Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Tourism Minister speech at the World Travel Market Minister Peacock promotes UK tourism at UN Ministers meeting GOV.UK · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news How litter-picking became a competitive sport Born in Japan, spogomi is now going global. As competitors like to say: ‘the real winner is the environment’ Positive News · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Natural graphite suitable for next-gen anodes In extensive laboratory tests of anode graphite material in the USA, natural Lac Knife graphite from Focus Graphite has achieved stunning results. The value 371mAh/g is very close to the theoretical maximum discharge capacity of graphite.The Phase I battery validation tests were conducted by two concurrent, independent US laboratories, Charge CCCV LLC (C4V) and American… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Toxic algae blighting South Australia could pose a global threat Researchers warn that the alga Karenia cristata, which has killed around a million animals in Australian waters in one of the biggest algal blooms ever seen, could harm marine life elsewhere New Scientist — Environment · 5 Nov 2025 Research & science Modeling technological deployment and renewal: monotonic vs. oscillating industrial dynamics by Joseph Le Bihan, Thomas Lapi, José Halloy The deployment of a technology typically follows an S-shaped curve, characterized by an initial phase of exponential growth, followed by a saturation phase where deployment slows and stabilizes at a maximum level. While existing literature has primarily focused on modeling and theorizing this growth pattern—particularly the early exponential phase—le… PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 5 Nov 2025 Research & science Business sustainability practices in micro and small enterprises: A systematic review by Manuel E. Becerra-Bizarrón, Juan Rodrigo Gomez-Bernal Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) are essential for economic and social development globally, as they represent a significant proportion of employment and production. Nonetheless, these enterprises confront substantial difficulties in incorporating sustainable practices, largely attributable to their limited financial resources and capac… PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news EU mission on adaptation to climate change launches 18 new projects Europe has continued to take steps towards strengthening its ability to adapt to the growing impact of climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news IRT Webinar Review – EPR Maturity and the Road to Certified Green Parts France’s end-of-life vehicle (ELV) sector is rapidly evolving into one of Europe’s most structured, transparent, and collaborative systems. This was evident during the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) webinar held on October 30, 2025, which featured two presentations providing a comprehensive overview of France’s approach to extended producer responsibility (EPR) and the expandi… ATF Professional · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Will AI replace ME? Brian Bachand, CEO of Westover Auto Salvage, based in the US, confronts a growing dilemma in the auto recycling industry: Is artificial intelligence a tool for progress or a threat to people? As AI reshapes operations, Bachand challenges recyclers to consider what’s gained, what’s lost, and whether the human element still has a place. Auto Recycling World · 5 Nov 2025 Global Novel PVC-recycling process piloted in Ohio https://www.chemengonline.com/novel-pvc-recycling-process-piloted-in-ohio Bioplastics News · 5 Nov 2025 Global CUBIC project meeting reports progress on novel biomaterials for circular composites https://www.compositesworld.com/news/cubic-project-meeting-reports-progress-on-novel-biomaterials-for-circular-composites Bioplastics News · 5 Nov 2025 Global Avantium’s Releaf® Receives CPBR Approval for Recycling in Japan Bioplastics News · 5 Nov 2025 Global How an industrial microbe converts carbon monoxide into biofuel https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/how-an-industrial-microbe-converts-carbon-monoxide-into-biofuel/ar-AA1Pr7GI Bioplastics News · 5 Nov 2025 Global Scaling up Europe’s bio-based industries https://www.eib.org/en/publications/20250060-scaling-up-europe-s-bio-based-industries Bioplastics News · 5 Nov 2025 Global Scientists stunned after discovering mysterious bacteria in world’s oceans: ‘Spontaneously evolved in the deep sea’ https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/scientists-stunned-discovering-mysterious-bacteria-235000125.html Bioplastics News · 5 Nov 2025 Global Immediate Action is Needed to Address the Pervasive Microplastics Health Threat, Says Symphony Environmental https://www.azocleantech.com/news.aspx?newsID=35992 Bioplastics News · 5 Nov 2025 Global Enhancing PHA Copolymers with Amino Acids from Dairy Bioplastics News · 5 Nov 2025 Policy & government Secretary of State and InvestNI visit three businesses benefitting from dual market access Promotion of the benefits of dual market access, and trade agreements with the EU, India and the US, comes during UK Government’s International Trade Week GOV.UK · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news COP30: Could Brazil’s ‘Tropical Forest Forever’ fund help tackle climate change? Billed as the “Amazon COP”, the UN climate talks will see the debut of Brazil’s... Carbon Brief · 5 Nov 2025 Policy & government Help to Buy: Equity Mortgage Lender’s Handbook for Conveyancers The Help to Buy: Equity Loan Equity Mortgage Lender’s Handbook for Conveyancers. GOV.UK · 5 Nov 2025 Global Biologisch schuim tegen stofoverlast Duurzaam, kostenefficiënt en inzetbaar in elke sector Stof blijft een hardnekkig probleem in sectoren zoals recycling, mineralenverwerking en staalindustrie. Het zorgt niet alleen voor hinder, maar vormt ook een serieus gezondheidsrisico voor werknemers. Al sinds 1999 biedt BeePro BV uit Deinum een innovatieve oplossing: BeeFoam, 100% biologisch schuim dat stofontwikkeling doeltreffend onderdru… RecyclePro · 5 Nov 2025 Global India’s first PLA bioplastics plant to start operations soon https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/balrampur-chini-pla-bioplastics-plant-operations-19742553.htm Bioplastics News · 5 Nov 2025 Policy & government Temporary Shortage List review: stage 2 We invite government sector leads and organisations to provide evidence on workforce shortages and initiatives to maximise the domestic workforce. GOV.UK · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Interactive: Who wants what at the COP30 climate change summit Negotiators from around the world will soon descend on Brazil as it prepares to host... Carbon Brief · 5 Nov 2025 Policy & government OL1 3LA, Recycling PVC Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/LP3621SS/A002 View the application submitted by Recycling PVC Limited for Recycling PVC, Oldham. GOV.UK · 5 Nov 2025 Policy & government The UK trade remedies investigations process How the UK’s Trade Remedies Authority investigates whether trade remedy measures are needed to counteract unfair import practices. GOV.UK · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Universities launch £13.6m plastics research hub A new £13.6 million research hub aiming to improve the creation, reuse and recycling of durable plastics, has launched at the University of Warwick. The EPSRC Manufacturing Research Hub in Sustainable Engineering Plastics (SEP) is led by the University of Warwick in collaboration with the University of Manchester and University College London. Funded by the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news URGENT – Have Your Say: ROC De-Indexation Consultation On 31 October the Government published a consultation on the Renewables Obligation, essentially proposing to freeze or at least change the indexing of payments relative to inflation – changing the base of Renewable Obligations Certificates from RPI to CPI. This is clearly intended to hit RO recipients with no OPEX like solar and wind facilities,… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news TOMRA and Plastretur open 90k tonne plastic sorting plant in Norway TOMRA and Plastretur have opened Områ, a sorting facility expected to process around 80% of Norway’s plastic packaging waste by 2030. Located in Holtskogen Business Park, Tomter, Oslo, the plant has been designed to process around 90,000 tonnes of plastic each year. Currently, around one-third of Norway’s plastic packaging waste is recycled, with most of … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Over 7,000 vapes a day are found in just four Biffa sites Over 7,000 vapes a day were found in four Biffa sites between June and September 2025, data from the waste management company shows. Circular Online (CIWM) · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Key Sustainability Dates | UK Calendar It’s almost 2026, and we’ve made sure to compile the ultimate calendar of Environmental and Sustainability events for the entire year! Our fantastic resource will help you stay informed about all upcoming eco-friendly events that are going on around you. Bywaters · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news NextStar to produce ESS batteries in Windsor NextStar Energy, Canada’s first large-scale lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, is expanding its remit to include ESS batteries.From this month, its Windsor, Ontario site will begin producing advanced cells tailored for commercial and grid-scale storage.“NextStar Energy’s expansion into energy storage reflects the company’s ability to respond and adapt to changing markets,” said Danies … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news FPA warns current EPR implementation ‘risks creating confusion and financial uncertainty’ THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has warned that action is needed to ensure fair implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Leaders from across the packaging sector gathered in London last week at the FPA Environment Seminar to discuss circularity in packaging, advances in technology, and the implementation of EPR. Delegates heard directly from Mary Creagh CBE […] Packaging Scotland · 5 Nov 2025 Global The Global Recycled Ocean Plastics Market American market research and advisory company Custom Market Insights (CMI) has published a new research report regarding the recycled ocean plastic market. According to the latest research study, the global recycled ocean plastics market was valued at approximately 82 billion US-Dollar in 2024 and is expected to reach 1.93 billion US-Dollar in 2025, CMI gave […] Global Recycling · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news ASA rules against Stove Industry Alliance over misleading claims The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned two advertising claims by the Stove Industry Association (SIA) after ruling that the trade body misled consumers about the environmental impact of modern wood-burning stoves. The ASA upheld two complaints against statements made on the association’s website in May 2025. The site claimed that ‘choosing a modern stove […] Air Quality News · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Kronospan UK welcomes Welsh Minister Kronospan Limited welcomed Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, to its Chirk headquarters to showcase the company’s commitment to skills development, training, and long-term investment in its workforce. Wood Recyclers Association · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Vanilla Flavour | Pudding | Müller x Myprotein | Our Brands - Müller UK & Ireland Muller UK & Ireland media · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Environment Agency exceeds target for closing illegal waste sites The Environment Agency stopped 143 high-risk illegal waste sites in 2025, exceeding its target of 90, its annual report finds. Circular Online (CIWM) · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION ‘CARROT’ GOLD ENGAGEMENT RINGS – AFTER KEVIN THE CARROT FINALLY POPPED THE QUESTION TO KATIE In a world where celebrity proposals are making headlines with dazzling 10‑carat rocks, Aldi is proving there’s room for more carrot and less carat. This year marks a decade of Kevin the Carrot bringing festive cheer to UK screens, and Aldi is celebrating with a golden tribute to the nation’s favourite root vegetable – and the exciting news of his engagement […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 5 Nov 2025 Industry news Mounting Waste, Finite Resources: The Case for Urgent Action The post Mounting Waste, Finite Resources: The Case for Urgent Action appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 5 Nov 2025