Recycling news: 2025

Global Tapping Energy Potential At U.S. Wastewater Facilities The American Biogas Council released new data showing that over 1,200 municipal water resource recovery facilities in the U.S. generate 7.3 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually … BioCycle · 7 Oct 2025 Global Colorado City Launches Subsidized Food Waste Composting Pilot The initiative aims to significantly lower the financial barriers to organics recycling for residents and businesses while gathering critical data to inform future waste management strategies. BioCycle · 7 Oct 2025 Global Vegware launches 3oz compostable ice cream pot https://frymagazine.com/features/packaging/vegware-launches-3oz-compostable-ice-cream-pot Bioplastics News · 7 Oct 2025 Global Empowering Brands with Bio-Based Innovation: Braskem Highlights I’m green™ bio-based Portfolio at Sustainable Brands https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/Business%20Wire/35256126/empowering-brands-with-bio-based-innovation-braskem-highlights-i-m-green-bio-based-portfolio-at-sustainable-brands Bioplastics News · 7 Oct 2025 Policy & government New minister appointed with responsibility for intellectual property The Intellectual Property Office CEO has welcomed the new minister. GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2025 Global Cargill Will Unveil a Bio-Based Fluoropolymer Replacement for Polyolefin Extrusion at K 2025 https://www.plasticstoday.com/packaging/cargill-will-unveil-a-bio-based-fluoropolymer-replacement-for-polyolefin-extrusion-at-k-2025 Bioplastics News · 7 Oct 2025 Global PLA is more toxic for soil than Polypropylene (Study) https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1100945 Bioplastics News · 7 Oct 2025 Global Compost Products Aid In LA Fire Remediation For more than four weeks in January 2025, 14 wildfires burned in Los Angeles and adjacent counties. Compost-based products have been in the remediation toolkit. Part II BioCycle · 7 Oct 2025 Global Best Practices For Reducing Curbside Recycling Contamination Solid Waste Association of North America’s Applied Research Foundation‘s new report provides waste and recycling managers with guidance to improve recycling quality while addressing enforcement challenges. BioCycle · 7 Oct 2025 Global North Carolina Food Waste Reduction Grants Available The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Food Waste Reduction Grant program is accepting applications from local governments, nonprofits, and businesses for grants that support initiatives to build food waste reduction infrastructure. BioCycle · 7 Oct 2025 Global ReFED’s New Catalytic Grant Fund Targets Methane-Reduction Initiatives ReFED's open call focuses on methane reduction for its Catalytic Grant Fund — aimed at advancing food recycling and reducing methane in the beef and dairy sectors. BioCycle · 7 Oct 2025 Policy & government UK and Malaysia deepen climate co-operation with new adaptation initiatives Minister Seema Malhotra has launched two new climate adaptation initiatives with Malaysia. GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2025 Industry news Pasteurisation plays crucial role in award winning New Zealand AD plant This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with HRS Heat Exchangers. 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 (AD) facility […] Envirotec Magazine · 7 Oct 2025 Global Solvent-based Plastics Recycling for Circular Economy With the solvent-based recycling process developed at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV, a wide variety of plastics from packaging, as well as from the automotive, electronics, construction, and textile sectors, can be recycled and processed into high-purity plastic recyclates. In this way, waste fractions that cannot be recycled using conventional recycling […] Global Recycling · 7 Oct 2025 Industry news Communications programme launched to improve UK aerosol recycling As part of a pioneering initiative to improve the recycling rate of post-consumer aerosols, a creative programme has been rolled out across two local authorities to measure the impact of communications on recycling behaviour. Managed by Alupro and funded through the Aerosol Recycling Initiative (UKARI) in partnership with SUEZ recycling and recovery UK (SUEZ), the […] Alupro · 7 Oct 2025 Council news Kirkby – Words & Pictures - Knowsley Libraries Knowsley Council · 7 Oct 2025 Industry news Three cities nominated in the Earthshot Prize ‘Clean our Air’ category The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William in 2020, has announced this year’s finalists which includes recognition for three cities whose are excelling in their fight for clean air. 15 Finalists have been announced, three in each category: Revive our Oceans, Fix our Climate, Build a Waste-free World, Protect and Restore Nature and Clean our […] Air Quality News · 7 Oct 2025 Industry news Battery cell selection cut by six months About:Energy has unveiled The Voltt, a new cloud-based platform designed to revolutionise battery cell selection for high-performance electric vehicles.Built on the company’s validated cell model library, The Voltt allows engineers to virtually test and compare battery cells under real-world conditions – without the need for complex software integration.The platform streamlines one of the most … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 7 Oct 2025 Global Letter to the European Commission: Tracking Substances of Concern for Product Sustainability and EU Competitiveness The post Letter to the European Commission: Tracking Substances of Concern for Product Sustainability and EU Competitiveness appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 7 Oct 2025 Industry news The Earthshot Prize 2025 Finalists Announced The Earthshot Prize has revealed the 15 finalists of its 2025 prize who are in the running to win five £1 million prizes across five categories. Circular Online (CIWM) · 7 Oct 2025 Industry news Grundon reshapes Board as Sullivan-Webb named CEO Waste management and environmental services company Grundon has announced two changes to its Board of Directors, effective 1 October 2025. Current Managing Director, Clayton Sullivan-Webb, will move into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), while Bradley Smith, currently Sales & Marketing Director, will take on a broader remit as Operations Director. Commenting on the … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2025 Policy & government Mr M Heinl and Ms H Laikko v Moving Brands Ltd and others: 2204235/2021 and 2204238/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2025 Policy & government Mrs A Mahmood v Santander UK plc: 6001450/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2025 Policy & government Sustainable procurement: the Government Buying Standards (GBS) GBS product specifications: mandatory for central government departments and related organisations; encouraged for wider public sector. GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2025 Policy & government Hydrogen Infrastructure Strategic Planning: policy statement Government’s view on how the National Energy System Operator is envisaged to carry out strategic planning for hydrogen infrastructure. GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2025 Industry news Leeds project explores car access without ownership Families, friends and neighbours across Leeds are being encouraged to collaborate in a unique three-week experiment exploring new ways to access cars without owning them. The “Car When We Need It” initiative is part of a £7.8 million research project led by the University of Leeds’ Institute for Transport Studies (ITS), designed to inspire residents […] Air Quality News · 7 Oct 2025 Council news Halewood After School Craft - Knowsley Libraries Knowsley Council · 7 Oct 2025 Policy & government Mr D A Driver and Mr P J Brackpool v The Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police and Mrs L Lynskey: 1804950/2023 and 1804951/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 Oct 2025 Industry news Reinventing rubber: Plastic Energy announces pioneering recycling breakthrough that could slash emissions The post Reinventing rubber: Plastic Energy announces pioneering recycling breakthrough that could slash emissions appeared first on Plastic Energy . Plastic Energy news · 7 Oct 2025 Global Article 9 PPWR – Why certain packaging formats should be compostable EU flags waving in front of European Parliament building. Brussels, Belgium Industrial compostable products certified to the harmonised European standard EN 13432 support better waste management by: helping separate biowaste collection, diverting waste from landfills and incineration, preventing misthrows of conventional plastics into compost, and feeding valuable biomass back into industry or … European Bioplastics News · 7 Oct 2025 Industry news CIRQLR expands UK-wide operations with Sommers Waste Solutions acquisition Business recycling group CIRQLR has acquired Luton-based Sommers Waste Solutions (SWS), extending the Group’s waste management operations. SWS will continue to operate under its existing brand and management, offering its full range of sustainable waste and recycling solutions. The acquired company has operated over several decades, delivering recycling services to commercial and industrial cus… letsrecycle.com News · 7 Oct 2025 Global Discover the speaker line-up and register now! EUBP is excited to share the provisional programme for EBC25, taking place on 02–03 December 2025 in Berlin and online. Download the conference agenda here. The conference will showcase how biopolymers are driving sustainability, resource efficiency, and innovation, covering topics such as policy developments, the European bioeconomy, global market trends, recycling, circular solutions, and hig… European Bioplastics News · 7 Oct 2025 Global Two Decades of EBC: Reflecting on the Journey and Looking Ahead As European Bioplastics prepares for the 20th edition of its annual conference, EBC, the organisation takes this milestone as an opportunity to reflect on its journey. From its early days as a niche gathering for experts, EBC has grown into the flagship event for the global bioplastics community, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and [...] European Bioplastics News · 7 Oct 2025 Industry news Nature’s voice? Trees speak up in AI-powered experiment Trees are finding their voice in a creative AI project designed to spark empathy and raise awareness about the natural world Positive News · 7 Oct 2025 Industry news ALDI’S MINCE PIE RANGE STARTS FROM JUST 21P A PIE Aldi is set to pie-oneer the festive season with its much-anticipated mince pie range. Recently crowned ‘Own Label Range of the Year’ at The Grocer Gold Awards 20251 for its Specially Selected range, the supermarket’s selection boasts irresistible varieties for all tastebuds including new trending pistachio and booze-filled delights as well as a variety of Specially […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 7 Oct 2025 Council news Glasgow City Council - Glasgow City Council Glasgow City Council · 7 Oct 2025 Council news Ermin Hall, Denmark Road - 25/00492/COU - Gloucester City Council Gloucester Council · 7 Oct 2025 Council news Gipsy Hill: New homes for over 100 residents - Love Lambeth Lambeth Council · 7 Oct 2025 Policy & government Allocation decisions - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 7 Oct 2025 Industry news Can love be tasted? - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 7 Oct 2025