Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Trio have arrested as part of a recycling fraud investigation Three people have been arrested as part of a recycling fraud investigation. Circular Online (CIWM) · 1 Aug 2025 Global Characteristics of soil amendment produced from composting food waste and bioplastic bags https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025024661 Bioplastics News · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news From Waste to Wellness: How One Kampala Community is Turning Trash into Triumph WasteAid’s work linking harmful waste to public health is having real life impacts in Uganda’s capital of Kampala. In the heart of Katoogo Zone, nestled within the vibrant community of Kinawataka, Mbuya, local residents, ‘Wastepreneurs’, health professionals, and community mobilisers recently came together not just to clean, but to heal. A joint clean-up and medical […] WasteAid · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Germ-killing UV light may harm our indoor air quality Researchers have discovered an unforeseen consequence of using germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) light to kill airborne viruses and bacteria in medical or food production settings – it may actually create harmful new pollutants. GUV light has become a popular tool for disinfecting indoor spaces, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lamps emit ultraviolet […] Air Quality News · 1 Aug 2025 Policy & government Ms K Element and Others v Tesco Stores Ltd: 3304495/2018 and Others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Households are being warned to never put one item in garden waste bins UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Live music , radio , and Dinosaurs & Dragon at Shelf Gala | Bradford Telegraph and Argus UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall benefits from ambitious solar installation The iconic Kelvin Hall in Glasgow has had more than 1,000 solar panels installed on its roof, as part of a Council-led project that has seen eight buildings in the city fitted with solar systems. In addition to the Kelvin Hall scheme, Glasgow City Council have installed more than 700 solar panels at two day […] Air Quality News · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Landfill Tax reforms could trigger shortage of aggregates, says trade group Misguided tax reforms meant to reduce landfill would have a devastating impact on one of the UK’s key foundation industries, with a knock-on impact for UK construction and nature conservation, according to the principal UK trade association representing the mineral products industry. The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has warned the Government that its proposed changes […] Envirotec Magazine · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Read an extract from Alex Foster’s sci-fi novel Circular Motion In this passage from the opening of Circular Motion, the latest read for the New Scientist Book Club, our protagonist boards a vessel which can circle the world in a matter of hours – with dangerous consequences for the Earth’s rotation New Scientist — Environment · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Highest recycling rejection rate revealed Barrow-in-Furness has been revealed to have the highest rejection rates for recycling across England and Northern Ireland. Data from Defra (2022/23) and DAERA (2023/24) was used to calculate how much of the recycling collected by local authorities was later rejected due to issues such as contamination. Barrow-in-Furness, which is run by Westmorland and Furness Council … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Aug 2025 Policy & government Better Health: Rewards - summary of pilot results A summary of the results from the Better Health: Rewards pilot alongside supplementary analysis from the Department of Health and Social Care. GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Eden Project’s 100m anamorphic sand art honours fleeting magic of nature Watergate Bay has become a temporary canvas for original work which the sea will swallow, raising awareness about the vulnerability and fragility of ecosystems. Created by the sand art collective Sand In Your Eye, the new work kicks off the Eden Project’s 2025 summer season, Enchanted Earth, which incorporates theatre, interactive exploration classes and hands […] Environment Journal · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Looking Beyond the European Union: Key EPR Outline within Asia - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news FM H&S Policy - First Mile First Mile · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Asda invests £12m to upgrade Yorkshire and surrounding stores - Asda Asda corporate newsroom · 1 Aug 2025 Council news Have your say on Area Committees - Swale Borough Council Swale Council · 1 Aug 2025 Council news Payments - Adur & Worthing Councils Adur Council · 1 Aug 2025 Research & science 2025/26 UCL Non-clinical grade structure with spinal points (August 2026 update) London allowance from 1 August 2025: £4,678 pe - UCL | University College London UCL News · 1 Aug 2025 Global Scientists work to turn microbes into vanishing bioplastics to tackle plastic waste https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-07-20/Scientists-work-to-microbes-into-vanishing-bioplastics-1F9F50L3Axq/p.html Bioplastics News · 1 Aug 2025 Global Tetra Pak announces second AI investment site to boost sorting of food and beverage cartons Bioplastics News · 1 Aug 2025 Global Mars debuts recyclable pet food pouches for Whiskas Bioplastics News · 1 Aug 2025 Global AmphiStar Secures €12.5m EIC Funding to Bring its Biosurfactants to Market Bioplastics News · 1 Aug 2025 Global US Plastic Pact News Note from the CEO As we move into the second half of 2025, I’ve been reflecting on the tangible progress we’ve made and how it’s shaping the road ahead. In this issue of our newsletter, you’ll find updates on two of our important initiatives: our Overcoming Barriers to PCR report, which outlines practical steps to expand use […] Bioplastics News · 1 Aug 2025 Global ICJ: What the World Court’s landmark opinion means for climate change https://www.eco-business.com/news/icj-what-the-world-courts-landmark-opinion-means-for-climate-change Bioplastics News · 1 Aug 2025 Global The World Court finally opens the door to ‘climate reparations’ https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/the-world-court-finally-opens-the-door-to-climate-reparations Bioplastics News · 1 Aug 2025 Global Composieten onder druk Composietmaterialen zoals glasvezel- en koolstofversterkte kunststoffen zijn alomtegenwoordig. Ze zijn licht, sterk en duurzaam – ideaal voor toepassingen in luchtvaart, mobiliteit, windenergie en bouw. Maar hun verwerking en recycling brengt een technische uitdaging met zich mee die vaak wordt onderschat: fijnstof. Die stofdeeltjes zijn niet alleen schadelijk voor de gezondheid, maar kunnen in… RecyclePro · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news CPD 11 2025 : Bi - fold and sliding doors for marine and coastal environments UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Dog Squad - CBeebies | TV Guide UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Dog Squad - CBeebies HD UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Aug 2025 Global More businesses join the call for a strong UN Plastics Treaty, support global change As the final scheduled UN Global Plastics Treaty negotiations approach, the voices supporting and calling for an ambitious Treaty are getting louder. Greenpeace International · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news What went right this week: a recycling revolution, plus more The UK’s recycling revolution, a new era in Earth observation, and turning the tide for seahorses, plus more Positive News · 1 Aug 2025 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week From a demonstration in Mexico to a plastic picnic in Jakarta, to a climbing action in Scotland, UK, here are a few of our favourite images from Greenpeace's work around the world this week. Greenpeace International · 1 Aug 2025 Council news Pay for a green waste collection - Liverpool City Council Liverpool Council · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Dismantly: A Fresh Approach to Yard Management — Built With Dismantlers, Not Just For Them After six years of building, refining, and proving their system across the globe, Dismantly is now proud to formally introduce itself to the UK dismantling community. ATF Professional · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Challenges and Opportunities for Green Parts in Denmark’s Crash Repair Sector Denmark’s crash repair sector is under increasing pressure to adopt green parts as sustainability regulations tighten across the EU. Yet, despite political momentum and environmental urgency, reused parts remain underutilized. Kenneth L. Hjorth-Hansen, Senior Adviser at DI Bilbranchen, explains the challenges facing Danish workshops, from poor business incentives to system inefficiencies, and w… Auto Recycling World · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Flintshire council apologises after Gronant bin collection delay UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Shirley residents fury as bins not collected for five weeks UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news CO2 reduction in waste management UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Aug 2025 Industry news Zappshelter marks a decade of Storm - Proven Container Shelter Protection with £10 , 000 charity pledge . UK press (GDELT archive) · 1 Aug 2025