Recycling news: 2025

Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Beans, beans, good for your heart We won’t spoil your morning porridge by completing the playground rhyme in its entirety, but suffice it to say that beans are having their moment in the sun. This week, bean enthusiasts from across the worlds of academia, civil society and business came together in London to officially kick-start a three-year Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news EMF calls for plastic laggards to step up Businesses that are failing to act on plastic waste have been urged to step up and help build a circular economy. In the latest update to its Global Commitment 2030, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) called out the 80% of global businesses that have yet to publicly step forward to tackle Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news Hospitality supports push for healthier workplaces Businesses including Nando’s, Burger King and Tesco are supporting a new government push to tackle a rising tide of ill health by building healthier, more resilient workplaces. The trio are part of a group of more than 60 early adopters, described by the UK Government as “vanguards”, who will develop Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news Ministers urged to set self-sufficiency goal The UK should aim for 75% self-sufficiency in food production by 2050, according to a group of MPs who have warned that UK agricultural productivity growth has stalled. The All Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology in Agriculture (APPGSTA) this week expressed alarm at the findings Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week’s eye-catching numbers feature concerns over UK agricultural productivity, warnings over climate inaction ahead of COP30, an opportunity for foodservice to serve more beans, and global success for a local bagel restaurant.30:50:50. A group of MPs is urging the UK Government to embed Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news Government urged to act on Radon, the ‘Invisible Killer’ The UK Radon Association (UKRA) has written to Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting to demand government intervention against radon gas, which is responsible for over 1,100 lung cancer deaths annually in the UK. The letter, timed to coincide with Radon Awareness Week 2025 – which carries the theme ‘Invisible Gas, Visible Risk’ – […] Air Quality News · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news Europcar builds on commitment to sustainable motoring with The Green Parts Specialists partnership Europcar Mobility Group UK has joined forces with The Green Parts Specialists, powered by Copart, an industry leader in used and salvage car auctions, for the provision of green parts to sustainably repair Europcar vehicles. ATF Professional · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news Shannon Nordstrom Becomes President of Automotive Recyclers Association Professional automotive recycler Shannon Nordstrom of Nordstrom Automotive in Garretson, South Dakota, was recently welcomed as the new President of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA). Nordstrom was formally confirmed as President on October 17, 2025, during the Association’s 82nd Annual Convention and Exposition in Birmingham, Alabama. Nordstrom has been an active ARA volunteer for man… Auto Recycling World · 6 Nov 2025 Global Design, trust and circularity: why glass matters for beauty FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news Hydropac appoints new commercial manager TEMPERATURE-controlled packaging specialist Hydropac has announced the appointment of Francisco Azeredo as commercial manager. Francisco has over 20 years’ experience in airline cargo sales. In his new role, he will be tasked with optimising Hydropac’s cold chain performance using its ice pack solutions for temperature-sensitive products. Hydropac said Francisco’s knowledge of GDP compliance an… Packaging Scotland · 6 Nov 2025 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0123 13 Risdale Road, Ashton, Bristol, BS3 2QU Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news Statement re: Griffon Road Fire – 06 November 2025 ”We are saddened to confirm that a fire started at our metal recycling and waste management facility on Griffon Road... Ward Recycling · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news A Defining Year for Raw2k: Growth, Innovation, and Record Results 2025 has been a defining year for Raw2k, marked by significant growth in the vehicle auction market and an unprecedented increase in brand awareness. ATF Professional · 6 Nov 2025 Global Is China the new enemy? I was recently speaking with an EU lobbyist who runs a PR agency in Brussels. He told me that China is the new enemy. He went on to say, we shouldn’t buy anything that comes from China. Let me tell you — I disagree. And here’s why. Bioplastics News · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news 2025 National Air Quality Conference – Report On Tuesday 4th November we hosted our sixth National Air Quality Conference in London, returning to Prospero House following its successful debut there in 2024. It’s safe to say everyone agreed that the venue was spot on. You can see Prospero House the moment you step out of Borough Tube Station, which is a lifesaver […] Air Quality News · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news Dry coating from Anaphite reduces emissions Anaphite, the British technology start-up, has confirmed positive results from an independent third-party assessment concerning the life-cycle emissions from the company’s patented electrode dry coating technology process.If wet coating was replaced by Anaphite’s technology emissions of around 7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide could be avoided annually.Due to enormous ovens that dry electrodes… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 6 Nov 2025 Research & science The drought-proof blueprints we’re ignoring: Why food security hinges on revitalizing underutilized agroecological systems by Dong-Gill Kim PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 6 Nov 2025 Council news Find services to improve your health - Dorset Council Dorset Council Council · 6 Nov 2025 Global The New Faces of GWP*: Temperature neutrality and no additional warming The post The New Faces of GWP*: Temperature neutrality and no additional warming appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news Waste wood recyclers warn of ‘unprecedented situation’ as stockpiles grow The UK waste wood market remains “under significant pressure”, the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) has warned. According to the WRA, stockpiles continue to build across the country and many operators have been forced to pause or restrict their intake. The situation may take several months to stabilise, despite some facilities resuming operations following a series … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Nov 2025 Global Enzymes from fungi can be used to extract plant components for biofuels and bioplastics https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/enzymes-from-fungi-can-be-used-to-extract-plant-components-for-biofuels-and-bioplastics/ar-AA1GVYJ7 Bioplastics News · 6 Nov 2025 Global Synthetic wollastonite-based particles as fillers in bioplastic cellulose acetate composites https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272884225053350 Bioplastics News · 6 Nov 2025 Global Researchers say spray-coated bioplastics layers can improve barrier properties for paper packaging https://packagingeurope.com/news/researchers-say-spray-coated-bioplastics-layers-can-improve-barrier-properties-for-paper-packaging/13592.article Bioplastics News · 6 Nov 2025 Policy & government Thousands of British workers deliver world-class armoured fighting vehicle to the British Army The new world-leading Ajax armoured fighting vehicle has entered service with the British Army. GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news Circular choices for a lower carbon economy The urgency of the climate challenge, coupled with the complexity of knowing what the “right” course of action is, can make reducing our carbon footprint feel like an impossible task, both for individuals and the organisations we work for. edie — Circular Economy tag · 6 Nov 2025 Global Geen afval, maar nieuwe hoogwaardige grondstof Van Werven recyclet harde plastics op verschillende vestigingen in Europa en brengt het terug als hoogwaardige secundaire grondstof voor de maakindustrie. We sorteren, scheiden, reinigen en malen. Onze grondstof leveren we aan de kunststofindustrie in Europa. Van Werven produceert maalgoed op klantspecificatie in grote volumes en van hoge, constante kwaliteit. Ons team staat voor je […] Het ber… RecyclePro · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news PackUK Update: Your Guide to Notices of Liability Under EPR The post PackUK Update: Your Guide to Notices of Liability Under EPR appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 6 Nov 2025 Global Greenpeace: world leaders must set the stage for COP30 climate, forests action Greenpeace has called on world leaders meeting at the Climate Summit in Belém to send a clear signal to delegates at COP30. Greenpeace International · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news Stoelzle targets December restart of operations at Yorkshire facility following fire STOELZLE Flaconnage has announced that it is targeting a December 2025 restart of operations, following a fire at its West Yorkshire facility in July. Emergency services responded swiftly to the fire, with all employees being safely evacuated with no serious injuries. However, the incident caused ‘significant’ damage to the furnace and key production equipment. Stoelzle […] Packaging Scotland · 6 Nov 2025 Global Bioplastics Truce and change of editorial line I'm going to change the editorial line of Bioplastics News and make a truce with European Bioplastics members. Here's why... Bioplastics News · 6 Nov 2025 Policy & government AAIB Report: Cessna T210M, N761JU Fatal accident involving a Cessna T210M, N761JU, Leeds East Airport, 11 April 2024 GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2025 Policy & government AAIB investigation to Cessna T210M, N761JU Cessna T210M (N761JU), loss of control on takeoff, Leeds East Airport, 11 April 2024 GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW RANGE OF FESTIVE CLOTHING Get in the festive spirit for less with the launch of Aldi’s Christmas clothing collection. Promising an abundance of festive fun, the range offers options for the whole family to celebrate in style. But, as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone! For Christmas parties and those all-important photo moments, families can now dress […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 6 Nov 2025 Policy & government Moving your parish council to a .gov.uk domain This guide is for parish council clerks who want to set up or move their council to a .gov.uk domain.   GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2025 Policy & government Natural England sets out new vision for nature and growth with corporate strategy • The plan will drive nature recovery across landscapes and support economic growth, house building and infrastructure development GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2025 Global CARBIOS and Wankai New Materials partner on PET biorecycling technology in Asia https://www.carbios.com/newsroom/en/carbios-and-wankai-new-materials-a-subsidiary-of-zhink-group-are-committed-to-the-large-scale-deployment-of-carbios-pet-biorecycling-technology-in-asia Bioplastics News · 6 Nov 2025 Global ECESP’s new Coordination Group has been selected https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/coordination-group Bioplastics News · 6 Nov 2025 Global These Tiny Ocean Warriors May Hold The Key To Ending Plastic Pollution Forever https://theanimalrescuesite.com/blogs/news/plastic-eating-bacteria Bioplastics News · 6 Nov 2025 Global 4 things Greenpeace is fighting for at COP30 At COP30 in Belém, Greenpeace is demanding action to end deforestation, phase out fossil fuels, protect Indigenous Peoples, and make polluters pay. Discover our key demands for a just and liveable future. Greenpeace International · 6 Nov 2025 Industry news Yonsei University’s breakthrough in solid-state battery research Researchers have broken the boundaries of previously developed solid-state cells to create a 5V version that addresses the technology’s safety and energy density limitations.Scientists at the South Korean Yonsei University applied a fluoride solid electrolyte (LiCl–4Li2TiF6) protective coating on high-voltage cathodes to suppress interfacial degradation between the cathode and the electrolyte.H… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 6 Nov 2025