Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Repair Day 2025 was celebrated in more countries than ever before — with over 230 events in the UK alone! On Repair Day, groups around the world came together to celebrate repair and combat software obsolescence. 2025's edition was the biggest one yet! The Restart Project · 22 Oct 2025 Council news Breastfeeding groups - Durham County Council County Durham Council · 22 Oct 2025 Global Coca Cola implements multipacks without film https://www.coca-cola.com/de/de/offerings/multipack-ohne-plastikfolie Bioplastics News · 22 Oct 2025 Global 1 in 5 chemists have deliberately added errors into their papers during peer review, study finds https://cen.acs.org/policy/publishing/One-five-chemists-deliberately-added/103/web/2025/10 Bioplastics News · 22 Oct 2025 Global The David vs. Goliath Battle to Pass the New York Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act Bioplastics News · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news ‘We found 23,000 worms!’ The soil project bringing life back to the land The farming community pioneering a soil health project to show how organic regenerative agriculture can restore a vital ecosystem Positive News · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Gene-edited pigs resistant to swine fever could boost animal welfare Classical swine fever reduces productivity and harms animal welfare, but pigs have now been genetically edited to make them completely resistant to the disease New Scientist — Environment · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Appointments Round-Up (22/10/2025) Appointments Round-Up, featuring: CIRQLR, Alutrade, Hills Waste Solutions, Boughton Engineering and The Recycling Association. Ash Marsden appointed as Commercial Director of CIRQLR Business recycling group CIRQLR has appointed Ash Marsden as Commercial Director, strengthening its senior leadership team. With over 13 years of experience in the waste and recycling industry, Marsden has worked wi… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Oct 2025 Council news Your money - Tamworth Borough Council Tamworth Council · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government About us PackUK is the scheme administrator for the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) programme. We deliver on behalf of the four UK nations. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Cropped 22 October 2025: Global forest loss dips; Bird species in peril; Climate impact on Thai trees We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news AutoPARTnered Solutions Builds Executive Team to Advance Marketing Services and Support for Auto Recyclers AutoPARTnered Solutions (APS), a leader in providing marketing and operational solutions to the auto recycling industry, has announced the appointment of Jessica Souders as Global Vice President of Marketing Services, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in leadership and innovation designed to help recyclers grow through marketing excellence and operational strength. Auto Recycling World · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Traffic signs Traffic signs used, including signs giving orders, warning signs, direction signs, information signs and road works signs. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Plans for Heathrow expansion accelerate as Transport Secretary unveils next steps Enabling Heathrow expansion will drive economic growth and create jobs across the country. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government CMA confirms Apple and Google have strategic market status in mobile platforms Following extensive consultation, the CMA confirms proposed decisions. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news No sector on track to meet global climate goals, report finds The world is stalling on climate change progress, with none of the 45 indicators of climate action on track for 2030, the State of Climate Action 2025 report has found. Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news MetalMatters shortlisted for 2025 National Recycling Awards MetalMatters has been shortlisted in the ‘Campaign of the Year’ category at this year’s National Recycling Awards. The prestigious event, which takes place at the Hilton London Metropole on 25 November, celebrates innovation and achievements from across the waste management industry. MetalMatters is the metal packaging industry’s dedicated community engagement initiative, specifically designed … Alupro · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news MARKET REPORT: Paper price index October 2025 Letsrecycle looks at the paper market for the month of October. While paper prices remained relatively stable over the first half of this month, decreases have been seen more recently across all grades. The industry is bracing itself for prices to fall even further in the coming weeks. Earlier this month, China announced that it … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Oct 2025 Global Polyol Production from Recycled PET Bottles Turkish polyurethane system house Kimpur has started producing polyester polyol at its Düzce production facility by chemically recycling post-consumer PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle waste. “Thanks to the depolymerization technology used in this process, a portion of traditional fossil-based raw materials can be replaced with recycled alternatives,” the company said. This new polyol sol… Global Recycling · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Futures, Foresight and Emerging Technologies Policymaking that stands the test of time. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Global US Impact on UN COP 30 https://www.eco-business.com/news/trumps-team-weighs-cop-attendance-but-influence-looms-either-way Bioplastics News · 22 Oct 2025 Global Minister of Environment Launches “Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution in Jordan” Project https://www.jordannews.jo/Section-112/Economy/Minister-of-Environment-Launches-Circular-Solutions-for-Plastic-Pollution-in-Jordan-Project-45640 Bioplastics News · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Recolight Publish first EPD for Raytec Recolight Publishes First One-Off EPD for Raytec’s SPARTAN Linear Range Recolight has announced the publication of its first One-Off Environmental […] Recolight · 22 Oct 2025 Global Scientists make incredible discovery after reengineering E. coli bacteria Bioplastics News · 22 Oct 2025 Global Braskem K 2025 marketing https://www.braskem.com.br/europe/news-detail/braskem-unveils-bio-based-product-innovations-at-k-2025 https://www.braskem.com.br/europe/news-detail/braskem-reinforces-its-leadership-in-sustainable-solutions-at-k-fair-2025 Bioplastics News · 22 Oct 2025 Global Brokers of Shame Brokers of Shame Today, the Basel Action Network (BAN), released a new investigative report, “Brokers of Shame: The New Tsunami of American e-Waste Exports to Asia”, documenting how a group of large U.S brokers appear to be facilitating what BAN estimates to be a billion-dollar trade in exporting electronic waste to developing countries. Basel Action Network · 22 Oct 2025 Global Bioplastics and the future of packaging Bioplastics are emerging as a promising alternative to traditional plastics, offering packaging solutions made from renewable materials Bioplastics News · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Allianz launch Green Parts Scheme to drive sustainable vehicle repairs with Ted4Parts The new initiative offers €100 excess reduction for repairers who choose certified Green Parts with lifetime warranty ATF Professional · 22 Oct 2025 Global World’s first reactor converts ocean CO₂ into biodegradable bioplastic feedstock https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/ocean-carbon-capture-bioplastic Bioplastics News · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Everyone has a role to play in building our national resilience At the Future Resilience Forum, Security Minister Dan Jarvis set out the Government's 'all of society' approach to building preparedness in a changing world. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Scotland launches Circular Economy Strategy consultation The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on a draft Circular Economy Strategy that sets out plans to increase reuse, repair and recycling rates. The proposals aim to create new jobs and drive economic growth by keeping materials and goods in use for as long as possible. The draft strategy will develop sector-specific road […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Scottish Government publishes draft Circular Economy Strategy The Scottish Government has published a draft Circular Economy Strategy, with built environment, net zero, textiles, transport and food taking priority. The draft sets out plans to increase reuse, repair and recycling rates, with ministers envisioning a “thriving economy that meets societal needs and is based on circular economy principles” by 2045. The accompanying consultation, … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 22 Oct 2025 Global Geno partner with Sojitz on Commercialization of World’s First Plant-Based Nylon-6 https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/geno-announces-new-partnership-with-sojitz-to-accelerate-commercialization-of-worlds-first-plant-based-nylon-6-302576836.html Bioplastics News · 22 Oct 2025 Global Campaigners Urge the IMO to Keep Biofuels Out of Net-Zero Framework Bioplastics News · 22 Oct 2025 Global ENI merges Novamont with Matricia Sometimes I wonder if Matricia was a project created to obtain millions in EU funding. Follow the money. Who benefited from the crime? Who was the final beneficiary of this project? Bioplastics News · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news OPRL Reflects on a Fantastic London Packaging Week 2025 Discover OPRL’s highlights from London Packaging Week 2025 — key takeaways, our talk on designing for recycling, Lucky Dip winners, and more. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Ruling strengthens wildlife protection amid nutrient pollution concerns A Supreme Court judgment upholding the Habitats Regulations has been welcomed by Wildlife and Countryside Link, a coalition of nature and environmental charities. In the 22 October judgment in C G Fry & Son Ltd v SSCLG and another the Supreme Court confirmed that public authorities must carry out an “appropriate assessment” for development proposals […] Envirotec Magazine · 22 Oct 2025 Policy & government Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: bodies granted investigatory powers A consultation on extending investigatory powers to three public sector bodies. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news Facet-guided plating enhances anode-free battery stability Researchers at Hanyang University in South Korea have developed a facet-guided metal plating strategy that enables uniform, horizontal magnesium (Mg) deposition, addressing key safety and performance challenges in anode-free metal batteries.These batteries offer high energy density but are prone to dendritic growth and short-circuiting due to uneven metal deposition – this new approach improves… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Oct 2025 Industry news ULEZ Worked, but it can’t solve London’s air pollution alone People living, working and visiting London have seen substantial reductions in air pollution following the introduction of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in 2019, according to new research published today. A study published in npj Clean Air today reveals that the capital experienced significant drops in nitrogen-based pollutants after ULEZ was first introduced, with […] Air Quality News · 22 Oct 2025