Recycling news: 2025
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 3 Aug 2026.
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Global
NEXE Innovations Reports Q4 and Fiscal 2025 Results
https://fox5sandiego.com/business/press-releases/globenewswire/9537167/nexe-innovations-reports-q4-and-fiscal-2025-results-expands-partnerships-delivers-repeat-orders-and-maintains-strong-financial-position
Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025
Global
Forest Green Rovers, Vegware and Grundon launch compostables partnership
Forest Green Rovers, Vegware and Grundon launch compostables partnership
Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025
Global
Here’s what happens when ‘compostable’ products become litter
https://www.cbc.ca/news/marketplace/compostable-products-marketplace-1.7642583
Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025
Global
NG Nordic and ABB targets to make electrical accessories products from carbon dioxide-based plastic
https://www.ngnordic.com/news/articles/inga-abb-ng-nordic
Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025
Global
European collaboration to bring PHA-based biodegradable barrier coatings to market
https://packagingeurope.com/news/european-collaboration-to-bring-pha-based-biodegradable-barrier-coatings-to-market/13402.article
Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025
Global
Antoine Duclaux wird neuer CEO von Renault Trucks
Bruno Blin wird seine Rolle als Chief Executive Officer (CEO) von Renault Trucks zum 1. November 2025 niederlegen. Er bleibt dem Volvo Konzern in der Funktion des Senior Adviser erhalten und wird in dieser Rolle verschiedene strategische Projekte begleiten. Sein Nachfolger wird Antoine Duclaux, derzeit Senior Vice President Renault Trucks International. Antoine Duclaux ist ein […]
Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Oct 2025
Global
Greenpeace calls for peaceful aid mission to continue
As Israeli forces intercept the Global Sumut Flotilla, Greenpeace calls for the Government of Israel to allow the peaceful aid mission to continue.
Greenpeace International · 1 Oct 2025
Global
UK water company said naturally occurring glucose in sewage could be turned into biofuels, bioplastics and detergents
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1dq910534qo
Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025
Global
Xampla and NPL validate plastic-free packaging materials
https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news/unique-test-validates-plastic-free-claims
Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025
Global
EU and US recycling landscape
Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025
Global
Bringing Bio-Based into Green Public Procurement: Lessons from Catalonia and Zeeland (Report)
Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
Greenpeace’s tribute to “conservation giant” Dr Jane Goodall
Commenting on the passing of British conservationist and chimpanzee expert Dame Jane Goodall, Greenpeace UK’s co-executive director Will McCallum said: “We’re heartbroken to learn that Dr Jane Goodall has passed away. She was one of the true conservation giants of our time. We were lucky enough to host her at the Greenpeace Glastonbury field last […]
Greenpeace UK · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
Jane Goodall, dogged advocate for the natural world, has died aged 91
Acclaimed conservationist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall has died, leaving behind a legacy of empathy for primates and the natural world
New Scientist — Environment · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
Order a Container | Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council - Bryson Recycling
Bryson Recycling · 1 Oct 2025
Council news
Meeting Room 7 (Level 6) - Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne Council · 1 Oct 2025
Global
Solvay is shutting down EU facilities in response to weak demand and high energy costs
European citizens wanted to move forward after the covid crisis, but Ursula von der Frankestein (EU Commission) had other plans. She wanted to fed us with net zero bullshit, green deal dogma and the Russia/ Ukrainian war. The EU council is complicit as they have allowed Frankestein to get a second mandate. Europe has a structural problem: we don't have good politicians.
Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
Voltaiq helps Pure Lithium to reduce time to market
Pure Lithium Corp. announced that it has formed a partnership with industry-leading battery analytics and quality control specialists Voltaiq.This is a significant step for Pure Lithium as it moves into new facilities in Chicago to begin prototyping ahead of full commercial production.Using Voltaiq’s Enterprise Battery Intelligence platform will allow Pure Lithium to improve quality control and…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
ALDI’S WOODEN TOY EVENT IS BACK WITH ITS BIGGEST RANGE YET
Aldi has announced its biggest ever range of wooden toys, just in time for Christmas. With the annual collection being a staple for parents up and down the country and sales up 36% compared to last year, the supermarket has announced the 2025 launch will land in the middle aisle on 9th October, with prices starting from just £3.49. Shoppers with little ones to […]
Aldi UK Press Centre · 1 Oct 2025
Policy & government
Northern Ireland Composite Economic Index (NICEI) Quarter 3 2026
Quarterly Index of the Northern Ireland economy.
GOV.UK · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
South Korea data centre fire halts 647 Government services
A lithium battery fire at the National Information Resources Service (NIRS) in Daejeon has impacted 96 core systems, affecting 647 government services, according to ministers.The fire started in one of the NIRS data centre’s server rooms at around 8:20pm on Friday 26 September. As of 4pm Monday, 73 of the affected services had been restored.…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Oct 2025
Council news
Report a street or park cleaning problem - Barnet Council
Barnet Council · 1 Oct 2025
Policy & government
Northern Ireland Composite Economic Index (NICEI) Quarter 2 2026
Quarterly Index of the Northern Ireland economy.
GOV.UK · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
West of England councils deliver flood protection through wildlife restoration
The largest scheme of its kind has been rolled out by South Gloucestershire and Bristol council to support nature and save homes from future extreme weather events. The £120million Avonmouth and Severnside Enterprise Area Ecological Mitigation and Flood Defence Project has now completed, offering 17km of new flood defences for local communities. In addition, habitats […]
Environment Journal · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
Observers respond to Labour’s fracking announcement
Energy secretary Ed Milliband has announced plans to bring forward legislation that will raise political and procedural barriers against any resumption of fracking, one of the clearly signalled policy priorities of Reform UK. He told attendees at the Labour Party Conference on 1 October: “Fracking will not take a penny off bills. It will not […]
Envirotec Magazine · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
Bristol’s Reuse Shops hit 350,000th item milestone
The post Bristol’s Reuse Shops hit 350,000th item milestone appeared first on Bristol Waste Company .
Bristol Waste Company · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
Report an Issue | Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council - Bryson Recycling
Bryson Recycling · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
Antarctic sea ice winter peak in 2025 is third smallest on record
Antarctic sea ice has recorded its third-smallest winter peak extent since satellite records began 47...
Carbon Brief · 1 Oct 2025
Policy & government
Statement on Afghanistan: 1 October 2025
Statement following the meeting of the G7+ Special Representatives for Afghanistan on 29-30 September 2025
GOV.UK · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
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OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
UK Biomethane Industry Clarifies Position Following MCS Foundation Press Release
UK Biomethane Industry Clarifies Position Following MCS Foundation Press Release London, UK – 1 October – The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has issued a statement in response to the MCS Foundation press release issued on 30 September, entitled “Biomethane not viable for widespread use in UK home heating, report finds.” The MCS press…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
SunSkips brings back pink skips for breast cancer awareness
SunSkips has unveiled a fresh fleet of bright pink skips in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month – available for hire throughout October. The initiative is designed to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer, while providing local residents and businesses with a highly visible way to show their support. SunSkips’s familiar orange containers were...
Skip & Waste Magazine · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
‘We’re precipitating an extermination rather than an extinction event’
Broadcaster and campaigner Chris Packham is on a mission to cut overconsumption, take on fossil fuel giants and create a fairer world
New Scientist — Environment · 1 Oct 2025
Policy & government
International Security Expo 2025
The Security Minister delivered a speech at the International Security Expo 2025.
GOV.UK · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
UKFT unveils National Textile Recycling Infrastructure Plan
The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has unveiled its National Textile Recycling Infrastructure Plan, setting out a framework to steer the UK towards a fully circular textile economy by 2035.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Oct 2025
Global
Ongoing blockade against Putin’s and Trump’s gas at the Zeebrugge terminal in Belgium
Activists from 17 countries have joined a blockade of the Zeebrugge liquified gas terminal, in protest of Europe’s dependence on gas imports from the US and Russia.
Greenpeace International · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
Biffa acquires UK PET bottle manufacturer
Biffa has completed a transaction to merge its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling operations with PET bottle manufacturer Esterform. The deal, which includes the acquisition of Esterform, follows Biffa’s initial minority investment in Esterform in 2023. Biffa said that it aims to create an end-to-end PET packaging business ahead of the 2027 launch of the UK’s … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
Black History Month 2025
Celebrate Black History Month in the UK by exploring the unsung heroes of environmental justice and sustainability. Acknowledge the critical contributions of Black individuals shaping a healthier future.
Bywaters · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
Recycling Centres switch to shorter winter hours
Local Recycling Centres are set to switch to their shorter winter opening hours. From Wednesday 1st October the Centres will be open from 8.00am until 5.00pm* in Merseyside and from 8.00am until 6.00pm in Halton – changing from the summer hours of 8.00am to 8.00pm. There are 16 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in the - Continue Reading
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
Top 5 Most Littered Brand in the UK Exposed: Six Years of Citizen Science Data from Planet Patrol
After six years and nearly 300,000 pieces of litter logged by our volunteers across the UK, the latest Planet Patrol Litter Report reveals that Coca-Cola remains the most littered brand in the UK, year after year. Planet Patrol calls on the government to take action to tackle the pervasive issue of litter pollution in the […]
Planet Patrol · 1 Oct 2025
Industry news
Retailers expect to pass on 80% of pEPR costs to customers
80% of costs from the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme will likely be borne by customers, according to new research from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The BRC said the scheme represented a “significant financial burden” for the retail sector, coming on top of a £5 billion rise in employment costs last year … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 1 Oct 2025