Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Baroness Chapman’s visit drives an exciting chapter in UK–Peru Cooperation Press release covering the official visit of Baroness Jenny Chapman, UK Minister of State for Latin America and the Caribbean, and International Development, to Peru. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Research & science Protected seas help kelp forests bounce back from heatwaves Kelp forests bounce back faster from marine heatwaves when shielded inside Marine Protected Areas. UCLA researchers found that fishing restrictions and predator protection strengthen ecosystem resilience, though results vary by location. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Size and health of the UK space industry 2024 The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2024 research represents the latest annual research of the UK space sector. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Regulations: timber and FLEGT licences Guidance for businesses trading in timber and timber-related products. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news JLR powers up 26-hectare solar farm at Gaydon HQ Jaguar Land Rover has opened a 26-hectare (aka: 36 football pitches) solar farm at its Gaydon headquarters, which will be capable of meeting up to 31% of the site’s energy needs. JLR is in the process of expanding its use of renewable energy across its global operations, with a series of large-scale solar projects aimed […] Air Quality News · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Viridi installs fail-safe BESS at Denver Public Library Viridi has deployed its fail-safe BESS – RPSLinkEX – at Denver Public Library, marking the city’s first integrated solar and battery storage installation for a public facility.Delivered in partnership with McKinstry, the project reflects Denver’s broader commitment to sustainability and grid resilience.Unlike conventional lithium-ion systems, Viridi’s fail-safe BESS technology incorporates prop… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Textile waste in Europe: a billion-dollar business is brewing, says Finnish group Textile recycling is a massive opportunity for the whole of Europe, says the group behind an ongoing research project in Finland. Recycling technology is advancing rapidly, but a lack of regulation and challenges relating to the composition of waste materials are hindering a real breakthrough. “In Europe alone, around 10 billion kilograms of textile waste […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Working Scots to benefit as UK Government drives Japan investment Boosting trade priority for UK Government at Osaka Expo - and Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill /Seafood Scotland in Tokyo to champion Scottish produce. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Staythorpe BESS begins construction Mitie Power & Grid, owned by facilities management firm Mitie, has started working with the international renewable energy developer Elements Green to construct the Staythorpe battery energy storage system (BESS) in Nottinghamshire, UK.The project, which includes a 360MW/720MWh BESS, will house enough energy . . . to continue reading this article... You’ve reached your 5… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Aug 2025 Global Een brede range als succesformule: van stationair tot mobiel Als exclusief verdeler van Mc Closkey Environmental pakt Rentec uit met de gloednieuwe trommelzeef ET-620. Naast het resultaat van een sterk partnership is dit vooral ook een waardevolle aanvulling op hun gamma stationaire recyclingmachines. Én een absolute primeur op Matexpo, te bewonderen op stand D10. “We zijn verheugd om de nieuwe trommelzeef uit het gamma […] Het bericht Een brede range al… RecyclePro · 20 Aug 2025 Council news Search here for your perfect career - Returning candidates - Gateshead Council Gateshead Council · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news The best courgette and feta tart recipe It is officially courgette season! This courgette & feta tart recipe takes under 30 minute to make. A great way to enjoy the season's best. City Harvest London · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Ace unveils lead battery recycling innovation Ace Green Recycling has introduced its proprietary Grid Metallics Processing System (GMPS), a room-temperature solution designed to improve the efficiency and sustainability of lead battery recycling.The GMPS enables recyclers to recover clean alloy metals – such as antimony and tin – directly from battery breaking systems, eliminating the need for conventional smelting furnaces.By bypassing hi… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Aug 2025 Council news Join us in making Gateshead thrive - Gateshead Council Gateshead Council · 20 Aug 2025 Global Ocean Treaty talks resume as calls for strong high seas sanctuaries intensify Greenpeace called on governments to agree on the process for the first protected areas under the Global Ocean Treaty as the BBNJ Preparatory Commission talks resume at the United Nations Headquarters Greenpeace International · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Methanol and ammonia prove their potential as zero-emission shipping fuels A new report from the Global Maritime Forum’s Getting to Zero Coalition has concluded that methanol and ammonia have moved from theory to reality as zero-emission shipping fuels but require a concerted push if they are to scale in line with global climate targets. That’s the key finding of a new report from the Global […] Air Quality News · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0105 Land to the Rear of 9 Priory Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PY Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Industry must prepare for tighter restrictions on water use, says industrial process water specialist This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with Evides UK. The UK’s new National Framework for Water Resources 2025 lays the groundwork for a sustainable water future. The implications for industry are much closer scrutiny of water use and the need to upgrade and improve water systems or face the consequences of restricted […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Judge hands down verdict in Greatmoor EfW appeal process The Court of Appeal has handed down its decision in a dispute between Buckinghamshire Council and FCC Buckinghamshire Limited (FCCB). The dispute concerned the sharing of third-party income from the county’s Greatmoor Energy-from-Waste (EfW) plant. In a judgment handed down on 18 July, the Court of Appeal upheld most of the High Court’s findings that … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Ocean Treaty talks resume while calls for strong high seas sanctuaries intensify Activists, scientists and Indigenous community members, alongside Greenpeace, called on governments to agree on the process for the first protected areas under the Global Ocean Treaty as the BBNJ Preparatory Commission talks resume at the United Nations Headquarters in New York this week. Following a flurry of national ratifications at the UN Ocean Conference in […] Greenpeace UK · 20 Aug 2025 Policy & government Invest in Nottingham explores fusion energy at West Burton The group toured West Burton, seeing how STEP Fusion will create jobs, boost the economy, and deliver world-leading clean energy by 2040. GOV.UK · 20 Aug 2025 Global PhD student discovers unbelievable bacteria that can turn old food into next-gen material Bioplastics News · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news Aldi extends partnership with Arla to support dairy farming - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 20 Aug 2025 Global Intec Bioplastics, Inc. Announces their New Customer Incentive Buy Back Program https://finance.yahoo.com/news/intec-bioplastics-inc-announces-customer-161500270.html Bioplastics News · 20 Aug 2025 Global Interview with European Bioplastics EU Manager on Plastic Treaty https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/european-bioplastics-global-plastic-treaty.html Bioplastics News · 20 Aug 2025 Global Algenesis Labs Announces Breakthrough in Sustainable Polyurethane Chemistry: The World’s First 100% Biogenic carbon, Phosgene-Free, Isocyanate (Bio-Iso™) https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/algenesis-labs-announces-breakthrough-in-sustainable-polyurethane-chemistry-the-worlds-first-100-biogenic-carbon-phosgene-free-isocyanate-bio-iso-302520660.html Bioplastics News · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news UK plans for geological disposal of nuclear waste declared “unachievable” by Treasury Plans to dispose of the UK’s high-level nuclear waste in an underground repository – a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) – have been described as “unachievable” by a Treasury unit. The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (Nista) issued the appraisal in its Annual Report 2024-2025,1 published on 11 August, in which ratings were provided signifying […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Aug 2025 Global ABF announces closure of Vivergo, its UK bioethanol plant https://www.abf.co.uk/media/news/2025/ABF-announces-closure-of-Vivergo Bioplastics News · 20 Aug 2025 Global Wales announces new consultation on DRS to include reusable & single-use containers Bioplastics News · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES TRIPLE-SAUCE BOTTLE AS BRITS SAUCY HABITS SPARK SUMMER DEBATE This summer, Aldi is giving the nation the culinary contraption they never knew they needed: a limited-edition triple-sauce bottle that squeezes ketchup, mayo and mustard at the same time for one perfect, triple-hit mouthful. The three-in-one bottle, named The Mighty Trio, launches as new research reveals just how passionate – and opinionated – Brits are […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news REA CEO, Trevor Hutchings on BBC Breakfast REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 20 Aug 2025 Global Joe Rogan on plastic straws and cups (Video) Play the video Bioplastics News · 20 Aug 2025 Global Philippines Suspends Implementation of Biofuels Mandates Download Bioplastics News · 20 Aug 2025 Global California fires were criminal, not related to climate change (Video) Play the video Bioplastics News · 20 Aug 2025 Council news Check your bin collection day - Buckinghamshire Council Buckinghamshire Council · 20 Aug 2025 Council news Bins and waste collections - Buckinghamshire Council Buckinghamshire Council · 20 Aug 2025 Council news Garden waste service - Buckinghamshire Council Buckinghamshire Council · 20 Aug 2025 Council news Report a missed bin collection - Buckinghamshire Council Buckinghamshire Council · 20 Aug 2025 Industry news FEATURE: Restoring faith in textiles recycling As it aims for rapid expansion in Europe, RE&UP Recycling Technologies is looking to show brands that textile recycling is possible at scale. True textiles recycling isn’t currently possible, right? Think again. The capability is certainly there, but it’s scalability that remains a problem. With Extended Producer Responsibility for textiles (tEPR) in the European Union … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 20 Aug 2025 Council news Elective Home Education - Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Merthyr Tydfil Council · 20 Aug 2025