Recycling news: 2025

Global IPG Facility Achieves Zero Waste Certification USA-headquartered IPG, a global provider of packaging and protective solutions, reported that its manufacturing facility in Chicago has been awarded GOLD certification under the TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) rating system. This plant “has demonstrated its dedication to best practices in recycling, reusing, and reducing waste, achieving an impressive 91.6 percent diversion rate by […] Global Recycling · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news Texas BESS project secures $463m investment Eolian has announced the close of a $463 million financing package, arranged by Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, to support the ongoing construction of Padua 2 and Padua 3 – two large-scale battery energy storage systems totalling 350MW/1.7GWh in Bexar County, Texas.This funding enables the final build-out of the Padua Complex, which will become the… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Oct 2025 Policy & government Newborn and infant physical examination: programme handbook This document brings together all the guidelines that relate to the NHS newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) screening programme. GOV.UK · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news Waste firm owner fined £322k for illegal dumping at three Welsh sites A man who ran a series of illegal waste operations across Wales has been sentenced and ordered to repay more than £320,000. Between October 2018 and October 2019, Stephen Williams organised the unlawful deposit of around 2,600 tonnes of contaminated textile waste at three separate sites in Caerphilly, Cowbridge and Dolgellau. Williams was the sole … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news TRA Welcomes Changes to Export Rules Press Release – TRA welcomes changes to export rules – 07 October 2025 Tyre Recovery Association · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news LeydenJar teams with Highpower on battery breakthrough LeydenJar and Highpower Technology have announced a partnership to deliver next-generation lithium-ion batteries with ultra-high energy density, tailored for AI-enabled consumer electronics.The collaboration combines LeydenJar’s 100% silicon anode technology with Highpower’s two decades of expertise in cell design and mass production.The new batteries are designed to power compact devices such … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news EU steel proposal seeks stability amid global overcapacity The European Commission has set out a proposal aimed at shielding the EU steel industry from the ongoing impacts of global overcapacity. Unveiled on 7 October 2025, the initiative delivered on commitments under the EU Steel and Metal Action Plan and, if agreed on, will replace the current steel safeguard measure that is due to … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news UK drone technology firm secures £3.65 million investment A UK firm developing autonomous aerial solutions, sees.ai, has raised £3.65 million in a funding round. The group said the investment will accelerate its delivery of AI-ready insights that transform the management of critical national infrastructure. The company, supported by Boeing, XeleratedFifty, and the UK Government’s Future Flight Challenge, has previously become the first in […] Envirotec Magazine · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news Schweppes International Limited announces new GM Italy - Suntory Beverage and Food Europe Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I · 10 Oct 2025 Policy & government Ms K Element and Others (All Claimants represented by Leigh Day and Harcus Parker) v Tesco Stores Ltd: [2025] EAT 145 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Stacey on 9 October 2025. GOV.UK · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news Simplify your EPR registrations and reporting - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news Waste profiling system selected by TIME as one of the best inventions of 2025 An AI-powered camera system that profiles waste streams within recycling facilities has been included among a selection of Best Inventions by TIME. To compile this year’s list, the news and current affairs magazine solicited nominations from across the globe with a special focus on emerging fields such as AI. Inventions were evaluated on several key […] Envirotec Magazine · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news 84% of all British adults buy second-hand items 84% of all British adults buy second-hand items, with 55% buying something at least every six months, new YouGov polling shows. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Oct 2025 Global 🤒 EUROPE IS MISDIAGNOSED Good morning, Europe got a blood test this week. So, how are its productivity and competitiveness levels? Oh, not that again. We have been measuring Europe’s pulse in GDP ticks since the Draghi report. This time, we ran an actual blood test. On real EU leaders. We took blood samples from 24 senior officials: ministers, commissioners, and top civil servant. PFAS, the infamous “forever chemicals,… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news International E-Waste Day 2025 This year, International E-Waste Day (IEWD), taking place on 14 October 2025, will spotlight Critical Raw Materials, the elements that are mined in only a handful of countries and are crucial for fostering the green and digital transition. Der Beitrag International E-Waste Day 2025 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news Simpler Recycling: How do things look six months in? More than six months into Simpler Recycling for businesses, the industry has raised concerns over the level of compliance. The regulation came into effect on 31 March 2025 for workplaces with ten or more employees. Questions have also been raised over communication between operators and customers, the quality of data monitoring and food waste treatment … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Oct 2025 Council news Residents’ Survey 2025 - Wychavon District Council Wychavon Council · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news Report details staggering extent of water leaks problem, and how real-time monitoring can help European properties are losing millions of euros annually due to water leakages, according to the latest Annual Water Report from Smartvatten, a firm that provides data about the sector. The document highlights the critical role of real-time water monitoring in mitigating both financial and environmental risks. The report analysed water usage across 5,370 properties in […] Envirotec Magazine · 10 Oct 2025 Policy & government Understanding PIP applicant experiences: the experience of applicants with anxiety This report is a qualitative research study into the experiences of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) applicants with mental health conditions and/or neurodiversity. GOV.UK · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news NO MORE CRUSTS: ALDI LAUNCHES £1.99 CAKE SANDWICH TO MEET SHOPPER DEMAND •The NEW Cake Sandwich (£1.99, 2 pack) features golden vanilla sponge, vanilla frosting, and rainbow sprinkles •The latest addition meets shopper demand for proper cake sarnies, following rival retailer offerings1 •Available in the bakery aisle across stores nationwide for a limited time only from 13th October Sweet-toothed fans are in for a treat as Aldi […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news Schools invited to join Asthma + Lung’s clean air project Millions of children across the UK could be regularly breathing dangerously polluted air, according to new findings from Asthma + Lung UK. The leading lung health charity has launched a national campaign urging schools and local communities to take action after discovering that more than two-thirds of schools surveyed are located in areas with unsafe […] Air Quality News · 10 Oct 2025 Policy & government £50 million boost for groundbreaking mental health research People with mental health issues to benefit from groundbreaking research, backed by £50 million in government funding GOV.UK · 10 Oct 2025 Global Gefahrstoffdokumentation leicht gemacht Arbeitgeber müssen dokumentieren, wann und wie lange Beschäftigte gefährlichen Stoffen ausgesetzt sind. Diese Pflicht ist in der Gefahrstoffverordnung geregelt. Mit Hilfe der Zentralen Expositionsdatenbank (ZED) lassen sich die Einträge zentral erfassen. Die Berufsgenossenschaft der Bauwirtschaft (BG BAU) stellt dafür eine Eingabehilfe zur Verfügung. Wenn Beschäftigte mit krebserzeugenden, keim… Recyclingportal.eu · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news World’s first Climate Change Mental Health Vulnerability Index launching this month The new report follows a flurry of recent academic papers focused on the psychological impact of environmental collapse. Authored by Rhiannon Hawkins and published by UCL WRC, the National Preparedness Commission’s work analyses the long term mental health implications of climate change, with an emphasis on sudden extreme weather events, such as flooding. A particularly […] Environment Journal · 10 Oct 2025 Council news Community Facilities Fund - Big Blue Door West Lindsey Council · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news China Southern Glass to establish Abu Dhabi manufacturing facility - Glass International Glass International · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news Hot Takes Giveaway - Too Good To Go Too Good To Go UK · 10 Oct 2025 Policy & government Organisation - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 10 Oct 2025 Policy & government Environmental auditor guidelines for conducting verifications - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 10 Oct 2025 Council news ALN specialist provision - Torfaen County Borough Council Torfaen Council · 10 Oct 2025 Global „Ohne uns geht es nicht“ – Bau-, Abbruch- und Recyclingwirtschaft legt Positionspapier vor Zum Auftakt der Fachmesse RecyclingAKTIV/TiefbauLIVE (RATL) in Karlsruhe haben fünf Branchenverbände aus Bau-, Abbruch- und Recyclingwirtschaft ein gemeinsames Positionspapier mit dem Titel „Fünf Forderungen der Baubranche, Abbruch- und Recycling-Wirtschaft an die Politik“ vorgestellt. Unterzeichnet wurde es vom Bundesverband Sekundärrohstoffe und Entsorgung e.V. (bvse), dem Deutschen Abbruchve… Recyclingportal.eu · 10 Oct 2025 Global Vroeger was alles beter Wanneer je, zoals ik, in het decennium terecht bent gekomen waarin ook de pensioengerechtigde leeftijd zich bevindt, heb je steeds vaker de neiging om terug te kijken op de jaren die voorbij gegaan zijn. Dit klinkt misschien wat melancholisch maar zie dat alsjeblieft niet zo, het is slechts een constatering. Maar was het vroeger nu […] Het bericht Vroeger was alles beter verscheen eerst op Recy… RecyclePro · 10 Oct 2025 Policy & government Fake toys, real harms: experts warn parents of dangerous fake toys New Intellectual Property Office campaign warns buyers of major health and safety risks. GOV.UK · 10 Oct 2025 Global Festveranstaltung 35 Jahre Baustoff-Recycling in Österreich Am 2. Oktober 2025 traf sich die Recyclingbranche zu einem Festabend im Museum Arbeitswelt in Steyr: Vor 35 Jahren wurde seitens der österreichischen Bauwirtschaft eine Initiative gestartet, die europaweit vorbildlich war: 14 Unternehmen stellten sich damals der neuen Aufgabe, Bauabfälle nicht mehr zu deponieren, sondern Regelungen für eine hochwertige Verwertung zu initiieren und eine komplett… Recyclingportal.eu · 10 Oct 2025 Global Cirplus AI: Das Rückgrat für den Einkauf von Recyclingkunststoffen Das Hamburger Unternehmen Cirplus GmbH, das sich als Europas größte KI-gestützte Beschaffungsplattform für Recyclingkunststoffe darstellt, baut mit seinem Supply-Chain-Agenten Cirplus AI das Fundament für eine effizientere Beschaffung von Recyclingmaterialien. Die neue Lösung verbindet den Angaben zufolge KI-Agenten, standardisierte Compliance-Daten und automatisierte Workflows, um in einem sta… Recyclingportal.eu · 10 Oct 2025 Council news Useful Forms - Council Tax - Babergh District Council Babergh Council · 10 Oct 2025 Industry news What went right this week: the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, plus more Israel and Hamas agreed a ceasefire deal, renewables overtook coal, and the ‘European green capital’ was revealed, plus more Positive News · 10 Oct 2025 Policy & government Design criteria for permeable pavement - Minnesota Stormwater Manual Minnesota PCA · 10 Oct 2025 Council news Key Contacts - Dundee City Council Dundee City Council · 10 Oct 2025 Policy & government Half of rail operators publicly owned with Greater Anglia onboard Greater Anglia's rail services will become the third to enter public ownership on Sunday 12 October 2025. GOV.UK · 9 Oct 2025