Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, Luke Pollard, statement on Defence Industrial Strategy Minister of State, Luke Pollard delivers at statement to the House of Commons on Monday 8 September 2025 to launch the Defence Industrial Strategy GOV.UK · 9 Sept 2025 Global Can Food Product Clearance Apps Reduce Wasted Food? Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology recently took a closer look at the food waste reduction promises of food product clearance apps. BioCycle · 9 Sept 2025 Global Call For Compost Sock Samplers In Los Angeles “We are looking for researchers, lab experts and sample takers in the Los Angeles area to continue important research …” BioCycle · 9 Sept 2025 Global Vermont Releases Draft Rules Covering Depackaging The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) released draft rules in July 2025 to address food residuals management at solid waste facilities. BioCycle · 9 Sept 2025 Global Coalition Of Composting Professionals Supporting Compostable Packaging To fully realize the benefits of compostable packaging — and address challenges faced by composters — the composting professionals who endorse this letter practice and support these 9 key actions. BioCycle · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news Shell’s thermal fluid cuts EV charge time to 10 min Shell Lubricants has unveiled a breakthrough in electric vehicle charging technology with its advanced EV-Plus Thermal Fluid, developed in partnership with UK-based automotive innovator RML Group.This proprietary fluid, powered by Shell’s Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) technology, enables a 34kWh battery pack to charge from 10% to 80% in under 10 minutes – without compromising safety, thermal stability… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 9 Sept 2025 Global Biogas From Farm AD In Minnesota Report estimates Minnesota has the potential to produce enough biogas to meet over 13% of the state’s natural gas demand. BioCycle · 9 Sept 2025 Global Increased Landfill Tip Fee Surcharge Proposed In Pennsylvania A bill in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives — HB620 —would increase the current Solid Waste Recycling Fee from $2 to $5 per ton of waste disposed. BioCycle · 9 Sept 2025 Global Reusable Foodservice Ware Bylaw In Banff, Alberta The Town of Banff, located in Canada’s first National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, receives over 4 million visitors each year and has no landfills or recycling facilities. BioCycle · 9 Sept 2025 Global Fzin Coffee has achieved 4-Star OK Biobased certification https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/news/details/news-release-05-09-2025-09-05-2025 Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2025 Global PDCA: The New Biodegradable Plastic That Could Replace PET https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/pdca-the-new-biodegradable-plastic-that-could-replace-pet-1820002299-1 Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2025 Global AI to spark new recyclable plastics design Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Blended Products Announces UK’s Premier Biogas & Carbon Capture Seminar – 28–29 January 2026 Blended Products Announces UK’s Premier Biogas & Carbon Capture Seminar – 28–29 January 2026 at Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa Leicestershire, UK – Blended Products Ltd is excited to officially launch the Biogas & Carbon Capture Seminar 2026, scheduled for 28–29 January at the picturesque Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa in Leicestershire. This flagship event… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 9 Sept 2025 Global Parliament votes on key waste and vehicle laws, but falls short of real solutions Today the European Parliament voted on two crucial laws: one to tackle food and textile waste, and another to reduce the environmental footprint of vehicles from […] European Environmental Bureau · 9 Sept 2025 Global Greenwashing Alert: Versalis and Veritas partner on advanced plastic recycling https://versalis.eni.com/en-IT/news/press-release/2025/versalis-veritas.html Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2025 Global Welcome to a new ESWET member ME-Automation Projects GmbH (MEAG) is ESWET’s latest member. The company, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, specialises in automation and... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 9 Sept 2025 Global How single-stream recycling works − and how your choices can make it work better https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/single-stream-recycling-works-choices-141048554.html Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2025 Global “Single Use Plastics Become Valuable Fuels”: Northwestern Scientists Create Miracle Catalyst That Converts Mixed Garbage Into High Quality Oils Without Sorting Or High Temperatures Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2025 Policy & government Weights and measures: business guidance Resources for business. GOV.UK · 9 Sept 2025 Global Braskem Siam and Mitr Phol Bio Fuel Sign Letter of Intent for Ethanol Supply for Upcoming Bio-Ethylene Plant in Thailand https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/braskem-siam-and-mitr-phol-bio-fuel-sign-letter-of-intent-for-ethanol-supply-for-upcoming-bio-ethylene-plant-in-thailand/ar-AA1CIgnk Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2025 Global PFAS restriction proposal: 5 red flags from the recent update https://chemsec.org/pfas-restriction-proposal-5-red-flags-from-the-recent-update Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news Air pollution shown to worsen Alzheimer’s disease Living in areas with poor air quality could make Alzheimer’s disease progress faster, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The study is the first to link air pollution directly with the buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles the toxic proteins that define Alzheimer’s disease using […] Air Quality News · 9 Sept 2025 Global Xampla secures USD14 million new investment https://www.premiumbeautynews.com/en/plastic-alternatives-xampla,26259# Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news NBF Member Sponsors Bolster 2025 Bed Show Seven of the National Bed Federation’s (NBF) manufacturer and supplier members are the official sponsors of this year’s Bed Show, taking place 23 – 24 September at the International Centre, Telford. Entry to the show is free and Highgrove Beds has kindly sponsored this year’s registration. Visitors can download their e-ticket in advance or register […] National Bed Federation · 9 Sept 2025 Global Suri 2.0 brings new features to bioplastic electric toothbrush https://www.dezeen.com/2025/09/05/suri-2-0-electric-toothbrush-design Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2025 Global Novel material in new bioplastic (Flinders University) Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news McDermott confirmed as Enva CEO after serving in interim post Enva has announced the appointment of Roger McDermott as its permanent Chief Executive Officer, following his four-month tenure as Interim CEO. McDermott has been with Enva since June 2019, and has held a number of leadership roles across the company, including responsibility for its Irish and Specialist Businesses. Roger McDermott to continue role McDermott brings … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news Results are in for the Big Butterfly Count 2025 The results of Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count are in, and while the numbers are a vast improvement on 2024’s record lows, the charity has warned that urgent measures are still needed to reverse long-term decline. What’s said to be the sunniest spring and hottest summer ever recorded in the UK provided good weather conditions […] Envirotec Magazine · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news Growth, growth, growth: economic resilience means valuing nature, people and society The UK faces major challenges, from a slowing jobs market to public finances and depleted biodiversity. Mark Gough makes the case for a more holistic approach in which our economy actually supports the planet. The economy depends on an obvious and yet often overlooked hierarchy. Nature sustains people, people build society, society enables financial markets, […] Environment Journal · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NOSTALGIC CAKE-INSPIRED ICE CREAM FOR JUST £2.49 Aldi is set to transform freezer aisles nationwide with an array of tempting ice cream innovations, alongside popular returning favourites. Available from 15th September, ice cream fans can indulge in the NEW Cake-Inspired Ice Cream Tubs (500ml),guaranteed to be the scoop of the season at just £2.49 each. These frozen delights promise to appeal to those […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news ALDI IS MAKING A BIG CHANGE TO ITS WINE AISLE – AND IT STARTED THIS WEEK Aldi has unveiled a major shake-up to its wine aisle, and it’s set to delight shoppers across the UK. From this week, the supermarket is introducing brand-new wines in all stores, just in time for autumn and winter. The range offers shoppers the chance to enjoy premium bottles without the premium price tag. Known for […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news National Cup Recycling Scheme launches £45,000 project fund The National Cup Recycling Scheme has launched a £45,000 project fund to support projects that prevent on-the-go paper cups from being disposed of in landfill. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news University of Birmingham leads £6 million FAST project The University of Birmingham is to start the £6 million formation, ageing, and sustainability testing (FAST) project to reduce manufacturing time and energy consumption for lithium-ion batteries.The FAST research project, which has finding from the Faraday Institute, will focus on the last stages of the production of a battery cell.The project will initially focus on… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news West Sussex MRF to start accepting food waste ahead of Simpler Recycling TJ Waste & Recycling and Eco Sustainable Solutions have partnered to establish a food waste drop-off point in the waste management company’s West Sussex facility. TJ’s materials recovery facility (MRF) in Yapton, near Bognor Regis, has been equipped to accept deliveries from third-party waste collection operators, including local authorities and commercial contractors. Once received, TJ’s … Rea… letsrecycle.com News · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news Geoengineering is not going to save the poles from climate change A review of the five main methods proposed for cooling down the poles or slowing the loss of ice concludes they are all wildly impractical, wouldn't work, or both New Scientist — Environment · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news Ace secures lead-acid supply for US recycling Ace Green Recycling has signed a multi-year supply agreement with Gold Star Metals (GSM) to secure a steady stream of master used lead-acid batteries (ULAB) for its upcoming recycling facility in Texas.Under the deal, GSM will provide a minimum of 30,000 metric tons of used lead-acid batteries annually, with the potential to scale up to… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news ESA welcomes new Secretary of State to Defra Sir Keir Starmer undertook a major cabinet shuffle this weekend (6th – 7th September 2025), prompted by the resignation of Angela Rayner as Deputy Leader, with more than ten departments […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news 12,500 UK streets call for on-street EV charging Over 12,500 streets across the UK have now been flagged by drivers as urgently needing on-street EV charging, according to new figures from Vauxhall’s Electric Streets of Britain campaign. Launched in August 2023, the initiative was created to support the 40% of UK households without a driveway, giving them a way to register local demand […] Air Quality News · 9 Sept 2025 Industry news Scientists are turning plastic waste back into oil for energy A global effort is underway to try and make use of the product, which is currently found everywhere from the human brain to sedimentary rock. By converting plastic waste back into usable oil, experts believe they could create an almost-unlimited energy source to fuel boilers, burners, furnaces and turbines. Some trains, ships and lorries could […] Environment Journal · 9 Sept 2025 Global ‘Recyclers van kunststof staan op omvallen’ De Europese kunststof-recyclingsector verkeert in crisis. Ingrijpende maatregelen en strenge eisen zijn noodzakelijk om te voorkomen dat bedrijven een voor een omvallen. Als er niets verandert, wordt Europa afhankelijk van de import van nieuw plastic: goedkoop in aanschaf, maar duur in milieukosten. Dit is geen kwestie van een paar centen verschil per kilo plastic. Dit […] Het bericht ‘Recycler… RecyclePro · 9 Sept 2025