Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Having a child through surrogacy Information for intended parents, surrogates and health professionals about the surrogacy process in England and Wales. GOV.UK · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Main construction to commence on £500m Medworth EfW plant Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power (EfW CHP) facility in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, is set to begin full-scale construction. MVV Environment Medworth, a subsidiary of MVV Environment, and Kanadevia Inova have signed the Notice to Proceed for the facility following the conclusion of an engineering, procurement and construction contract earlier this year. The development … Read More… letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news NEMI Teas: Brewing Social Change NEMI Teas is a London-based social enterprise and specialist tea company that has successfully integrated a robust social mission into a high-growth business model. The company offers a range of premium, Organic tea blends to the foodservice sectors across the UK and Europe. Our core mission is to empower refugees by providing them with crucial […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news The dirty truth: how sewage pollution drains the economy Did you know ineffective sewage systems and pollution place a multi-billion pound burden on the economy each year? Sewage pollution occurs when untreated or poorly treated wastewater contaminates land and water. In England, only 14% of rivers meet “good ecological status”. This ranks the UK among the worst in Europe for water quality. This widespread […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 3 Oct 2025 Policy & government Information sharing measures in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act Guidance on the information sharing measures in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. GOV.UK · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility: Unboxing a new era It’s all change in the world of packaging waste management. The packaging reporting deadline has passed. From October 2025, businesses that fall under the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme will receive their first invoices, covering the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Der Beitrag Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility: Unboxing a new era erschien z… ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 3 October 2025: UK political gap on climate widens; Fossil-fuelled Typhoon Ragasa; ‘Overshoot’ unknowns Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Celebrating the Tidy Wales Awards 2025 winners The post Celebrating the Tidy Wales Awards 2025 winners appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news New report warns skills shortages threaten circular economy progress A new report warns that skills shortages will hold back the UK’s efforts to move towards a circular economy, drawing upon the appraisal of key member organisations in chemicals and materials science. Published on 2 October by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) and the Royal Society […] Envirotec Magazine · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news How manufacturers are ensuring leak tightness in drainage seals and pipes By Paul Grills, BPF Pipes Group There is plenty of talk about preventing leaks in below ground water and drainage pipes and the importance of good installation; however, ensuring the quality and long-term performance of these pipes starts well before they are actually installed. British Plastics Federation (BPF) Pipes Group manufacturers make their products to […] Envirotec Magazine · 3 Oct 2025 Policy & government British Embassy Sofia The British Embassy in Bulgaria maintains and develops relations between the UK and Bulgaria. GOV.UK · 3 Oct 2025 Policy & government Compendium of approaches to improving competition in digital markets (2025) How competition authorities across G7 jurisdictions continue to respond to the challenges posed by digital markets. GOV.UK · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Liverpool launches low-carbon heat network Liverpool has taken a major step towards its net zero ambitions with the official opening of the £7.5 million Mersey Heat Energy Centre. Developed by The Peel Group in partnership with district heat network specialist Ener-Vate, the centre will provide low-carbon heating and hot water to thousands of homes, offices and public buildings across the […] Air Quality News · 3 Oct 2025 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week From forests to factory farms, and fossil gas to climate justice, it's been a busy week in the Greenpeace world. Here are selection of images from our work around the globe over the past seven days. Greenpeace International · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Q&A: What the ‘controversial’ GWP* methane metric means for farming emissions A controversial way of measuring how much methane warms the planet has stirred debate in... Carbon Brief · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Green Parts and Circularity: Europe Needs a Full-Chain Approach Green parts are emerging as a vital solution for sustainable and cost-efficient auto repair. To scale their use, a full-chain, collaborative approach is essential. Claire Lichawski, an independent consultant in automotive recycling and circular economy, leads efforts in France to connect insurers, dismantlers, and repairers through certified protocols. Her work demonstrates how structured coope… Auto Recycling World · 3 Oct 2025 Policy & government National Citizen Service Trust framework document This framework document sets out the framework within which NCS Trust and DCMS operate to deliver the NCS programme to the best effect. GOV.UK · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news IAA Announces New Branch in Banbury, England, its Largest Site in the UK IAA Holdings, LLC, an RB Global company (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) and a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, today announced the grand opening of its newest and largest site in the United Kingdom, located in Banbury, England. The new, easy-to-access IAA Banbury site strengthens IAA’s UK footprint and elevates its ability to serve customers and expand operations… ATF Professional · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Engaging the public is key to success of waste reforms By Guest Contributor, Rt Hon Dame Theresa Villiers DBE, former Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs The next few years will see implementation of changes to […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Fix the food system to fix the planet, EAT-Lancet Commission says A landmark new report on how to eat healthily and sustainably is warning that global food systems are "the single most influential driver of planetary boundary transgression". edie — Circular Economy tag · 3 Oct 2025 Policy & government Simpler recycling: workplace recycling in England Workplace recycling in England changed on 31 March 2025. Guidance for all businesses, charities and public sector organisations on separating recyclable waste. GOV.UK · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Order a Container - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Hull Council to recruit 70 staff ahead of Simpler Recycling rollout Hull City Council’s Streetscene Services has announced a recruitment drive of 70 new roles ahead of new Simpler Recycling rules. In preparation for the national reforms, the council is seeking to fill 60 loader positions and 10 driver chargehand roles. The local authority said that the additional staff will help it to manage new weekly … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news CARS Joins ESS Expo, Bringing Vehicle Recycling into the Wider Sustainability Conversation As the vehicle recycling industry continues to evolve, this year’s Complete Auto Recycling Show (CARS) marked a significant moment of transition. For the first time, CARS was hosted as part of the wider Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), held at Birmingham’s NEC in September, joining forces with a range of sectors across the recycling and environmental services landscape. ATF Professional · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news NLWA warns of £35m ‘carbon tax’ hit on residents The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has issued a stark warning that waste management costs and risks are escalating rapidly. In a Call to Action, the authority has urged the Government to take decisive steps to cut waste, protect households from rising costs and give councils the tools to deliver sustainable services. The NLWA has … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2025 Policy & government GDP monthly estimate, UK: October 2026 Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the value of goods and services produced in the UK. It estimates the size of and growth in the economy. GOV.UK · 3 Oct 2025 Policy & government Mr R Tozzi v Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 3300119/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Oct 2025 Policy & government UK-Greenland trade deal talks resume UK-Greenland trade deal talks resume to deliver cheaper seafood for British shoppers GOV.UK · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news EU faces pressure to phase out waste incineration More than 150 non-governmental organisations have called for an immediate halt to the construction of new waste incinerators across the European Union, warning that expanding capacity threatens both climate targets and public health. In a joint letter addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EU Commissioners and national ministers, the coalition – led […] Air Quality News · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Prestone to unveil EV thermal management solutions Prestone will unveil its advanced EVX™ thermal management fluids at The Battery Show North America, held in Detroit from 6–9 October 2025.The Prestone EVX range is engineered to meet the growing demands of electrified vehicles, offering low conductivity, robust corrosion protection, and chemical stability for both light and heavy-duty EVs. These fluids have undergone rigorous… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Oct 2025 Council news Welcome to My Local Area - maps.malvernhills.gov.uk Malvern Hills Council · 3 Oct 2025 Global Europe’s Composite Recycling Market and its Potential As the amount of composite waste generated in Europe is not officially monitored, the European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) has collaborated with its members and partners to estimate the potential size of the composites recycling market. While the quantity of composite waste is small compared to plastics, aluminum, and other popular materials, Europe’s transition to […] Global Recycling · 3 Oct 2025 Council news Recycling centre bookings - Dorset Council Dorset Council Council · 3 Oct 2025 Global 💄BABE, IT’S NOT HOLY SCRIPTURE ⛵ SOLIDARITY WITH THE GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA Earlier this week, while many of us slept, Israeli forces forcefully and illegally intercepted vessels and detained crew members of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The Flotilla was attempting to break Israel’s illegal blockade and to deliver essential humanitarian aid to the occupied Gaza Strip, amidst the ongoing genocide. It was made up of almost 40 vess… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 3 Oct 2025 Global Replies from Italian Trade Unions (ENI/Novamont) On Monday 15 September 2025, I sent emails to all major trade unions in Italy. This is a FREE article Bioplastics News · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news EG4 joins Lektra to deliver AI battery platform Lektra has announced a strategic partnership with EG4 Electronics to merge EG4’s advanced battery systems with Lektra’s distributed AI infrastructure to deliver a pioneering solution: batteries with integrated micro data centre capabilities.Lektra is the innovator behind the world’s first patented distributed data centres powered by distributed energy and EG4 Electronics is a leading solar and… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Oct 2025 Global Inconsistent plastic definitions across UK regulations create barriers for bio-based innovation Bioplastics News · 3 Oct 2025 Global Scientists create natural plastics for everyday packaging (Monash University) https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/scientists-create-natural-plastics-for-everyday-packaging Bioplastics News · 3 Oct 2025 Policy & government British Chamber of Commerce Uganda marks one year of impact British Chamber of Commerce Uganda is proud to celebrate its first anniversary, marking a year of dynamic growth. GOV.UK · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Hike to International Waste Shipment charges takes effect The confirmed increase to the International Waste Shipment (IWS) charges has taken effect, as of 1 October 2025. The increase applies to fees covering movements of “notified waste” – shipments subject to stricter notification controls – and comes as part of a wider package of charge adjustments across environmental permitting, waste carrier registration and producer … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2025