Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Consultation launched on mandatory water-saving features for new homes Simple water-saving measures could save families in new homes over £100 a year on bills, while supporting a wave of new housing across Britain, said the UK government on 23 September as it launched a consultation proposing “small changes to Building Regulations that could see new homes fitted with water-saving features such as aerated taps […] Envirotec Magazine · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Oxfordshire school’s climate scheme adopted in Greater Manchester, Kent and Aberdeenshire A pioneering initiative launched in 2023 is spreading across the UK, with more participants than ever signing up for last week’s launch. The Bloxham Sustainability Challgen [BSC] takes its name from Bloxham School in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Delivered through a partnership with Dalcour Maclaren and ESRI UK, the idea is to bring students, environmental consultants, and […] Environment Journal · 23 Sept 2025 Global Compostable Field Testing Program Secures Research Funding A new phase of the Compostable Field Testing Program is underway, thanks to an initial $68,000 funding commitment from the Biodegradable Products Institute and Eco-Products. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news M3P3 to unite the materials, minerals and mining community in Birmingham The post M3P3 to unite the materials, minerals and mining community in Birmingham appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Carbon negative 2035: UK energy from waste sector must be unlocked A new report highlights the huge potential of adding carbon capture and storage to existing facilities responsible for producing electricity from garbage. According to management consultancy Baringa, Britain’s energy-from-waste sector could deliver 10million tonnes of durable carbon removals by 2040. The sector currently creates around 7million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, meaning it is […] Environment Journal · 23 Sept 2025 Policy & government Environmental permit: appeal form The Environment Agency deals with applications for environmental permits and the Planning Inspectorate deals with appeals. GOV.UK · 23 Sept 2025 Global Connections: Compost And Crime Washington state reports a 60% reduction in recidivism because of its Sustainability in Prison programs at its correctional facilities. One of those programs is composting. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global Detroit Sustainability Office Launches Compost Pilot “By turning scraps into nutrient-rich soil, we’re not only reducing what ends up in landfills — we’re creating a circular system that supports local farms, healthier neighborhoods, and sustainable food production.” BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global Date Labeling Bill Introduced In NYS New York State Senate Bill S7618 is proposing uniform date labeling terms to help consumers better understand when food is safe to eat. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global Compost Cost Share In California County The pilot compost cost share program is aimed to help meet procurement targets while making compost more accessible and affordable. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Policy & government Competition: Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Open Call for Innovation - CY2025 - Cycle 3 The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) uses the Open Call for Innovation to find ideas that address challenges across both Defence and Security landscapes. GOV.UK · 23 Sept 2025 Policy & government College corporation financial management good practice guides Information outlining good practice in college corporation financial management and assurance GOV.UK · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Electric Aviation is Taking Off – But What Happens to the Batteries? The post Electric Aviation is Taking Off – But What Happens to the Batteries? appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Sustainability award for spent-carbons recycling enabler This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with Puragen. Puragen (formerly CPL Activated Carbons) has been awarded a Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice, recognizing the company’s novel process for handling high-sulphur spent carbons from the biogas and biomethane sector, allowing them to be fully recycled, avoiding disposal via landfilling or incineration. […] Envirotec Magazine · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Viridi and Schneider team up on microgrid rollout Viridi has been named a key energy ecosystem partner in Schneider Electric’s Accelerating Resilient Infrastructure Initiative.This nationwide programme brings together over 20 organisations – including Microsoft, Sunrock, Zurich and AlphaStruxure – to fast-track deployment of resilient clean energy systems across the US.The partnership will support microgrid development for a wide range of appl… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW DESSERTS THAT ARE PERFECT FOR AUTUMN Autumn has officially arrived1 meaning it’s time to welcome back Britain’s favourite comfort foods. And as the nation flocks to Google to search up Autumn recipes2, Aldi has shoppers covered with an entire range of new seasonal desserts. Aldi’s NEW Double Crumbles (£2.99, 2 pack) have just launched in Aldi stores in two saucy seasonal […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news HALLOWEEN JUST GOT CUTER! ALDI LAUNCHES NEW HALLOWEEN PET COSTUMES With more and more celebrities dressing up their pets in adorable fashion for Halloween, including Taylor Swift’s beau, Travis Kelce, supermarket Aldi is here to ensure that all pooches get superstar treatment with its NEW range of Halloween Pet Costumes (£3.99). Available in stores from 28th September, shoppers had […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Hybrid biocarbon solution picks up green award This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with Invica Industries. A hybrid biocarbon solution that acts as a drop-in replacement for traditional fossil fuels in industries including metals has picked up the Green Transformation Award at the Green Awards UK 2025, which recognizes sustainability and innovation. Developed by Invica Industries, the ecoke project […] Envirotec Magazine · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Can aviation offsets drive greener growth across multiple sectors? Amid airport expansion plans and rising demand for flights, we get to grips with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, and hear how this could provide a workable model for other industries struggling to meet emissions goals. Few can disagree that aviation delivers substantial social and economic benefits to communities by connecting […] Environment Journal · 23 Sept 2025 Policy & government Ms M Barcker v Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: 6003571/2024 and 6007989/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Sept 2025 Global AI is stifling demand for junior sustainability talent: recruiter https://www.eco-business.com/news/ai-is-stifling-demand-for-junior-sustainability-talent-recruiter Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Three West of England mobility hubs awarded gold standard Three mobility hubs in the West of England have been awarded gold standard accreditation by Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK), the national shared transport charity. The accredited sites – at UWE Bristol’s Frenchay Campus, Abbey Wood Shopping Park in Filton, and Ridingleaze in Lawrence Weston – are designed to make it easier for people to travel […] Air Quality News · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news New partnership to accelerate drone battery development About:Energy has partnered with Munich-based EFT Mobility, part of Quantum Systems Group, to accelerate drone battery development using advanced simulation tools.Quantum Systems is known for its high-performance unmanned aerial vehicles used in the defence, security and commercial sectors.The collaboration enables EFT Mobility to streamline drone battery cell selection during early design phase… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Plastic Packaging Tax failing to deliver, as plant closures continue RECOUP has warned that fraudulent claims under the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) are undermining the plastic recycling industry. The association said that while it supported the principle of the tax, the absence of a robust verification system for recycled content has left UK manufacturers at a competitive disadvantage and could be a driving factor behind … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news How our homes absorb VOCs has ‘significant implications’ New research has found that the walls, furniture and surfaces inside our homes play a much bigger role in trapping and holding onto pollutants than previously understood. The University of California – Irvine study was conducted in a carefully monitored test house to explore what happens when volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are released indoors. Scientists […] Air Quality News · 23 Sept 2025 Policy & government Evaluation of the Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (CEOI) - Final Report Final report on evaluation of the UK Space Agency's Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation. GOV.UK · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Alupro champions metal packaging at ESS Expo 2025 Earlier this month (17-18 September), Alupro took to the stage at the Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo to champion the circular economy for metal packaging. The event, which was held at the NEC in Birmingham, brought together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees to help shape the future of our planet. As part […] Alupro · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Certified as Recyclable: Now Including Fibre-Based Packaging Our Certified as Recyclable scheme has been expanded to now include recyclability testing for fibre-based packaging. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news AI model predicts battery health with precision SandboxAQ, in collaboration with the US Army’s DEVCOM C5ISR Center, has achieved a significant breakthrough in battery health analytics.The team has completed the first full-scale calendar-aging campaign, combining deep-cycle operational data with rigorous storage testing across various lithium-ion chemistries and formats, including cylindrical and high-energy pouch cells.This effort produced a… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Your Ultimate Guide to Office Recycling Improve the recycling in your office building today, by following some of these quick and easy tips Bywaters · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news ALDI UNVEILS FAN FAVOURITE 1-LITRE HIGHLAND EARL WHISKY Get ready, whisky lovers! Aldi is about to make autumn evenings a whole lot warmer with the launch of its sensational Highland Earl Blended Scotch Whisky in a 1 litre bottle for £17.49. The launch comes as Aldi’s whiskies secured Gold and Silver Medals at The Scotch Whisky Masters 2025[2] – proving a quality drop doesn’t always […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news IKEA Family Credit Card - IKEA IKEA UK newsroom · 23 Sept 2025 Policy & government DBT inward investment results for Central Europe: 2020 to 2025 Department for Business and Trade (DBT) statistics for inward investment projects from Central Europe that landed in the UK between April 2020 and March 2025. GOV.UK · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news WRAP shines a spotlight on toothpaste tubes this Recycle Week As part of Recycle Week 2025, climate action NGO WRAP is highlighting its work with leading toothpaste brands to make toothpaste tubes recyclable. Circular Online (CIWM) · 23 Sept 2025 Global Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2025 Concludes with Great Success Brussels, Belgium – September 2025 – The Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2025 concluded successfully this week, bringing together over 100 participants representing industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders for a dynamic and insightful journey into the achievement and the future of chemical recycling. The Forum offered an in-depth exploration of key topics shaping the chemical […] Chemical Recycling Europe · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Non-fashion textiles ‘overlooked’ in waste and recycling plans Non-fashion textiles make up an equally significant share of the UK’s textile waste stream as fashion items, yet remain largely overlooked in circular economy strategies. Research from UKFT and the University of Leeds, found that the total post-consumer and industrial textile flow amounts to approximately 3,264 kt each year, split evenly between fashion (1,599 kt) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Cooperation in the field of AI-supported manufacturing, robotics and smart textiles The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) and the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University are planning to cooperate in the future in the field of AI-supported manufacturing, robotics and smart textiles. At the same time, the aim is to promote talent exchange and a sustainable Indian-German partnership. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) […] Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news OPRL Launches Certified as Recyclable for Fibre-Based Packaging Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 23 Sept 2025 Global DWA-Umfrage: Deutschland will die Schwammstadt 86 Prozent der Bürgerinnen und Bürger wollen mehr Grün, Blau und Wasserrückhalt in den Städten. Die große Mehrheit der Bevölkerung ist vom Schwammstadtkonzept überzeugt. Deutsche Kommunen sollen grüner werden, mehr Wasserflächen in das Stadtbild integrieren und verstärkt Regenwasser versickern. Dies zeigt eine im Auftrag der Deutschen Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und Abfall (DWA) … Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Sept 2025 Industry news Born to be mild: celebrating banality with the Dull Men’s Club In a world obsessed with speed, spectacle and social media sparkle, this cheerful band of anti-influencers find delight in the everyday Positive News · 23 Sept 2025