Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Altilium and recell.store announce launch of All Battery Index (ABI) to track UK end-of-life EV battery values recell.store, the UK’s first online marketplace for used EV batteries and an Altilium company, today announces the launch of the All Battery Index (ABI), the first dedicated benchmark index for the market value of end-of-life (EoL) electric vehicle battery packs. As the EV revolution accelerates, so too does the volume of batteries reaching end-of-life. Until [...] Altilium news · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news UK oil and gas sites among world’s most polluting energy facilities A groundbreaking report has ranked the most damaging fossil fuel production infrastructure on the planet. Conducted by SkyTruth, the analysis looks at offshore oil an gas facilities. Using satellite technology, persistent oil slicks, greenhouse gas emissions, and methane flaring have all been taken into account in a map of previously overlooked and undetected environmental destruction. […] Environment Journal · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news Trials commence to measure impact of communications on aerosol recycling As part of a pioneering initiative to improve the recycling rate of post-consumer aerosols, a three month analysis project commenced earlier this month (2nd June) to gather valuable kerbside waste composition data from households across Solihull. Funded by Alupro through the Aerosol Recycling Initiative (UKARI) and facilitated by Suez recycling and recovery UK (SUEZ), the […] Alupro · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news Research reveals butterflies are bouncing back in South Downs National Park People are being encouraged to come to South Downs National Park’s ReNature Festival (22 to 29 June), as new ecological data appears to reveal that the park’s ongoing ReNature initiative – which aims to restore and create wildlife havens across Sussex and Hampshire – is having a significant impact. Since 2020, eminent ecologist Neil Hulme […] Envirotec Magazine · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news Every UK local authority has been scored on climate action The latest Climate Action Scorecards are out, with Greater London, Greater Manchester, Winchester and Bristol City Council top scorers. Compiled by Climate Emergency UK, the second edition of the analysis frames local authorities as environmental laggards. The average score for a UK council was just 38%, only 6 points higher than the last assessment in […] Environment Journal · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news Clarity Staff Support Woodingdean Food Hub with Essential Supplies The post Clarity Staff Support Woodingdean Food Hub with Essential Supplies appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news ‘World’s first’ microfibre recycling centre opens in Cornwall The Cleaner Seas Group has developed a Microfibre Recycling Centre in Bude, Cornwall, in what is said to be a world-first. The team behind the facility has said that the microfibre filter hub, microplastics recycle lab and return and recycle centre could save us to 86 tonnes of microfibre annually from polluting the ocean. This … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news Flow monitoring off-grid in Cornwall The Loe Bar in Cornwall is a shingle and flint bank that separates the sea from Loe Pool, presenting an unusual set of challenges in both flood risk management and environmental protection. In the following article, Rob Rhyder from measurement technology and data management firm Nivus attempts to explain how a bespoke monitoring solution was […] Envirotec Magazine · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news Circular economy could deliver £25bn boost to the UK, MPs say Build national resilience and deliver £25 billon boost to UK economy by kickstarting the circular economy, say cross-party group of MPs. Circular Online (CIWM) · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news MPMA PR Committee meeting presentation, 13 May 2025 The post MPMA PR Committee meeting presentation, 13 May 2025 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news MPMA PR Committee meeting minutes, 13 May 2025 The post MPMA PR Committee meeting minutes, 13 May 2025 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news Councils’ race to net zero is slow according to scoreboards produced by non-profit group The group Climate Emergency published the second edition of its Council Climate Action Scorecards on 17 June, which attempt to assess all UK councils on their progress towards net zero. Average scores have risen by just 6 percentage points since 2023, to an average of 38%, says the group. This indicates that most UK councils […] Envirotec Magazine · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news APPG: ‘Bold leadership’ needed for circular economy A group of MPs, peers, businesses and charities has said the UK can become more resilient to global instability by using resources efficiently and giving consumers “a right to repair”. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the environment – chaired by Labour’s Andrew Pakes MP – has launched a six-step plan to make better use … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Scottish landfill crisis was foreseeable’ David Palmer-Jones reflects on the finding by BBC Disclosure that up to 100 truckloads of Scotland’s waste could be moved to England every day as a result of the Scottish landfill ban is in place. The ban on the landfilling of Biodegradable Municipal Waste (BMW) is set to come into effect on 31 December 2025 … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news Industrialised nations frontrunners and stragglers profiled in the Global Waste Index 2025 Trends explored by the Global Waste Index 2025 include the ongoing move away from landfill (in most places), the growth in waste-to-energy incineration in some places, and the impact on waste figures of adopting Deposit Return Schemes. The index, compiled by waste management technology firm Sensoneo, and last published in 2022, offers a snapshot of […] Envirotec Magazine · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news Global media giants unite to dispel the myth of climate indifference Most voters want bold climate policy, but politicians often don’t realise it. The 89 Percent Project is designed to make that public support impossible to ignore Positive News · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news China Glass 2025 deemed success - Glass International Glass International · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news Inside SAP & Climeworks’ New Partnership for Decarbonisation - Sustainability Magazine Sustainability Magazine · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news Ofwat Innovation Fund highlights nature’s role in solving water sector challenges The £600m Ofwat Innovation Fund has published its latest learning report, From source to sea: harnessing nature and communities for whole catchment innovation. The new report uncovers insights from eight pioneering nature-based projects backed by the Ofwat Innovation Fund since 2020. By sharing lessons learned, it aims to inspire the wider water sector to build […] Envirotec Magazine · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news TV And Radio Star Vernon Kay to Host Bed Show Gala Dinner The National Bed Federation (NBF) announces TV and radio presenter Vernon Kay as the host of its Bed Show Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony on 23 September. The Bolton-born presenter first made his name as host of Channel 4’s weekend magazine show T4 before presenting slots on Radio 1 and Radio X. Other TV credits […] National Bed Federation · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news COMMENT: The refill pot is empty As retailers lose interest and funding dries up, regulation is the only way to get reuse schemes back on track, says David Burrows. The sole social media platform I use is telling me it is World Refill Day (June 16th). I wondered whether to sigh or cry as I thought of all those who continue […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 17 Jun 2025 Industry news How To: Repair Skills Workshops - East London Waste Authority East London Waste Authority · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Encyclis & Biffa advance sustainable waste infra - Encyclis Encyclis · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Scottish landfill ban: Waste could take ‘days’ to reach England It could take between one to three days for waste to reach its end point in England following the Scottish landfill ban. The warning comes after a BBC Disclosure investigation today (16 June 2025) revealed that up to 100 truckloads of Scotland’s waste could be moved to England every day once the ban is in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Analysis: Reform-led councils threaten 6GW of solar and battery schemes across England Reform UK’s local-election victories in May 2025 could put 6 gigawatts (GW) of new clean-energy... Carbon Brief · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Syensqo signs carbon fibre recycling contract Syensqo and Fairmat – a French deeptech company – are collaborating, with Fairmat set to recycle Syensqo’s UK carbon fibre prepeg waste to promote a circular economy. The waste will be recycled into new products for the sports, energy, mobility and electronics markets. Gabriel Molina, sustainable development director at Syensqo Composite Materials, said: “This new … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Sortera invests over £1m in new fleet Sortera has announced that it has invested over £1 million in expanding its fleet. Greenshields JCB supplied the new vehicles to the London-based construction waste management company. This initial investment includes a diverse range of new vehicles, including multiple waste handlers and excavators such as models JS20MH, 86C-2 and 220X. Ian Wilkinson, operations director at … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Spain’s ELV Model Faces a Turning Point – Insights from Sigrauto’s 2024 Report As the automotive recycling industry braces for sweeping regulatory changes across the EU, Spain’s end-of-life vehicle (ELV) ecosystem finds itself both ahead of the curve and at a critical crossroads. Sigrauto’s newly published 2024 Annual Report offers a telling snapshot of a sector that is mature, highly compliant, and deeply integrated, but also facing structural headwinds that could underm… Auto Recycling World · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Fornnax is Transforming Australia’s Tyre Recycling Landscape with RPM Automotive Group Fornnax is pleased to announce its significant project with RPM Automotive Group Limited, a prominent Australian automotive parts distributor. This ambitious initiative demonstrates RPM's strong commitment to environmental responsibility within Australia’s tyre recycling industry. To achieve its objectives, RPM strategically integrated Fornnax's high-capacity SR-200 HD primary shredder into its… Auto Recycling World · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news IVR Delivers National Training Scheme for the Vehicle Salvage and Recycling Sector The Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) recently launched the National Salvage and Vehicle Recycling – Transporter Training Scheme to raise safety and training standards in the salvage and recycling sector. Developed with industry leaders, the scheme mirrors established recovery training and introduces tailored NSVR modules to ensure national consistency, compliance, and professional developmen… ATF Professional · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news OPRL Monthly Round-Up (July 2025) 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) · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Sortera invests over £1m in JCB fleet Sortera has announced a significant fleet investment exceeding £1 million in new JCB mobile plant machinery. Wood Recyclers Association · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news CIWM Presidential team appear at Waste Management Europe Conference 2025 CIWM President Tim Walker and Early Careers President Charlotte Davies speak at the Waste Management Europe Exhibition & Conference 2025 in Bologna, Italy. Circular Online (CIWM) · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Global BESS Market Growth: A Catalyst for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling The post Global BESS Market Growth: A Catalyst for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Restoring Britain’s seascapes: study calls for urgent habitat reconnection to meet climate and biodiversity goals Scientists warn that the future of our oceans and climate goals depends on reconnecting the ecological threads that hold coastal habitats together. The group behind it says the study delivers the most comprehensive report to date of how coastal habitats in temperate regions function not in isolation, but as interconnected systems – a concept known […] Envirotec Magazine · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Ridi announces partnership on road to net zero Ridi Lighting UK has announced that it’s teaming up with carbon assessment and procurement consultancy Auditel to help it on […] Recolight · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Bill seeks to overturn bulb ban Legislation to scrap America’s effective ban on the incandescent lamp has been introduced in the US Senate. Republican senator Mike […] Recolight · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Robus cuts plastic packaging by 22 per cent Irish lighting manufacturer Robus has reduced plastic in its packaging by 22 per cent year-on-year in the UK, removing 1.3 […] Recolight · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news New research could unlock the potential of bladeless wind turbines Insights from a new study could help unlock the full potential of a developing form of smaller-scale wind power generation, researchers say. Engineers have used sophisticated computer simulations of bladeless wind turbines (BWTs) to identify – supposedly for the first time – how future generations of the technology could be built for maximum efficiency. The […] Envirotec Magazine · 16 Jun 2025 Industry news Webinar: How to optimise biogas purification for performance and compliance This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with CPL/Puragen Activated Carbons. Biogas purification plays a critical role in plant performance. Raw biogas can damage expensive equipment and compromise quality and the consequences tend to show up quickly. These can include increased downtime and costs, recurring issues, and added compliance challenges. A forthcoming webinar […] Envirotec Magazine · 16 Jun 2025