Recycling news: 2025
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 8 Aug 2026.
Global
This Incredible New Bioplastic Could Be The Supermaterial of Tomorrow
https://www.sciencealert.com/this-incredible-new-bioplastic-could-be-the-supermaterial-of-tomorrow
Bioplastics News · 4 Aug 2025
Industry news
Reimagining the ELV: The Salvage Sector’s Role in a Circular Tomorrow
As the EU enforces new End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) rules, the shift from linear to circular practices is underway, and the UK must keep pace. Mark Jones, Director at ELV Training, explores how the salvage sector must evolve from dismantling for parts to becoming a vital player in sustainable remanufacturing and resource recovery.
ATF Professional · 4 Aug 2025
Industry news
Local government must be recognised in the race to net zero
This post is by Isaac Beevor, partnerships director at Climate Emergency UK. For the first time, English councils have collectively called for a legal duty to tackle the climate crisis. Councils have redeclared that tackling the climate crisis should continue to be a top priority, […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 4 Aug 2025
Industry news
NBF wins ‘Best Marketing Support (Furniture)’ and ‘Best Furniture Exhibition’ in The Interiors Monthly Awards 2025
We are delighted to share the fantastic news that the NBF has been awarded ‘Best Marketing Support (Furniture)’ in The Interiors Monthly Awards, for the seventh year running. In recent years, we have released multiple free marketing toolkits for the bed trade, with advice around bed buying, bed care and the importance of looking for […]
National Bed Federation · 4 Aug 2025
Industry news
From problems to progress: five ways to focus on solutions, not just struggles
When you’re stuck in a rut, moving forward can feel impossible. Here are five ways to try to progress through struggles
Positive News · 4 Aug 2025
Council news
A Manchester Welcome: The City’s strategy for people seeking sanctuary - Manchester City Council
Manchester Council · 4 Aug 2025
Industry news
Toyota Tsusho Completes Stock Acquisition of Radius Recycling Inc.
Toyota Tsusho Corporation ("Toyota Tsusho") announced that it has completed the acquisition of all shares of U.S.-based Radius Recycling, Inc. ("Radius") through Toyota Tsusho America, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho, pursuant to the merger agreement announced on March 14, 2025. The transaction was completed on July 11, 2025 (U.S. local time July 10), and Radius has become a wh…
Auto Recycling World · 4 Aug 2025
Industry news
‘AFTER INDIA’ – Tyre Recovery Association – Annual Briefing Day
Will the UK government end export of baled whole tyres and deliver on its objective of a zero-waste circular economy?
ATF Professional · 4 Aug 2025
Industry news
ROSS announces a multi-shaft mixer
ROSS , the US-based, family-owned mixer manufacturer, has announced a new multi-shaft mixer for high-performance processing.The VMC-300 combines three independently driven agitation systems into one unit, the firm said. The new mixer, integrates anchor, high-speed disperser, and axial flow turbine technologies to manage complex and viscous formulations. It is designed for use in the pharmaceuti…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 4 Aug 2025
Industry news
Zenobē announces battery storage project in Shetland
Zenobē, the UK-based owner and operator of grid-scale battery storage, has announced its plans for a 68MW capacity battery energy storage system (BESS) in Scotland on one of the Shetland Islands.The Shetland standby project, which is scheduled to go live in 2026 in Lerwick, is said to be the next step for connecting Shetland’s distribution…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 3 Aug 2025
Global
What is the Science Behind Plastic Pollution?
Bioplastics News · 3 Aug 2025
Global
Nations must deliver an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty – for nature & people
https://www.fauna-flora.org/opinion/nations-must-deliver-an-ambitious-global-plastics-treaty
Bioplastics News · 3 Aug 2025
Industry news
Global Plastics Treaty talks resume in Geneva: What businesses need to know
As world leaders reconvene in Geneva tomorrow (4 August) to hammer out the first legally binding Global Plastics Treaty, pressure is mounting to deliver concrete outcomes after years of delay and political division. Here, edie summarises what businesses need to know as the next round of negotiations gets underway.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 3 Aug 2025
Global
“Nature Already Solved This” as Scientists Use Plant-Based Design to Reinvent Plastic and Fuel Fierce Clash Over Eco Hype Versus Real-World Impact
Bioplastics News · 3 Aug 2025
Global
Neste and Ravago discontinue chemical recycling project in the Netherlands
https://www.euwid-recycling.com/news/business/neste-and-ravago-discontinue-chemical-recycling-project-in-the-netherlands-010825
Bioplastics News · 3 Aug 2025
Global
Sarah Ferguson launches her own range of compostable nappies
https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/847954/sarah-ferguson-eco-friendly-nappies-new-career-move
Bioplastics News · 3 Aug 2025
Global
Why Global Food Brands Are Turning to Bagasse and PLA Tableware
Bioplastics News · 3 Aug 2025
Global
IIT Madras researchers develop agri-waste-based packaging solution to eliminate plastic usage, check details
https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/news/iit-madras-develops-agriculture-waste-based-packaging-solution-aimed-at-eliminating-plastic-dependency-check-details-101754137956640.html
Bioplastics News · 3 Aug 2025
Global
Teijin to showcase world’s first bioplastic pipe organ at Expo 2025 Osaka
https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/rd/teijin-to-showcase-worlds-first-bioplastic-pipe-organ-at-expo-2025-osaka-26997
Bioplastics News · 3 Aug 2025
Global
Scientists create cellulose bioplastic that outperforms polyethylene
https://inspenet.com/en/noticias/scientists-create-cellulose-bioplastic-that-outperforms-polyethylene
Bioplastics News · 3 Aug 2025
Industry news
PLASTICS PACKAGE: Regulatory reality and credit creativity
Extended producer responsibility for packaging rules could mean voluntary agreements and targets become extinct. David Burrows reports. Carbon credits were the subject of a recent Footprint premium slot (the Monday one that everyone craves; read by those well rested from the weekend and delighted to be distracted from the emails that have somehow flooded their inbox throughout Saturday and […]
Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 3 Aug 2025
Policy & government
Obtain a Hazardous Waste Identification Number - pca.state.mn.us
Minnesota PCA · 3 Aug 2025
Research & science
Volume 28 Issue 30 | Green Chemistry - The Royal Society of Chemistry
Green Chemistry (RSC) · 3 Aug 2025
Global
New Distribution Partner in Italy
Nordson Corp.’s Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) division – a global supplier of melt delivery and pelletizing solutions, as well as polymer and fluid coating die systems – has announced an expansion of its sales agent network in Europe “to boost global support for its BKG melt delivery and pelletizing customers”. FIMIC Srl., a manufacturer of […]
Global Recycling · 3 Aug 2025
Industry news
UK's Recycling, Resource & Waste Management Company - Viridor
Viridor · 3 Aug 2025
Global
EU Bio-Economy is a copy of US Post War Cheese industry (video)
To make a long story short, the tax payer is the dupe.
Bioplastics News · 2 Aug 2025
Global
3 deads at biofuel plant explosion
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/2-girls-man-killed-nebraska-plant-explosion-fire-continues-burning-rcna222123
Bioplastics News · 2 Aug 2025
Global
California’s Compostable Labeling Requirement Delayed, Varying Compostable Requirements in State’s Laws Questioned
https://www.newsbreak.com/the-national-law-review-329296004/4148500809409-california-s-compostable-labeling-requirement-delayed-varying-compostable-requirements-in-state-s-laws-questioned
Bioplastics News · 2 Aug 2025
Global
Aptar’s First Nasal Pump Made with 52% Bio-Based Material
Bioplastics News · 2 Aug 2025
Industry news
Grid Storage Launchpad wins 2025 BCI Innovation Award
Named in honour of the late Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz, former CEO of East Penn Manufacturing, the BCI Innovation Award celebrates projects that reflect the battery industry’s core values of safety, cost-effectiveness, performance and impact. This award recognises not only the important contributions that the Grid Storage Launchpad (GSL) is poised to make in . .…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Aug 2025
Global
myco-type creates mycelium blocks and sheets with sawdust, coffee grounds and local waste
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Bioplastics News · 2 Aug 2025
Global
New Study Reveals Significant Reduction in Carbon Emissions by Replacing Traditional Plastics with Biodegradable Alternatives
https://www.newswise.com/articles/new-study-reveals-significant-reduction-in-carbon-emissions-by-replacing-traditional-plastics-with-biodegradable-alternatives
Bioplastics News · 2 Aug 2025
Global
UP set to produce cloth and bioplastic from cow dun
https://theprint.in/india/up-set-to-produce-cloth-and-bioplastic-from-cow-dung/2710332
Bioplastics News · 2 Aug 2025
Global
UN court climate change ruling: Packaging insiders assess industry impacts
https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/icj-climate-ruling-packaging-responsibility-turning-point.html
Bioplastics News · 2 Aug 2025
Industry news
UK's Recycling, Resource & Waste Management Company - Viridor
Viridor · 2 Aug 2025
Council news
Home page | Careers - Westmorland and Furness Council
Westmorland and Furness Council · 2 Aug 2025
Industry news
UK's Recycling, Resource & Waste Management Company - Viridor
Viridor · 2 Aug 2025
Industry news
UK's Recycling, Resource & Waste Management Company - Viridor
Viridor · 2 Aug 2025
Industry news
Energy Recovery - Viridor
Viridor · 2 Aug 2025
Industry news
UK's Recycling, Resource & Waste Management Company - Viridor
Viridor · 2 Aug 2025