Recycling news: 2025

Industry news OPINION: ‘Independent review sets out the potential for waste industry to deliver greenhouse gas removals’ Charlotte Rule, Head of Climate and Energy Policy at the Environmental Services Association (ESA), welcomes the findings of the review into greenhouse gas removals by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). OPINION: The Independent Review of Green House Gas Removals (GGR) published this week highlights the significant opportunities that exist for the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Oct 2025 Global Filipino typhoon victims sue Shell in landmark climate case https://www.courthousenews.com/filipino-typhoon-victims-sue-shell-in-landmark-climate-case Bioplastics News · 27 Oct 2025 Global Strengthening buyer-supplier relationships for certified sustainable palm oil: the next step for Chinese brands https://www.eco-business.com/news/strengthening-buyer-supplier-relationships-for-certified-sustainable-palm-oil-the-next-step-for-chinese-brands Bioplastics News · 27 Oct 2025 Global Erste Anlage von Remex für KMF-Abfälle in Betrieb Erweiterung des Recyclingzentrums Hilden um Behandlung künstlicher Mineralfaserabfälle. Nach erfolgreichem Probebetrieb hat die Remex GmbH ihre erste Behandlungsanlage für künstliche Mineralfaserabfälle (KMF-Abfälle) in Betrieb genommen. Die neue Betriebseinheit befindet sich auf dem rund zwei Hektar großen Gelände des Unternehmens in Großhülsen im Hildener Westen. Gesamtwirtschaftliche Bedeutu… Recyclingportal.eu · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Loophole threatens rollout of Simpler Recycling for flats Many flat residents may be excluded from Simpler Recycling reforms thanks to a “managing agent veto”, warned consultancy Eunomia. From 31 March 2026 local authorities in England must collect food and garden waste, paper/card, and dry recyclables from all households (including flats) unless a transitional arrangement applies. For rental flats this means councils must work … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Circular packaging starts with smarter systems Before we can even think about what zero waste looks like, effective processes must be identified and understood. For decades, the packaging industry has worked to balance performance, safety, and sustainability- but achieving true circularity remains one of its toughest challenges. Recycling too often means downcycling, where materials lose integrity and value with each use. […] Environment Journal · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government Product Recall: Shatchi Professional Fly Killer (2510-0192) Product Recall for Shatchi Professional Fly Killer presenting a risk of electric shock. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Council news Website document - Forest of Dean District Council Forest of Dean Council · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Leave only pawprints this autumn The post Leave only pawprints this autumn appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news Patient organisations, healthcare professionals and scientists urge action on harmful chemicals in toys Today, a group of 50 patient organisations, healthcare professionals and scientists sent a letter to the UK Government urging it to align with the EU’s update to its own toy safety regulation. The letter calls for the UK to match the science-led approach taken in the EU. The decision to update the EU’s toy safety […] CHEM Trust · 27 Oct 2025 Council news Stevenage Smoke Control Area - Stevenage Borough Council Stevenage Council · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government Short-stay calculator - Migration and Home Affairs Eurostat news · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government Municipal waste management in Sweden - Naturvårdsverket Swedish EPA (Naturvardsverket, English) · 27 Oct 2025 Global Der Beschleunigungspakt im Realitätscheck DIHK und Partner laden am 4. November zur Zwischenbilanz ein. Vor zwei Jahren hat die Politik beschlossen, bei Planungs- und Genehmigungsverfahren mehr Tempo zu machen. Wo Industrie, Bau und Infrastruktur heute stehen, beleuchtet Anfang November eine spannende Veranstaltung in Berlin. Am 6. November 2023 einigten sich Bund und Länder auf einen „Beschleunigungspakt“. Das Ziel: Wohnungsbau, […] Recyclingportal.eu · 27 Oct 2025 Global NRW setzt auf zirkuläres Bauen mit Concular Allianz für den digitalen Gebäuderessourcenpass wird in Nordrhein-Westfalen weiter ausgebaut. Das Ministerium für Heimat, Kommunales, Bau und Digitalisierung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen hat mit der Concular GmbH mit Sitz in Berlin eine weitere Kooperationsvereinbarung unterzeichnet, um die praktikable Erstellung von digitalen Gebäuderessourcenpässen im Land Nordrhein-Westfalen und damit das … Recyclingportal.eu · 27 Oct 2025 Industry news The most challenging thing you’ve ever done – and what you learned from it We asked about your transformative struggles – and what you have learned from them. This is what you said Positive News · 27 Oct 2025 Council news Local Plan Options - 2025 - Forest of Dean District Council Forest of Dean Council · 27 Oct 2025 Council news OPENPortal - openportal.fdean.gov.uk Forest of Dean Council · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government New Beaulieu Park station pulls in ahead of schedule thanks to £141 million government investment New station will unlock thousands of new houses and create over 2,000 jobs in the East of England. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government Implementation and enforcement of the Online Safety Act: letter from DSIT Secretary of State to Ofcom Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government Skills England priorities for 2025 to 2026 A letter from The Rt Hon Pat McFadden, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to the joint chief executives of Skills England. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government For peace in Ukraine we must go after Russia’s money: Foreign Secretary's article Writing in The Times, the Foreign Secretary outlines why now is the time for fresh economic pressure to deprive the Kremlin of war revenues and push Putin to the negotiating table. GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Policy & government Historic Renters’ Rights Act becomes law Renters’ Rights Bill receives Royal Assent today, securing a fairer future for 11 million private renters in England GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2025 Council news Stockport Image Archive - Stockport Council Stockport Council · 26 Oct 2025 Industry news Digital Product Passports: Key takeaways from the DPP Festival Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are poised to revolutionise sustainability and transparency across European supply chains. At the 2025 DPP Festival, industry leaders explored how regulation is driving innovation, with early adopters already seeing economic, social, and environmental benefits. Terri Lord's blog highlights key insights, from implementation challenges to SME support, and why prep… Valpak · 26 Oct 2025 Industry news Aviva’s £800m energy transition platform and Mars’ sustainable pet food programme: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, Aviva’s £800m industrial energy transition platform, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 26 Oct 2025 Research & science Towards sustainable and circular farming in the Netherlands: Lessons from the socio-economic perspective - Wageningen University & Research Wageningen University & Research News · 26 Oct 2025 Council news Planning Notices - Current - Erewash Borough Council Erewash Council · 26 Oct 2025 Global Aduro Joins Plastics Associations to Support Industry Collaboration Canada-based Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. has announced its membership in both the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA), a collaborative initiative of PLASTICS focused on advancing polystyrene recycling solutions. As underlined by the Canadian clean technological company, the PSRA brings together stakeholders from across the polystyrene value c… Global Recycling · 26 Oct 2025 Industry news Phil Gudgeon is promoted to MD of Cawleys - Cawleys Cawleys · 26 Oct 2025 Research & science Climate-neutral & circular society - Wageningen University & Research Wageningen University & Research News · 25 Oct 2025 Research & science Zero Waste Church: Education for Circular Reuse of Religious Buildings - TU Delft Research Portal TU Delft News · 25 Oct 2025 Global Scientists convert glycerol into bio-derived solvent https://www.ofimagazine.com/news/scientists-convert-glycerol-into-bio-derived-solvent Bioplastics News · 25 Oct 2025 Global Lignin-Based Wax Inhibitors─Part 2: Effect of Lignin Molecular Weight https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5c04176 Bioplastics News · 25 Oct 2025 Global NEXE Innovations Expands Compostable Coffee Pod Lineup Amid Rising Demand https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/nexe-innovations-expands-compostable-coffee-pod-lineup-amid-rising-demand/ar-AA1OZyMq Bioplastics News · 25 Oct 2025 Global OxBarrier Launches Compostable Coffee Capsules https://www.packagingdigest.com/food-beverage/oxbarrier-launches-compostable-coffee-capsules Bioplastics News · 25 Oct 2025 Global Canada invests in plastics recycling and bioplastics Bioplastics News · 25 Oct 2025 Industry news Why circular workplace fit-outs are gaining traction Coinciding with Circular Economy Week 2025, Colleagues from JLL,... Aldersgate Group · 25 Oct 2025 Policy & government Joint statement on Ukraine: 21 October 2025 Statement by President Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Starmer, Chancellor Merz, President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Prime Minister Tusk,  President von der Leyen, President Costa, Prime Minister Støre, President Stubb, Prime Minister Frederiksen, Prime Minister Sánchez, Prime Minister Kristersson, Prime Minister Michal, Prime Minister Silina, Prime Minister Frostadóttir and Prime Minister Carney o GOV.UK · 25 Oct 2025 Global One more Step to Scale Polyester Recycling The German-based company matterr has announced a strategic partnership with family-owned international fashion group Bestseller, headquartered in Denmark. matterr has developed a depolymerization process that breaks down polyester (PET) into its original building blocks – terephthalic acid (TPA) and monoethylene glycol (MEG). “Chemically identical to virgin materials, they can be directly reuse… Global Recycling · 25 Oct 2025