Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Salvation Army stops collection of textiles from HWRCs The Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL) has paused its collection contracts with Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs). Local authorities were informed in writing that the contracts would be paused from 22 December 2025 to the end of January 2026 – traditionally the busiest period for donations. The company confirmed it will conduct “a full review” … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news GEO expands EV supply chain with MCC electrolyte deal Green Energy Origin (GEO) has confirmed the acquisition of electrolyte manufacturing assets from Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) subsidiaries in the United States and the United Kingdom.As demand for electrolytes continues to surge amid the rapid growth of EVs and energy storage systems, GEO’s expanded production footprint is expected to reshape the competitive landscape in the… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK armed forces personnel statistics: background quality reports Background quality reports for statistics on UK armed forces and reserves strength, intake, outflow and demographic information. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Global #MeetTheTeam – Solène Fargeix It’s time to discover and learn more about the people behind Zero Waste Europe’s work and magic! In addition to the ZWE Changemakers series, where you can learn more about our member organisations, we invite you to get a closer look at our staff, what they do, and what inspires them to work for a […] Zero Waste Europe · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Biffa launches Christmas campaign as waste volumes rise Biffa has launched a Christmas awareness film aimed at encouraging households to recycle more during the festive period. The campaign centred on an AI-generated short film featuring the “Wasteaters”, a fictional group of waste-munching characters shown working alongside Biffa’s red collection vehicles over Christmas. The film is designed to highlight the role of waste and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news MM Packaging’s GreenPeel division welcomes business development manager MM Packaging has appointed Jonathan Craddock as business development manager for its GreenPeel division. The move has been described as signalling a strategic push to help UK food manufacturers meet plastic reduction targets without compromising on shelf-life or production efficiency. Jonathan Craddock joins from Allpack, where he held senior commercial roles, including key account manager. […] Packaging Scotland · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Fenton bolsters senior team with double appointment FENTON Packaging Solutions has announced two new senior appointments. Scotland-based Mark Woods joins as business development manager, while Alex Breeze has been named internal sales & customer service manager. “Ever since we relocated to Leeds and rebranded as Fenton Packaging Solutions three years ago, our emphasis has been on bringing more innovative, sustainable packaging solutions to […] Packaging Scotland · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Plasma recycling deal signed by PyroGenesis PyroGenesis has announced the signing of a contract with one of the world’s largest battery recyclers to test plasma technology in the recovery of critical minerals from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries.The agreement will run from Q4 2025 into Q1 2026.The project aims to replace fossil fuel heating with plasma during recycling, superheating materials to recover cathode… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Major expansion of colleges to train next generation of workers Local colleges set to receive £570 million to expand training facilities and places to train the next generation of skilled workers GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news The EU’s ban on combustion engines is ‘off the table’ The European Union appears to have abandoned plans for a ban on new combustion engine vehicles, opting instead for more flexible emissions targets that would allow traditional engines to remain on the market. Manfred Weber, president of the European People’s Party (EPP), the largest political group in the European Parliament, told German newspaper Bild that […] Air Quality News · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Trade body welcomes Green Gas Support Scheme Extension plans The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) welcomed (on 12 December) a UK Government announcement of their plans to extend the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) by two years to 31 March 2030. The news was officially delivered by Lord Alan Whitehead, Minister of State for DESNZ, as he addressed the ADBA National Conference on […] Envirotec Magazine · 15 Dec 2025 Council news E-Planning - apps.stratford.gov.uk Stratford-on-Avon Council · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Breaking boundaries: the headsets bringing cricket to partially sighted fans A revolutionary headset streams games to the working part of the retina, enhancing the experience for visually impaired fans Positive News · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mapping constraints, opportunities and reforms for inclusive job creation in Kenya Closed: The FCDO invited proposals by 16 January 2026 for a comprehensive mapping and foresight study of constraints, opportunities and reforms for inclusive job creation in Kenya. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government DESNZ Public Attitudes Tracker: technical report, Winter 2024 to Summer 2025 A technical report to accompany the Winter 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 waves of the DESNZ Public Attitudes Tracker. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Trust-based pension schemes: Trustees and governance, building a stronger future This is a consultation on improving the standards of pension scheme trusteeship, governance and administration. We welcome stakeholder feedback to the questions put forward on how we can ensure pension scheme trusteeship, administration and governance should adapt to meet the challenges of a modern pension system. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news New advice booklet for councils offers “practical, science-led guide to greener, healthier and fairer towns” Local authorities hold the power to help communities tackle air pollution, flooding, heatwaves and biodiversity loss – they just need the right support, say the authors of a new ‘How To’ guide for councils. The newly published Urban Greening ‘How-To’ Toolkit offers clear, science-based guidance developed through the UK Research and Innovation-funded RECLAIM Network Plus […] Envirotec Magazine · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news EU agrees tougher End-of-Life Vehicles rules to boost recycled content and cut material losses A provisional agreement between the European Parliament and Council will introduce mandatory recycled-content targets, stronger producer responsibility and tighter controls on vehicle exports, aiming to accelerate the transition to a more circular automotive sector. The European Union has reached a provisional political agreement on new rules governing the design, treatment and disposal of end-… Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news £33K donation helps bring history to life for schoolchildren The post £33K donation helps bring history to life for schoolchildren appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news EPR schemes falling short on reuse as recycling dominates policy focus, Ellen MacArthur Foundation warns Extended Producer Responsibility frameworks are directing materials towards recycling rather than higher-value reuse and repair, according to a new policy brief from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which calls for stronger fee incentives and clearer regulation to support circular economy goals. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes are failing to prioritise reuse and remanufacturing, d… Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Northern Ireland recycling rate stagnates as Energy from Waste expands, Daera figures show Stats show continued progress away from landfill in Northern Ireland, but little movement in recycling rates Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Inlyte Energy validates iron-sodium battery system Inlyte Energy has completed a factory acceptance test of its first full-scale iron-sodium battery storage system at its UK facility near Derby.The milestone was witnessed by representatives from Southern Company, one of the largest energy providers in the United States, marking a significant step toward commercial deployment.The system integrates advanced sodium metal chloride cells with… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Technical Excellence Colleges: launch of Wave 2 Information on the policy objectives, delivery model, funding, and selection process for Wave 2 of the Technical Excellence Colleges (TEC) programme to support applicants. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2025 Global How We Work - The World Economic Forum World Economic Forum — Circular Economy · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Can red algae eat our Christmas chocolate waste? Approved for use in the US, scientists are turning factory offcuts and discarded cocoa shells into a new colourant. Developed by researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST), with support from confectionary and snack giant Mars, it is hoped that Galdieria yellowstonesis, an ancient strain of red algae, can help make […] Environment Journal · 15 Dec 2025 Council news 1 Purpose / Summary 1.1 In February 2019, Fenland District Council agreed to prepare a new Local Plan. Progress has been slower - Fenland District Council Fenland Council · 15 Dec 2025 Council news Hull City Council to continue support for most vulnerable heading into the new year - Hull City Council Kingston upon Hull Council · 15 Dec 2025 Council news Garmouth/Spey Viaduct update - 15 December 2025 - Moray Council Moray Council · 15 Dec 2025 Council news Communications and Marketing Officer - Northumberland County Council Northumberland Council · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Octopus will pass on budget savings to customers from April - Energy Live News Energy Live News · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news PackUK release illustrative year 2 waste management fees - Ecosurety Ecosurety · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Intergovernmental agreements on water reform - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Northern Basin Toolkit - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Freshwater farm plans - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news A FESTIVE FIRST: LIDL LAUNCHES LIMITED-EDITION TURKEY WINE FOR THE PERFECT POULTRY PAIRING - Lidl Lidl GB media centre · 15 Dec 2025 Policy & government Canadian citizenship - canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 15 Dec 2025 Council news 1 Purpose / Summary 1.1 Fenland District Council has been awarded £1.5 million from the Government’s Pride in Place Impact Fu - Fenland District Council Fenland Council · 15 Dec 2025 Industry news Beauty businesses urged to join new UK-wide packaging recycling initiative The British Beauty Council has partnered with waste management firm MYGroup to launch a new take-back solution for hard-to-recycle beauty packaging. edie — Circular Economy tag · 15 Dec 2025 Global Deutsche Wirtschaft in den Startlöchern – Finanzpolitik bringt Aufschwung auf Pump Winter-Konjunkturprognose des DIW Berlin: Deutsche Wirtschaft nach zwei Rezessionsjahren in diesem Jahr mit kleinem Wachstum von 0,2 Prozent. Dank fiskalpolitischer Impulse geht es 2026 und 2027 deutlich stärker aufwärts, um 1,3 und 1,6 Prozent. Weltwirtschaft trotz US-Zollpolitik robuster als erwartet. Die deutsche Wirtschaft nimmt einen langen Anlauf bis zum Aufschwung: Nach zwei Jahren der R… Recyclingportal.eu · 15 Dec 2025 Global Beratungskreis als Ideengeber und Begleiter der KLAV Die Kompetenzstelle zur Vermeidung von Lebensmittelabfällen und -verlusten (KLAV) bei der Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR) hat jetzt einen Beratungskreis eingerichtet, der die KLAV künftig strategisch und fachlich unterstützt. Mit diesem Schritt kann die KLAV wirkungsvolle, zielgruppengerechte Angebote für die Wirtschaft schaffen und die Umsetzung nationaler Maßnahmen zur Reduzierung v… Recyclingportal.eu · 15 Dec 2025