Recycling news: 2025

Industry news UK demonstration of hydrogen storage using LOHCs is a world-first Existing petroleum-based pipeline and tank infrastructure can be repurposed to transport and store hydrogen in the form of liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs), on the evidence of a successful demonstration of this capability from energy logistics company Exolum, with results published on 23 July. A key challenge with the move to hydrogen fuel – considered […] Envirotec Magazine · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news WRA hails ‘a big step forward’ for BECCS and net zero The Wood Recyclers’ Association has today (July 23) welcomed the announcement from government that the UK’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will include engineered greenhouse gas removals (GGR) by 2029, which it says is a big step forward for BECCS and net zero. Wood Recyclers Association · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news Amazon drought and wildfires mean degradation bigger threat than deforestation New study is a warning ‘the lungs of the planet’ could be reaching their tipping point. A new study published in Global Change Biology shows that forest degradation in the Amazon increased by 44% between 2023 and 2024 – a rise of 163% compared with 2022. In total, 25,023 square kilometres of the rainforest degraded […] Environment Journal · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) announcement recognises role for emissions factors to ensure fair carbon-allocation and drive decarbonisation The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Authority this week published its interim response to a consultation exploring the expansion of the UK ETS to waste treatment. This interim consultation response […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news Just 27% of waste crime incidents are reported The Environment Agency’s National Waste Crime Survey 2025 highlights that nearly three-quarters of waste crimes go unreported, with over half of landowners and farmers affected. Circular Online (CIWM) · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news Environment Agency warns that just 27% of waste crime is reported The Environment Agency (EA) has found that just 27% of all waste crime is reported. The finding comes in the National Waste Crime Survey 2025, which was released this morning (23 July 2025). It also found that only 12% of landowners and farmers reported the most recent incidents of waste crime on their land, despite … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news Scheme tackles farm plastic pollution in Wales A new scheme is being trialled in south Wales with the aim of recycling an extra 200 tonnes of farm plastics to reduce river pollution of this kind. The Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Four Rivers for LIFE project is working with Agriculture Plastics Environment (APE), Birch Farm Plastics and Afonydd Cymru to increase the collection … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Why local authorities should develop a circular economy plan’ Councillor Judy Roberts, Oxfordshire county council’s cabinet member for place, environment and climate action, explains why it was so important to approve a circular economy plan. OPINION: I am proud that Oxfordshire county council has just adopted its first Circular Economy Plan. This plan sets out a bold and necessary shift in how we think … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news Mangrove announces second lithium facility in North America Mangrove Lithium, a Canada-based lithium refining company, has announced a major expansion initiative with a second new lithium facility to address the increase in North American demand for lithium refining.The company said that the facility will be capable of producing 20,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium per annum, which is enough to power over 500,000 electric… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news New WEEE Regulations are coming: Vapes and marketplaces in the spotlight New UK WEEE Regulations are on the way. In this blog, Valpak Policy Advisor, Danny Stapleton Torres, explains two key changes: the creation of a dedicated category for vapes and e-cigarettes, and new compliance obligations for online marketplaces. Learn what the changes mean, who they affect, and how our take-back and compliance services can help you stay ahead. Valpak · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news ALDI’S SELL OUT KITCHEN ESSENTIALS ARE BACK Aldi is turning up the heat on summer entertaining with new and returning kitchen essentials landing in stores just in time to make hosting summer dinner parties and garden soirées a breeze. Launching from 31st July, Aldi’s latest kitchen range is packed with innovative gadgets and stylish essentials designed to elevate hosting at home, from […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news pEPR, Simpler Recycling & DRS: The policy shifts shaping 2025 Terri Lord, Valpak Strategic Account Manager, unpacks the key insights from the event — from supply chain pressures to evolving recyclability standards, and how Valpak is helping businesses prepare for what's next. Whether it's adapting to new reporting requirements, planning for the 2027 Deposit Return Scheme, or understanding what Simpler Recycling means in practice, the message is clear: ref… Valpak · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news UK’s second-hand retail market growing rapidly, research reveals The UK’s second-hand shopping market has grown into a £4.3bn economy, according to research from the Centre for Economics and Business Research, commissioned by Amazon. edie — Circular Economy tag · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news Heatwaves will worsen as atmospheric aerosols and smog decline Scientists understand some pollutants keep the planet cooler, but now fear cleaning up the air might be causing global warming to increase much faster than perviously thought. First published last week in the journal Environment Research Letters, the University of of Texas at Austin assessment is the first to focus on the impact of declining aerosol […] Environment Journal · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news 8% emissions drop for mobile industry, but decarbonisation must double in speed The sector has bucked the global trend, which has seen carbon emissions rise in the past half decade. According to the GSMA’s Mobile Net Zero report, the industry recorded an 8% fall in CO2e emissions between 2019 and 2023. This is despite a 9% increase in connections and data demand quadrupling. However, while this shows […] Environment Journal · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news Celebrating high standards of driving - Olleco Olleco · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news NBF Survey Reveals Changing Consumer Trends in Bed Purchases The latest survey conducted by the National Bed Federation (NBF) highlights notable shifts in consumer behaviours regarding mattress and bed purchases. Key findings show that individuals aged over 55 are less inclined to invest in ‘eco-friendly’ mattresses, while the impact of social media on purchasing decisions continues to rise. Additionally, the proportion of consumers buying […] National Bed Federation · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news Position Statement: Charging for non-household waste at HWRCs - NAWDO NAWDO (National Association of Waste Disposal Officers) · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news Fish and Seafood - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news Viridor - Viridor Viridor · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news AI and Automation: Hype or Help for Recyclers? Lisa Samuel, founder of PayBuddy™ and Sabhi™, highlights the growing role of AI and automation in automotive recycling. Cutting through the buzz, she highlights where these tools are truly making a difference for recyclers, from fraud prevention to smarter workflows, and why integration, not hype, is the key to success. Auto Recycling World · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news Goddard Vehicle Recycling: Growing with Purpose in a Shifting Industry When Goddard Vehicle Recycling Ltd. last featured in ATF Professional back in 2023, the company was still finding its footing as a relatively new authorised treatment facility (ATF). Fast forward to today, and while the yard may not yet be sprawling or widely known, it is firmly established, marked by growing confidence, tighter operations, and a clear sense of direction. In this follow-up, Lew… ATF Professional · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news UK's Recycling, Resource & Waste Management Company - Viridor Viridor · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news Salvato Auctions Revolutionizes Total-Loss Vehicle Auctions with New Time Auction Platform and 20% to 40% Lower Auction Fees Salvato Auctions, the smarter auction for insurance vehicles, officially announces the launch of its online salvage auction as a modern alternative to Copart and IAA. Salvato Auctions utilizes a time-saving bidding platform, decentralized vehicle storage model, and digital lien & title processing to bring insurance vehicles to market faster. Greater efficiency allows Salvato Auctions to pass si… Auto Recycling World · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news Borrow Karcher Carpet Cleaner - Library of Things Library of Things · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news UK's Recycling, Resource & Waste Management Company - Viridor Viridor · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news UK's Recycling, Resource & Waste Management Company - Viridor Viridor · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news UK's Recycling, Resource & Waste Management Company - Viridor Viridor · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Viridor - Viridor Viridor · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news UK's Recycling, Resource & Waste Management Company - Viridor Viridor · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Our five step decarbonisation roadmap - Viridor Viridor · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Cleaner air has increased the number of city heatwaves Reducing air pollution is critical for improving public health, but it has brought big climate trade-offs New Scientist — Environment · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Enva doubles wood recycling capacity in Manchester after investing in Pronar shredder Enva has doubled the wood recycling capacity at its Manchester facility in one year by investing in a Pronar 2.1010 shredder, supplied by Global Machinery Solutions. Wood Recyclers Association · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Ward backs Waste to Wonder project from Down to Earth As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and contributing to a circular economy, metal recycling and waste management specialist,... Ward Recycling · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news LIVE SECTOR REACTIONS: UK ETS consultation response The waste and recycling sector has reacted to the release of the government’s response to the consultation on the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS). In the response, the government has confirmed that the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) stage for the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will begin on 1 January 2026. The MRV stage … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news POLITICAL PRINT: Food strategy needs a dominant driver The vision is compelling, but the government’s ability to deliver a better food system will live or die by the level of buy-in from Whitehall’s centre. By Nick Hughes. Bradford’s Darley Street Market may one day be remembered as the place where England’s food system started changing for the better. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news BlisterPro services - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Pharmaceutical packaging films - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news GS Yuasa powers Japan’s H-IIA rocket launch GS Yuasa Battery Europe has celebrated a major milestone in space and climate technology, as its lithium-ion batteries powered the final launch of Japan’s H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 50 and the onboard GOSAT-GW satellite.The 29 June 2025 mission, led by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, marks the end of the H-IIA rocket series and features GS Yuasa… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news A legacy of giving: Sorfin Yoshimura and ONE Minute Giveback Since 2019, Sorfin Yoshimura has proudly stood alongside the Asian Battery Conference in supporting the ONE Minute Giveback initiative, a powerful demonstration of what collective goodwill can achieve. The journey began in Bali, where the very first giveback programme was launched, setting a precedent for meaningful industry-led philanthropy. While the 2021 conference was held virtually… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Jul 2025