Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Clean energy jobs boom to bring thousands of new jobs Clean energy will bring 400,000 extra jobs by 2030, with high demand for roles including plumbers, electricians and welders. GOV.UK · 18 Oct 2025 Policy & government Clean energy jobs plan This plan sets out how we will create a new generation of good jobs to deliver energy security. GOV.UK · 18 Oct 2025 Global Joint Venture in Battery Recycling German-based revomet GmbH, founded in 2023 as a subsidiary of the international Cronimet Group, and Chinese CNGR Advanced Material Co. Ltd. have officially finalized their joint venture following the Heads of Agreement signed in December 2023. “Once all conditions from the joint venture agreement have been met, CNGR will acquire a 25 percent stake in […] Global Recycling · 18 Oct 2025 Global Mr. Trump, China is smuggling palm oil branded as UCO into US Palm Oil Palm oil is a first generation biofuel and bioplastics feedstock used in both biofuels and bioplastics. The problem with first-generation feedstocks is that they directly compete with food production. That said, palm oil is cleaner, cheaper, and requires less processing to convert into biofuels or bioplastics compared to used cooking oils. On the […] Bioplastics News · 18 Oct 2025 Council news - Blackburn Council Blackburn with Darwen Council · 18 Oct 2025 Global Potato peel-based PBS/PBAT biocomposites: influence of composition and filler content on injection molded properties https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396473431_Potato_peel-based_PBSPBAT_biocomposites_influence_of_composition_and_filler_content_on_injection_molded_properties Bioplastics News · 18 Oct 2025 Industry news Nature coalition calls on government to restore river corridors MPs and leading conservation groups have called on the Prime Minister to back the Making Space for Water campaign, urging the creation of connected river corridors and support for farmers to restore wetlands, plant trees, and protect the nation’s rivers. On 15 October, the Riverscapes Partnership, comprising of The Rivers Trust, National Trust, the Woodland […] Envirotec Magazine · 18 Oct 2025 Global Siemens Partners with Envalior to Introduce Bio-Based Coupling Relays Made from Sustainable Materials Siemens Partners with Envalior to Introduce Bio-Based Coupling Relays Made from Sustainable Materials Bioplastics News · 18 Oct 2025 Global Bio-Based Polyamide As A Plastic Alternative https://www.all-about-industries.com/development-bio-based-biohybrid-materials-a-40770cb3f949b98a2aee876392a2cd0f Bioplastics News · 18 Oct 2025 Global Ancheng: Leading the Way in Eco-Friendly Wooden Cutlery and Bagasse Plates Manufacturing https://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+PR+Wire/Ancheng%3A+Leading+the+Way+in+Eco-Friendly+Wooden+Cutlery+and+Bagasse+Plates+Manufacturing/25472245.html Bioplastics News · 18 Oct 2025 Global Amyloid-Like Self-Assembling of Black Soldier Fly Proteins and Development of Bioplastics https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c07418 Bioplastics News · 18 Oct 2025 Industry news ‘I’ve found my community’: the woman bringing AI and climate science together Some of the brightest minds are combining climate science with machine learning to address impacts of the climate crisis Positive News · 18 Oct 2025 Global Journalist who exposed Bio-on conspiracy on TV targeted in Rome mafia bombing Car of investigative journalist threatened by mafia is destroyed by bomb minutes after his daughter walks by. This is a FREE article. Bioplastics News · 18 Oct 2025 Policy & government Raising a glass: Beloved village pubs to be helped with new funding to broaden their services In a boost for our great British boozers, rural pubs across the UK will benefit from new government funding to help them provide extra services for local communities. GOV.UK · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Biomethane key to Northern Ireland’s Net Zero Future, say industry leaders at 2025 ADBA Conference Biomethane key to Northern Ireland’s Net Zero Future, say industry leaders at 2025 ADBA Conference Industry leaders, policymakers, and investors gathered at the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) Northern Ireland Conference at the ICC Belfast last month to explore how to unlock Northern Ireland’s vast biomethane potential and cement its role in delivering the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 17 Oct 2025 Policy & government Food waste collections - additional funding for local authorities Additional food waste collection grant determination and funding allocations. GOV.UK · 17 Oct 2025 Global Aduro reports decline in sales for first quarter 2026 https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/aduro-reports-decline-in-sales-for-first-quarter-2026 Bioplastics News · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Celebrating Harvest Festival at Westminster Abbey City Harvest food charity was thrilled to be a part of the National Harvest Festival service at Westminster Abbey on World Food Day alongside Love British Food and other food redistribution and food poverty organisations. City Harvest London · 17 Oct 2025 Global SOPREMA and its partners are reinventing building materials as part of the European R&D project HIBISCUS Bioplastics News · 17 Oct 2025 Global New method uses collisions to break down plastic for recycling New method uses collisions to break down plastic for recycling Bioplastics News · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news PackUK – RAM roadmap 2025-2030 The packaging compliance landscape is evolving faster than ever. PackUK has just released its Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) roadmap for 2025-2030, and if you're responsible for packaging compliance, this information deserves your immediate attention. Der Beitrag PackUK – RAM roadmap 2025-2030 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 17 Oct 2025 Global CJ Biomaterials Introduces New PHACT™ PHA Masterbatch for Safer, Stronger, Softer, Home Compostable Spunbond Nonwovens and Staple Fiber https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cj-biomaterials-introduces-phact-pha-130200317.html Bioplastics News · 17 Oct 2025 Global The Blueprint for Success: Prof. Richard Thompson on an Effective Global Plastic Treaty Bioplastics News · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Biffa fined £2.5 million over death of worker at Bradford site Biffa Waste Services has been fined £2.48 million after a worker sustained fatal injuries at its Bradford waste transfer station. The incident took place on 10 August 2023, when 57-year-old James Tabiri, who worked as a Sort Line Operative at the site, was making his way to the site office across the weighbridge. As Tabiri … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 17 October 2025: Earth’s first ‘tipping point’; Climate adviser interview; How warming affects children’s health Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 17 Oct 2025 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0115 110-112 The Assembly, East Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4EY Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 17 Oct 2025 Policy & government Consultation - Merchant Shipping (International Safety Management) Code Regulations Consultation on a revised approach to International Safety Management Code Regulations following the UK’s exit from the EU GOV.UK · 17 Oct 2025 Policy & government Evaluation Accelerator Fund (Phase 4): Project summaries This page details the projects that were awarded funding as part of Phase 4 of the Evaluation Accelerator Fund (EAF). GOV.UK · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Air pollution from factory farms can be lethal – and secret As the UK steps up its own scrutiny of farming emissions, a legal battle is unfolding in the United States, drawing attention to how air pollution from industrial agriculture can remain hidden from public view. Environmental and community groups are pushing back against a U.S. law that exempts factory farms from reporting toxic emissions – […] Air Quality News · 17 Oct 2025 Policy & government Housing Benefit adjudication circulars 2024 Adjudication circulars provide updates to the Housing Benefit guidance manual for local authority staff. GOV.UK · 17 Oct 2025 Policy & government The 33rd edition of the Pontignano Conference 16-17 October 2025 This is the most important event on the UK-Italy bilateral agenda, organised by the British Embassy in Italy and the British Council.   GOV.UK · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news FEATURE: The ethos underscoring the work of Prevented Ocean Plastic As the global plastics treaty falters and UK policy faces calls for reform, recyclers are looking for workable solutions. Letsrecycle spoke to Raffi Schieir, Director of Prevented Ocean Plastic, about how the company is building infrastructure to stop plastic leakage and keep recycled content in circulation. In recent months, trade body Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news The End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation is in its Final Approval Phase: What Next? Manuel Kindelán, General Director of SIGRAUTO, the Spanish Association for the Environmental Treatment of End-of-Life Vehicles, discusses the EU’s forthcoming Regulation on circularity requirements for vehicle design and end-of-life management, now in its final approval phase. Expected by late 2025, it will drive the automotive sector toward greater circularity and sustainability. Auto Recycling World · 17 Oct 2025 Industry news Thatcham Research demonstrates mega casting technology used by Tesla can be cheaper to repair than traditional structures A recent study from Thatcham Research, the UK's leading automotive risk intelligence centre, reveals that vehicles incorporating aluminium mega cast technology can deliver substantial repair cost savings compared to traditional multi-piece steel constructions, challenging early industry concerns about repairability. ATF Professional · 17 Oct 2025 Global Lithium Recovery from Spent Electric Vehicle Batteries European companies cylib and Syensqo reported a significant milestone in circular battery materials processing by producing high-purity lithium hydroxide from spent electric vehicle (EV) batteries. According to the joint press release, this collaboration would mark a major advancement in the recovery of valuable materials, “as very few recycling companies today can produce lithium at battery-gr… Global Recycling · 17 Oct 2025 Global Xraised Welcomes Dr. Chris DeArmitt to Discuss Plastics, Microplastics, and Environmental Impact https://fox2now.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/858846553/xraised-welcomes-dr-chris-dearmitt-to-discuss-plastics-microplastics-and-environmental-impact Bioplastics News · 17 Oct 2025 Global Eppendorf launches bioplastics Lab Solutions https://www.the-scientist.com/eppendorf-launches-innovative-deepwell-plates-biobased-enlarging-the-product-range-for-sustainable-lab-solutions-73610 Bioplastics News · 17 Oct 2025 Council news View your Council Tax account and bills - Cheshire East Council Cheshire East Council · 17 Oct 2025 Global Agrorenew President speaks on manufacturing plant suspension https://www.mywabashvalley.com/news/local-news/agrorenew-knox-bioplastic-suspension Bioplastics News · 17 Oct 2025 Global BioNatur Plastics launches European biodegradable stretch wrap at no extra cost https://www.stattimes.com/latest-news/bionatur-plastics-launches-european-biodegradable-stretch-wrap-at-no-extra-cost-1356840 Bioplastics News · 17 Oct 2025