Recycling news: 2025

Industry news UK urged to beef up regulation and mandate water metering to tackle pollution and drought Experts have urged the UK Government to make sweeping regulatory changes to combat persistent water industry issues including pollution from sewage overflows and agriculture; poor drought preparedness and widespread leakage. edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Jul 2025 Industry news Versatile flow computer for hydrocarbon measurement This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with Ex-i Flow Measurement. The SFC3000 flow computer from Sussex based Ex-i Flow Measurement Ltd is a highly versatile liquid hydrocarbon and gas flow measuring device capable of operating in a stand-alone single-stream flow measurement system or as part of a highly complex multi-stream system. The […] Envirotec Magazine · 21 Jul 2025 Industry news Rise in UK green jobs driven by waste and renewable energy sectors The number of people employed in green jobs across the UK has surged by 34.6% since 2015... Circular Online (CIWM) · 21 Jul 2025 Industry news Drax is still the UK’s largest emitter Drax remains the largest single source of CO2 emissions in the UK, emitting more than the next four largest emitters combined, according to a report from energy think tank Ember. The North Yorkshire power plant’s carbon emissions have risen 16% in the past year, further widening its lead over next-biggest emitter, Port Talbot Steelworks. Pembroke […] Envirotec Magazine · 21 Jul 2025 Industry news Members Visit to CCL Label Limited The post Members Visit to CCL Label Limited appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 21 Jul 2025 Industry news LiCAP unveils 300MWh dry electrode production line LiCAP Technologies has achieved a key manufacturing milestone with the successful development, installation and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) of its 300MWh roll-to-roll dry electrode production line, backed by California Energy Commission (CEC) funding.This large-scale deployment signals a shift from laboratory innovation to industrial production, addressing a common bottleneck in battery technolo… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 Jul 2025 Industry news TRA calls for ‘urgent clarity’ on tyre waste charges The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) has welcomed Defra’s policy paper signalling the end of the T8 waste exemption for tyre processing – a move aimed at closing what the TRA describes as a “much exploited loophole” in the UK’s waste regulations. But while the TRA praised the government’s direction of travel, it also expressed frustration … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jul 2025 Industry news Ultium Cells expands LFP battery production in Tennessee Ultium Cells, the battery manufacturing joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, will retrofit its Spring Hill, Tennessee facility to support the production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells.This strategic upgrade follows a $2.3 billion investment announced in 2021, with line conversions beginning later this year and full commercial output anticipated by… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 Jul 2025 Industry news Oxfordshire to embed circularity into its procurement process Oxfordshire county council has adopted a new circular economy plan in an attempt to tackle the “take-make-dispose” approach. The council aims to use its spending power of over £500 million a year for procuring goods and services to play a central role in transitioning to a circular council. The plan was approved at a meeting … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jul 2025 Industry news MPMA responds to acceleration of Wales Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) 21 July 2025 – Responding to the Welsh Government’s announcement on 10 July 2025 that it will accelerate the implementation of its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) timetable, Jason Galley, director […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 21 Jul 2025 Industry news Lithium conversion breakthrough for batteries Nobian has partnered with Veolia to accelerate the commercialisation of a newly patented process that converts lithium chloride into lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) – a vital component in lithium-ion battery production.The process, which uses electrolysis and crystallisation, was successfully validated by Veolia at its advanced HPD Research, Development and Piloting facility in Plainfield, … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 Jul 2025 Industry news From broken things to bold ideas: Edinburgh’s festival of repair Edinburgh International Book Festival's Jenny Niven explains its theme of mending what’s broken – in society, the environment, and ourselves Positive News · 21 Jul 2025 Industry news OPRL to add ‘Recycle’ label to cartons from 2026 OPRL has announced that all carton packaging used for food, drink and other liquids will carry its “Recycle” label from 1 April 2026. The reform is in keeping with the incoming Simpler Recycling legislation which mandates that local authorities implement the kerbside collection of cartons by April next year. This will include aseptic and chilled … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jul 2025 Industry news Water-based battery breakthrough boosts performance Researchers at the University of Alberta have made a major advance in water-based battery technology, potentially offering a safer, lower-cost alternative to lithium-ion cells.The team, led by materials scientist Xiaolei Wang and student Zhixiao Xu, developed pressurised organic electrodes that significantly improve energy density, conductivity and stability in aqueous batteries.Unlike lithium-… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 Jul 2025 Industry news Calculate Your Potential Savings with Labotek GB and Ferlin Plastics Automation BV GRAVIMIX Blenders - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 21 Jul 2025 Industry news Building a Fully Circular Battery Supply Chain in the UK As the UK accelerates its transition to cleaner transport, the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) presents both a massive opportunity and a major challenge of how to source, use and reuse the critical minerals that power these vehicles in a way that is sustainable, secure and economically viable. The answer lies in more than just [...] Altilium news · 21 Jul 2025 Industry news Mapped: 16 times extreme weather drove higher food prices since 2022 UK potatoes, South Korean cabbage and west African cocoa are just some of the foods... Carbon Brief · 20 Jul 2025 Industry news Iberdrola’s £2.5bn sustainability-linked credit facility and Morrison’s coffee pod recycling milestone: 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, Iberdrola’s €2.5bn sustainability-linked credit facility, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 20 Jul 2025 Industry news Meet Paul Stocks Regional ELV Operations Manager - uk.emrgroup.com EMR Metal Recycling news · 20 Jul 2025 Industry news Impact of Excessive Food Waste on the Restaurant Industry - Cawleys Cawleys · 19 Jul 2025 Industry news Polystyrene (EPS) - Renewi Renewi · 19 Jul 2025 Industry news Electronic waste - Renewi Renewi · 19 Jul 2025 Industry news Technical & Engineering - Renewi Renewi · 19 Jul 2025 Industry news Communications & Marketing - Renewi Renewi · 19 Jul 2025 Industry news Notpla Magazine - Notpla Notpla news · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Using Data to Achieve Manufacturing Operational Excellence - Biffa Biffa · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Introducing our litter campaign: Make Memories, Not Mess The post Introducing our litter campaign: Make Memories, Not Mess appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Ranching and farming have eroded almost all the soil in the Alps Grazing livestock and farming over the past 4000 years have rapidly accelerated the rate of soil loss in the Alps, jeopardising the ecosystem and putting the mountains at risk of further erosion New Scientist — Environment · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Wood - Renewi Renewi · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news ACE UK PRESS RELEASE: Recycling Label Milestone for Liquid Cartons Welcomed by ACE UK OPRL has recently confirmed that cartons used for food, drink and other liquids, including aseptic and chilled cartons, will carry its widely recognised ‘Recycle’ label from 1 April 2026. This marks a major milestone for packaging recyclability in the UK and follows England’s Simpler Recycling reforms, which mandates liquid cartons for kerbside collection by April… ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment) · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news New hybrid energy deal signed in Australia Envision Energy has entered into a strategic partnership with FERA Australia to deliver large-scale hybrid energy projects across the National Electricity Market (NEM), marking a significant milestone in Australia’s clean energy transition.The collaboration sets the stage for up to 1GW of wind power and 1.5GWh of battery energy storage, leveraging Envision’s integrated technology platform. This… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Four lessons from Groundswell 2025 This year’s festival of regenerative farming was a melting pot of ideologies and ideas. Footprint draws some key conclusions from the discussion at Lannock Farm. By Nick Hughes. 1. Policy needs to come to the party Groundswell is never lacking for passionate individuals seeking to positively transform the way we produce our food. Yet a clear message […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 18 July 2025: India’s clean-energy milestone; Climate reaches UK parliament; Conserving trees and culture in Kenya Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Brown Kraftliner Paper Manufacture and Supply - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news White Liner Paper - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Coated Papers - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Medium and Fluting Grades – 100% Recycled Corrugated Paper - DS Smith DS Smith (International Paper) · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Campaign Coordinator - Everyday Plastic Everyday Plastic · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Employment in Britain’s green economy up one-third since 2015 Businesses in industries like renewable energy, energy efficiency and recycling have expanded their UK workforces, collectively employing one-third more people in 2023 than 2015. edie — Circular Economy tag · 18 Jul 2025 Industry news Is it time to aim for 1.7°C as the new limit for global warming? With the world on the cusp of passing 1.5°C of warming, scientists are turning their attention to defining a new limit for temperature rises – but not everyone agrees that we should New Scientist — Environment · 18 Jul 2025