Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Powering Progress: Celebrating Clean Energy Champions at BREA 2025 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Zinc battery breakthrough boosts stability and safety Researchers at Chungnam National University have developed a nanoscale zinc-bonded polyacrylic acid (ZHP) layer that significantly improves the performance and stability of zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs).Aqueous ZIBs are gaining more traction as a safer and more affordable alternative to lithium-ion technology.Led by Associate Professor Woo-Jin Song, the team created an ultra-thin selective-ion tran… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Global plastic pollution treaty talks collapse overnight Negotiations on a global treaty to address plastic pollution collapsed overnight, with talks once again ending without an agreement. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Is floating offshore wind too big to start? The UK Government promised 43-50GW of offshore wind by 2030, with 5GW coming from floating offshore wind. However, without more leases, infrastructure or investor confidence, the country’s floating wind ambitions could sink, says Theo Cleave, commercial manager at marine construction specialist, MintMech. The UK has committed to a 100 per cent carbon-free electricity system by […] Air Quality News · 15 Aug 2025 Global Global Plastics Treaty Talks Stall in Geneva – Plastics Europe Urges Renewed Multilateral Negotiations Industry calls on UN member states to use the next round of talks to secure a global consensus and enabling… Plastics Europe · 15 Aug 2025 Policy & government Circular 005/2025: The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2025 This circular sets out changes to the applications forms for a firearm or shotgun certificate, and registering as a firearms dealer. GOV.UK · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news ACT UK textiles sorting facility to be operational in 2026 A new report from a textiles consortium has laid out plans to establish the UK’s first Advanced Textile Sorting and Pre-processing (ATSP) facility, which it hopes will be operational in 2026. The Automatic sorting for Circular Textiles ACT demonstrator (ACT UK) is a two-year initiative which was established by the UK Fashion and Textile Association … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Aug 2025 Policy & government Explanatory Memorandum: Template and Guidance The Explanatory Memorandum template can be downloaded from this page. Guidance is provided on the completion of the Explanatory Memorandum template. GOV.UK · 15 Aug 2025 Global Países ambiciosos se mantienen firmes y rechazan un tratado de plásticos débil El camino a seguir para las negociaciones del tratado es incierto La sociedad civil respalda a los países que priorizan a las personas sobre la política PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: 15 […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 15 Aug 2025 Global Civil society perseveres in the face of a deeply flawed Plastics Treaty negotiations process and demands that countries take decisive action The majority of countries, including the Pacific Small Island Developing States, the European Union, and champion countries in Latin America and Africa, are aligned in key provisions to address the plastic pollution crisis across the life cycle—such as addressing plastic production, banning toxic chemicals, and setting clear financial mechanisms for implementation. Yet, a handful of […] Break Free From Plastic · 15 Aug 2025 Global Ambitious Countries Stand Strong, Refuse Weak Plastics Treaty Way Forward for Treaty Negotiations Left Unclear Civil Society Stands with Countries Choosing People Over Politics FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 15 August 2025 Geneva, Switzerland– At the close of the plastics treaty […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Winners announced for REA’s British Renewable Energy Awards 2025 REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Report: Biomass power can save UK energy system up to £900 million a year by balancing variable renewables REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Turtle sculptures appear across Central London raising awareness for marine life A raft of celebrities are backing the arts trail, which takes in a number of the capital’s most popular destinations and is open beyond the Bank Holiday. Spearheaded by the charity Tusk, 16 life-sized turtle sculptures are on display in Piccadilly Circus, Central London, until the beginning of September. The campaign includes installations at Covent […] Environment Journal · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news EAG Bioenergy acquires North Lincolnshire biomethane plant - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news BMRA Annual Dinner 2025 - British Metals Recycling Association BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 15 Aug 2025 Policy & government Pesticide control orders - NSW EPA NSW EPA · 15 Aug 2025 Policy & government Guideline to create a clean up plan for contaminated land - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 15 Aug 2025 Council news Finsbury Library - findyour.islington.gov.uk Islington Council · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Anaergia to provide advanced technologies for AD facility in Ostellato, Italy - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Trevor Hutchings on BBC News REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Aug 2025 Global Week van de Veiligheid 2025: herken jij het risico? Veilig en gezond werken staat dagelijks op de agenda van de afvalsector. Veilig werken vereist continue aandacht. Tijdens jaarlijkse Week van de Veiligheid zetten de bedrijven dat extra kracht bij. Dit jaar liep de week van maandag 2 tot en met zondag 8 juni. Leden van de Vereniging Afvalbedrijven deden mee aan de week en […] Het bericht Week van de Veiligheid 2025: herken jij het risico? versc… RecyclePro · 15 Aug 2025 Global TANA From Waste to Value® Tana Oy is a Finnish environmental technology company with a bold mission: to turn waste into value. Founded in 1971, Tana has grown into a globally recognized provider of mobile equipment and intelligent solutions for solid waste management. With exports to over 50 countries and a strong global presence, the TANA machines are known for […] Global Recycling · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Our Energy and Economic Security REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Aug 2025 Global INC 5.2: “The inability to reach an agreement in Geneva must be a wake up call for the world”, Greenpeace statement The vast majority of governments want a strong agreement, yet a handful of bad actors were allowed to use process to drive such ambition into the ground. Greenpeace International · 15 Aug 2025 Global GAIA’s Statement on the Chair’s New Text (August 15) at Plastics Treaty Negotiations (INC-5.2) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 15 August 2025 Geneva, Switzerland– The chair’s text, released in the middle of the night, is barely an improvement over the previous chair’s text that was decisively rejected […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news What went right this week: America’s plunging crime rate, plus more Crime plummeted in the US, England turned the tide for struggling species, and levitating trains were mooted for a comeback, plus more Positive News · 15 Aug 2025 Council news Climate Responsive Norwich Programme 2025 – 2035 - cmis.norwich.gov.uk Norwich Council · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news United Recyclers Group Challenges Perceptions and Champions Sustainability on All Access with Andy Garcia Viewers can prepare to reconsider everything they thought they knew about automotive recycling – an industry often misunderstood yet pivotal to our economy and environment. United Recyclers Group (URG), the largest membership organization for automotive recyclers in the United States, will be featured in an upcoming segment on the nationally distributed Public Television program, All Access wit… Auto Recycling World · 15 Aug 2025 Industry news Full Throttle Growth: The Next Chapter for Green Car Depollution From expansion to innovation, Green Car Depollution is making bold, strategic investments across the business. ATF Professional · 15 Aug 2025 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week From a banner protest at the plastic treaty in Switzerland to a giant installation on a Shell platform in the North Sea, here are a few of our favourite images from Greenpeace's work around the world this week. Greenpeace International · 15 Aug 2025 Global After Hours of Waiting, Plastics Treaty Talks Extended By A Day No treaty is better than a bad treaty. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government BDUK Hubs Evaluation Plan This publication sets out the plan for the remaining evaluation activity of BDUK's Hub intervention. It covers the work planned between 2024 and 2027. GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government Collaborating with other businesses Complying with competition law while working with other businesses. GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government Shared Rural Network Evaluation Plan The recommended approach to the full evaluation of the Shared Rural Network Programme. GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government Project Gigabit Evaluation Plan This report sets out the evaluation of Project Gigabit, including the Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy (GIS) and the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS). GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government Local Full Fibre Network Evaluation Plan This evaluation plan outlines the framework and methodologies that will guide the evaluation of the Local Full Fibre Networks (LFFN) programme. GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Policy & government Decision for Herts Essex Management Ltd (OF2061608) and S&L Haulage Ltd (OF2078207) Written decision of the Deputy Traffic Commissioner in the East of England for Herts Essex Management Ltd and S&L Haulage Ltd GOV.UK · 14 Aug 2025 Industry news FLAG Net-Zero Approval Letter - Premier Foods Premier Foods news · 14 Aug 2025 Global Países del Sur Global y organizaciones de la sociedad civil exigen ambición para lograr un Tratado global de plásticos sólido en el INC-5.2 PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: 14 de agosto de 2025 Ginebra, Suiza – Demostrando una fuerte unidad, los Estados Miembros del Sur Global y organizaciones de la sociedad civil pidieron medidas globales […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 14 Aug 2025