Recycling news: 2025

Industry news How Cross-Sector Collaboration Sparks Innovation and Insight in The Circular Car Project What happens to a car once it leaves the factory? For many in the automotive industry, the answer remains a mystery, one that must be solved to drive true circularity. Hanna Lindén, Senior Researcher at RISE, Sweden’s research institute and innovation partner, shares insights from The Circular Car project, a groundbreaking collaboration uniting 18 diverse partners from across the vehicle value … Auto Recycling World · 28 May 2025 Industry news Celebrating 25 Years of ECOPILAS: Spain’s Battery Recycling Pioneer José Pérez García, President of ECOPILAS, a leading battery collection and recycling organisation in Spain, was recently interviewed by ICM, organizers of the upcoming International Congress for Battery Recycling (ICBR). Celebrating 25 years of activity, ECOPILAS has grown from a pioneering industry initiative into a national benchmark for battery stewardship. In the interview, Pérez García ref… Auto Recycling World · 28 May 2025 Industry news Guest post: How marine life provides climate benefits worth billions of dollars The ocean plays a vital role in regulating the climate, storing roughly 50 times more... Carbon Brief · 28 May 2025 Industry news GCSWS launches resident photo lorry campaign A new campaign, featuring photos of residents and staff on the side of nine new bin lorries, is showcasing best practice for recycling and preventing waste. Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service (GCSWS) has launched a campaign which features photos of residents on the side of bin lorries showing good recycling habits. The ‘Let’s Waste Less’ … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2025 Industry news ABI Updates Salvage Code of Practice to Reflect Advancements in Vehicle Technology The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has announced updates to its Salvage Code of Practice, modernising the guidance to reflect the latest developments in vehicle technology. ATF Professional · 28 May 2025 Industry news Repair Delays and Vehicle Parts Shortages Vehicle repair times are reaching unprecedented lengths, with some motorists waiting months or even over a year for parts, according to Autocar. For the vehicle recycling and repair trade, these delays present both operational challenges and opportunities, as the industry grapples with the consequences of increasingly complex vehicles and financially strained OEMs. ATF Professional · 28 May 2025 Industry news All-electric vehicle lineup targets smarter urban waste management This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with Bradshaw Electric Vehicles. Bradshaw Electric Vehicles, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of electric vehicles and waste management solutions, has launched a new range of Refuse Collection Vehicles which are specifically engineered to tackle the challenges of urban and food waste collection. The […] Envirotec Magazine · 28 May 2025 Industry news Thames Water receives £122.7m fine in reported sewage spills crackdown Following investigations by OFWAT, Thames Water has received two penalties totalling £122.7m, in effect “the largest fine ever handed to a water company in history”, according to Environment Secretary Steve Reed. Announced on 28 May, the fines – issued over environmental breaches involving sewage spills – were welcomed by Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive of The […] Envirotec Magazine · 28 May 2025 Industry news ‘It’s a virtuous spiral, and it’s just beginning’: electric vehicles as mini power plants The grid is struggling, and EVs will only add more pressure. Or will they? Positive News · 28 May 2025 Industry news Westminster launches £6m climate fund to boost decarbonisation The £6 million Westminster Climate Fund has been relaunched today (28 Wednesday 2025) by the city council. The fund aims to support local businesses, cultural institutions, public sector bodies and community organisations to reduce their carbon emissions. Westminster city council aims to hold two funding rounds in 2025/26 with the current round now open and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2025 Industry news Impressive results as ILG achieves 77% recycling rate The post Impressive results as ILG achieves 77% recycling rate appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 28 May 2025 Industry news West Midlands biggest hotspot for waste crime reports The West Midlands is the most concentrated hotspot for waste crime reports in England. The finding comes in a new heatmap published by the Environment Agency (EA) today (28 May 2025). The second and third highest concentrated spots of suspected waste crime were Yorkshire with 1,791 reports and East Anglia with 1,678 reports. Emma Viner, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2025 Industry news Federation of Small Businesses publishes policy recommendations SME net zero transition The research identifies the greatest challenges and biggest incentives for carbon reduction at small firms. Published by the Federation of Small Businesses [FSB] and Zurich UK, New Growth: How to Support Small Businesses to Cut Carbon and Costs on the Road to Net Zero has found that 51% of small firms consider sustainability to be a […] Environment Journal · 28 May 2025 Industry news Veolia publishes industry testing on PFAS waste incineration Resource recovery firm Veolia has published reportedly comprehensive testing on the incineration of PFAS compounds. The tests appear to demonstrate that high temperature incineration is a proven and reliable disposal solution for high concentrations of targeted PFAS, destroying greater than 99% of targeted substances, including up to 99.9999% of PFOS and PFHxS. PFAS contamination is […] Envirotec Magazine · 28 May 2025 Industry news Founder of door reuse business to meet the King A business which reuses and repairs doors has won the King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. Joseph Holman, founder and CEO of Green Doors, started the business after finding doors in a skip. Now over a decade later, the 34-year-old saved over 3,000 pre-loved, surplus or mis-measured doors and windows from landfill or incineration … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2025 Industry news Research brings clarity to simulating PM nanoparticle movement A new method improves efforts to simulate the movement of airborne nanoparticles of particulate matter (PM), according to the group behind it, comprising researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh and Warwick. Such particles are found in exhaust fumes, wildfire smoke and other forms of airborne pollution, and are linked with serious health conditions such as […] Envirotec Magazine · 28 May 2025 Industry news New data reveals the extent of UK sea warming Some regions of Britain’s coastline experienced a 2C rise in temperature in a single year. On average, the UK saw seas warm by 0.39C in 2023 compared with 2022. The report from the University of Portsmouth and GB Row Challenge also found that some areas, including the Celtic and Irish Seas, and northern regions of […] Environment Journal · 28 May 2025 Industry news Combilift Unveils Heavy-Duty 8T Electric Sideloader – The New Combi-FSE 8000 Combilift has expanded its popular FSE range with the launch of the Combi-FSE 8000 – an 8-tonne capacity, four-wheel electric sideloader designed to meet the increasing demand for high-capacity, emission-free handling of long and bulky loads. ATF Professional · 28 May 2025 Industry news Birmingham secures injunction against waste strike disruption as bin backlog grows Birmingham City Council has been granted an interim High Court injunction aimed at preventing striking waste workers from obstructing vehicles at three depot sites, in a move to stabilise waste collection services disrupted by ongoing industrial action. The injunction, effective until at least 29 May, outlines restrictions on strike-related activities amid what the council […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 May 2025 Industry news Bristol Waste opens its £5m MRF Bristol Waste Company’s material recycling facility has opened today, which has taken £5 million to build. The facility is an expansive 2,160m2, 23,250sqft building located in Avonmouth. By increasing the volume of plastic, metal and cardboard handled and recovered, the new facility will aim for less waste and lead to more items being made from … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 May 2025 Industry news €400 Billion needed for chemical recycling to compete with virgin plastics in Europe A new report from Bain & Company has found that Europe’s chemical recycling sector requires more than €400 billion in cumulative capital expenditure (capex) to reach cost parity with virgin plastics production—a milestone that could take 20 to 30 years to achieve. Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 May 2025 Industry news Liverpool to launch vegetable oil-powered fleet for food waste collection Liverpool City Council is preparing to introduce a fleet of waste collection lorries powered by hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) as part of a major new plan to comply with upcoming food-waste collection legislation. Starting from April 2026, all UK local authorities will be legally required to offer weekly food-waste collections to residents. In response, […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 May 2025 Industry news How can festivals become more eco-friendly? Millions of us attend festivals every year. It’s a chance to spend time with friends (normally in a muddy field somewhere), dance and enjoy your favourite music. What’s not to like? However, you might not know how much waste they generate. Here we give you the lowdown on sustainability in the events industry. Bywaters · 28 May 2025 Industry news Wild camping still allowed on Dartmoor following Supreme Court decision The UK Supreme Court has dismissed (on 21 May) against the rule on whether people have the legal right to wild camp on Dartmoor in a case that has reignited a debate over public access to land. Landowners Alexander and Diana Darwall, who keep cattle on the land, argued that wild camping posed risks to […] Envirotec Magazine · 28 May 2025 Industry news Net zero report sets out path to cut carbon and costs for small firms Small firms are keen to become more energy-efficient, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), but they are being held back by the high upfront cost of green investment. A new report from the group attempts to present practical pathways for progress, and to tailor sustainability advice to small business needs. Undertaken in partnership with […] Envirotec Magazine · 28 May 2025 Industry news Small-bore ammonia engine dispenses with need for pilot fuel Dispensing with the need for any fossil-based ignition fuel, the Danish ‘NH3 Spark – FutureFlex’ project seems to mark a significant milestone in the effort to realize ammonia as a carbon-free fuel for applications like shipping and power generation. The pioneering, small-bore engine concept has been developed by engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions, Technical University […] Envirotec Magazine · 28 May 2025 Industry news New report outlines how your organisation can deliver circular economy progress edie has partnered with Reconomy to publish a new, free-to-access report providing businesses of all sizes and sectors with best-practice tips for reducing waste and creating a more circular economy. edie — Circular Economy tag · 28 May 2025 Industry news Life lessons: Patrick Grant on what life so far has taught him The founder of ethical fashion brand Community Clothing on feeding his pigs, not feeding billionaires and why money isn’t key to happiness Positive News · 28 May 2025 Industry news Tillicoultry Quarries acquire Middleton Aggregates - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 28 May 2025 Industry news Developing confidence in Property Flood Resilience (PFR) - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 28 May 2025 Industry news Biodiversity Net Gain could be dead in the water under new proposals - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 28 May 2025 Industry news HAUTE OFF THE PRESS: LIDL TAPS INTO 2025’S HOTTEST TREND WITH LIMITED-EDITION BAG CHARM COLLECTION - Lidl Lidl GB media centre · 28 May 2025 Industry news Nuclear fusion advances might come from first measurements of liquid carbon structure A team of researchers has successfully measured liquid carbon — a mysterious and extreme state of matter — using cutting-edge lasers and X-ray technology. This seems to mark the first time scientists have directly observed the internal structure of carbon in its liquid form, a state found deep inside planets and relevant to future clean […] Envirotec Magazine · 28 May 2025 Industry news The world could experience a year above 2°C of warming by 2029 2024 was the first single year to surpass the 1.5°C global warming threshold – now scientists predict that a year above 2°C is possible in the near future New Scientist — Environment · 28 May 2025 Industry news Test of AI weather forecasts shows they miss extreme storms Weather forecasts based on AI are faster and sometimes more accurate than traditional ones, but they may miss rare and unprecedented weather events – which are becoming more common as the climate changes New Scientist — Environment · 27 May 2025 Industry news Payroll Administrator (Part-Time) Accounts Assistant Salary: £25,000 per annum (pro rata) Hours: 1–2 days per week (flexible) Location: Plymouth Science Park APPLY NOW About the Role We’re looking for a part-time Payroll Administrator to take ownership of our payroll process and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll make sure our people are paid [...] Altilium news · 27 May 2025 Industry news Material Engineer – Cathode Active Materials Accounts Assistant Salary: Dependent on experience Hours: Full Time Principal Location: ACT2 – PILOT Facility Report to: CTO / Pilot Lead Engineer APPLY NOW The Role: At Altilium, you’ll join a pioneering team shaping the future of battery materials and clean technology. As a Materials Engineer within our Cathode Active Materials (CAM) [...] Altilium news · 27 May 2025 Industry news ‘Communities hold the key’ to tackling plastic pollution, say researchers New research from the University of Plymouth has suggested that a solution to plastic pollution lies in communities rather than scientific labs or policy rooms. The paper advocates for a radical shift in how science engages with diverse communities to address the escalating plastic pollution crisis. The authors argue that communities should be seen as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 May 2025 Industry news Don’t fall foul of new green claims regime Attendees at a recent Footprint Legal briefing in association with DWF were told of the high potential cost of failing to properly evidence their environmental achievements. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 27 May 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES THREE £7.49 DESSERT-INSPIRED BALLYCASTLES FOR SUMMER Forget boring summer drinks! Aldi is about to release a triple scoop dessert storm with three NEW Ballycastle Country Creams for just £7.49 each: Birthday Cake (70cl), Cookie Dough Ice Cream (70cl) and Strawberries & Cream Country Creams (70cl). Hitting shelves from 22nd May, the limited-edition trio arrives as shoppers continue to seek indulgent tipples, […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 27 May 2025