Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Greater Cambridge: Growth Scenarios Report by Oxford Economics, commissioned by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, exploring the growth potential of the Greater Cambridge economy. ​ GOV.UK · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news BorgWarner powers Holon’s electric shuttle BorgWarner has secured its first contract with Holon to supply battery systems for the Holon urban – an autonomous, fully electric shuttle designed to carry 15 passengers.The agreement marks BorgWarner’s debut in providing battery technology for autonomous vehicles manufactured in North America.Each Holon urban electric shuttle will be equipped with two lithium nickel manganese cobalt… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 4 Nov 2025 Global Massachusetts Explores Expansion Of Its Organics Disposal Ban Taking the threshold for commercial organics disposal to zero and adding residential food waste streams are among steps the Massachusetts DEP is considering. BioCycle · 4 Nov 2025 Global WRRF Biogas To RNG-Fueled Buses In Raleigh This new system produces green energy through the production of biogas and uses an innovative process called “thermal hydrolysis” to treat the biosolids. BioCycle · 4 Nov 2025 Global Experten in stofbeheersing Kwalitatieve, creatieve oplossingen met een persoonlijke aanpak Davy De Baere en zijn team zijn de voorbije jaren uitgegroeid tot een vaste waarde op vlak van vernieuwende industriële technieken. Sinds het najaar van 2018 bouwden ze onder de vlag Pulvi een stevige reputatie op inzake stofbeheersing. Ze maken er hun missie van om stofontwikkeling en -verspreiding […] Het bericht Experten in stof… RecyclePro · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news British Glass urges producers to ‘think twice’ before switching from glass British Glass has urged packaging producers to “think twice before switching” from glass. The confederation warned that short-term cost concerns about the price of glass under the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme could lead to long-term disadvantages as policy and market conditions evolve. With the first producer invoices under pEPR sent out in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Nov 2025 Global Reducing Wasted Food At Your Thanksgiving Feast A new analysis by ReFED estimates that across America, 320 million pounds of food will be wasted this Thanksgiving, representing $550 million worth of food thrown away in just a single day. BioCycle · 4 Nov 2025 Global Compost Restores Fire-Scarred Community Garden After compost application in February, Lab Leap Farm’s community garden was in full swing by the summer. BioCycle · 4 Nov 2025 Global Connections: We Can Fix What We’ve Broken The Superfund sites were the scars showing just how effective we can be in destroying the earth. Fixing them with biosolids and compost literally brought something dead back to life. BioCycle · 4 Nov 2025 Global Keep Compost Local Webinar Institute for Local Self-Reliance webinar will share lessons learned and tips for replication from three local government and community composter partnerships. BioCycle · 4 Nov 2025 Global BPI’s New Home Compostability Certification The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) announced its new Commercial & Home Compostable Certification program in September, with the program officially launching on December 1, 2025. BioCycle · 4 Nov 2025 Global Libraries Added To Chicago’s Food Scraps Drop-Off Sites Library sites will add 13 new drop-off locations to the existing 20 City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation facility sites. BioCycle · 4 Nov 2025 Policy & government Flat 1, 39 Jeckells Road, Stalham, Norfolk NR12 9FN:CAM/33UF/LIS/2024/0009 Eastern region heard by Judge Stephen Reeder & Sarah Redmond MRICS (valuer member) on 15 July 2025 GOV.UK · 4 Nov 2025 Global How mussels reveal increasing microplastic pollution in Greek waters Bioplastics News · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Free webinar on WEDNESDAY: Innovating to solve climate and health challenges Human and planetary health are intertwined. How are startups and NGOs developing solutions that address them together? Join Springwise's free webinar on Wednesday 5 November 2025 to find out. edie — Circular Economy tag · 4 Nov 2025 Global Sasol International Chemicals Targets Growth in Bio-Based Surfactants Through Insect Oil Innovation https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/sasol-international-chemicals-eyes-growth-in-bio-based-surfactants-with-insect-oil-39861 Bioplastics News · 4 Nov 2025 Global Do microbes prefer biodegradable plastic? https://sciworthy.com/do-microbes-prefer-biodegradable-plastic Bioplastics News · 4 Nov 2025 Global Berkeley company says it is creating a new kind of plastic https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/futurebio-berkeley-company-create-new-plastic/6382017 Bioplastics News · 4 Nov 2025 Global Catia Bastioli: the circular bioeconomy requires an integrated approach https://www.renewablematter.eu/en/catia-bastioli-circular-bioeconomy-requires-integrated-approach Bioplastics News · 4 Nov 2025 Global TotalEnergies Corbion adds recycled content to Luminy PLA bags https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/totalenergies-corbion-recycled-pla-bags.html Bioplastics News · 4 Nov 2025 Council news 25/00765/AMEND | Non-materials amendment pursuant of 24/00308/MRM to return the layouts of plots 215 and 216 to the design as originally approved under Reserved Matters consent. | Land South West Of Upperthorpe Road Killamarsh - North East Derbyshire District Council North East Derbyshire Council · 4 Nov 2025 Global ChitoGreen by FMIPA UNNES: Turning Fish Waste into Eco-Friendly Bioplastics to Support the SDGs Bioplastics News · 4 Nov 2025 Global Nexam Chemical enables lightweight materials in bio-based plastics – together with Verdofoam® https://news.cision.com/nexam-chemical/r/nexam-chemical-enables-lightweight-materials-in-bio-based-plastics—together-with-verdofoam-,c4258243 Bioplastics News · 4 Nov 2025 Policy & government Climate Change Agreements: Energy-intensive installations and eligible facilities We welcome views on the technical application of these draft regulations, which relate to eligibility into the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) Scheme from January 2027. GOV.UK · 4 Nov 2025 Policy & government Help for UK businesses to fill £400bn AI skills gap New report exposes major AI skills gap holding UK businesses back - but 3 new tools launched will help unlock up to £400bn growth potential by 2030. GOV.UK · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news IRT Webinar Review: France Reinvents ELV Recycling 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… Auto Recycling World · 4 Nov 2025 Policy & government AI skills for the UK workforce This report analyses AI upskilling needs, barriers and opportunities across 10 growth sectors, and introduces tools to support employers and training providers. GOV.UK · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Augean Demonstrates Collaborative Expertise in Hazardous Waste Management With a network of 22 strategically located sites and service centres across the UK, we offer comprehensive recycling, recovery, treatment, and disposal services for hard to handle wastes. This extensive capability enables seamless collaboration between sites to deliver optimal environmental outcomes for our clients. A recent example highlights this teamwork in action. The Augean team […] Augean · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news The photo series celebrating the people cultivating hope, from soil to sea A new arts project pairs photographers and poets with farmers, fishers and food growers to tell powerful stories of regeneration Positive News · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news The Rise of Ecocide Law: A New Chapter in Environmental Accountability? Sophie Dembinski, Head of Global Public Policy and of... Aldersgate Group · 4 Nov 2025 Council news Dorset's Budget Simulator - Dorset Council Dorset Council Council · 4 Nov 2025 Council news ward boundaries simplified - open data - Stirling Council Stirling Council · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Open Day at ENRMF – Saturday 8 November 2025 Join us for an exciting Open Morning event at our ENRMF, Stamford Road, Kings Cliffe site on Saturday 8 November from 9 AM to 12 PM. What to Expect: See how a modern, engineered landfill operates Visit the on-site Laboratory and Waste Treatment & Recovery Facility This is a great opportunity to learn about sustainable […] Augean · 4 Nov 2025 Global A Business Combination for Critical Minerals As underlined, the proposed business combination would create a public company that aligns with the U.S. Mineral Independence Strategy. Volato Group, Inc., a technology-driven private aviation company, and M2i Global, Inc., a company specializing in the development and execution of a complete global value supply chain for critical minerals, intend to combine businesses. According to […] Global Recycling · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news ReBorn releases kitchen caddies made from Biffa recycled plastics Biffa has collaborated with homeware manufacturer ReBorn to supply recycled polypropylene (PP) for a range of kitchen caddies. Under the partnership, the recycled PP pellets will be recovered from post-industrial food packaging waste for a new collection, designed ahead of Simpler Recycling reforms for household food waste. The pellets have also been used to create … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Altilium in the News: S&P Global Commodity Insights interview with COO Dr Christian Marston Altilium COO Dr Christian Marston highlighted the UK’s opportunity for EV battery recycling and critical mineral recovery in an in-depth interview with S&P Global Commodity Insights’ Senior Editor Eaun Sadden. Speaking during London Metals Exchange Week, Christian highlighted the UK's high EV adoption rate, creating a promising market for battery recycling and critical minerals recovery. [...] … Altilium news · 4 Nov 2025 Policy & government Mr J Mayanja v City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council: [2025] EAT 160 Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Tayler on 04 November 2025. GOV.UK · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Labour proposes nationally significant infrastructure status for data centres If the proposals are passed it would make it much harder, if not impossible, for community and climate groups to block resource-hungry tech facilities. According to Matthew Pennycock, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, data centres should be recognises with special status under the 2008 Planning Act. If this happens, it would effectively allow […] Environment Journal · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES FESTIVE HOME FRAGRANCE COLLECTION STARTING FROM JUST £2.99 – INCLUDING VIRAL WOODEN TREE CANDLE The countdown to Christmas has begun and shoppers are turning their attention to festive scents to bring that seasonal feeling home. Notes of spiced cinnamon, warming clove, fresh pine and sweet vanilla infuse the supermarket’s latest range, bringing the festive season into the home. Available in stores from 13th November. Brand-new for 2025, the Ski […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 4 Nov 2025 Industry news Welsh Government announces headquarters for new Disused Tips Authority The new Disused Tips Authority for Wales will be headquartered on a reclaimed colliery tip site in Merthyr Tydfil, creating ‘around 60 new jobs’. The Disused Tips Authority will be responsible for the assessment, categorisation, registration and inspection of all disused tips across Wales. The new public body will be established following the passing […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 4 Nov 2025