Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 4 Aug 2026.

Industry news Plastic Packaging Tax income dips by 3% as recycled packaging grows HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) collected £259 million in Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) receipts in 2024/25, a 3% decrease on the £268 million raised in the previous year. In 2023/24, the tax raised 6% less than in 2022/23, suggesting a continuing decline. 38% of plastic packaging that was both manufactured within and imported into the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Plastic Packaging Tax receipts fall by 3% Plastic Packaging Tax receipts collected by HM Revenue and Customs in the financial year 2024 to 2025 decreased by 3% compared to the previous year. Circular Online (CIWM) · 29 Aug 2025 Policy & government National Security Strategy 2025: Security for the British People in a Dangerous World National Security Strategy 2025 identifies the main challenges the UK faces in an era of radical uncertainty and sets out a new Strategic Framework covering all aspects of national security and international policy GOV.UK · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Photon Energy formed for battery and energy storage services Advanced manufacturing company Photon Automation has formed Photon Energy, a new affiliated division focused on contract manufacturing and development services within the battery and energy storage industry.The company will use precision manufacturing technology experience attributed to Photon Automation to specialise in various parts of the battery and energy storage market.This includes its e… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news BIGGER THAN EXPECTED PAY RISE FOR THOUSANDS OF ALDI STORE COLLEAGUES The UK’s fourth largest supermarket reiterates its commitment to “never to be beaten on pay” From Monday 1st September, over 28,000 Aldi hourly paid store colleagues across the UK will receive a bigger than expected pay rise as the supermarket reinforces its pledge to never be beaten on pay. In July, Aldi said it was […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 29 Aug 2025 Global We, the Indigenous People of the forest, refuse to be ignored any longer We are not props in the environmental movement – we are its frontline defenders. And we demand to be respected and treated as such. Greenpeace International · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news The Black Mass Boom: Why Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Is Powering a Global Market Surge The post The Black Mass Boom: Why Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Is Powering a Global Market Surge appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Buzzkill: How air pollution is affecting bees Unless you’ve been living under a rock for several decades, the number of bees facing extinction isn’t new information. The latest figures from Friends of the Earth show 13 species of bees no longer exist and 35 are currently endangered. And if bees weren’t already struggling with habitat loss, climate change and pesticides, they are […] Air Quality News · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Toyota releases 5/35 lithium-ion batteries for forklifts Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the subsidiary of Japanese automaker Toyota for material handling products, has announced its new 5/35 lithium-ion batteries.The company, which operates with both the Toyota and Raymond brands, has introduced the battery with multiple configurations to fit the needs of most customers, including the option for 24V, 36V and 48V… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Climate-resilient chocolate and AI soil monitoring: The best green innovation stories of August 2025 As August comes to a close, edie and our innovation partner Springwise highlight six of this month’s exciting cleantech innovation stories, including digital systems using AI, 4G and 5G to help farmers monitor and improve soil quality. edie — Circular Economy tag · 29 Aug 2025 Council news Become a Community Council member - East Renfrewshire Council East Renfrewshire Council · 29 Aug 2025 Research & science Courses 2025-26 - Caltech Caltech News · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Arla September Milk Price 2025 - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 29 Aug 2025 Council news Don’t lose your vote – residents in Calderdale urged to check voter registration details - Calderdale Council Calderdale Council · 29 Aug 2025 Global Ontdek de wereld van sloophamers, scharen, grijpers, vergruizers en meer op Matexpo De TKD is nog maar net achter de rug of SAES International heeft zijn vizier alweer gericht op de volgende beurs: MATEXPO 2025. Op deze tweejaarlijkse vakbeurs voor materieel, machines en voertuigen in de bouw mag een specialist als SAES natuurlijk niet ontbreken. Het bedrijf uit Weert presenteert zich op de beurs in Kortrijk als […] Het bericht Ontdek de wereld van sloophamers, scharen, grijpe… RecyclePro · 29 Aug 2025 Global Avantium Successfully Starts Up First Part of its FDCA Flagship Plant Bioplastics News · 29 Aug 2025 Global Updated UK statistics on waste https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-waste-data/uk-statistics-on-waste Bioplastics News · 29 Aug 2025 Council news Understanding our complaints process - Big Blue Door North Kesteven Council · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news What went right this week: Europe’s people-first city, plus more Biodiversity was brought into focus, Helsinki went a year without a road death, and investment in renewables surged, plus more Positive News · 29 Aug 2025 Industry news Why you should join us - Foodservice Packaging Association Foodservice Packaging Association · 29 Aug 2025 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week From an air pollution protest in South Africa to a blockade in New Zealand, to a garbage mountain protest in Germany, here are a few of our favourite images from Greenpeace's work around the world this week. Greenpeace International · 29 Aug 2025 Policy & government Accounting Officer System Statement: 2025 The accountability framework for the Department for Work and Pensions. GOV.UK · 28 Aug 2025 Policy & government Research and Innovation workforce survey: 2024 insights Insights from the UK-wide survey of the Research and Innovation workforce 2024. GOV.UK · 28 Aug 2025 Global New Standards for Compostable Products https://www.astm.org/news/new-standards-for-compostable-products Bioplastics News · 28 Aug 2025 Global ENI and the Nigerian oil scandal Here's the article from Reuters. This is a FREE article Bioplastics News · 28 Aug 2025 Global Gas Pipelines, ENI and EU money: a toxic combination? It’s Half past midnight Brussels time, and I feel tired and… one my readers forwarded this article to me: Since the 1990s, the European Union has been involved in the construction of gas pipelines that transport natural gas from Asia and Africa to Europe. The most important player in these dynamic projects, the next phase […] Bioplastics News · 28 Aug 2025 Global ENI / Novamont Judgment – Insights and learnings (June 2025) Here are some elements that struck me from the Novamont / ENI cartel judgment. This is a FREE article Bioplastics News · 28 Aug 2025 Global English Summary of the Novamont /ENI Judgment Here's an English summary of the Novamont / ENI Cartel judgment concluded by the Italian antitrust authorities in June 2025. This is a FREE article. Bioplastics News · 28 Aug 2025 Council news Bid for housing | Apply for social housing - Merton Council Merton Council · 28 Aug 2025 Council news Apply for social housing - Merton Council Merton Council · 28 Aug 2025 Council news Renew your resident parking permit - rbkc.gov.uk Kensington and Chelsea Council · 28 Aug 2025 Industry news The 2025 TRA Briefing Day – Programme Event Programme Tyre Recovery Association · 28 Aug 2025 Industry news Tyre Recovery Association publishes ‘Road to Reform’ following Environment Agency’s review Press Release – Tyre Recovery Association publishes ‘Road to Reform’ following Environment Agency’s review – August 2025 Tyre Recovery Association · 28 Aug 2025 Policy & government Dalia D'Amato-Pihlman - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 28 Aug 2025 Industry news DRS management organisation appoints Chair The UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) has appointed John Bason as its new Chair. The UK DMO was confirmed as the operator of the forthcoming deposit return scheme (DRS) on 6 May 2025. Set to go live in October 2027, the DRS will cover single-use plastic and metal drinks containers between 150ml and three … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Aug 2025 Industry news Overcoming business hurdles to circularity Our Consultant Katie Reid shares expert insights on navigating the investment and support landscape and how to fast track winning collaborations to help your business embrace circular practices. Resource Futures · 28 Aug 2025 Policy & government Ellen Thinnesen announced as new Further Education Commissioner Ellen Thinnesen will lead work to boost college leadership and governance. GOV.UK · 28 Aug 2025 Industry news Grundon named as double finalist in business awards The post Grundon named as double finalist in business awards appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 28 Aug 2025 Policy & government ​​Exploring the experiences of Hong Kongers, including BN(O)s, living in the UK​ ​​Qualitative research exploring the experiences of Hong Kongers, including BN(O)s who are living in the UK.​ GOV.UK · 28 Aug 2025 Policy & government F George v PriceWaterhouseCooper Services Ltd: 8001055/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Aug 2025