Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Chief of the Air Staff speech at DSEI 2025 Chief of the Air Staff speech at DSEI 2025 - ‘Putting more AIR in Air: Agile, Integrated, Ready’ GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Vanden to stop processing plastic scrap following Whittlesey plant closure Vanden has confirmed it will no longer be reprocessing plastic scrap, following the announced closure of its Whittlesey recycling plant. The recycler said it has shifted towards exclusively working with waste managers, collectors and sorters, reprocessors and PET manufacturers to enable long-term supply agreements. The company explained that they will be working with suppliers to … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news ALDI UNVEILS OKTOBERFEST RANGE INCLUDING BRATWURST STYLE PIGS IN BLANKETS AND BEER FLAVOURED MARINADES FOR JUST 59P Aldi is bringing the spirit of Bavaria to homes across the nation as the supermarket launches its popular Oktoberfest range from 18th September. NEW for this year and set to be popular with shoppers are Aldi’s Oktoberfest Marinades (35g) available for just 59p.Designed to elevate culinary creations, each flavour offers a unique tasting experience: These […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Honeywell launches modular all-in-one BESS Honeywell has unveiled its latest innovation in energy storage: the Honeywell Ionic™ Modular All-in-One, a compact and scalable battery energy storage system (BESS) tailored for commercial and industrial applications.This integrated solution combines advanced lithium-ion battery technology with the company's control systems to deliver flexible, reliable and cost-effective energy management.The … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 12 Sept 2025 Policy & government Northumberland communities connected to lightning-fast broadband in Project Gigabit first Over 3,800 homes and businesses across north Northumberland can now access lightning-fast broadband in a major milestone for Project Gigabit. GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Enfinium opens £500m Skelton Grange EfW facility in Leeds Enfinium has commenced operations at its Skelton Grange Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Leeds. The £500 million site was designed and built by Kanadevia Inova and is expected to process 410,000 tonnes of waste each year to be used to generate up to 49MW of energy. The first waste delivery took place in March … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 12 Sept 2025 Global 🤯 STATE OF DELULU Geez! European politics is buzzing again. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Every political course kicks off with the ritual State of the Union (SOTEU) speech by the President of the Commission. Technically, it’s in Strasbourg (spiritually, it’s in Brussels), and it’s where the President tries to set the tone for the next chapter. Ursula von der Leyen came armed with a meticulously scripted p… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 12 Sept 2025 Policy & government Security delivered for working people as UK-US ties strengthened with new Google Cloud partnership for classified information sharing UK – US defence and security ties enhanced through major deal with Google Cloud – delivering the Government’s Plan for Change. GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2025 Council news Selective Licensing scheme guide - Ashfield District Council Ashfield Council · 12 Sept 2025 Council news Housing Portal - Lewisham Council Lewisham Council · 12 Sept 2025 Global MATEXPO 2025 feestelijk geopend – dit zijn de award-winnaars WINNAARS MATEXPO AWARDS Dinsdagavond vond de officiële opening van MATEXPO 2025 plaats. In een feestelijke setting mochten we niemand minder dan Ruth Vandenberghe, burgemeester van Kortrijk, verwelkomen. Als afsluiter bracht ook Georges-Louis Bouchez een inspirerende toespraak. Het geheel werd muzikaal ondersteund door Astrid Stockman. Tijdens de avond werden traditiegetrouw vier prestigieuze a… RecyclePro · 12 Sept 2025 Research & science Material Matters – Återvinning och regenerering av hållbara material för energiomvandling - Chalmers tekniska högskola Chalmers University of Technology News · 12 Sept 2025 Policy & government Kristian Meissner - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Community Partner award 2025 - The Food & Drink Federation Food and Drink Federation news · 12 Sept 2025 Council news £2.3 million to be invested to boost active travel across Bristol - Bristol City Council City of Bristol Council · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Mirum-maker Natural Fiber Welding to ‘wind down’ operations - Just Style Just Style · 12 Sept 2025 Global Met ambitieus en realistisch plan de plastic branche gelijk speelveld bieden Het water staat plastic recyclende en producerende bedrijven aan de lippen. De reden: heffingen, normeringen én oneerlijke concurrentie van buiten Europa. Dat moet en kan anders. In Nederland beschikken we door de aanwezigheid van een grote chemische en een polymeerindustrie over een sterke keten. We hopen dat de in juni gelanceerde Circulaire Plastic Tafel, onder […] Het bericht Met ambitieus … RecyclePro · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news enfinium’s new energy from waste facility opens its doors in Leeds enfinium’s new energy from waste facility commences operations in Leeds enfinium · 12 Sept 2025 Global Deutsche Wirtschaft vor dem Aufschwung Nach dem Zickzackkurs im ersten Halbjahr findet die deutsche Wirtschaft fortan in die Spur und nimmt mehr und mehr Fahrt auf. Im Jahresdurchschnitt 2025 ist das Wachstum mit 0,2 Prozent noch eher mau, in den kommenden beiden Jahren geht es der neuesten Konjunkturprognose des Deutschen Instituts für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW Berlin) zufolge mit 1,7 und 1,8 […] Recyclingportal.eu · 12 Sept 2025 Policy & government GDP monthly estimate, UK: July 2025 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 · 12 Sept 2025 Council news A24 - Mole Valley District Council Mole Valley Council · 12 Sept 2025 Global Altem Kunststoffrasen ein „zweites Leben“ geben Im Rahmen des Projekts „RewitAl“ befasst sich Doktorandin Anna Lena Seibel vom Institute for Sustainable Polymers and Composites (iSPC) der Hochschule Aalen mit dem Recycling alter Kunststoffrasenplätze. „Polyethylen ist mit einem Marktanteil von 26 Prozent der am häufigsten verwendete Kunststoff. Er ist langlebig, vielseitig einsetzbar und kann durch Wiedereinschmelzen leicht recycelt werden, … Recyclingportal.eu · 12 Sept 2025 Global NRW-Landesregierung richtet neue Leitstelle für Circular Economy ein Ziel ist es, innovative Ansätze zu stärken, Akteure zusammen zu führen und das Wissen für zirkuläre Geschäftsmodelle und eine ressourcenschonende Wirtschaftsweise bereitzustellen. Rohstoffe effizient nutzen, Produkte langlebiger gestalten und Wertstoffe im Kreislauf führen, statt sie zu entsorgen: Die Zukunft des Wirtschaftens ist zirkulär. Eine starke Kreislaufwirtschaft ist zukünftig entschei… Recyclingportal.eu · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news What went right this week: protecting childhood from smartphones, plus more School phone bans ‘boost grades’, Australia got a new marine reserve, and global solar figures ‘defied gravity’, plus more Positive News · 12 Sept 2025 Council news Current applications - Ashfield District Council Ashfield Council · 12 Sept 2025 Council news Request weed spraying - Ashfield District Council Ashfield Council · 12 Sept 2025 Council news East Riding Resident Engagement 2025-26 - consultation.eastriding.gov.uk East Riding of Yorkshire Council · 12 Sept 2025 Industry news Analysis: UK foreign aid for nature hits £800m record due to cash for carbon credits The UK’s climate-aid spending on “nature protection and restoration” reached record levels of nearly £800m... Carbon Brief · 11 Sept 2025 Policy & government The right moment for digital safety: capturing critical opportunities for media literacy Qualitative research exploring how ‘moments of need’– such as encountering misinformation and hateful content – can drive uptake of media literacy support. GOV.UK · 11 Sept 2025 Policy & government UK invests in next generation of research talent to tackle drug and alcohol addiction People experiencing addiction will have a ramped-up support system as UK government tackles the country’s critical shortage of world-class researchers in addiction healthcare. GOV.UK · 11 Sept 2025 Policy & government Parental Media Literacy Research exploring parents’ media literacy needs, evaluating current resources, and identifying ways to help keep children safe online. GOV.UK · 11 Sept 2025 Global Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical establish a limited liability partnership for ethylene manufacturing facilities in western Japan https://jp.mitsuichemicals.com/en/release/2025/2025_0901_4/index.htm Bioplastics News · 11 Sept 2025 Industry news Our members - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 11 Sept 2025 Industry news MEMBER MESSAGE – Bonham & Brook: ‘Don’t miss out on R&D tax relief’ New ADBA members Bonham & Brook have this special message for all fellow ADBA members with a 31 March 2025 year end: ACT NOW Thousands of businesses are at risk of losing out on valuable R&D tax relief by missing HMRC’s fast-approaching deadline!” Critical Deadline: 30 September 2025 – applies to companies with a 31… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 11 Sept 2025 Policy & government Landmark Wales partnership to create jobs and harness innovation Wales is to receive share of £250 million UK Government funding to forge long-term defence industry partnerships. GOV.UK · 11 Sept 2025 Global Methane mitigation and the WFD: Slashing emissions begins with food waste prevention As part of the Waste Framework Directive’s (WFD) latest revision, the European Union has for the first time approved legally binding targets for food waste prevention to be met at the national level by the end of 2030: 10% in food processing and manufacturing and 30% in retail, restaurants, food services, and households. It is […] Zero Waste Europe · 11 Sept 2025 Industry news Blaze breaks out at S. Norton Glasgow East facility Fire services were dispatched to a blaze at the S. Norton Glasgow East recycling facility on London Road yesterday evening (10 September 2025). The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed it was called to the incident at around 19:20, sending six appliances, a high-reach vehicle and additional support. A spokesperson from S. Norton commented: … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 11 Sept 2025 Policy & government UKHSA Advisory Board meeting papers for September 2025 The agenda and papers for the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) board meeting of 16 September 2025. GOV.UK · 11 Sept 2025 Policy & government Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth) The Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth is responsible for: Sport Tourism  Civil society Youth Loneliness and social connection Impact Economy Ceremonials GOV.UK · 11 Sept 2025 Policy & government Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: Phase 3 - projects awarded funding The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme provides grants for public sector bodies to fund heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency measures. GOV.UK · 11 Sept 2025