Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Subsidising the sustainable food transition Private sector promises on regenerative farming now need to be backed by cash if significant carbon savings and nature restoration at scale are to be realised. By David Burrows. Big bucks. Patrick Holden has called on the private sector to match current government subsidies in order to properly finance the transition to regenerative farming. “It remains more […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 15 August 2025: Raging wildfires; Xi’s priorities; Factchecking the Trump climate report Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Global plastics treaty talks end without agreement again The second part of the fifth session (INC-5.2) of the UN plastics treaty negotiations in Geneva concluded yesterday without securing a binding agreement. After nearly two weeks (5–14 August 2025) and two draft texts from the Chair, delegates failed to find consensus and the session ended in stalemate. There has yet to be confirmation of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Glasgow air pollution drops by a third following LEZ enforcement, reports city council Air pollution in Glasgow city centre has dropped by a third since enforcement of the Low Emission Zone, according to an announcement from the city council on 12 August. New data for 2024 appears to show a 34% reduction in levels of nitrogen dioxide within the LEZ area compared to 2022 – the last full […] Envirotec Magazine · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Greenpeace finds microplastics in Geneva’s air In the same week that that negotiations to introduce a globally binding plastics treaty in Geneva broke down, Greenpeace have published research revealing the level of microplastics that are present in the air of that very city. To explore the extent of airborne microplastic exposure in urban life, Greenpeace conducted a case study in the […] Air Quality News · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Second-life use of EV batteries preferred over recycling Researchers from Muenster University, Fraunhofer FFB and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, have said that reusing EV batteries should be prioritised for stationary energy storage systems (ESS) over being recycled to recover raw materials.Stationary ESS can be used to integrate renewable energy into the power grid, manage peak loads, and enhance energy security.Both recycling and second-lif… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Our Commitment: The Race to Zero REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Establishing the tray-to-tray recycling market: technology, scale and challenges Tray-to-tray recycling is becoming a recognised approach for advancing circularity in plastic packaging – especially for food-grade applications. Valerio Sama, Business Development Manager – Packaging at TOMRA Recycling, examines the latest developments in tray-to-tray recycling, detailing the challenges, technologies and market trends shaping its growth across the industry. Unlike bottle-to-bo… Envirotec Magazine · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Sutco completes commissioning at Norway plastics sorting plant Sutco RecyclingTechnik has announced the completion of the initial commissioning phase for a new plastics sorting plant in Norway. The facility has been developed as a joint venture between TOMRA Feedstock and Plastretur, operating under the new brand Områ. Located in Holtskogen Business Park, Tomter, just outside Oslo, the plant is designed to serve as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Ancient Arctic secrets: i2B “Into The Blue” Arctic Ocean Expedition 2025 A landmark expedition sets sail today, August 15, 2025, from UiT, The Arctic University of Norway. The "Into The Blue" team will collect geological archives, revealing how the Arctic's past "warmer-than-present" conditions shed light on our future. Open Access Government — Environment · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news REA Comment on Review of the Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Powering Progress: Celebrating Clean Energy Champions at BREA 2025 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Zinc battery breakthrough boosts stability and safety Researchers at Chungnam National University have developed a nanoscale zinc-bonded polyacrylic acid (ZHP) layer that significantly improves the performance and stability of zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs).Aqueous ZIBs are gaining more traction as a safer and more affordable alternative to lithium-ion technology.Led by Associate Professor Woo-Jin Song, the team created an ultra-thin selective-ion tran… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Global plastic pollution treaty talks collapse overnight Negotiations on a global treaty to address plastic pollution collapsed overnight, with talks once again ending without an agreement. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Is floating offshore wind too big to start? The UK Government promised 43-50GW of offshore wind by 2030, with 5GW coming from floating offshore wind. However, without more leases, infrastructure or investor confidence, the country’s floating wind ambitions could sink, says Theo Cleave, commercial manager at marine construction specialist, MintMech. The UK has committed to a 100 per cent carbon-free electricity system by […] Air Quality News · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news ACT UK textiles sorting facility to be operational in 2026 A new report from a textiles consortium has laid out plans to establish the UK’s first Advanced Textile Sorting and Pre-processing (ATSP) facility, which it hopes will be operational in 2026. The Automatic sorting for Circular Textiles ACT demonstrator (ACT UK) is a two-year initiative which was established by the UK Fashion and Textile Association … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Winners announced for REA’s British Renewable Energy Awards 2025 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Report: Biomass power can save UK energy system up to £900 million a year by balancing variable renewables REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Turtle sculptures appear across Central London raising awareness for marine life A raft of celebrities are backing the arts trail, which takes in a number of the capital’s most popular destinations and is open beyond the Bank Holiday. Spearheaded by the charity Tusk, 16 life-sized turtle sculptures are on display in Piccadilly Circus, Central London, until the beginning of September. The campaign includes installations at Covent […] Environment Journal · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news EAG Bioenergy acquires North Lincolnshire biomethane plant - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news BMRA Annual Dinner 2025 - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Trevor Hutchings on BBC News REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Our Energy and Economic Security REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news What went right this week: America’s plunging crime rate, plus more Crime plummeted in the US, England turned the tide for struggling species, and levitating trains were mooted for a comeback, plus more Positive News · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news United Recyclers Group Challenges Perceptions and Champions Sustainability on All Access with Andy Garcia Viewers can prepare to reconsider everything they thought they knew about automotive recycling – an industry often misunderstood yet pivotal to our economy and environment. United Recyclers Group (URG), the largest membership organization for automotive recyclers in the United States, will be featured in an upcoming segment on the nationally distributed Public Television program, All Access wit… Auto Recycling World · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Full Throttle Growth: The Next Chapter for Green Car Depollution From expansion to innovation, Green Car Depollution is making bold, strategic investments across the business. ATF Professional · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news FLAG Net-Zero Approval Letter - Premier Foods Premier Foods news · 14 Aug 2025 Industry news WISH issues new guidance on crocodile shears The Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) Forum has published new guidance on the use of crocodile and similar powered shears. The guidance has been published as part of a series of sheets covering specific items of machinery in use at waste recycling plants. Backed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the WISH guidance … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2025 Industry news Factcheck: Trump’s climate report includes more than 100 false or misleading claims A “critical assessment” report commissioned by the Trump administration to justify a rollback of US... Carbon Brief · 14 Aug 2025 Industry news UPDATE: EA fee hikes to come into effect in October The International Waste Shipments (notified waste) charges will now be introduced from 1 October 2025. The EA has clarified the timings for the other fee hikes: Annual subsistence charges apply for the full year 1 April 2025 – 31 March 26 Permitting application charges apply from 1 August Carriers, Brokers and Dealers charges apply from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Aug 2025 Industry news Dirty rivers, polluted land and greenwashing Time will tell if the government can join up those dots – and find the £100+bn it wants to unlock in infrastructure investments Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 14 Aug 2025 Industry news Electrovaya to deliver aviation and GSE products Electrovaya, the lithium-ion battery technology and manufacturing company, has announced a multiple battery system product specifically designed for airport ground support equipment (GSE), developed in collaboration with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supplier.These products have been made to support a broad range of electrified GSE applications, including airplane tuggers, baggage tr… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 14 Aug 2025 Industry news Plastic subsidies leave recycled options struggling to scale Subsidies flowing to the production of primary plastic polymers (PPP) are under scrutiny this week in Switzerland. The hand-outs reduce production costs, incentivise new investment, and help make virgin fossil-based polymers more competitive than recycled plastics and competing alternative or Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 14 Aug 2025 Industry news Gin bottle made from 100% recycled glass York Gin has become the first gin to adopt 100% recycled UK made glass into their bottles. Transitioning from extra white flint, produced solely from virgin glass, to Vista, crafted entirely from post consumer recycled (PCR) glass, the company has been able to “substantially decrease their Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 14 Aug 2025 Industry news Government urged to ban ‘hatch and dispatch’ across egg industry Every year in the UK, between 40 and 45 million day-old make chicks are killed in the egg industry – usually by gassing – because they can’t produce eggs and are not suitable for meat production. This process, called ‘hatch and dispatch’, is now the subject of a campaign led by the Vegetarian Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 14 Aug 2025 Industry news Take Back Scheme Protocol 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) · 14 Aug 2025 Industry news B2U BESS to use recycled EV batteries Large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) provider B2U Storage Solutions has begun construction of its third grid storage facility in the US.It is the company's first facility in the state of Texas and will deploy 500 reused EV battery packs across 21 cabinets. These include lithium-ion batteries such as LFP and NMC.The facility will be… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 14 Aug 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week’s figures include an eye-watering one on algae production, a valuable one for Nestlé, a cracking one for vegans, and an encouraging one for the organic sector. 1.4%. In Scotland, the fully organic land area was 105,000 hectares in 2024, an increase of 1.4% compared with 2023, and up 26% Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 14 Aug 2025 Industry news Structural disorder to improve lithium and sodium batteries Researchers at Humboldt University have used structural disorder to develop high-performance anodes for lithium and sodium-ion batteries with high charging speed and stability.The research involved disrupting the atomic order of the batteries in a targeted way to enhance ionic conductivity, increase cycling stability, and unlock novel storage mechanisms of batteries. Traditional batteries have … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 14 Aug 2025 Industry news Q&A with Stephen Devine, membership & business development manager at Alupro Earlier this month (August), Alupro announced the appointment of Stephen Devine as membership & business development manager. We sat down with Stephen a few weeks into his new role to understand his immediate priorities and hear his future vision for the UK’s aluminium packaging value chain. Q – Congratulations on the new role, Stephen. Can […] Alupro · 14 Aug 2025