Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Climate policy in Canada: Lessons from urban resilience modeling Learn how how effective urban resilience modeling can contribute to developing smarter and more inclusive climate policies in Canada. Open Access Government — Environment · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Arla proposes £90M investment for Lockerbie site - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Balance Power wins approval for 49.5MW BESS Balance Power has secured planning approval for its 49.5MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Radwell Bury, Hertfordshire.Once operational, the facility will provide energy for approximately 26,767 homes and is expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by around 18,281 tonnes annually – the equivalent of removing 13,115 cars from the road or planting 29,250 trees. The… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Study finds sharing solar beats selling it to the grid As more households install rooftop solar panels, a growing question is how to best use the extra power they generate. One option is to send it back to the grid, but with millions of homes doing this, the grid can become overloaded. Another problem with sending it to the grid is that the feed-in tariff […] Air Quality News · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news RECOUP Sustainability Clinic at The Recycling Expo – sponsored by Buss ChemTech The post RECOUP Sustainability Clinic at The Recycling Expo – sponsored by Buss ChemTech appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Rare ‘triple-dip’ La Niña may explain why 2023 was so hot The record-breaking global temperatures seen in late 2023 may have emerged partly because of unusual conditions in the Pacific Ocean in the preceding years New Scientist — Environment · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Kandi subsidiary joins CATL battery swap network Kandi Technologies Group has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, China Battery Exchange, has signed a Framework Procurement Contract with CATL to supply standardised, high-performance battery swap station equipment and support solutions.The agreement positions China Battery Exchange as an official equipment supplier for CATL’s ambitious 'Ten Thousand Station Plan'.Under the contract, th… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news FCC and Wigan Council warn abuse against staff ‘will not be tolerated’ FCC Environment and Wigan Council have issued a warning to residents following an incident of abuse towards staff at Slag Lane recycling centre earlier this month. The incident, which occurred on 12 August 2025, is one of a growing number of negative experiences by staff working at Wigan’s three recycled centres: Kirkless, Slag Lane and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news SunEnviro and McLanahan highlight circular construction with Open Day McLanahan and SunEnviro are pleased to announce their partnership for an Open Day on 3rd September 2025 at SunEnviro’s site in Thetford, Norfolk. The two companies are inviting industry professionals to experience McLanahan’s innovative recycling system, which washes and recovers materials from construction and demolition sites, excavation waste, and trommel fines, as part of SunEnviro’s... The… Skip & Waste Magazine · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Protecting Health and Nature: A Call to Rethink Chemical Regulation Proposals HSE proposals for Chemicals Legislative Reform for won’t protect us from the some of the most hazardous chemicals that have been developed and need an urgent rethink Fidra · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news AI thermal runaway testing boosts BESS safety SGS has launched the first AI-powered, fully automated thermal runaway testing system for energy storage batteries, developed in partnership with Chongqing Energy College (CEC).The system addresses fire safety concerns linked to the rapid global growth of battery energy storage systems (BESS) across commercial, industrial and residential sectors.Thermal runaway – an uncontrollable rise in tempe… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news PM10 found to be the strongest driver of liver damage A new study from China has found that exposure to common air pollutants may significantly increase the risk of liver damage among older adults. The research, conducted in Xiamen City, followed more than 23,000 adults aged 65 and older who were living with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Sometimes called fatty liver disease, MASLD […] Air Quality News · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news JUST IN TIME FOR FRESHERS – ALDI’S NEW DINNER SET FOR ONE IS HERE Student chefs can enjoy a dinner party for one as Aldi unveils its NEW Student Dinnerware Set (£9.99) – featuring just one of each necessary eating utensil. Landing in stores from 28th August perfectly timed for Freshers’ Week, the space-saving set is ideal to help say goodbye to that pile of dirty dishes next to […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Environmental toxins and water pollution: Consequences for human health Water pollution from environmental toxins poses a serious threat to global health, especially for vulnerable populations. Asal Shirazi BEM, Founder and CEO of the Autoimmune Support & Awareness Foundation UK, discusses the mechanisms of pollution and the health effects. Open Access Government — Environment · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Enovix opens battery R&D hub in Hyderabad Enovix Corporation has opened a new R&D Center of Excellence in Hyderabad, India.The facility will play a key role in accelerating development of the company’s second-generation AI-2™ battery platform into 2025.Located in Hyderabad’s HITEC City, the 18,000ft2 centre employs around 40 full-time engineers and scientists, including experts in electrochemistry and materials science. The team is using… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Arla Milk Price May 2025 - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news The Shortlist is announced for the 2025 Drinks Sustainability Awards The judging has concluded and we are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Drinks Sustainability Awards, revealing the sustainability initiatives of the on-trade drinks sector’s leading responsible businesses. The Drinks Sustainability Awards, brought to you by Footprint and C&C Group, is the barometer for sustainability and responsible business practice for the drinks industry […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Man receives suspended sentence for fly-tipping in Birmingham A man has today been sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for two years, for fly-tipping in Birmingham. Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Spending Review 2025: A catalyst for sustainable, integrated infrastructure? Ann Gordon, UK & Ireland Transport Lead, Ramboll reflects on the significance of the government’s Spending Review in June, and why she believes it to be an important milestone in the UK’s journey to net zero The 2025 Spending Review was more than a fiscal event. It was an opportunity to reshape the UK’s housing […] Envirotec Magazine · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news WISH launches search for new Chair The Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) Forum has begun the search for a new Chair. The voluntary position will see the successful candidate lead the influential industry forum, working closely with the Government, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and key sector stakeholders to identify, prioritise and resolve health, safety and welfare issues in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news UK ranked top 5 for battery storage investment The United Kingdom has been named one of Europe’s top five markets for grid-scale battery storage investment, according to a new report by energy transition advisory firm Blunomy.Joining Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland, the UK stands out for its policy support, stable revenue models, and mature energy trading environment.Blunomy forecasts utility-scale battery capacity across Europe… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Recycling Batteries from Europe’s “Urban Mines” and Securing Critical Raw Materials at Home The post Recycling Batteries from Europe’s “Urban Mines” and Securing Critical Raw Materials at Home appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Clarity needed on pension fund-owned commercial and industrial solar rules A leading solar energy provider is urging ministers to reform existing rules preventing widespread transformation of the UK plc estate. SolarSense has asked for HMRC to provide more guidance and clarify its stance on solar installations at commercial and industrial properties owned by pension funds. Currently, these investment vehicles are not allowed to take possession […] Environment Journal · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Enlisting hearts and minds to save Somerset’s last eels A community conservation project is helping to bring European eels back from the brink through a combination of art and citizen science Positive News · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Bed Industry Encouraged to Get Involved in NBF-Backed Sleeptember Campaign The Sleep Charity and Bed Advice UK, the consumer-facing arm of the National Bed Federation (NBF), are rallying the bed industry to get behind the month-long campaign, Sleeptember, in September, with the theme ‘Better Sleep Starts Here…’ This strategic sponsorship aims to spread the message that ‘Better sleep starts with a good bed.’ Industry partners […] National Bed Federation · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Successful static-fire test of rocket motor to boost range of BAE guided missiles - Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T Magazine (IET) · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news NATIONAL GRID CONNECTS UK’S LARGEST BATTERY STORAGE FACILITY - Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) Environmental Industries Commission · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Arla Milk Price August 2025 - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Why responsible AI is everyone’s priority Governments are scrambling to encourage investment in the AI sector. In the US, President Trump is pushing for a ten year pause on AI regulation. Meanwhile in the UK, the government plans to establish “AI growth zones”, which include the data centres needed to store […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Average car in the UK is oldest it has ever been Analysis by the RAC Foundation shows that as of the end of 2024, the average car on the country’s roads was nine years and 10 months old, the oldest it has ever been. This is up from seven years and 5 months a decade earlier, at the end of 2015. ATF Professional · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Stellantis Opens Circular AutoPeças Vehicle Dismantling Center in São Paulo As part of its decarbonization strategy and commitment to sustainability, Stellantis today inaugurated its first Vehicle Dismantling Center in Osasco (São Paulo, Brazil). With this pioneering initiative in the automotive sector, the Company will become the first automaker in South America to invest in a dedicated facility for the dismantling of end-of-life or damaged vehicles. Auto Recycling World · 18 Aug 2025 Industry news Ingka’s investment in plastics recycling and LSE’s low-carbon retrofit: 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, Ingka’s investment in plastics recycling, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 17 Aug 2025 Industry news Study outlines digital roadmap for net zero steel A recent study has developed a strategic digital roadmap that purports to offer a means to fast-track the UK steel sector’s transition to net zero. Developed by a team of academics from the University of Warwick, the research identifies the most pressing barriers to adopting Industrial Digital Technologies (IDTs) and provides actionable guidance on how […] Envirotec Magazine · 17 Aug 2025 Industry news Thorlux pendant achieves ‘excellent’ TM66 rating Thorlux Lighting’s latest pendant, the Strike M, has achieved a 2.5 ‘excellent’ circularity score in the Cibse TM66 circularity measure. […] Recolight · 16 Aug 2025 Industry news What will luminaires of the future look like? Designing lights for a sustainable age is a key theme of next month’s Circular Lighting Live. What materials, legislation and […] Recolight · 16 Aug 2025 Industry news Thorlux unveils electric and biofuel van fleet Thorlux Lighting has unveiled a fleet of electric and biofuel-powered delivery vehicles as part of its ongoing sustainability strategy. It includes […] Recolight · 16 Aug 2025 Industry news UnSealed Clacton - CleanupUK CleanupUK · 16 Aug 2025 Industry news Powerscreen’s battery-powered screener - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Two men sentenced for waste dumping in Norfolk Two men have been sentenced by the courts after being caught dumping waste illegally on land near King’s Lynn, Norfolk. Philip Moore, who ran a landscaping business close to the site, pleaded guilty to two counts of dumping waste without a permit, breaching section 33(1)(a) and (6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The offences … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news RWM: Catherine David, Marcus Gover, Professor David Greenfield join line up WRAP’s new CEO Catherine David has been announced as one of the keynote speakers of this year’s RWM Expo, part of the Environmental Services and Solutions (ESS) Expo. David will be delivering a keynote address called “Weaving Circular Living Across Your Operations for System Transformation”. She will also be interviewed live on the letsrecycle.com stand … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Aug 2025