Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.

Global Initiative zur Stärkung der Cybersicherheit für KMU In einer zunehmend digitalisierten Welt stehen kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) vor der Herausforderung, sich gegen die wachsenden Bedrohungen durch Cyberkriminalität zu schützen. Um diesen Anforderungen gerecht zu werden, haben das Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) mit Der Mittelstand, BVMW e.V. den CyberRisikoCheck entwickelt – ein innovatives Tool zur Bewertung d… Recyclingportal.eu · 18 Dec 2025 Global „Umweltschutz hilft nur, wenn er umsetzbar und handhabbar bleibt“ Bundestagsabgeordneter Carl-Philipp Sassenrath bei Stahlrecyclingbetrieb im Neusser Hafen: Exportbeschränkungen, Schiene und Genehmigungen im Fokus. Der Neusser Bundestagsabgeordnete Carl-Philipp Sassenrath hat sich letzte Woche beim BDSV-Mitgliedsunternehmen Giesen-Wekos im Neusser Hafen über die Herausforderungen der Stahl- und Metallrecyclingbranche informiert. Im Mittelpunkt des Gesprächs m… Recyclingportal.eu · 18 Dec 2025 Industry news Map — Store Locator - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Circular Economy Resource Recovery Report 2023-24 - Green Industries SA Green Industries SA · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Supercharging the EV transition - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 18 Dec 2025 Global Deposit schemes garner support, despite ‘awareness gap’ A new study commissioned by a global aluminum recycling initiative indicates that DRS programs can help bridge an "awareness gap" between consumer behavior and recycling progress, particularly for beverage cans. Resource Recycling (US) · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government TPD18110 - National Advice Service Enquiries - Tobacco products required to carry the fiscal mark GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government State of the Nation 2025: The evolving story of social mobility in the UK The Social Mobility Commission annual report updates its index, compares international mobility outcomes, and tracks UK long-term geographical disparities. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Cornwall man given suspended sentence for running illegal site Treve Young was sentenced to 22 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months and ordered to complete 100 hours unpaid work. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Family Court Statistics Quarterly: July to September 2025 Volume of cases dealt with by family courts over time, with statistics also broken down for the main types of case involved. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Use of Discretionary Housing Payments: April to September 2025 Analysis of local authorities' use of Discretionary Housing Payments (England and Wales) from April to September 2025, based on local authority mid-year returns. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK cracks down on Russian oil sector as revenues plummet  UK announces 24 new sanctions against Russian energy and military supply chain targets. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law The government's landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received Royal Assent today. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Criminal court statistics quarterly: July to September 2025 Type and volume of cases received and processed through the criminal court system of England and Wales, including statistics on case timeliness. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Homes England appoints new executive regional leaders to strengthen collaboration and boost tailored housing and regeneration delivery across the country Government’s housing and regeneration Agency confirms appointments in latest progress milestone towards mobilising new Strategic Plan and new regional operating model, which will work hand-in-hand with national Agency coordination and programmes. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government Celebrating the First Anniversary of UK's Accession to CPTPP Local business enjoys sweet success in Japan following UK’s access to major trading bloc. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government New laws bring the world of work into the 21st century Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as the Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Policy & government ECSH155000 - Making Referrals and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2025 Council news UPDATED COUNCIL LOGO - democracy.gosport.gov.uk Gosport Council · 17 Dec 2025 Global Nature restoration takes off: mid-term assessment of National Restoration Plans A new NGO-led evaluation finds that implementation of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) is underway in most Member States, marking a crucial first step towards repairing […] European Environmental Bureau · 17 Dec 2025 Industry news Marine Recovery Fund aims to boost nature and offshore wind development The Government announced its Marine Recovery Fund on Wednesday 17 December, an initiative intended to to safeguard Britain’s marine biodiversity and energy security. By means of the fund, offshore wind developers will be able to pay into a government operated funding pot delivering meaningful environmental compensatory measures to restore and protect marine habitats. “Britain’s seas […] Envirotec Magazine · 17 Dec 2025 Global Austria’s DRS on track for 80% collection in first year Austria was the 17th country in Europe to implement a deposit-return scheme for single-use beverage containers, and aims for a return rate of at least 90% by 2027. Resource Recycling (US) · 17 Dec 2025 Council news Easy read guides to voting - Babergh District Council Babergh Council · 17 Dec 2025 Global Repair movement reshapes reuse as laws reshape ITAD Fast-growing right-to-repair laws, parts-pairing limits and EU rules are reshaping design, ITAD and recycling, speakers told attendees at E-Scrap Conference 2025. Resource Recycling (US) · 17 Dec 2025 Industry news In the new EIP, the sea is out of sight, out of mind - Wildlife and Countryside Link Wildlife and Countryside Link · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Changes to nutrient neutrality in England This POSTnote summarises the challenges and options for reducing nutrient pollution in river catchments currently subject to 'nutrient neutrality' planning advice POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Department for Transport Statistics contact information Contact details for statistical queries at DfT. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Industry news Solar, reimagined: meet the bright minds pushing it into the future We shine a light on two individuals pushing boundaries in solar, from sunflower-inspired engineering to gamechanging perovskite science Positive News · 17 Dec 2025 Global Bioplastics Newsletter (26) Read the articles and watch social media clips. Bioplastics News · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Plastic wet wipes ban Understand which wipes will be banned, when plastic wet wipes can still be sold, and how the ban will be enforced. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Alan Milburn calls for a 'movement' to address lost generation of young people not earning or learning as investigation opens Former Heath Secretary Alan Milburn has today launched his groundbreaking investigation into the causes of record unemployment and inactivity among 16 to 24 year olds with a call for young people and a range of experts to come forward with their views. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Industry news PackUK pushes ‘modulation’ with indicative fees for pEPR’s second year MRW PackUK pushes ‘modulation’ with indicative fees for pEPR’s second year Initial estimated rates outline aims to move to new model of charges based on incentivising use of more ‘easy-to-recycle’ materials via traffic light-style rating system PackUK pushes ‘modulation’ with indicative fees for pEPR’s second year Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Request for planning permission: Entertainment Resort Complex, Bedford This consultation invites comments on a request for planning permission for an Entertainment Resort Complex and associated development at the former Brickworks and adjoining land, Kempston Hardwick, Bedford. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government UKAEA Sustainability Strategy The strategy outlines UKAEA’s commitment to delivering fusion energy research sustainably. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Council news Roadworks - Forfar and Kirriemuir from January 2026 - Engage Angus Angus Council · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Engagement insight report appendix: 10 Year Health Plan for England Appendix to the engagement insight report, detailing the views of members of the public and health and care staff that contributed to the development of the 10 Year Health Plan for England. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Partner engagement insight report: 10 Year Health Plan for England Report detailing the views of organisations with an interest in health and care that contributed to the development of the 10 Year Health Plan for England. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Policy & government Future regulatory regime for benchmarks and benchmark administrators This consultation seeks views on the proposal to reform the UK’s existing benchmarks regime and replace it with the Specified Authorised Benchmarks Regime (SABR). GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2025 Industry news Hydrogen emissions are ‘supercharging’ the warming impact of methane The warming impact of hydrogen has been “overlooked” in projections of climate change, according to... Carbon Brief · 17 Dec 2025 Industry news IEA: Declining coal demand in China set to outweigh Trump’s pro-coal policies China’s coal demand is set to drop by 2027, more than cancelling out the effects... Carbon Brief · 17 Dec 2025