Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Cropped 10 September 2025: Flooded ‘food baskets’; Brazil eyes forest finance; Resilient rice We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 10 Sept 2025 Council news Leader’s Office Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ  01305 221000  www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk - Dorset Council Dorset Council Council · 10 Sept 2025 Policy & government BN9 0AB, F M CONWAY LIMITED: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/BP3923LR/A001 View the application submitted by F M CONWAY LIMITED for Newhaven Asphalt Plant, Newhaven. GOV.UK · 10 Sept 2025 Global Greenpeace International’s landmark anti-SLAPP case going forward after North Dakota judge rejects Energy Transfer request for anti-suit injunction Greenpeace International’s landmark anti-intimidation lawsuit against Energy Transfer continues in the Netherlands after a North Dakota judge rejected the pipeline company's attempt to avoid accountability under the European Union’s anti-SLAPP laws. Greenpeace International · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news Impact Environmental doubles compactor and baler operations with acquisition US-owned Impact Environmental Group EMEA (IEG EMEA) has acquired a new business from Brask and Cece, in a move which doubles the size of its compactor and baler operations in the UK. The acquired business will be rebranded as IEG Preston. The acquisition is the latest step in IEG EMEA’s strategy to strengthen its provision … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news ReFuels sees 15% upturn in UK biomethane refuelling for HGVs ReFuels’ biomethane sales to the UK road haulage network rose 15% on the year to 5,217 mt in August. The Dutch renewable gas supplier said the double-digit increase in fuel supplies to heavy goods vehicles – up from 4,539 mt in August 2024 – had come despite a seasonally slower month in the UK due… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 10 Sept 2025 Global EU Parliament looks set to weaken rather than strengthen future EU farm policy Brussels, 10 September 2025 – In a vote today, the European Parliament shared its vision for the future of EU agricultural policy – the post-2027 Common […] European Environmental Bureau · 10 Sept 2025 Policy & government R (Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority) v First-tier Tribunal and GE (CIC): [2025] UKUT 262 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wright on 04 August 2025. GOV.UK · 10 Sept 2025 Global Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2025 – Full Agenda Announced Brussels, Belgium – September 2025.Next week, the global chemical recycling community will gather in Brussels for the highly anticipated Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2025—a two-day event bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators to chart the course for a more circular plastics economy. The Forum, hosted by Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE), kicks off on […] Th… Chemical Recycling Europe · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news Renew celebrates four years Renew celebrates four years and millions of pounds transforming local waste into community good. Renew has donated £1.6 million directly to community groups and charities across Greater Manchester in the last four years. Renew is a joint initiative between Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) and SUEZ recycling and recovery UK and is the largest reuse […] Recycle for Greater Manchester · 10 Sept 2025 Policy & government Winter mortality Winter mortality in the UK is higher than in some colder European countries. How are deaths during winter monitored, and what evidence exists for interventions to prevent these deaths? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 10 Sept 2025 Council news Register a stillbirth - lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Lisburn and Castlereagh Council · 10 Sept 2025 Policy & government CSP11: Manage scrapes and gutters supplement What you must do to get paid for this CSHT action and advice on how to do it. GOV.UK · 10 Sept 2025 Policy & government CHRW4: Manage hedgerows What you must do to get paid for this CSHT action and advice on how to do it. GOV.UK · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news How tall buildings on narrow streets trap air pollution Narrow streets in city centres, hemmed in by tall buildings, may be acting as traps for pollution and contributing to poor air quality, according to new research. A study by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) found that streets narrower than 20 metres experience irregular and sometimes dangerously high spikes in particulate matter. The team carried out […] Air Quality News · 10 Sept 2025 Global Prime Minister Carney launches new measures to protect, build, and transform Canadian strategic industries https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/backgrounders/2025/09/05/prime-minister-carney-launches-new-measures-protect-build-and Bioplastics News · 10 Sept 2025 Global China Joins Big Oil in Opposition to Trump’s Biofuel Proposal https://www.msn.com/en-ph/money/markets/china-joins-big-oil-in-opposition-to-trump-s-biofuel-proposal/ar-AA1LYMPR Bioplastics News · 10 Sept 2025 Policy & government How to manage your woodland Find out how to manage your woodland sustainably, to make it healthier and more resilient to pests, diseases and climate change. GOV.UK · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news Ampace debuts 10C semi-solid LFP cells Ampace has unveiled the first mass-produced 10C semi-solid lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells at RE+ 2025.Designed for high-performance and safety, the new cells offer a 10C continuous discharge rate – double the industry standard – and 20% higher energy density."We've moved beyond R&D papers," said Dr Yuan, CTO of Ampace. "These battery cells and… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Sept 2025 Policy & government Guide to making legislation This guide covers the procedures to follow when preparing primary legislation and taking it through Parliament. GOV.UK · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Generate Upcycle’s 2025 Impact & Insights Report Highlights Global Sustainability Impact, Key Infrastructure Investments Sept. 10, 2025 – Generate Upcycle, a global leader in circular waste management and the largest producer of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from food waste in North America, this week released it’s 2025 Impact & Insights Report, highlighting its achievements from the past year, while outlining its vision for the future. Key Highlights from 2024–2025… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news Mussels-and-sensors solution anticipates appearance of toxic algal blooms Australian researchers say they have come up with a technology-based solution to detecting the onset of water quality decline in its earliest stages. This would allow action to be taken long before the appearance of toxic algal blooms or mass fish deaths. Spyvalve, created by Dr Alan Cottingham from Murdoch University’s Harry Butler Institute, pulls […] Envirotec Magazine · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news Circular sectors ‘contributing 7bn’ to Scotland’s economy New data from Zero Waste Scotland shows that circular sectors are already contributing more than £7billion to Scotland’s economy. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Sept 2025 Council news Check if you need to pay - Bradford Council Bradford Council · 10 Sept 2025 Policy & government Working with partners to tackle cyber crime and fraud Security Minister Dan Jarvis delivered a speech at the City of London Police Authority Board on 9 September. GOV.UK · 10 Sept 2025 Global CUTTING METHANE EMISSIONS THROUGH ZERO FOOD WASTE SYSTEMS In 2022, over 1 billion tonnes of food waste was produced worldwide—equivalent to around 132 kg per person. Food loss and waste is an urgent global issue with significant social, […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news EU finalises long-awaited food waste targets and EPR scheme for textiles The European Parliament has given the green light to new measures to reduce food waste across the EU and to require textile producers to pay more towards recycling costs. edie — Circular Economy tag · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news Londoners’ air pollution drops by a quarter at weekends, say new data Londoners breathe significantly cleaner air when exercising at weekends, according to new research showing nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) exposure falling by almost 25% compared with weekdays. The study, based on over 50,000 outdoor runs, rides and walks logged across the capital between March 2024 and August 2025 – appears to reveal that median NO₂ exposure drops […] Envirotec Magazine · 10 Sept 2025 Policy & government Students reminded to be vigilant of scams as 25/26 academic year begins The Student Loans Company (SLC) is warning new and returning students to be vigilant of scams, as the new 25/26 academic year gets underway. GOV.UK · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news Citizen scientists reveal global hotspots of plastic pollution Plastic pellets, bio-beads and other microplastics are polluting coastlines around the world, with new research showing sharp regional differences in the types and concentrations of plastic found. The findings come from a study by the University of Portsmouth using data from the Big Microplastic Survey (BMS) – one of the largest citizen science projects of […] Envirotec Magazine · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news S. Norton opens new shipping routes with Glasgow site expansion Metals recycler S. Norton has expanded its Glasgow facility with upgrades to increase capacity and enable deep-sea shipping from the yard for the first time. The works have included extensive dredging at the site’s berth, allowing larger vessels to dock directly. A £2 million Sennebogen crane has also been installed, which is capable of handling … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news Fluence begins Smartstack energy storage production Fluence Energy has officially started manufacturing its next-generation energy storage platform, Smartstack™, at a cutting-edge automated facility in Vietnam.Smartstack, unveiled in February 2025, is an AC-based energy storage system featuring a patent-pending modular design. Its architecture allows for simplified transport and installation, while delivering up to 30% higher energy density than… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news Scotland-based consultancyto offer guidance on DRS The UK will introduce a national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in just over two years. A new consultancy, DRS International, based in Scotland, has been established to assist companies and governments in navigating the challenges of implementing and managing environmental measures. DRS International focuses on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which holds producers financially responsible f… Skip & Waste Magazine · 10 Sept 2025 Council news Where is the Clean Air Zone? - Bradford Council Bradford Council · 10 Sept 2025 Policy & government Cyber resilience of UK digital infrastructure The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will aim to boost UK cyber resilience. How can cyber resilience be increased? What are the challenges and regulatory gaps? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news BASF launches low conductivity EV coolants BASF has introduced its latest innovation for electric vehicles: Glysantin® Electrified® low electrical conductivity coolants (LECCs).These advanced fluids are designed to enhance battery safety, stability, and longevity, especially in high-voltage environments.The new LECCs meet the upcoming GB 29743.2-2025 standard, which takes effect in China on 1 October. By maintaining low and stable elect… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news Smartphone Free Childhood: the unstoppable rise of a culture-shifting campaign With smartphones a near-constant presence in children’s lives, one grassroots movement is pushing back – with remarkable force Positive News · 10 Sept 2025 Policy & government Construction qualifications added to the free courses for jobs list Level 2 qualifications added to the free courses for jobs list to expand the construction offer and attract a funding uplift for providers. GOV.UK · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news Honey bees can be used to monitor PFAS levels in the environment, says study Honey bees can be used to monitor levels of PFAS in the environment, a new study from The James Hutton Institute and the University of Graz appears to have shown. PFAS, sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals”, are a group of more than 12,000 man-made chemicals which are used in everyday items such as frying […] Envirotec Magazine · 10 Sept 2025 Industry news Outrage in Canberra as ACT Government backtracks on wood heater phase-out Campaigners in Australia’s capital have expressed shock following the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government’s apparent backflip on its 2023 commitment to phase out wood heaters in suburban areas. During a recent sitting of the ACT Legislative Assembly, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Suzanne Orr, suggested that the Government had not formally agreed to […] Air Quality News · 10 Sept 2025