Recycling news: 2025
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 2 Aug 2026.
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Global
México | Organizaciones de la sociedad civil alertan sobre greenwashing en iniciativas de plásticos y falsas soluciones verdes del gobierno federal
Ciudad de México, a 7 de octubre de 2025 – Organizaciones de la sociedad civil denunciaron el avance de iniciativas legislativas y acciones impulsadas por legisladoras y legisladores y la […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 7 Oct 2025
Council news
Cemeteries and burials - Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire Council · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
Yorkshire Water models sewer data availability
An ongoing project with Yorkshire Water is taking a proactive approach to combined sewer overflow (CSO) management, shifting from reactive responses to preventative measures – crucial for both regulatory compliance and environmental protection. New legislation mandating near real-time data availability for CSOs, that came into force for England and Wales in January 2025, has prompted […]
Envirotec Magazine · 7 Oct 2025
Policy & government
Cyber Governance Code of Practice - evaluation survey
A survey tracking uptake and feedback on the Cyber Governance Code of Practice.
GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
Autumn 2025 Recycling Events in Focus
October 2025 marks a pivotal month in the UK's recycling calendar, connecting the momentum from September’s National Recycle Week through to Recycling Expo 2025[1] (7th – 8th October), and culminating with International E-Waste Day[2] (14th October). Der Beitrag Autumn 2025 Recycling Events in Focus erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) .
ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Pasteurisation plays crucial role in award winning New Zealand AD plant
MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Pasteurisation plays crucial role in award winning New Zealand AD plant An award-winning biogas plant which pioneered food waste collection and treatment in New Zealand has benefitted from using a dedicated pasteurisation system supplied by HRS Heat Exchangers. In July, Ecogas, which operates New Zealand’s first and only commercial-scale anaerobic digestion…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 7 Oct 2025
Global
McKinsey Global Materials Perspective 2025 – Key Takeaways and Insights
I've just watched the McKinsey Global Materials Perspective 2025; and here are the key takeaways.
Bioplastics News · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
COMMENT: ‘Heremade’ food helps recharge and reconnect
A break in central Scotland helps me reconnect with natural food and (thanks to a bacon sandwich) chew over the writing that keeps me hungry.
Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 7 Oct 2025
Research & science
BMC (formerly BioMed Central) Journals | Open access, community-focused - Springer Nature Link
Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
jobmate to launch jobsafe incident reporting app at FORS Annual Conference
jobmate, a leading UK developer of operational software and founded in 2018, is unveiling jobsafe, a workplace incident reporting app designed to transform how organisations capture and manage accident and incident data, with a specific focus on field-based environments. The new safety app will be launched at the FORS Annual Conference 2025, taking place on 23rd October at the International Con…
Skip & Waste Magazine · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
One of Earth’s most vital carbon sinks is faltering. Can we save it?
For decades, forest, grasslands and other land ecosystems have collectively absorbed up to a third of the carbon dioxide we emit each year – but this climate buffer may be collapsing far sooner than anyone expected
New Scientist — Environment · 7 Oct 2025
Global
[Opinion] RETHINKING WASTE: My Transformative Journey to Sustainability through the Africa Zero Waste Academy.
By Namwanga Patricia Kizito, 2025 Africa Zero Waste Participant ‘Participating in the Academy was an invaluable experience that has inspired me to pursue a personal zero-waste lifestyle and promote a […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
Barons Court Project: Ex-homeless turn art into global business
The post Barons Court Project: Ex-homeless turn art into global business appeared first on City Harvest .
City Harvest London · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
Downton Distillery: Redefining Spirits Through Craft, Conservation and Circularity
What began as a small rural operation has become a respected example of how circular design and ecological restoration can underpin a drinks business.
Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
All Bar One recognised as a sustainability leader in hospitality
With a mission to create a more inclusive and environmentally conscious experience for guests and teams alike, we have consistently pushed boundaries
Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
News in brief (07/10/2025)
News in brief including: Virgin Media O2 and Coventry City Council have extended their #CovConnects partnership for 18 months; Forest Green Rovers, Vegware and Grundon have launched a composting system for matchday packaging; SunSkips unveiled a fleet of pink refurbished skips for Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and CIWM’s Sarah Poulter has been named CEO of … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2025
Global
Scientists in Australia create natural plastics for everyday packaging
https://qazinform.com/news/scientists-in-australia-create-natural-plastics-for-everyday-packaging-b619c6
Bioplastics News · 7 Oct 2025
Council news
Planning Application: PA/2025/1739 - Ashford Borough Council
Ashford Council · 7 Oct 2025
Global
Kennebunkport launches pilot composting program to cut waste
https://eu.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2025/10/04/kennebunkport-launches-pilot-composting-program-to-cut-waste/86495677007
Bioplastics News · 7 Oct 2025
Global
Degradation of PBAT mulch by plastic-degrading bacteria under the influence of organic fertilizers and effects on soil
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2213343725043222
Bioplastics News · 7 Oct 2025
Global
Inconsistent plastic definitions across UK Regulations create barriers for bio-based innovation
https://hub-4.com/news/inconsistent-plastic-definitions-across-uk-regulations-create-barriers-for-bio-based-innovation
Bioplastics News · 7 Oct 2025
Global
Waste PET Bottle-Based Midsoles
https://www.cleanthesky.com/innovation/far-eastern-new-century
Bioplastics News · 7 Oct 2025
Global
Fourth-gen heir’s bold bioplastics bet over sugar
https://www.pressreader.com/india/mint-kolkata/20251004/282102052861379
Bioplastics News · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
Factcheck: What the Climate Change Act does – and does not – mean for the UK
The UK’s Climate Change Act is a landmark piece of legislation that guides the nation’s...
Carbon Brief · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
Think Energy unveils new high-voltage BESS range
Think Energy Group has launched a new high-voltage battery energy storage system (BESS) range, tailored to meet the increasing energy demands and sustainability targets of industrial and commercial operations.The SiteGrid series includes five scalable models – SiteGrid X100, X200, X200+, X350 and X500 – covering capacities from 100kVA to 500kVA. These systems allow businesses to…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 7 Oct 2025
Council news
Events Archive | Page 119 of 1335 - Knowsley Libraries
Knowsley Council · 7 Oct 2025
Council news
Huyton Saturday Craft - Knowsley Libraries
Knowsley Council · 7 Oct 2025
Policy & government
National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage: government evidence on enforcement and compliance, 2024
This report sets out a summary of the government’s evidence and analysis on the enforcement of the National Living and National Minimum Wage.
GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
Driving Circularity Forward: Why the automotive industry needs strategic recycling partners now more than ever
‘Upcoming changes to EU law give car makers a chance to reassess their approach to recycling and the circular economy, turning compliance into a competitive advantage” - By Patrick Davison, EMR Director of Sustainability
ATF Professional · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
Auto parts theft: Mobilians call for traceability
The Ministerial Statistical Service for Internal Security (SSMSI) published its annual report on Insecurity and Crime 2024 on July 10, 2025. This revealed 96,100 thefts of vehicle accessories recorded in 2024, an increase of +4% compared to 2023. These offenses constitute a significant proportion of property crimes, and their clearance rate remains below 7% one year after the events (SSMSI – An…
Auto Recycling World · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
World Food Day: Sharing Meals & Building Community at the Abbey Centre
The post World Food Day: Sharing Meals & Building Community at the Abbey Centre appeared first on City Harvest .
City Harvest London · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
Over 100 NGOs Launch Manifesto Urging EU Leaders to Stop PFAS Pollution
CHEM Trust alongside more than 100 NGOs have united to demand urgent EU action to stop PFAS pollution. In our joint manifesto launched today, we warn that Europe is facing a PFAS pollution crisis that threatens people’s health and must be treated as an emergency. The manifesto calls on the EU to introduce a broad […]
CHEM Trust · 7 Oct 2025
Research & science
Ocean heatwaves are breaking Earth’s hidden climate engine
Marine heatwaves can jam the ocean’s natural carbon conveyor belt, preventing carbon from reaching the deep sea. Researchers studying two major heatwaves in the Gulf of Alaska found that plankton shifts caused carbon to build up near the surface instead of sinking. This disrupted the ocean’s ability to store carbon for millennia and intensified climate feedbacks. The study highlights the urgent…
ScienceDaily — Pollution · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
Solar energy is now the world’s cheapest source of power, says new study
Solar energy is now so cost-effective that, in the sunniest countries, it costs as little as £0.02 to produce one unit of power, making it cheaper than electricity generated from coal, gas or wind, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. In a study published in Energy and Environment Materials, researchers argue […]
Envirotec Magazine · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
Byproduct from chemical recycling finds use in rubber industry
Char, a solid byproduct of chemical recycling, is being explored as a substitute for carbon black in rubber production, offering a new outlet for the material. Produced when plastics are broken down at high temperatures, char has until now been largely viewed as a secondary output with few uses beyond energy recovery. However, new trials … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2025
Global
Compost Registration, Labeling And Distribution Requirements
The USCC and its representatives have worked to simplify compost labeling and registration on a national basis. However, individual composters must better understand product distribution regulations in states where they market. Part I
BioCycle · 7 Oct 2025
Global
Pescafácil uses BASF EPS Ccycled® EPS
https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/10/p-25-198
Bioplastics News · 7 Oct 2025
Global
Efficient and scalable upcycling of oceanic carbon sources into bioplastic monomers
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41929-025-01416-4
Bioplastics News · 7 Oct 2025
Industry news
Enphase launches IQ Battery 5P in India
Enphase Energy has introduced its IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase technology to the Indian market, offering robust backup power for both single-phase and three-phase systems.Designed to meet the demands of India’s residential and small commercial sectors, the modular battery system supports scalable energy storage up to 40kWh.Each 5kWh unit delivers up to 3.84kW in single-phase…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 7 Oct 2025
Global
New Grant Program Fuels Organics And Compostable Packaging Recovery
The eight selected municipal and composter-led projects will receive grants “designed to fuel systemic change and increase the acceptance of certified compostable packaging across the U.S.”
BioCycle · 7 Oct 2025