Recycling news: 2025

Research & science These “plastivore” caterpillars can devour a plastic bag in just 24 hours Scientists have discovered that waxworm caterpillars can break down polyethylene plastic, one of the most common and persistent pollutants on Earth. These “plastivores” metabolize plastic into body fat within days, offering a striking potential solution to the global waste crisis. But there’s a twist: on a plastic-only diet, the caterpillars weaken and die quickly. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 28 Aug 2025 Industry news Hampton Court 10k and Half Marathon - FareShare The Felix Project · 28 Aug 2025 Industry news Mura Technology Announces Expansion into Singapore with New Advanced Recycling Facility The post Mura Technology Announces Expansion into Singapore with New Advanced Recycling Facility appeared first on Mura Technology . Mura Technology news · 28 Aug 2025 Policy & government SG33300 - Calculating the amount of security: the quantum calculation - PAYE/NICs: estimating future revenue risk where payment information is not up to date GOV.UK · 28 Aug 2025 Industry news 200 jobs, £2m per year for Redcar from advanced BESS project A 32-acre site at Wilton International will become one of Britain’s highest capacity Battery Energy Storage System. £1billion of private investment from NatPower has made the new Teesside GigaPark possible, which has a planned National Grid connection date of 2028. One of the most advanced facilities of its kind in the country, it will store […] Environment Journal · 27 Aug 2025 Policy & government Radioactive waste burning by nuclear transmutation: CoRWM position paper Feasibility of waste burning reactors in the UK, using technologies designed to reduce the amount of long-lived radioactive waste in spent nuclear fuel. GOV.UK · 27 Aug 2025 Policy & government Drivers to save up to £3,750 as 6 electric car models added to government grant scheme 28 EV models are now eligible for the Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme. GOV.UK · 27 Aug 2025 Policy & government Scottish Secretary to cut steel for £8m barge for MoD at Navantia Work begins at Fife yard to build £8 million transport barge to be used for naval ships construction GOV.UK · 27 Aug 2025 Policy & government UK promotes Trade & Industrial Strategies in Japan & South Korea Trade Minister visits Japan and South Korea to boost trade and promote Trade and Industrial Strategies GOV.UK · 27 Aug 2025 Policy & government UK-Japan Defence Ministerial Meeting 2025: Joint Statement UK-Japan joint statement on the Defence Ministerial Meeting held on 28 August 2025 in Tokyo. GOV.UK · 27 Aug 2025 Policy & government Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund Evaluation Report An evaluation of the Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund, part of the wider 2023 VCSE Cost of Living Programme. GOV.UK · 27 Aug 2025 Policy & government UK Minister visits Armenia to advance strategic partnership Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty MP announces upgrade of the UK-Armenia relationship to a strategic partnership during visit to Yerevan. GOV.UK · 27 Aug 2025 Policy & government More award-winning British cheese to be served across Europe thanks to EU agreement Small food and drink exporters across the UK are set for a major boost in sales thanks to substantial package agreed with the EU. GOV.UK · 27 Aug 2025 Council news primary school catchments and school roll (july 2024) planning - open data - Stirling Council Stirling Council · 27 Aug 2025 Council news for your new waste collections - New Forest District Council New Forest Council · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news New book about the story of carbon dioxide is a rousing call to action The history of carbon dioxide’s role in life on Earth combined with a call to climate action makes for compelling reading, finds Chris Stokel-Walker New Scientist — Environment · 27 Aug 2025 Global When Europe’s electronics become Africa’s waste: a Nigerian take on producer responsibility The European Union is recognised for its strong environmental policies, yet much of its waste is dumped abroad. Aliyu Umar Sadiq explores what happens when used electronics are exported from the EU to Nigeria. By Aliyu Umar Sadiq August 26, 2025. The export of second-hand products from the EU to Africa can benefit receiving countries, providing wider access to affordable goods. But when the fee… Basel Action Network · 27 Aug 2025 Global The dirty truth behind the e-waste recycling industry The informal recycling economy is turning global e-waste into profit — at a steep human and environmental cost. By Yashraj Sharma New Delhi, India. August 26, 2025. In the dead of a cold December night in 2023, at a dump near Delhi, hundreds of men huddled around small bonfires, clutching paper cups of tea. They tossed plastic bags into the flames as they waited for a fleet of trucks to arrive… Basel Action Network · 27 Aug 2025 Council news Request consent to use a raised structure - Renfrewshire Council Renfrewshire Council · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Evidence that air cleaners stop germs is still lacking A new scientific review has found that many of the air-cleaning and ventilation technologies being used to stop the spread of diseases like COVID-19 and flu have not been clearly proven to protect people in real life. The review looked at almost 700 studies of indoor infection control measures such as air filters, ventilation systems […] Air Quality News · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Cropped 27 August 2025: ‘Frustrating’ Amazon summit; Workplace heat hazards; Record European wildfires We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... Carbon Brief · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Amcor completes upgrade to UK plastics recycling facility Amcor has unveiled upgrades to its plastics recycling facility in Heanor, Derbyshire. The facility, which processes both post-consumer and industrial flexible plastic waste, now incorporates enhanced quality and safety systems. According to Amcor, these upgrades have improved the consistency and quality of recycled output and will enable the use of an additional 2,800 tonnes of … Read More The … letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Technotrans announces new BTMS for battery EVs Technotrans, a Germany-based thermal management company, has announced a new battery thermal management system (BTMS) for battery electric on-road and off-road vehicles called zeta.trax.The BTMS is said to have the option for a direct connection to the high-voltage vehicle electrical system in a voltage range of 500-800V DC in addition to a 24V DC connection.With… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news 91,000 premature deaths tied to oil and gas emissions A new study has revealed that in the United States, air pollution from the full oil and gas lifecycle contributes to around 91,000 premature deaths annually, along with hundreds of thousands of additional health complications. The study was conducted by an international team including UCL, the Stockholm Environment Institute, George Washington University and the University […] Air Quality News · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Aurora Botnia sets marine battery capacity record Wärtsilä has been appointed electrical integrator for a landmark marine battery upgrade on Wasaline’s ROPAX ferry Aurora Botnia, expanding onboard capacity from 2.2MWh to 12.6MWh.The 10.4MWh marine battery extension – booked in Q3 2025 – will establish the vessel as the world’s largest operational marine battery hybrid system.Hybrid propulsion continues to gain traction as a… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Lincolnshire EfW hits two million tonne waste milestone Lincolnshire’s Energy from Waste (EfW) facility has officially received two million tonnes of residual waste. It has also generated one million megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy since opening 11 years ago. According to Lincolnshire County Council, the facility – located near Lincoln and operated by FCC Environment – has helped reduce the amount of Lincolnshire’s non-recyclable … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Powerhand Launches New VRS80 Dexterity Grapple to Tackle Complex Scrap and Waste Powerhand, a UK-based manufacturer of specialist hydraulic attachments for the recycling, forestry and rail sectors, has announced the launch of the VRS80, the newest and smallest model in their VRS (Vehicle Recycling System) range. Auto Recycling World · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Powerhand Launches New VRS80 Dexterity Grapple to Tackle Complex Scrap and Waste Powerhand, a UK-based manufacturer of specialist hydraulic attachments for the recycling, forestry and rail sectors, has announced the launch of the VRS80, the newest and smallest model in their VRS (Vehicle Recycling System) range. ATF Professional · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – RAFT Energy Announces Launch of UK Production Facility MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – RAFT Energy Announces Launch of UK Production Facility Site producing 5,000 tonnes in the next year of modified and activated biochar catalyst for biogas plants across the UK & Ireland United Kingdom – August 2025 – RAFT Energy Ltd is proud to announce the opening of its UK-based production facility in… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news Fluence opens new ESS manufacturing facility in Vietnam Global energy storage firm Fluence Energy has announced that its new automated production facility in Vietnam with ACE Engineering is now complete and open.The facility has a projected annual capacity of 35GWh with a fully automated production process designed to improve productivity and safety.It is designed to manufacture to continue reading this article... You’ve reached… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Aug 2025 Policy & government Kyrgyzstan Small Projects Programme: call for bids 2025 to 2026 As part of our Small Projects Programme, the British Embassy Bishkek invites proposals for project initiatives in Kyrgyzstan for activity until March 2026. GOV.UK · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news The UN plastics treaty died so fossil fuel profits could live The UN Global Plastics Treaty negotiations were never really about plastic. They were about oil, health, profits and accountability, argues Sian Sutherland. After talks in Geneva collapsed, Sutherland looks to the future. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news LKQ Corporation Agrees to Sell its Self Service Segment LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) (“LKQ” or the “Company”) today (August 26) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Self Service segment (“Pick Your Part”) to an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, LLC for an enterprise value of $410 million, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. This proposed transaction was the result of a robust competi… Auto Recycling World · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES NEW AFFORDABLE AUTUMN WARDROBE STAPLES With autumn just around the corner and neutral tones of creams, browns and black dominating A/W fashion trend reports1, supermarket Aldi is launching a brand-new collection of stylish and affordable clothing and accessories. Available exclusively in Aldi’s middle aisle from 4th September, the capsule collection offers everything from fashionable footwear to everyday essential bags. Those […] Th… Aldi UK Press Centre · 27 Aug 2025 Industry news £500m UK battery storage investment announced Equitix has formed a consortium with Australian pension fund Aware Super and the UK’s National Wealth Fund (NWF) to launch a £500 million ($672m) investment platform focused on grid-scale battery storage.The new battery energy storage platform, Eelpower Energy, will build, own and operate battery assets across the UK, with a target of delivering over 1GW… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 27 Aug 2025 Global Harvard University says farewell to compostable food packaging https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2025/8/23/to-go-box-replacement Bioplastics News · 27 Aug 2025 Global Compostable packaging to be created from Montrose distillery’s whisky production leftovers Compostable packaging to be created from Montrose distillery’s whisky production leftovers Bioplastics News · 27 Aug 2025 Global Lignin Industries CEO thinks Global Plastics Treaty disagreement can be a springboard for progress https://interplasinsights.com/plastics-industry-news/plastics-industry-environmental-news/lignin-industries-ceo-says-global-plastics-treaty-disagreeme Bioplastics News · 27 Aug 2025 Global Retailers continue march towards plastic-free future (Vietnam) https://vir.com.vn/retailers-continue-march-towards-plastic-free-future-134990.html Bioplastics News · 27 Aug 2025 Global Iowa State University, industry partners to elevate biobased product testing https://nonpareilonline.com/news/state-regional/article_b1728146-e9f1-4ba1-b9cf-e5c3caf10222.html Bioplastics News · 27 Aug 2025