Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Mr D Carabott v London Borough of Newham: [2025] EAT 155 Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Lord Fairley on 29 October 2025. GOV.UK · 29 Oct 2025 Policy & government The pattern of military low flying across the UK: 2025/2026 Statistics on military low flying activity conducted in the UK Low Flying System from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. GOV.UK · 29 Oct 2025 Global Regulatory landscape for plastics in Latin America and the Caribbean reveals uneven legislative coverage and a need for effective implementation The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and the Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) movement present an unprecedented analysis of plastics-related policies in Latin America and the Caribbean. This report seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of legislative progress in the region. Break Free From Plastic · 29 Oct 2025 Global The Global Waste Recycling Services Market ResearchAndMarkets.com, a leading source for international market research reports and market data, offers a new report titled “Waste Recycling Services Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Paper & Paperboard, Metals, Plastics, Glass, Food, Bulbs, Batteries & Electronics, Yard Trimmings), By Application (Municipal, Industrial), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 – 2033”. … Global Recycling · 29 Oct 2025 Industry news How to unlock energy savings to combat new energy charges Rising energy costs and new government charges are reshaping UK energy bills. Our latest blog explores how smart procurement, transparent contracts, and market insight can help your business combat price hikes and unlock long-term savings. Valpak · 29 Oct 2025 Industry news Future-proofing means spending more on sustainability, 82% of firms say New research shows an overwhelming majority of UK organisations will invest more in environmental action in 2026 in order to prepare for a changing planet. More than half of UK organisations involved in Capgemini’s study, A world in balance 2025: Unlocking resilience and long-term value through environmental action, said they felt underprepared for climate change. […] Environment Journal · 29 Oct 2025 Industry news Sodium-ion batteries show desalination potential Researchers at the University of Surrey in the UK have uncovered a simple yet powerful method to enhance the performance of sodium-ion batteries – by retaining water within a key material rather than removing it.The breakthrough, published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A, could pave the way for greener energy storage and even desalination.Unlike… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Oct 2025 Industry news Record UK BESS Approvals Spotlight the Need for Sustainable Recycling The post Record UK BESS Approvals Spotlight the Need for Sustainable Recycling appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 29 Oct 2025 Industry news Scottish household waste to landfill down 38% Scotland has recorded its lowest level of household waste sent to landfill, ahead of the ban on biodegradable municipal waste (BMW) landfill in December 2025. According to figures published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), 254,000 tonnes of household waste were landfilled in 2024, a decrease of 37.7% on 2034 levels. Since 2011, the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Oct 2025 Industry news Cornwall man must repay £72,500 for running an illegal waste site Martin Harvey must repay £72,500 or face three months in prison after dumping 10,000 tonnes of household, demolition and hazardous waste, including asbestos. Circular Online (CIWM) · 29 Oct 2025 Policy & government Student loan repayments via PAYE eligible for refund - Tax Year 2024/25 Summary statistics on student loan repayments that are eligible for a refund including: below threshold, allocated to the incorrect repayment plan, prior to the SRDD, and after the loan-balance has been fully repaid. GOV.UK · 29 Oct 2025 Policy & government London Borough of Sutton The Regulator of Social Housing's view of how well London Borough of Sutton is meeting regulatory standards. GOV.UK · 29 Oct 2025 Policy & government Civil Service statistics: 2025 Civil Service Statistics presents detailed information on the UK Civil Service workforce as at 31 March 2025, including on pay, diversity and location. GOV.UK · 29 Oct 2025 Industry news Hunter Luxury partners with Next on beauty advent calendars HUNTER Luxury has partnered with Next to create two limited-edition advent calendars for the festive season. After collaborating with Next on its 2024 beauty calendars, this year Hunter Luxury led on the structural and graphic design of the 2025 line from the initial concept stage through to production. The Luxury Beauty Advent calendar is a […] Packaging Scotland · 29 Oct 2025 Global Toonaangevende transportbandtechniek houdt recyclingstromen in beweging De juiste industriële banden: maximale betrouwbaarheid, minimale slijtage Als recyclingbedrijf sta je niet stil, dat weet 2Move Industry als geen ander. Dankzij jarenlange vakkennis in transportbandtechniek, in combinatie met premiummerken zoals Continental en Rulmeca, garandeert 2Move Industry continuïteit in jouw processen. Een bezoek aan de Vakbeurs Recycling (standnummer B24) is dé kans om … RecyclePro · 29 Oct 2025 Industry news Stronger PM2.5 standards in the UK would benefit heart health Tightening air quality regulations could significantly reduce hospitalisations for heart attacks, strokes and heart failure, according to new research analysing data from over 300,000 UK adults. The study, which tracked participants aged 60 and older between 2015 and 2019, examined how hypothetical reductions in PM2.5 might affect cardiovascular health. Researchers from the UK Biobank analysed […] Air Quality News · 29 Oct 2025 Policy & government IDI, EC and LICADHO complaint to UK NCP about Bonsucro Ltd Complaint about a UK based company regarding alleged human rights violations in Cambodia, to the UK National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. GOV.UK · 29 Oct 2025 Industry news Recycling company fined £270,000 after man injured cleaning machinery Stonegrave Aggregates Limited, part of the Ashcourt Group, has been fined £270,000 after an employee was injured while cleaning a waste picking line. Circular Online (CIWM) · 29 Oct 2025 Industry news Eight fatalities recorded in waste and resources sector this year Eight people have lost their lives in the UK’s waste and resources industry this year, as of October 2025. In 2023, 11 fatal accidents were recorded, rising to twelve in 2024 – both higher than the previous five-year averages of five (2016–2020) and 4.4 (2018–2022). Commenting on the figures, Chris Jones, Chair of the Waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Oct 2025 Council news Chaperone licence - Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Council · 29 Oct 2025 Policy & government Pre-Filter for a Swimming Pool Skimmer (Tariff notice 22) Check the tariff classification for a pre-filter for a swimming pool skimmer. GOV.UK · 29 Oct 2025 Global Vom Azubi bis zum Facharbeiter: Wie Entsorgungsunternehmen die Generation Z erreichen Der Nachwuchs bleibt aus? Kaum Bewerbungen auf Azubi-Stellen, offene Fahrer- oder Maschinistenjobs monatelang unbesetzt – diese Situation kennen viele Entsorgungsunternehmen. Schnell entsteht dabei ein Glaubenssatz: „Die jungen Leute sind nicht mehr motiviert, wollen keine Arbeit mehr, haben keine Lust auf Verantwortung.“ Unsere Erfahrung nach der Zusammenarbeit mit dutzenden Entsorgern zeigt: … Recyclingportal.eu · 29 Oct 2025 Global RC-Baustoffe im Preisvorteil: Gleichstellung statt Sand- und Kiesabgabe Die Bauverbände NRW fordern einen Kurswechsel der Landesregierung beim Umgang mit Sand und Kies. Seit gut drei Jahren beschäftigen die Sand- und Kiespläne der NRW-Landesregierung die heimische Bauwirtschaft: Eine Rohstoffabgabe soll das Primärmaterial verteuern und eine Degressionspolitik, die Abbauflächen perspektivisch begrenzen. „So soll die Nachfrage nach RC-Baustoffen gesteigert werden. Di… Recyclingportal.eu · 29 Oct 2025 Industry news Israel-Palestine: the bereaved parents bringing hope to a divided land United by loss, bereaved Palestinians and Israelis are turning pain into purpose, aiming to build peace where politics has failed Positive News · 29 Oct 2025 Policy & government Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 and Crown copyright in Knowledge Asset Commercialisation Guidance for Public Sector Bodies commercialising Knowledge Assets outside of the public sector, where the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 or Crown copyright may apply. GOV.UK · 29 Oct 2025 Council news Report Damaged Street Name Plate - Blaby District Council Blaby Council · 29 Oct 2025 Industry news Vote your favourite charity in Bryson’s “Recycling Rewards” campaign - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 29 Oct 2025 Policy & government Governor's Office - apps.oregon.gov Oregon DEQ · 29 Oct 2025 Policy & government National parks in Sweden - Naturvårdsverket Swedish EPA (Naturvardsverket, English) · 29 Oct 2025 Policy & government ResourceSmart Schools events - Sustainability Victoria Sustainability Victoria · 29 Oct 2025 Industry news McDonald’s teams up with Arla Foods - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 29 Oct 2025 Council news Chelmsford City Council to consider additional housing sites consultation - Chelmsford City Life Chelmsford Council · 29 Oct 2025 Industry news Why Walleys Quarry's closure may have backfired on the EA – and how the saga involves the Crown Estate - ENDS Report ENDS Report · 29 Oct 2025 Council news MAB44324 - YTHAN WELLS/ GLENMAILEN - Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Council · 29 Oct 2025 Council news School term and holiday dates - Lewisham Council Lewisham Council · 29 Oct 2025 Policy & government Search for a job - Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Natural Resources Wales · 29 Oct 2025 Policy & government Scholarships, grants and financial support - European Education Area Eurostat news · 29 Oct 2025 Global Plastic packaging waste in the EU: 35.3 kg per person In 2023, 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste were generated in the EU, or 177.8 kg per inhabitant. While this marks a reduction of 8.7 kg per capita compared with 2022, the figure remains 21.2 kg higher than in 2013. Out of all the packaging waste generated, 40.4% was paper and cardboard, 19.8% was plastic, […] Recyclingportal.eu · 29 Oct 2025 Global Peter Hense ist neuer Geschäftsführer des WFZruhr Die Mitgliederversammlung des WFZruhr hat auf dem 11. Tag der Entsorgungs-Logistik & Kommunaltechnik Prof. Dr. Peter Hense zum neuen Geschäftsführer des Kompetenznetzwerks gewählt. Der 36-Jährige ist seit dem 1. Oktober 2025 Nachfolger von Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ralf Holzhauer, Mitgründer des WFZruhr. Gemeinsam mit Dr. Hildebrand von Hundt bildet der international agierende Wissenschaftler nun die Gesc… Recyclingportal.eu · 29 Oct 2025 Global Filipinos experience the worst typhoons every year. Now, they’re suing Shell. Super Typhoon Odette (Super Typhoon Rai) swept through the Philippines in December 2021, wreaking havoc on multiple islands, affecting over 10 million people. Greenpeace International · 29 Oct 2025