Recycling news: 2025

Industry news OPINION: ‘Private equity investment in recycling – Boom or bubble?’ John Tilbrook, Managing Director at Newman Stewart, looks at the influx of investment coming into the sector. OPINION: Private equity investment in the UK’s recycling sector has reached unprecedented levels in recent years, prompting an important question across the industry: are we witnessing a genuine boom, or are we on the verge of a bubble? … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news London Congestion Charge could cost car clubs £1m a year Proposed changes to London’s Congestion Charge could cost car club operators more than £1 million annually, threatening the future of shared mobility in the capital, CoMoUK has warned. Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) says Transport for London’s plans – which include a 20% rise in the Congestion Charge and a sharp reduction in the discounts hitherto […] Air Quality News · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Share & Repair in Public Libraries in Scotland Having been under threat for years, local libraries are now working hard to become vibrant well-used community spaces with a varied programme of events and facilities. This new purpose has generated exciting possibilities for share and repair projects, with a strong synergy in purpose that focuses on reusing and borrowing. Public libraries are accessible well-loved [...] Circular Communities Scotland · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Tyres now the biggest source of emissions from vehicles, suggests testing company CEO As CEO of a company specialising in vehicle emissions, Nick Molden believes that in many countries tyres are becoming the biggest source of emissions from in-use vehicles. Speaking in a new interview on the Emissions Analytics’ YouTube page, Nick says: “Tyres are the great unappreciated source of vehicle pollution, threatening soil, water and air quality.” […] Envirotec Magazine · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Explained 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) · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Road pollution ‘stressing’ ocean life with complex chemical cocktails Chemicals released from car tyres as they wear down are washing into rivers, estuaries and the sea and they could be disrupting life at the base of the marine food web, according to a new study. Researchers found that just four days of exposure to three common tyre-derived chemicals significantly slowed the growth of tiny […] Envirotec Magazine · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Lyft confirms fully electric autonomous rides for UK in 2026 The mobility service will deploy artificial intelligence company Baidu’s Apollo Go RT6 vehicles from next year, if regulators approve. Germany will also be used as a testbed for the European offering, which marks a signifiant step in the ongoing expansion of Baidu, which aims to scale its fleet up to thousands across the continent in […] Environment Journal · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Four in five agree ‘throwaway culture’ is a big problem in the UK New polling shows that four in five (83%) of British adults agree that ‘throwaway culture’ is a big problem in the UK. The survey by environmental think tank Green Alliance shows four in five British people agreed with the statement: ‘there is a need to shift towards a society that uses resources more efficiently’. […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news SuDS role grows under new water rules Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, writes Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter The report, released on 21 July 2025 (with key points summarised here), strongly supports the use […] Envirotec Magazine · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news SUEZ reports 42% rise in waste worker violence SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK has started a campaign called ‘We Refuse Abuse’ to address rising violence against its workers, including collection crews, street cleaning teams, and staff at household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). In 2024, the company reported 318 incidents of serious verbal and physical abuse, a 42% increase from 224 incidents in 2023.... Skip & Waste Magazine · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Direct Li-ion recycling advances poised to reshape the battery materials market Conrad Nichols, a senior energy storage technology analyst at market intelligence firm IDTechEx, previews some of the key findings from a new report. The Li-ion battery (LIB) recycling market has continued to grow rapidly through players establishing new partnerships, securing supply deals, and gathering large volumes of funding. Key players have also persisted with constructing […] Envirotec Magazine · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Weaving a story of hope with nature recovery Think big, act wild, goes the strapline at Rewilding Britain, which Sara King puts into practice every day Positive News · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Helping people to feel empowered and supported when they become parents Convinced of the lifechanging impact that a positive pregnancy and birth experience can have, Amina Hatia helps new parents to flourish Positive News · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news How synthetic turf is supplying fresh water in South Africa A project in South Africa is using a form of synthetic turf to enable freshwater recycling, in what seems a novel attempt to solve two problems at once: drought and a lack of recreational facilities. The two ‘Cruyff Courts’ are simultaneously providing a high-quality playing surface while integrating an advanced water collection and filtration system […] Envirotec Magazine · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Pulse Clean Energy secures £220m for battery storage Pulse Clean Energy has secured a £220 million green finance package from a consortium of six international banks, marking one of the UK’s largest battery storage infrastructure deals to date.The funds will accelerate the development of six new battery energy storage system (BESS) sites, including the conversion of former diesel facilities. It will also support… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Low Emission Zone has reduced Glasgow’s air pollution by a third Air quality in Glasgow’s city centre has seen a dramatic improvement, with nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) levels dropping by 34% since the full enforcement of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in June 2023. According to the city’s 2025 Air Quality Annual Progress Report – the first to include a complete year of post-enforcement data – NO₂ […] Air Quality News · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Online marketplaces to pay for recycling electrical waste in UK Extended producer responsibility regulations expand to include overseas online marketplaces that sell electrical items, Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh announces. Circular Online (CIWM) · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Waste firm sentenced after worker run over by excavator A County Durham waste management company has been fined after an employee was run over by an excavator two weeks into his employment. Farm XS (Northern), based in Barnard Castle, was sentenced following the incident at its Staindrop Road site on 29 January 2024. The 24-year-old worker was struck from behind by the excavator before … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Bank of England flags EPR as factor in rising food inflation The Bank of England has warned that the rollout of Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) is expected to add strain on food price inflation. In its August 2025 Monetary Policy Report, the Bank noted that 12-month CPI inflation rose to 3.5% in Q2, driven by rises in energy, food and administered prices. In its … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Plastics industry subsidies ‘set to swell to $150bn by 2050’ Governments across the world last year provided $80bn of subsidies to producers and processors of primary plastic polymers, whose expansion plans mean they could cash in for $150bn by mid-century, it has been claimed. edie — Circular Economy tag · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Death by 1000 cuts: Reform UK councils and net zero Britain’s challenger party has announced £100m in savings across its authorities in just 100 days. But do the numbers add up? Schemes which have been chopped include an electric vehicle upgrade project and heat pump installation in Durham, where solar investment has also been reduced, supposedly saving £25million. The authority’s Deputy Leader, former-GB News […] Environment Journal · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Action against on-farm labour shortages - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news East London Waste Authority - WorthSaving - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news New Metso partnership for Caribbean and Latin America - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news FPF FlexCollect events - Flexible Plastic Fund Flexible Plastic Fund · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Stacked for Efficiency: How Silverlake Maximises Vehicle Storage with OHRA Cantilever Racking OHRA supplies 19 cantilever racks to Silverlake Automotive Recycling in Hampshire, enabling the secure, space-efficient storage of up to 2,500 end-of-life cars, SUVs, and vans, all with direct access at all times. ATF Professional · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news From Scrap to Smart: How Allianz’s Repair-First Model is Powering Profits for Auto Recyclers In its recent article, “Rethinking repair: good for business, customers and the planet,” Allianz asserts that “by repairing rather than replacing, Allianz is strengthening its resilience, reducing waste, and cutting costs and emissions.” This approach not only underscores a pragmatic shift in claims handling but also redefines the role of insurers, repairers, and recyclers in shaping a sustaina… ATF Professional · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news France’s Recycler Mon Véhicule: A Scalable Model for the Future of End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling As the global automotive industry faces mounting pressure to embrace circularity, France has taken a bold and structured step by creating a dedicated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). This regulatory move led a group of vehicle and motorcycle manufacturers to launch Recycler Mon Véhicule, a national eco-organization designed to implement and manage t… Auto Recycling World · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news From Scrap to Smart: How Allianz’s Repair-First Model is Powering Profits for Auto Recyclers In its recent article, “Rethinking repair: good for business, customers and the planet,” Allianz asserts that “by repairing rather than replacing, Allianz is strengthening its resilience, reducing waste, and cutting costs and emissions.” This approach not only underscores a pragmatic shift in claims handling but also redefines the role of insurers, repairers, and recyclers in shaping a sustaina… Auto Recycling World · 13 Aug 2025 Industry news Cryogenic solvent recovery during lithium battery recycling A long-standing method for cryogenic solvent recovery could become a crucial part of the lithium battery recycling process, says Jon Trembley, technology manager, Cryogenic Applications, from Air Products.Europe’s EV battery recycling industry is developing quickly as it makes significant progress in working towards ambitious 2030 targets for the recovery of valuable metals such as nickel,… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 Aug 2025 Industry news Autocirc appoints Head of Ecosystem and Raw Material Recycling Autocirc is pleased to announce the appointment of Tomas Haglund-Flemström as Head of Ecosystem & Raw Material Recycling, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Tomas will lead Autocirc’s effort to extract more value out of each vehicle through strategic ecosystem partnerships and enhanced recovery of valuable material. Auto Recycling World · 12 Aug 2025 Industry news India Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations: What UK exporters need to know This blog explores Spain’s draft textile EPR decree and what it means for producers of clothing, footwear, and related goods. Learn about key obligations, affected product categories, and how to prepare for compliance under this landmark regulation. Valpak · 12 Aug 2025 Industry news Energy Vault to deliver two BESS in Michigan Energy Vault has announced an agreement with the US-based energy provider Consumers Energy for two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects totalling 75MW in capacity and 300MWh in duration in Michigan.The BESS’ will be deployed in Iosco and Bay Counties, with deliveries expected for Q4 2025, and construction for Q1 2026 with commercial operation to… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 Aug 2025 Industry news WEEE regulations extended to cover online marketplaces Online marketplaces must report all household electricals from non-UK suppliers under new WEEE rules that came into force today (12 August 2025). The changes, introduced in Parliament in June as a Statutory Instrument, also make online marketplaces responsible for financing their share of recycling costs, with partial costs applying in 2026 and full costs from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Aug 2025 Industry news Guest post: Why China is still building new coal – and when it might stop Last year, China started construction on an estimated 95 gigawatts (GW) of new coal power... Carbon Brief · 12 Aug 2025 Industry news The Big Interview: Nicola Pastore, Solve the School Run Solve the School Run is a charity working to reduce school run traffic in a bid to protect parents and children from harmful emissions. Nicola, who has been campaigning for better air quality in London over the last seven years, founded the charity with her friend Claire McDonald two years ago. Before Solve the School […] Air Quality News · 12 Aug 2025 Industry news Bedford MP Joins Community Paddleboarding Litter Pick on the River Great Ouse What happens when politics, paddleboarding, and the passion to protect our planet collide? On Saturday 9th August 2025, Bedford MP Mohammad Yasin joined residents for a paddleboarding litter pick organised by the Planet Patrol team, in partnership with Bedford-based adventure company Canoe Trail. The event brought together eight local volunteers, including Mr Yasin and his […] Planet Patrol · 12 Aug 2025 Industry news Moravia Cans announced as latest UKARI funding partner Czech Republic based Moravia Cans, one of Europe’s leading producers of aluminium aerosol cans, has joined the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative (UKARI) as its latest funding partner. Spearheaded by Alupro, UKARI was launched in 2022 with the ambition of increasing national awareness and uptake of aerosol recycling. Working to achieve a recycling rate of 50% […] Alupro · 12 Aug 2025 Industry news Irlam school receives play equipment boost Children at a Greater Manchester school will be able to learn construction skills through play when they return after the summer break – thanks to a generous donation from a specialist waste management company. Irlam Primary School, on Liverpool Road, has received £600 from CSG through the business’ Community Chest scheme, which seeks to support […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 12 Aug 2025 Industry news AI-driven continuous water monitoring system to be adopted by Yorkshire Water Testing, inspection, and certification firm SOCOTEC UK and Ireland has secured a contract with Yorkshire Water—in partnership with UnifAI Technology—to deploy AI-powered, continuous water quality monitoring across 20 inland bathing sites. The initiative, funded through Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge, is one of 16 innovation projects sharing over £42 million.1 Under the scheme, SOCOTEC wil… Envirotec Magazine · 12 Aug 2025