Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Energy Secretary speech to Energy UK conference 2025 The Energy Secretary delivered a speech on energy security and clean power, at Energy UK's annual conference in London. GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2025 Global Cooking the Planet: Leo Morán in the Amazon Chef Leo Moran joined Greenpeace Brasil on a field trip to the Amazon. More on what he witnessed in his own words. Greenpeace International · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news Explore Haslemere and Godalming Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 14 Oct 2025 Global Plastics Europe sounds alarm on declining EU market, stalled circular progress The EU Plastics industry had a terrible communication, marketing and lobbying strategy. This is a FREE article. Bioplastics News · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news Has mandatory calorie labelling worked? It was hoped the policy would reduce the calorie content of products being sold in out of home venues in England but new research points to an underwhelming impact. By Nick Hughes. Counting calories. Three and a half years after calorie labelling was made mandatory for large out of home Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 14 Oct 2025 Global Scientists’ electrochemical process enables biodiesel producers to transform waste into planet-friendly profit https://www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre/press-releases/2025/october/electrochemical-transform-biodiesel-solketal Bioplastics News · 14 Oct 2025 Global Nordbex and Aker Solutions deepen collaboration to accelerate Bio-CCUS deployment https://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/nordbex-ab/pressreleases/nordbex-and-aker-solutions-deepen-collaboration-to-accelerate-bio-ccus-deployment-3409955 Bioplastics News · 14 Oct 2025 Global Latest survey reveals the scale of green investment in UK manufacturing https://www.makeuk.org/insights/reports/manufacturing-sustainable-future-capitalising-green-technologies Bioplastics News · 14 Oct 2025 Policy & government Import live animals and germinal products to Great Britain under Balai rules When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain. GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2025 Global GAIA at the Global Zero Waste Forum 17-19 October GAIA’s 25 Year Leadership on Zero Waste GAIA is one of the founders of the zero waste movement, with a 25 year history of supporting over 1,000 members to build […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 14 Oct 2025 Global Microsoft stops automatic support for Windows 10: Campaigners demand EU Action to put an end to software obsolescence Campaigners demand EU action against software-driven obsolescence as thousands of repair events take place globally to celebrate International Repair Day on 18 October. Right to Repair Europe · 14 Oct 2025 Policy & government The Information Commissioner's Office v Clearview AI Inc (Privacy International intervening): [2025] UKUT 319 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Mrs Justice Heather Williams, Judge Church and Judge Butler on 6 October 2025. GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES SHOWSTOPPING CHRISTMAS NUTCRACKER DESSERT Shoppers looking to wow guests with a Christmas dessert that they will go nuts for is Aldi’s latest creation — Specially Selected Hazel Nut-Cracker (£7.99, 400g). Golden, gooey and crafted into a charming festive nutcracker design, the NEW dessert, available in stores now, is guaranteed to be the star of every festive table. Offering a […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news Altilium opens UK’s first EV battery recycling plant Altilium has officially opened its ACT 2 pilot EV battery recycling facility in Plymouth, welcoming over 20 strategic partners and stakeholders to a VIP ceremony.The ACT 2 plant is the first of its kind in the UK, dedicated to recovering critical materials from end-of-life EV batteries.International guests included senior representatives from Marubeni Corporation, Mizuho Bank,… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 14 Oct 2025 Policy & government Derbyshire man to pay £37,000 for illegally operating waste sites The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a Derbyshire man who must pay nearly £37,000 in fines and costs for operating waste sites illegally. GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news Extreme heatwaves could turn Britain’s heathlands into tinderboxes Scientists have found that during severe heatwaves, conditions that normally protect moorlands and peatlands from devastating wildfires can suddenly collapse, leaving them vulnerable to extreme fire behaviour never before experienced in these regions. The discovery comes from researchers who measured fuel moisture – essentially how dry or wet vegetation and soil become – across the […] Air Quality News · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news EPR Invoices Now Live in RPD: What Producers Need to Know The post EPR Invoices Now Live in RPD: What Producers Need to Know appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news Software support cut-offs will cause ‘e-waste tsunami’ Right to Repair Europe has warned that millions of devices could be forced into early retirement without clear requirements for long-term software support. In an open letter to European Commissioners Jessika Roswall and Henna Virkkunen, the coalition called for new EU rules on software updates arguing that, without binding obligations, manufacturers can effectively “kill” otherwise … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2025 Policy & government Jobs boost as new storage facility opens in Cumbria to support UK Armed Forces The newly-established Longtown storage facility will house mission critical equipment, from body armour to spare parts with on-site rail network ensuring faster delivery to frontline forces and reduce costs. GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news Powering The Pentagon’s drone future When The Pentagon recently confirmed its ambition to roll out fleets of small, single-use drones, most of the headlines focused on strategy, cost and speed of deployment. But behind the flight plans, one question remains: what will power these expendable aircraft? The answer lies in a technology that has quietly evolved over decades — batteries.… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news Birmingham Council accused of ‘blacklisting’ staff after video leak Unite have published a video that appears to show a member of staff for Birmingham City Council saying agency workers will be banned from permanent roles if they join strike action. Circular Online (CIWM) · 14 Oct 2025 Policy & government Minister calls on business leaders to act now against cyber risks Security Minister Dan Jarvis gave a speech at the launch event for the National Cyber Security Centre's 2025 Annual Review GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2025 Council news Skills boost for Elmbridge businesses - Elmbridge Borough Council Elmbridge Council · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news Engaged Auto Recyclers Are Pushing the Industry Forward David Gold, of Standard Auto Wreckers, an auto parts supplier in Toronto, Canada, shares his thoughts on how auto recyclers play a crucial yet often overlooked role in the circular economy, reducing waste, lowering costs, and keeping vehicles on the road. Despite growing challenges and limited support, professional auto recyclers continue to lead with innovation and collaboration. With meaningf… Auto Recycling World · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news OPINION: Batteries, fires and fake data: why reform can’t wait AJ Marsh, Head of Compliance Schemes at Recycling Lives, urges reform of the UK’s battery regulations, warning on International E-Waste Day that distorted data and cheap compliance are fuelling rising fire risks across the waste sector. OPINION: I’ve spent more than a decade working with batteries in the UK waste system, and in that time … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news Altilium Welcomes Strategic Partners and Industry Stakeholders to VIP Opening of UK’s First-Of-A-Kind EV Battery Recycling Plant Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, today welcomed a delegation of over 20 key investors and stakeholders to the VIP Opening Ceremony of its ACT 2 EV battery recycling facility in Plymouth – the UK’s first-of-a-kind pilot plant dedicated to the sustainable recovery of critical battery materials from end-of-life EV batteries. ATF Professional · 14 Oct 2025 Policy & government Migrants will be required to pass A Level standard of English Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today. GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news Metals mighty success at UK Packaging Awards 2025 10 October 2025: CANPACK Group and P.Wilkinson Containers & William Say & Co. took the top awards in the ‘Metal Pack of the Year’ categories, sponsored by Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), […] MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 14 Oct 2025 Policy & government Ministerial letter on cyber security to leading UK companies Ministers and security chiefs have written to leading UK companies about cyber security. GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2025 Council news Charges for replacement bins and boxes - Lancaster City Council Lancaster Council · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honours a breakthrough for a cleaner planet The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for their work in developing metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). Open Access Government — Environment · 14 Oct 2025 Policy & government Parents supported to navigate early years misinformation online Government kicks off a new national campaign to help parents cut through the bombardment of sometimes unreliable advice and false expectations online. GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2025 Council news Has my bin been missed? - secure.derby.gov.uk Derby Council · 14 Oct 2025 Council news Apply to become a private hire operator with Uttlesford District Council - Uttlesford District Council Uttlesford Council · 14 Oct 2025 Policy & government Mr J Danquah v FDM Group Ltd: 2300977/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2025 Council news Education Provision Teacher - Milton Keynes Council Milton Keynes Council · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news Bike-sharing in Europe worth €305 Million in annual benefits Once viewed as a niche urban experiment, bike-sharing has evolved into one of Europe’s most impactful yet underrated innovations. Far beyond its environmental benefits, it has become a key component of modern transport networks, bridging first and last-mile gaps, easing congestion, and improving public health. A study by EY, commissioned by Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) […] Air Quality News · 14 Oct 2025 Global Swiss-Indian Partnership for Green Chemistry Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (V.J.T.I.), Mumbai, to advance research and innovation in green chemistry and sustainable technologies. As reported, the collaboration focuses on pioneering research and development in green chemistry, emphasizing the design of safer chemicals an… Global Recycling · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news MPMA Enviornment and Health & Safety meeting Agenda, 6 November 2025 The post MPMA Enviornment and Health & Safety meeting Agenda, 6 November 2025 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 14 Oct 2025 Industry news Unimetals faces administration as £195m Sims Metals acquisition stalls Unimetals Recycling has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, following difficulties securing funding to complete its acquisition of Sims Metals’ UK operations. Unimetals, which is headquartered in Stratford-upon-Avon confirmed that the filing comes after a key investor withdrew from a near-complete funding round. The move leaves uncertainty over the company’s £195 million deal… letsrecycle.com News · 14 Oct 2025