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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Industry news
Financial Calendar - Ocado Group
Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025
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News - Ocado Group
Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025
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Corporate governance - Ocado Group
Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025
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Media Kit - Ocado Group
Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025
Industry news
Our Technology - Ocado Group
Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025
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OSP Supply Chain - Ocado Group
Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025
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The Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) - Ocado Group
Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025
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Terms and Conditions - Ocado Group
Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025
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Newsroom - Ocado Group
Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025
Global
Compostable Field Testing Program earns funding for research initiative
https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/compostable-field-testing-program-earns-funding-for-research-initiative
Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025
Global
Bio-Based Ice Cream Containers
https://www.cleanthesky.com/innovation/huhtamaki-1
Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025
Global
Plastics deception case against Exxon wins key ruling
https://climateintegrity.org/news/view/plastics-deception-case-against-exxon-wins-key-ruling
Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025
Global
Wheat straw straws: The Argentine innovation by two young entrepreneurs replacing plastic and paper
Wheat straw straws: The Argentine innovation by two young entrepreneurs replacing plastic and paper
Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025
Industry news
Carbon allotropes disrupt Li-ion battery additive market
Independent technology researcher IDTechEx has released a report stating that carbon allotropes are disrupting the conductive additives market for lithium-ion cells. This includes conventional materials such as carbon black and graphite, and novel materials such as nanofibres, carbon nanotubes (CNT) and graphene.The firm said carbon allotropes are essential materials for lithium-ion batteries a…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 26 Sept 2025
Policy & government
Joint Statement of the fifth AEM-UK Consultation
Fifth ASEAN Economic Ministers Consultation co-chaired by Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Liz Lloyd and Malaysian Minister of Investment.
GOV.UK · 26 Sept 2025
Industry news
MARKET REPORT: Glass, metals, organics, plastics, textiles September 2025
Letsrecycle looks at the market for the month of September across the glass, metals, organics, plastics and textiles sectors. Glass Glass prices have remained very flat this month despite ongoing challenges and warnings last month that they were likely to decrease. This can be attributed to the PRN having gone up. There are also some … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2025
Policy & government
Report Packaging Data (RPD): portal updates and functionality releases
Latest Report Packaging Data (RPD) registration and submission windows open, with enhanced digital portal functionality and guidance released in advance of key deadlines.
PackUK (pEPR scheme administrator) · 26 Sept 2025
Policy & government
Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) package of support
PackUK has published a package of support materials to assist producers in completing their Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) assessments.
PackUK (pEPR scheme administrator) · 26 Sept 2025
Council news
Order new bins, boxes and bags - Lancaster City Council
Lancaster Council · 26 Sept 2025
Council news
Religious or belief system ceremonies - Angus Council
Angus Council · 26 Sept 2025
Council news
Waste and recycling facilities - Lancaster City Council
Lancaster Council · 26 Sept 2025
Industry news
DeBriefed 26 September 2025: China leads new climate pledges; Trump calls warming a ‘con job’; What comes next
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate...
Carbon Brief · 26 Sept 2025
Global
Grove Toilet Cleaner Pods Reduce PVA, Use Compostable Pouch
https://www.packworld.com/sustainable-packaging/bio-based/article/22949810/grove-toilet-cleaner-pods-reduce-pva-use-compostable-pouch
Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025
Global
EU delays deforestation law again, as Indonesian palm oil sector pushes for smallholder exemptions
https://www.eco-business.com/news/eu-delays-deforestation-law-again-as-indonesian-palm-oil-sector-pushes-for-smallholder-exemptions
Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025
Global
Saudi Arabia sets new fruit and vegetable packaging rules
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-issues-new-packaging-rules-for-fruits-and-vegetables-what-suppliers-and-vendors-must-know/articleshow/124008705.cms
Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025
Global
Packaging skills gap in Australia
https://www.packagingnews.com.au/education-and-training/packaging-skills-gap-highlighted-in-aip-survey
Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025
Global
Indaver delivers first batches of chemically recycled polystyrene
https://indaver.com/news/single/indaver-launches-groundbreaking-plastics2chemicals-installation-in-antwerp-first-recycled-raw-materials-leave-the-site-and-start-a-new-life
Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025
Global
Resynergi moving operations out of California
Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025
Global
Fungus Aspergillus tubingensis has ability to break down polyurethane in weeks
Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025
Policy & government
Mr I Diaw v Dotcable Africa Ltd: 2212314/2023
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 26 Sept 2025
Global
NEXE Innovations Expands Product Portfolio with Several New SKUs in Collaboration with North American OCS Partner
https://www.stocktitan.net/news/NEXNF/nexe-innovations-expands-product-portfolio-with-several-new-sk-us-in-0q1lp6evv5lx.html
Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025
Industry news
Analysis: Half of global emissions covered by 2035 climate pledges after UN summit in New York
Half of global greenhouse gas emissions are now covered by a 2035 climate pledge following...
Carbon Brief · 26 Sept 2025
Research & science
Biochar’s secret power could change clean water forever
Scientists found that biochar doesn’t just capture pollutants, it actively destroys them using direct electron transfer. This newly recognized ability accounts for up to 40% of its cleaning power and remains effective through repeated use. The discovery opens the door to cheaper, greener, and more efficient water treatment methods worldwide.
ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 26 Sept 2025
Industry news
EfW in ETS: ‘Significant cost increases are not inevitable’
Energy-from-Waste (EfW) costs are set to rise under the UK Emissions Trade Scheme (ETS), but local authorities have tools to limit the impact, according to Suez. The planned inclusion of EfW in the ETS is set to drive up local authority waste management costs, but new analysis suggested that proactive investment in recycling and waste … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2025
Industry news
EU Expands Vehicle Recycling Rules to Include Motorcycles
The European Parliament has approved new regulations that significantly expand the EU’s End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) framework, now including motorcycles and other L-class vehicles. This marks a major shift for the auto recycling industry, as recyclers will soon be required to handle these vehicle types under the same circular economy principles already applied to cars and vans.
Auto Recycling World · 26 Sept 2025
Research & science
Toxic waste could become the next clean energy breakthrough
Bio-tar, once seen as a toxic waste, can be transformed into bio-carbon with applications in clean energy and environmental protection. This innovation could reduce emissions, create profits, and solve a major bioenergy industry problem.
ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 26 Sept 2025
Industry news
ASM – Wins ‘Environmentally Sustainable Business of the Year’ Award
ASM Auto Recycling has been named ‘Environmentally Sustainable Business of the Year’ at the 2025 Enterprise Oxfordshire Awards, beating 13 other finalists and going on to claim the title of Overall Winner as well.
ATF Professional · 26 Sept 2025
Industry news
Salvato Auctions: A Smarter Way to Buy Salvage Vehicles
The salvage vehicle marketplace has long been dominated by a very small number of players who built their models around in-person auctions, real estate (centralized yards), and paper titles - all elements that technology and evolution have deemed irrelevant. And all those components come at the expense of buyer efficiency, transparency, and value. Buyers often spend hours tied to live-bidding w…
Auto Recycling World · 26 Sept 2025
Industry news
NHS and schools begin to see savings from solar panel rollout
Hospitals and schools in England are beginning to cut energy costs following the installation of solar panels funded through a £180 million investment programme. So far, panels have been fitted at five NHS sites and three schools, with another eight schools expected to follow this autumn. In total, 11 schools and five hospitals across the […]
Air Quality News · 26 Sept 2025
Policy & government
FY4 5JX, Green Future Recycling Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/KP3723LP/A001
View the application submitted by Green Future Recycling Limited for Green Future Recycling, Blackpool.
GOV.UK · 26 Sept 2025