Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Natural History Museum framework document 2025 to 2028 Framework Agreement signed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Natural History Museum (NHM). GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Increased worker spending power to boost coastal communities, as Minister visits Llandudno Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders visits Llandudno to discuss the government's Plan to Make Work Pay with businesses and workers on the seafront. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news Biffa to recruit over 250 staff ahead of Simpler Recycling rollout Biffa has announced plans to create more than 250 jobs in household waste collection services ahead of new Simpler Recycling rules. The vacancies span 12 of Biffa’s 30 local authority contracts. Further opportunities are expected to follow in other areas as local authorities prepare for the changes to household collections scheduled for April 2026. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news Space solar could cut Europe’s energy costs by 15% New research suggests that harnessing solar energy from space could reduce the continent’s dependence on Earth-based wind and solar energy by up to 80%. The concept, first proposed in 1968, involves placing large solar arrays in orbit to capture sunlight continuously, unaffected by nightfall or cloud cover. Senior author and engineer Wei He of King’s […] Air Quality News · 21 Aug 2025 Global New recycled polyethylene terephthalate imidazolium ionic liquids and their applications for co2 exhaust capture https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-15433-7 Bioplastics News · 21 Aug 2025 Global After Geneva, how can the world salvage a plastics deal? Bioplastics News · 21 Aug 2025 Global Innovative eco brand Earthya launches compostable bags in Malaysia Innovative eco brand Earthya has launched compostable bags, helping Malaysians tackle the challenge of microplastic pollution. Bioplastics News · 21 Aug 2025 Global Grape waste is transformed into containers that are more resistant than plastic. https://www.drivingeco.com/en/basura-uva-transforma-envases-mas-resistentes-plastico Bioplastics News · 21 Aug 2025 Global EXPRA & EPRO Joint Feedback on SUPD Implementing Act Single-Use Plastics Directive – Public consultation on rules for calculating, verifying and reporting recycled content in single-use plastic beverage bottles. The Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA) and the European Association of Plastics Recycling and Recovery Organisations (EPRO) have submitted joint feedback to the European Commission’s draft Implementing Act on the Single-Use… EXPRA · 21 Aug 2025 Global Neste achieved Platinum Medal in EcoVadis sustainability assessment https://news.cision.com/neste/r/neste-achieved-platinum-medal-in-ecovadis-sustainability-assessment,c4220485 Bioplastics News · 21 Aug 2025 Global September Is Key For Aduro Clean Technologies https://seekingalpha.com/article/4815225-aduro-clean-technologies-september-is-key-for-this-cleantech-innovator-in-plastics-recycling Bioplastics News · 21 Aug 2025 Global Nexus Circular adds former Braskem America CEO to board of directors https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/nexus-circular-adds-former-braskem-america-ceo-mark-nickolich-to-board-of-directors Bioplastics News · 21 Aug 2025 Global ‘We are drowning in plastic’: Environmentalists, lawmakers urge Newsom not to weaken plastic pollution law https://phys.org/news/2025-08-plastic-environmentalists-lawmakers-urge-newsom.html Bioplastics News · 21 Aug 2025 Global BioPACIFIC MIP earns renewed NSF support to accelerate AI-driven biobased materials innovation https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/news/biopacific-mip-earns-renewed-nsf-support-to-accelerate-ai-driven-biobased-materials-innovation Bioplastics News · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Moving goods between Great Britain and the UK Continental Shelf Declare goods that have been imported or exported between Great Britain and the UK Continental Shelf. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Council news Report a tree problem - Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Kingston upon Thames Council · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Universal Periodic Review: UK response mid-term report 2025 The UK has submitted its updated (mid-term) response to the recommendations it received at a session in Geneva in November 2022, as part of the Universal Periodic Review process. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news ESS Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has today released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. There are a record number of attendees set to attend the 2025 edition, with over 15,000 visitors and over 750 exhibiting compan… ATF Professional · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news Tyre Recovery Association publishes ‘Road to Reform’ following Environment Agency’s review The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) recently released a five-step action plan, titled ‘Road to Reform’, to provide a clear and systematic approach to remedying the shortcomings identified in the Environment Agency’s (EA) recent review of waste tyre exports. The TRA welcomed the report’s release last month as a significant milestone and is committed to working with the government to deliver on t… ATF Professional · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news EA confirms new fee increases, including International Waste Shipment charges The Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed that almost all of its proposed fee increases, including a 14% rise in International Waste Shipment (IWS) charges, have now taken effect following its April 2025 consultation. ATF Professional · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news DVLA backs classic car industry and driving enthusiasts with updated registration policies DVLA announces new policies for registering repaired, restored and modified vehicles that will come into effect from Tuesday 26 August. ATF Professional · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news China Briefing 21 August 2025: China’s CO2 decline; ‘Two mountains’; China’s cement challenge Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... Carbon Brief · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news ELVES – Free Upcoming EV Dismantling Training in Kildare and Monaghan, Ireland This November, ELVES will once again be offering free EV (Electric Vehicle) Dismantling training to Authorised Treatment Facilities (permitted scrapyards) in Ireland. ELVES’ EV training programme for ATFs has been running since 2019 and has seen training delivered to over 200 ATF staff so far. Auto Recycling World · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Find an appropriate body Guidance to help find an appropriate body if you’re responsible for statutory teacher induction in a school or college. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news Restoring wetlands could reduce river pollution across Europe A new study published in Nature Water shows that restoring Europe’s wetlands could play an essential role in reducing nitrogen pollution in rivers, significantly improving water quality while having minimal impact on agriculture. Open Access Government — Environment · 21 Aug 2025 Global Waarom onderdelen vervangen? Hardfacing biedt duurzaam alternatief Wil je je afvalshredder, breker of houtversnipperaar in topvorm houden? Dan is dit jouw kans om de voordelen van hardfacing te ontdekken. Laat je tijdens Matexpo adviseren of leg je slijtageprobleem voor aan ervaren vakspecialisten. Samen met zijn team verwelkomt Bjorn Geurts van Kessel je graag op stand 636. Materialen en machineonderdelen langer gebruiken om […] Het bericht Waarom onderdelen … RecyclePro · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government How defence contributes to the prosperity of the UK and supports the UK economy The impact of defence spending is felt in every region of the country through its support of 260,000 UK jobs and nearly £20-billion investment into UK industries every year. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government HM Procurator General & Treasury Solicitor Annual Report and Accounts 2024–25 This is part of a series of departmental publications which presents the government’s outturn for 2024-25 and planned expenditure for 2025-26. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Policy & government Government Legal Department Annual Report and Accounts 2024–25 Government Legal Department Annual Report and Accounts 2024–25 for the year ended 31 March 2025. GOV.UK · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news FlexGen completes purchase of Powin energy storage assets Energy storage technology company, FlexGen, has completed its acquisition of assets from the US-based energy company Powin after it was approved by the US bankruptcy court.This means the company's portfolio now includes more than 25GWh in duration of battery storage systems across 200 sites in 10 countries with software and services. The purchase also included Powin’s… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news How data can support the drive to decarbonise Foodservice experts share practical tips on how environmental data can be harnessed to help deliver net-zero Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news ALDI BRINGS BACK HOME ESSENTIALS TO HELP STUDENTS ON A BUDGET WITH PRICES FROM JUST £1.49 As September fast approaches Aldi is ready to make university budgeting a breeze. Whether flying the nest for the first time as a fresher or returning to campus, students can kit out their new digs for less with Aldi’s affordable range of homeware and kitchen essentials. These must-haves land in stores from 28th August, with […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news Ecobat Announces Sale of Germany & Austria Operations to Clarios Ecobat, a global leader in battery recycling, today announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its battery recycling and specialty lead operations in Germany and Austria to Clarios, a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions. The transaction includes Ecobat’s facilities in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, as well as the Arnoldstein operation in Austria. Auto Recycling World · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Plastics talks end in failure Efforts to curb plastic pollution were left in tatters earlier this month after talks on a global plastics treaty collapsed without agreement. There were high hopes a deal could be struck at the latest session of UN-led talks (INC 5.2) in Geneva after a strong ‘coalition of the willing’ emerged from discussions at the end of last […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news Lidl to highlight ‘planetary health’ products in stores Lidl has launched a new customer-facing health mark signposting products that support a sustainable diet. The ‘Live Well’ bean logo will be displayed on packaging to highlight food that meets strict nutrition and sustainability criteria developed in partnership with experts and validated by the British Nutrition Foundation. The discount supermarket chain said supporting sustainable consumption […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news Diageo scales back net-zero targets Guinness-owner Diageo has become the latest business to revise its net-zero commitments, citing challenges with policy and infrastructure. The drinks giant, whose brands also include Baileys and Johnnie Walker, said it would now aim to reduce its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, reaching net-zero in direct operations by 2040. The new […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news Influencers push junk foods on social channels Young people are being inundated with junk food marketing on social media platforms ahead of a ban coming into force in 2026. A study of 4,000 young people aged 11 to 21 by Cancer Research UK found more than half (52%) said they’d seen posts promoting products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) on […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week’s trawl through the ‘data sphere’ features a jump in the area of land farmed organically in Scotland, cost pressures ravaging the hospitality sector, and funding boosts for both electric vehicle purchases and food safety research. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news FPA Golf & Activities Day 2025 - Foodservice Packaging Association Foodservice Packaging Association · 21 Aug 2025 Industry news Planning for Nature: Breakfast Briefing - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 21 Aug 2025