Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.

Global Oceans, hope, environmental justice, critiques of capitalism: 6 books to start 2026 Here are 6 inspiring books discussing oceans, critiques of capitalism, the Indigenous fight for environmental justice, and hope Greenpeace International · 31 Dec 2025 Research & science Microplastics are leaking invisible chemical clouds into water Microplastics in rivers, lakes, and oceans aren’t just drifting debris—they’re constantly leaking invisible clouds of chemicals into the water. New research shows that sunlight drives this process, causing different plastics to release distinct and evolving mixtures of dissolved organic compounds as they weather. These chemical plumes are surprisingly complex, often richer and more biologically… ScienceDaily — Pollution · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government Ms L B Dethling v The Commissioner of the Police of the Metropolis: 3301946/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news CIWEM trustee Nicholas Howden awarded MBE - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr A Handa v The Station Hotel (Newcastle) Ltd and Others: 2500982/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Global Bioplastics Newsletter (29) Read the articles and watch social media clips. Bioplastics News · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government P Duffy v London North Eastern Railway Ltd: 2502343/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government R Campbell and Others v London North Eastern Railway Ltd: 2501510/2023 and Others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news Litter Heroes Ambassadors - Keep Britain Tidy Keep Britain Tidy · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news Lessons for waste regulation and enforcement reform from 2025 MRW Lessons for waste regulation and enforcement reform from 2025 A specialist in environmental law looks at the impact that a number of developments around waste regulation and enforcement will have on the sector’s work in 2026. Lessons for waste regulation and enforcement reform from 2025 Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news PLASTICFREE PLATFORM - A PLASTIC PLANET A Plastic Planet · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government 5c Romola Road, London, SE24 9BA: LON/00AY/OLR/2025/0928 First Tier Property Tribunal - Final Reasoned Decision of Mr N Martindale BSc MSc FRICS GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government 5C, Greville Road, London. NW6 5HY: LON/00AG/HMF/2025/0610 First Tier Property Tribunal – Final Reasoned Decision of Judge N O’Brien, Mr Steve Wheeler MCIEH, CEnvH GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government Top Floor Flat, 106 Brewery Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 1NG: LON/00AL/HNA/2025/0693 First Tier Property Tribunal - Final Reasoned Decision by Judge Pittaway & Ms S Coughlin MCIEH GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government The Cottage, 6B Kings Avenue, London SW4 8BD: LON/00AY/HMB/2025/0009 First Tier Property Tribunal - Final Reasoned Decision of Judge Nicol & Ms S Coughlin MCIEH GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government 19 Ballance Road, London E9 5ST: LON/00AM/HMF/2025/0749 First Tier Property Tribunal - Final Reasoned Decision of Judge Brandler & Ms L Crane, CEnvH MCIEH GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government 69 Cary Road, London, E11 3LG - LON/00BH/HNA/2025/0605 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Pittaway and Tribunal Member Mason on 8 December 2025. GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government 19 Huxley Road, N18 1NW: LON/00AK/HMF/2025/0722 Residential Property Tribunal decision of Judge S. McKeown and Mr. Andrew Thomas RB1 FRICS MBA MIFireE on 8 December 2025 GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government Flat 168 Building 22 Cadogan Road, SE18 6YN: LON/00AL/HMF/2025/0719 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Shepherd and Fiona MacLeod MCIEH on 2 December 2025 GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government 285 Lyham Road London SW2 5NS: LON/00AY/HMF/2025/0715 First Tier Property Tribunal - Final Reasoned Decision of Tribunal Judge O’Brien & Mr Andrew Morrison GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government 28 Lennox Road, London, N4 3JQ - LON/00AU/HMJ/2025/0002 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Jack and Tribunal Member Kershaw on 26 November 2025 GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news An argument for UK-wide access to repair services MRW An argument for UK-wide access to repair services Attempts to push reuse and repair initiatives and promote more sustainable consumption patterns at a national scale risk being held back by limited infrastructure, an industry expert argues. An argument for UK-wide access to repair services Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government Dr M Yousef v Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult: 8002222/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr M Z Sami v Denny Enterprises International Ltd: 8001071/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government 21 Clarendon Rise, Hither Green, London SE13 5ES - LON/00AZ/HMF/2025/0687 First-Tier Property Tribunal Final Reason Decision of Judge Tagliavini and Mr S Wheeler MCIEH, CEnvH GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news Festive period driving plastic tub ‘tidal wave’, warns Greene King MRW Festive period driving plastic tub ‘tidal wave’, warns Greene King Brewer encourages people to keep tubs out of landfill and incineration by taking part in ‘Tub2pub’ scheme in January and February Festive period driving plastic tub ‘tidal wave’, warns Greene King MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 31 Dec 2025 Global Bioplastics Newsletter (28) Read the articles and watch social media clips. Bioplastics News · 31 Dec 2025 Global Top 10 biggest plastic scandals in Italy Dear ChatGPT, What are the top 10 biggest plastic industry scandals in Italy? Bioplastics News · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government Retail of veterinary medicines Prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises. GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news The duo kite-skiing 4000 kilometres across Antarctica for science An explorer and a glaciologist are kite-skiing across Antarctica with a ground-penetrating radar to gather data that will help understand the past and future of the ice sheet New Scientist — Environment · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news 6 expert predictions for sustainability in 2026 What will the year ahead bring in terms of environmental economics and organisational priorities? Without a crystal ball to hand, we asked one of Europe’s most influential strategy and transformation experts. It’s impossible to see the future, and almost as hard to predict it. But, thankfully, some people are better at gauging emerging trends. And […] Environment Journal · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government Explore immigration programs - ircc.canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government Pilot Scheme for Electric Public Light Buses - Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Hong Kong EPD · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government Working for British Consulate General Wuhan GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government Working for British Consulate General Shanghai GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government Working for British Consulate General Chongqing GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government Working for British Consulate General Guangzhou GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government Working for British Embassy Beijing GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025 Industry news Encyclis Launches Energy-from-Waste Apprenticeships - Encyclis Encyclis · 31 Dec 2025 Policy & government All aboard for savings: the Great British Rail Sale returns! Discounted train tickets from almost all operators in Britain will be available to buy between 6 January to 12 January 2026. GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2025