Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 8 Aug 2026.

Industry news Borrow Karcher Carpet Cleaner - Library of Things Library of Things · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news Viridor - Viridor Viridor · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news UK's Recycling, Resource & Waste Management Company - Viridor Viridor · 23 Jul 2025 Industry news UK's Recycling, Resource & Waste Management Company - Viridor Viridor · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news UK's Recycling, Resource & Waste Management Company - Viridor Viridor · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Viridor - Viridor Viridor · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news UK's Recycling, Resource & Waste Management Company - Viridor Viridor · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Our five step decarbonisation roadmap - Viridor Viridor · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Cleaner air has increased the number of city heatwaves Reducing air pollution is critical for improving public health, but it has brought big climate trade-offs New Scientist — Environment · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Enva doubles wood recycling capacity in Manchester after investing in Pronar shredder Enva has doubled the wood recycling capacity at its Manchester facility in one year by investing in a Pronar 2.1010 shredder, supplied by Global Machinery Solutions. Wood Recyclers Association · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Ward backs Waste to Wonder project from Down to Earth As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and contributing to a circular economy, metal recycling and waste management specialist,... Ward Recycling · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news LIVE SECTOR REACTIONS: UK ETS consultation response The waste and recycling sector has reacted to the release of the government’s response to the consultation on the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS). In the response, the government has confirmed that the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) stage for the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will begin on 1 January 2026. The MRV stage … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news POLITICAL PRINT: Food strategy needs a dominant driver The vision is compelling, but the government’s ability to deliver a better food system will live or die by the level of buy-in from Whitehall’s centre. By Nick Hughes. Bradford’s Darley Street Market may one day be remembered as the place where England’s food system started changing for the better. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 22 Jul 2025 Policy & government Pilot to prevent and detect fraud This Data Usage Agreement for reducing cross-government fraud and data theft was agreed and put in place in 2023. GOV.UK · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news BlisterPro services - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Pharmaceutical packaging films - Klöckner Pentaplast Klockner Pentaplast news · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Modern Slavery Statement - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news GS Yuasa powers Japan’s H-IIA rocket launch GS Yuasa Battery Europe has celebrated a major milestone in space and climate technology, as its lithium-ion batteries powered the final launch of Japan’s H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 50 and the onboard GOSAT-GW satellite.The 29 June 2025 mission, led by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, marks the end of the H-IIA rocket series and features GS Yuasa… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news A legacy of giving: Sorfin Yoshimura and ONE Minute Giveback Since 2019, Sorfin Yoshimura has proudly stood alongside the Asian Battery Conference in supporting the ONE Minute Giveback initiative, a powerful demonstration of what collective goodwill can achieve. The journey began in Bali, where the very first giveback programme was launched, setting a precedent for meaningful industry-led philanthropy. While the 2021 conference was held virtually… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Pupils take home prizes in Alupro’s latest school competitions Alupro has announced the lucky winners of its Masters of Infinity and Bin-fluencers competitions. Designed as part of a national educational initiative to bring sustainability into the curriculum, the competitions reward creative thinking and a real passion for recycling. Rron Krasniqi, year 3, from Fleet Primary School in London, took home the top prize in […] Alupro · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news UN: Five reasons why switching to renewables is ‘smart economics’ The global energy transition is now “unstoppable” due to “smart economics”, UN secretary-general António Guterres... Carbon Brief · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news UK ETS moves closer to including waste incineration with new monitoring framework The UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority has announced a monitoring, reporting, and verification period starting in 2026, paving the way for the potential inclusion of waste incineration within the carbon pricing framework. Circular Online (CIWM) · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Ardagh Glass Packaging launches its lightest glass wine bottle at just 300g INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news UK Government opens consultation on self-driving vehicles law The public has until 28th September 2025 to have a say in how autonomous cars, buses and vans will be regulated in the near future. Self-driving taxi, private hire and bus-like services are expected to begin in numerous regions of Britain next spring following a recent Downing Street decision to fast-track various pilots. Launched yesterday, […] Environment Journal · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Canvey Island Town Council surrenders lake lease over blue-green algae The organisation wants to hand responsibility back to a neighbouring authority due to the toxic organism. According to a statement by Canvey Island Town Council, a request has been made to surrender lease on Canvey Lake, Essex, due to ongoing environmental issues linked to an outbreak of blue-green algae, leading to ‘unachievable’ maintenance costs. This […] Environment Journal · 22 Jul 2025 Global The US DOE AlgaePrize 2025–2027 https://www.herox.com/algaeprize25-27 Bioplastics News · 22 Jul 2025 Global CARBIOS enters the r-PET market for tire textile filaments https://www.carbios.com/newsroom/en/carbios-enters-the-r-pet-market-for-tire-textile-filaments Bioplastics News · 22 Jul 2025 Global Unveiling the role of plastics in driving antimicrobial resistance https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304389425016164 Bioplastics News · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news ALDI BRINGS CULT-FAVOURITES BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND INCLUDING LED FACE MASK Get ready to glow this summer as Aldi brings back its popular Perfect Pamper range! Landing in stores from 31st July, this coveted collection of beauty must-haves will be available for as little as £3.99 – but those in need of a pamper had better be quick, as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 22 Jul 2025 Research & science Simple filter method boosts rare earth element recovery from electronic waste Rare earth elements sustain the Information Age, and securing a supply of these metals has become a matter of national and economic security. They're ubiquitous in our smart technologies, high-performance materials and industrial catalysts. Yet reclaiming them is complex, dangerous and expensive. Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 22 Jul 2025 Policy & government ​​​​​​​Nigel Topping announced as new Chair of the Climate Change Committee Nigel Topping CMG has been appointed Chair of the Climate Change Committee (CCC) by the UK Government and… Climate Change Committee · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Over $2.5bn invested in fusion energy industry in past year The fusion industry raised $2.64bn in private and public funding in the 12 months leading to July 2025, according to the annual Global Fusion Industry Report by the Fusion Industry Association (FIA), a trade association for firms working in the sector. The figure seemingly marks a significant increase from 2024 and is the second highest […] Envirotec Magazine · 22 Jul 2025 Policy & government Care Act 2014: supporting implementation Support for local authorities to carry out the implementation for part 1 of the Care Act 2014. GOV.UK · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Sustainable Activities to Do with Your Kids This Summer Discover engaging, eco-friendly activities to keep your kids entertained this summer! Our guide is packed with sustainable ideas, from classic composting to exciting green transport challenges and unique DIY projects. Bywaters · 22 Jul 2025 Policy & government CERS satisfaction survey report A satisfaction survey designed to garner feedback about the Consolidated European Reporting System (CERS) and its processes. GOV.UK · 22 Jul 2025 Global At Least 600 Civil Society Groups Worldwide Demand Robust Plastics Treaty Seen as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to truly end plastic pollution, civil society renews calls for the treaty to ensure significant cuts in global plastic production. Break Free From Plastic · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news GM, Redwood expand US energy storage systems General Motors has signed a memorandum of understanding with Redwood Materials to accelerate deployment of energy storage systems using both new US-built batteries and second-life battery packs from GM electric vehicles.The collaboration builds on their existing work and marks a key move toward expanding GM’s advanced battery technology beyond electric vehicles. It also supports fast,… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Government releases consultation response on UK ETS The government has confirmed that the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) stage for the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will begin on 1 January 2026. The MRV stage will be voluntary without any legal obligations for operators to meet, but those who will be implicated are being encouraged by DESNZ to take part. The confirmation comes … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 22 Jul 2025 Policy & government Motorcycle helmets, visors and goggles: safety advice Safety advice on buying and using motorbike helmets, visors and goggles. GOV.UK · 22 Jul 2025 Industry news Confirmed 2025 Base Fees Announced On Friday 27th June, PackUK (the scheme administrator) published the confirmed 2025 base fees which will be used for the Household Packaging Waste Disposal (HPWD) costs. Der Beitrag Confirmed 2025 Base Fees Announced erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 22 Jul 2025