its operations in the past 12 months, opening a dedicated sales office in Lithuania, securing new long-term contracts and extending its interna… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Privacy Policy - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news JLR powers up 26-hectare solar farm at Gaydon HQ Jaguar Land Rover has opened a 26-hectare (aka: 36 football pitches) solar farm at its Gaydon headquarters, which will be capable of meeting up to 31% of the site’s energy needs. JLR is in the process of expanding its use of renewable energy across its global operations, with a series of large-scale solar projects aimed […] Air Quality News · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Viridi installs fail-safe BESS at Denver Public Library Viridi has deployed its fail-safe BESS – RPSLinkEX – at Denver Public Library, marking the city’s first integrated solar and battery storage installation for a public facility.Delivered in partnership with McKinstry, the project reflects Denver’s broader commitment to sustainability and grid resilience.Unlike conventional lithium-ion systems, Viridi’s fail-safe BESS technology incorporates prop… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Textile waste in Europe: a billion-dollar business is brewing, says Finnish group Textile recycling is a massive opportunity for the whole of Europe, says the group behind an ongoing research project in Finland. Recycling technology is advancing rapidly, but a lack of regulation and challenges relating to the composition of waste materials are hindering a real breakthrough. “In Europe alone, around 10 billion kilograms of textile waste […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Staythorpe BESS begins construction Mitie Power & Grid, owned by facilities management firm Mitie, has started working with the international renewable energy developer Elements Green to construct the Staythorpe battery energy storage system (BESS) in Nottinghamshire, UK.The project, which includes a 360MW/720MWh BESS, will house enough energy . . . to continue reading this article... You’ve reached your 5… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news The best courgette and feta tart recipe It is officially courgette season! This courgette & feta tart recipe takes under 30 minute to make. A great way to enjoy the season's best. City Harvest London · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Ace unveils lead battery recycling innovation Ace Green Recycling has introduced its proprietary Grid Metallics Processing System (GMPS), a room-temperature solution designed to improve the efficiency and sustainability of lead battery recycling.The GMPS enables recyclers to recover clean alloy metals – such as antimony and tin – directly from battery breaking systems, eliminating the need for conventional smelting furnaces.By bypassing hi… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Methanol and ammonia prove their potential as zero-emission shipping fuels A new report from the Global Maritime Forum’s Getting to Zero Coalition has concluded that methanol and ammonia have moved from theory to reality as zero-emission shipping fuels but require a concerted push if they are to scale in line with global climate targets. That’s the key finding of a new report from the Global […] Air Quality News · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Industry must prepare for tighter restrictions on water use, says industrial process water specialist This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with Evides UK. The UK’s new National Framework for Water Resources 2025 lays the groundwork for a sustainable water future. The implications for industry are much closer scrutiny of water use and the need to upgrade and improve water systems or face the consequences of restricted […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Judge hands down verdict in Greatmoor EfW appeal process The Court of Appeal has handed down its decision in a dispute between Buckinghamshire Council and FCC Buckinghamshire Limited (FCCB). The dispute concerned the sharing of third-party income from the county’s Greatmoor Energy-from-Waste (EfW) plant. In a judgment handed down on 18 July, the Court of Appeal upheld most of the High Court’s findings that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Ocean Treaty talks resume while calls for strong high seas sanctuaries intensify Activists, scientists and Indigenous community members, alongside Greenpeace, called on governments to agree on the process for the first protected areas under the Global Ocean Treaty as the BBNJ Preparatory Commission talks resume at the United Nations Headquarters in New York this week. Following a flurry of national ratifications at the UN Ocean Conference in […] Greenpeace UK · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Aldi extends partnership with Arla to support dairy farming - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news UK plans for geological disposal of nuclear waste declared “unachievable” by Treasury Plans to dispose of the UK’s high-level nuclear waste in an underground repository – a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) – have been described as “unachievable” by a Treasury unit. The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (Nista) issued the appraisal in its Annual Report 2024-2025,1 published on 11 August, in which ratings were provided signifying […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES TRIPLE-SAUCE BOTTLE AS BRITS SAUCY HABITS SPARK SUMMER DEBATE This summer, Aldi is giving the nation the culinary contraption they never knew they needed: a limited-edition triple-sauce bottle that squeezes ketchup, mayo and mustard at the same time for one perfect, triple-hit mouthful. The three-in-one bottle, named The Mighty Trio, launches as new research reveals just how passionate – and opinionated – Brits are […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news REA CEO, Trevor Hutchings on BBC Breakfast REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news FEATURE: Restoring faith in textiles recycling As it aims for rapid expansion in Europe, RE&UP Recycling Technologies is looking to show brands that textile recycling is possible at scale. True textiles recycling isn’t currently possible, right? Think again. The capability is certainly there, but it’s scalability that remains a problem. With Extended Producer Responsibility for textiles (tEPR) in the European Union … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news EU waste management creates potential to cut emissions and costs While the European Union is ahead of global standards in waste management, a new study shows that more improvements are still possible. Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news GWR battery train sets 200-mile world record Great Western Railway (GWR) has set a new world record for battery-electric train range, with its Class 230 train completing a 200-mile journey on a single charge.The return trip, which began and ended at Reading Train Care Depot and included stops at London Paddington and Oxford, surpasses the previous record of 139 miles set by… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Students build otter habitat out of recycled flood defence Kingsley School students in Bideford help build an otter habitat using recycled timber from local flood defence works at Kenwith Valley reservoir. Students from Kingsley School in Bideford partnered with the Environment Agency and construction teams to build the new otter habitat on school grounds. The project saw students work alongside Environment Agency biodiversity […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news BlueOval SK begins battery production in Kentucky BlueOval SK has officially launched commercial battery production at its Kentucky 1 facility in Glendale, marking a major milestone in the company’s US manufacturing strategy. The first battery unit rolled off the assembly line this week and will be used in Ford’s all-electric F-150 Lightning.“We are proud to build batteries at our Kentucky 1 facility… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news National Cup Recycling Scheme announces £45,000 project fund The National Cup Recycling Scheme announces a £45,000 project fund to support projects that capture and recycle on-the-go paper cups. Circular Online (CIWM) · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Harmony Energy energises its largest BESS in France European battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Harmony Energy has powered up its 100MW/200MWh Cheviré battery project in France.The company said it is the largest of its kind in France, which began construction in summer 2024 and is in the port of Nantes Saint-Nazaire Harbour. It is located on the site of the former Cheviré… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news 90k tonne slag and metal processing plant opens in Magdeburg Mitteldeutsche Schlackenunion (MDSU) has begun operations at its Magdeburg plant to recover metals from bottom ash. Commissioned at the end of 2024, the Magdeburg facility currently processes around 60,000 tonnes of non-ferrous metals each year. With a full capacity of 90,000 tonnes annually, it is the largest operation of its kind in Germany. When metal … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news £14m for Scottish communities from clean energy supplier The money follows an announcement of £2.5m from the public purse for regeneration across the country. Invenergy, in association with The 9CC Group, has confirmed £400,000 advanced payment grant, to be delivered in two equal instalments, for local community projects close to its Pencloe Wind Farm. This includes money already handed out for affordable electric […] Environment Journal · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Greening the permit: embedding sustainability in local event planning From Swanage Carnival and Boomtown Fair to Glasgow City Council, Emily Ford delivers a crash course in making live dates more environmentally friendly ahead of a busy weekend for festivals and other gatherings. Councils across the UK are setting bold net-zero targets, but one area often escapes alignment: live events. Festivals, concerts, and large-scale gatherings […] Environment Journal · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news ‘This model will allow us to create a showcase for grassroots music’ A movement has launched to help save the UK’s live music venues and empower independent music promotors Positive News · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Crafting meaningful ceremonies for life’s most poignant rituals The latest article in our ‘joyful jobs’ series features celebrant Sarah Clarke, who finds satisfaction in helping people plan their big days Positive News · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Wiltshire Council plugs-in Salisbury electric buses with new charge points Construction on the Castle Street facility has now begun, expanding provision ahead of new vehicles rolling out. The £15million project will see significantly expanded capacity for the authority’s increasing fleet of plug-in buses. Currently, just three electric park and ride vehicles are in operation, but a new fleet is incoming. Delivered in partnership with Wiltshire […] Environment Journal · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Cooking Oil Waste on the Rise in the Hospitality Sector - WasteCare WasteCare · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Notpla - Notpla Notpla news · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Breedon announce £3.5 million upgrade to major Norfolk plant - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news The sky high PFAS levels revealed at England's airports - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Top 10: Sustainable Hotels - Sustainability Magazine Sustainability Magazine · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news How tackling throwaway culture could help Labour win back its voters Since the 2024 election, we’ve heard a lot about how the government will need find new votes to maintain if it is to retain its majority beyond this term. No sooner had the dust settled on the victory than More in Common identified Labour’s “electoral […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news One month to go until RWM Expo 2025 Policy reform, circular economy practice and skills development will be under the spotlight at the RWM Expo, set to take place in Birmingham next month. From 17 to 18 September 2025 at the NEC, the two-day event will again combine a busy exhibition floor with outdoor machinery demonstrations and a programme of conference sessions. More … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 19 Aug 2025