Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 1 Aug 2026.

Policy & government Fair pay agreement process in adult social care Consultation about the fair pay agreement process in adult social care. GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news £3k worth of lights donated to community centre The Donate-A-Light initiative has arranged the gift of £3,500 worth of LED luminaires to a community centre in Lancashire. The […] Recolight · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news M&S reuse 2.5 km of profile in light upgrade An LED lighting upgrade at Marks and Spencer’s store in Dublin’s famous Grafton Street by Prolight Design has seen the […] Recolight · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Signify awarded EcoVadis Platinum for sixth year Signify has been awarded the highest Platinum rating from EcoVadis, which ranks businesses’ sustainability impact, for the sixth year running. […] Recolight · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Square Mile slashes emissions as City targets net zero future The City of London Corporation and the Square Mile are on track to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040, according to the organisation’s latest Climate Action Strategy progress report. Between 2017 and 2022, carbon emissions across the Square Mile fell by 24% – the equivalent of powering 81,000 homes for a year. Across the […] Air Quality News · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Ecosurety supports Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme Ecosurety announces their support for Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme for transparent and traceable recycling data as part of a shared vision for creating the circular economy. Polytag news · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Two fires hit recycling facilities in Lincolnshire and Surrey Two separate fires broke out at recycling facilities in Lincolnshire and Surrey over the past week, with emergency services called to tackle blazes at both sites. A large fire broke out at the Mid UK Recycling facility on the Copper Hill Industrial Estate in Barkston Heath, near Grantham, on 18 October 2025, sending thick plumes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news ALDI UNVEILS ITS BIGGEST EVER CHRISTMAS SANDWICH RANGE FROM JUST £1.99 Supermarket Aldi has unveiled its biggest ever range of Christmas sandwiches for this year, available in stores now. And with prices starting from just £1.99, the range is sure to get shoppers feeling festive. NEW for 2025 is the Specially Selected Honey Roast Gammon Ham & Christmas Slaw Bloomer (£2.75). Packed with succulent roast gammon, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Mercury from gold mining is finding its way into crops A new study has revealed that mercury pollution from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Nigeria is contaminating nearby farmland and food crops, with airborne mercury playing a bigger part than previous thought. Mercury, a powerful neurotoxin, is commonly used to extract gold from raw ore in artisanal mining. Long-term exposure, even at low […] Air Quality News · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Location - Costa Gift Card Costa Coffee media centre · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Global PRE Showcases Its Multi-Store Marketplace and Expands into Two-Wheelers at Equip Auto 2025 Global PRE took center stage in the Circular Economy Village, at the Equip Auto 2025 in Paris from October 14 -18. reinforcing its leadership in the vehicle recycling sector. The group used the event to unveil a major evolution of its Mapiecedoccase marketplace, now featuring a multi-store mode tailored for professional networks, and to announce its expansion into the two-wheeler recycling market. Auto Recycling World · 20 Oct 2025 Council news Customer login - Redbridge Homes Redbridge Council · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news ADBA Conference speakers: Biomethane key to Northern Ireland’s net zero future Industry leaders, policymakers, and investors gathered at the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) Northern Ireland Conference at the ICC Belfast last month to explore how to unlock Northern Ireland’s vast biomethane potential and cement its role in delivering the region’s net zero and circular economy goals. Opening the conference on 23 September, Chris Huhne, […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Oct 2025 Council news Redbridge Homes Privacy Policy - Redbridge Homes Redbridge Council · 20 Oct 2025 Council news Redbridge Homes | Redbridge - Redbridge Homes Redbridge Council · 20 Oct 2025 Policy & government Crown Commercial Service SME Action Plan 2025 How we will help government departments meet the government’s aspiration to level the playing field for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2025 Global Sorting by Means of AI Northern Ireland-based company AGGAI Ltd intends to enter the global market and offers AI-powered separation systems. According to James Vaughan, founder of the engineering company with over a decade of experience in material handling, AGGAI has launched into the global market. It would deliver “advanced AI-powered separation systems that help producers recover cleaner, higher-value materials […] Global Recycling · 20 Oct 2025 Global ESWET members to modernise French Waste-to-Energy plant ESWET members MARTIN GmbH and PAPREC are joining forces in the construction of two new lines at the Prairie des... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Alsym unveils Na-Series sodium-ion batteries US-based Alsym Energy has launched its Na-Series range of sodium-ion batteries, designed to deliver high performance and enhanced safety for stationary energy storage applications.The new technology offers a non-flammable alternative to lithium-ion, targeting commercial, industrial and utility-scale applications.“The Na-Series is the result of our team’s commitment to developing the best batter… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Alsico unveils first garment made from recycled textiles Alsico and Sixone have announced the creation of the first finished garment made through its partnership to recycle end-of-life workwear. In April 2025, Alsico announced a collaboration with advanced recycler Sixone to recycle old polyester-blend workwear from the company’s ARX garment collection facility into polyester chips at scale. Following months of research and testing, the … Read More T… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2025 Policy & government UK Statement for the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations Delivered on 20 October at the 11th Session of the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations and other Business Enterprises with respect to Human Rights. GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2025 Policy & government HMT workforce management information: September 2025 This document details monthly management information on staff numbers and paybill costs within HM Treasury and its agencies. GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2025 Policy & government UK Defence Footprint – making defence an engine for growth An overview of how the MOD supports employment, skills, investment, and economic growth across all parts of the United Kingdom. GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2025 Global Member of the Month: Edward Krisiunas ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 20 Oct 2025 Policy & government Intellectual Property Training The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) helps businesses, innovators, and entrepreneurs turn ideas into lasting success through Intellectual Property (IP). GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2025 Policy & government Western Balkans Summit Economy Ministers' meeting: 16 October 2025 This document summarises the discussion that took place during the Berlin Process Economy Ministers’ meeting in London, as part of the Western Balkans Summit. GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news The Shortlist is announced for the 2025 waste2zero Awards The judging has concluded and we are delighted to announced the Shortlist for the 2025 cycle of waste2zero, the awards scheme that recognises excellence in Waste Management and Prevention in the out of home food and drink sector. Among the many areas of business that organisations Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news ASM Auto Recycling Achieves ISO 45001 Certification ASM Auto Recycling is proud to announce that it has achieved ISO 45001 certification, the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. ATF Professional · 20 Oct 2025 Policy & government Mrs S Reeve v Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust: 3204918/2021 and 3204751/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Faraday report: Flow batteries for emerging markets Flow batteries (FBs) are gaining traction as a long-duration energy storage solution, particularly suited to supporting zero-emission electricity from variable renewables.A recent Faraday Institution report, Market and Technology Assessment of Flow Batteries for Developing Economies has assessed their viability in developing economies, comparing FBs to lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries.FBs of… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Remote cameras enhance visibility of Swiss flood risk A small network of five remote cameras has been installed to enhance the monitoring of key flood infrastructure at Schaffhausen, a municipality in the north of Switzerland. Located in the foothills of the Jura mountains, the area is exposed to flood risk so it is important that flood defence staff are provided with fast, accurate […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Oct 2025 Policy & government Britain’s biggest pension funds back regional growth drive Billions will be unlocked to build affordable homes, power communities and connect the countryside, as the Chancellor joins forces with pension providers and insurers to drive growth in every region. GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Toshiba launches 24V lithium-ion SCiB pack Toshiba has launched its latest SCiB™ 24V lithium-ion battery pack, designed to replace conventional lead-acid units across automotive, marine and industrial sectors.Engineered to meet the D23 size standard, the pack offers a drop-in solution for existing 24V lead-acid systems, with improved efficiency, longer service life, and reduced environmental impact.The new pack features 20Ah-HP SCiB cells… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Climate change prevention: Fresh water in the Southern Ocean is stopping CO2 release An AWI study suggests why the Southern Ocean is still absorbing CO2, defying climate models. Increased low-salinity surface water is creating a barrier, temporarily trapping carbon-rich water below and preserving the vital carbon sink. Open Access Government — Environment · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Glencore’s Britannia Refined Metals opens £41m metals sampling plant Britannia Refined Metals (BRM), part of Glencore Group, has opened a new £41 million metals sampling plant in Northfleet, Kent. The new facility has been designed to process up to 25,000 tonnes of copper-bearing waste each year. Councillor Jenny Wallace, Mayor of Gravesham, opened the plant on 17 October 2025, marking an expansion of BRM’s … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Energy storage key to Europe’s green future The Energy Storage Global Conference 2025, hosted by the Energy Storage Europe Association from 14–16 October in Brussels, drew over 300 stakeholders to discuss the accelerating role of stored energy solutions in Europe’s energy transition – with a spotlight on the Benelux region.European commissioner for energy and housing, Dan Jørgensen, opened the event with a… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Net Zero or Battery Overflow? Why the EV Future Needs Urgent Rethinking The post Net Zero or Battery Overflow? Why the EV Future Needs Urgent Rethinking appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news CCC calls on government to urgently raise ambition levels in UK climate adaptation The Climate Change Committee has called on the Government to deliver a new generation of climate adaptation objectives that are clearer, measurable, and more ambitious. In a 15 October letter, Baroness Brown, Chair of the CCC’s Adaptation Committee, stated that the UK is “not yet adapted for the changes in weather and climate that we […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news Small Producer Compliance Scheme - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 20 Oct 2025 Industry news US battery workforce boosted by new initiative Clemson University and MIT have partnered with leading industry stakeholders and professional organisations to launch a major initiative aimed at strengthening the battery workforce, with a focus on lithium battery manufacturing and recycling.Funded by the National Science Foundation’s ExLENT programme, the project aims to address the growing skills gap in the battery workforce – in… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Oct 2025