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Six months on: Vape ban sparks rise in waste fires

Six months on: Vape ban sparks rise in waste fires Six months after the UK’s ban on single-use vapes came into effect, waste management firms are warning that the legislation may be fuelling a new and growing fire hazard. Image credit: Shutterstock The ban, which came into force on 1 June 2025, outlawed the sale […]

Metals and recycling giant files third administration alert as funding talks continue

Unimetals Recycling (UK) has submitted a third notice of intention (NOI) to appoint administrators, extending its protection from creditor action as the company continues efforts to secure new investment. The recycling and metals group, which employs around 650 staff across 27 UK sites, is still in discussions with potential backers in a bid to stabilise […]

ESA: Battery fires reaching ‘epidemic’ levels

ESA: Battery fires reaching ‘epidemic’ levels The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has issued a stark warning that battery fires in the UK’s waste sector have reached “epidemic levels”. Image credit: ESA 2025. In a policy briefing, the ESA called for urgent reform to mandate universal kerbside collections for waste batteries and small electricals. Material Focus […]

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