Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government BIR/00CN/ECR/2025/0645 – 0652 BIR/00CN/ECR/2025/0661 and 0662 Birmingham Eathorpe Close, Birmingham (Abbreviated Richard Street, Bolton Kirkebrok Road, Site Name) Bradford Great Horton Road, Bury St Edmunds Cornhill, Chessington Cox Lane, Hounslow Staines Road, Liverpool County Road Birmingham Old Walsall Road and Portsmouth Highland Road Midlands Region Judge D Jackson GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government LC-2019-000826 Telecoms Site at Queen’s Oak Farm, Potterspury Lodge, Yardley Gobion, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 7LL Midlands Region Judge D Jackson and Mr RP Cammidge FRICS GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr A Hirsi v H.H. Saudi Research and Marketing (UK) Ltd: 2216635/2023 and 6005160/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Global #PRC2026 Speaker Spotlight: Christine Yeager Christine Yeager blends CPG leadership with advocacy, bringing energy to EPR and recycling debates. A former Coca-Cola sustainability director, she now leads CSY Impact Consulting, helping producers and service providers turn policy into action as US implementation accelerates. Resource Recycling (US) · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr D Dominguez Fenoy v Barracuda Catering (Park Mews) Ltd T/a North Sea Fish Restaurant: 6004441/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Global McKinsey Plastics, Recycling and Sustainability Files This page provides an overview of articles, reports, and related publications by McKinsey, focused on plastics, recycling, and sustainability. Bioplastics News · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr E Parker and Mr B McGuigan v Secretary of State for Justice: 2408686/2022 and 2408687/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication Government launches consultation to help combat rising drug deaths from opioids, as part of record £3.4 billion in investment in drug and alcohol services. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Expanding access to naloxone: supply and emergency use This consultation seeks views on proposals to make further legislative changes to expand access to take-home naloxone supplies and naloxone for emergency use. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news MPs and waste specialists gather to share battery fire concerns MRW MPs and waste specialists gather to share battery fire concerns A roundtable earlier this month has sought to scale-up pressure for national awareness campaigns and policy to address concerns about waste fires linked to battery disposal MPs and waste specialists gather to share battery fire concerns Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news EA launches consultation on new waste motor vehicle permit rules The Environment Agency has opened a consultation on a new standard rules permit for the storage, depollution and dismantling of waste motor vehicles. The proposed SR2025 No 8 permit would replace SR2015 No 13 and SR2008 No 20 and set out common technical and fire risk standards for ATFs. The consultation closes on 10 March 2026. ATF Professional · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news JARA–China deal targets traceable recycled parts trade JARA and China’s CARIDC have agreed to develop ELV monitoring and traceability systems and work jointly to expand international markets for recycled parts, announced at the Asian Automotive Environmental Forum in Tianjin. Auto Recycling World · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news Campaigners demand Scotland rethinks circular economy plastic plans MRW Campaigners demand Scotland rethinks circular economy plastic plans National NGO says that failure to mention plastics in current consultation document should be addressed with fresh support for production controls, reuse and recycling Campaigners demand Scotland rethinks circular economy plastic plans Neil Merrett MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0131 Land on South West side of Strathmore Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9QQ Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Council news Changes to bin collections start June 2026 - Better Recycling - West Suffolk Council West Suffolk Council · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Ms L Dillon v Mears Ltd: 8000745/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Students urged to stay alert for scams as January student finance payments approaches As student finance maintenance payments are due to be paid in January, the Student Loans Company (SLC) is reminding students to remain vigilant of scams designed to steal personal and financial information. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Global Who is the plastic mafia? (Chat GPT) Dear ChatGPT, who is the plastic mafia? Bioplastics News · 29 Dec 2025 Global The biggest plastic industry scandals in the EU? (ChatGPT) Hi ChatGPT, what are the Biggest plastic industry scandals in the EU? Bioplastics News · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Enforcement Policy Statement – Employment Agency Standards (EAS) Inspectorate The general regulatory principles of the EAS Inspectorate. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news News round-up December 2025 MRW News round-up December 2025 North Lincolnshire Council opts to recycle older plastic bins, Student donations in Bath raise £1m and Swindon thanks residents for £3m recycling savings News round-up December 2025 MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr M Elkhouly v Ikea Distribution Services Ltd: 3303169/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government MHRA urges public to avoid illegal online weight-loss medicines this New Year As many people consider lifestyle changes at the start of the year, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is urging the public to make sure any weight-loss medicines they use are safe, effective and legitimate. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news New Year resolutions that reconnect us In an increasingly disconnected world, seven resolutions to end the doomscroll and rebuild everyday connection Positive News · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news Operator of conservatory firm pleads guilty to waste offence MRW Operator of conservatory firm pleads guilty to waste offence Gary Saunders stored large amounts of waste, including UPVC windows and doors, at a site in Worksop without the required permits Operator of conservatory firm pleads guilty to waste offence MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Evaluation of UK participation in Horizon 2020 The results of the evaluation of UK participation in the Horizon 2020 programme (H2020). GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news M&S Food Offers New Nutrient-Dense Meals – Helping People To Consume The Right Amount Of Fibre, Vitamins And Minerals - Marks & Spencer M&S corporate press releases · 29 Dec 2025 Council news Microsoft Outlook - Memo Style - Tandridge District Council Tandridge Council · 29 Dec 2025 Global Robot pilot targets legacy parts to help supply defense Although chip availability has improved since the worst shortages earlier in the decade, Tuurny says demand for legacy electronics remains high in aerospace, defense, medical systems and other fields where equipment remains in service for many years. Resource Recycling (US) · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news HypnoCat unleashed to hypnotise UK into recycling - Material Focus Material Focus · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Working for British High Commission Kuala Lumpur GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Industry news Mini fans fanning the flames of the FastTech crisis - Material Focus Material Focus · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Working for British Consulate General Hong Kong GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Welsh Secretary looks ahead to bright 2026 for Wales Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens reflects on UK Government investment and delivery in Wales in 2025 and looks ahead to 2026. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government The United Kingdom reaffirms its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and unity of Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Somalia. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government New Year Honours 2026: Overseas and International List The New Year Overseas and International Honours List recognises people who have given exceptional service to the UK abroad and internationally. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government UK celebrates community champions in HM The King's New year Honours list HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2026 recognises community champions who have made outstanding contributions to their communities across the UK. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government Drive to tackle workplace sickness with small business occupational health training Thousands of people at risk of dropping out of work will be given more support to stay in their jobs thanks to new Government-funded occupational health training for 5,000 line managers working in small businesses. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Policy & government The Military & Civilian Divisions of the New Year Honours 2026 Armed Forces personnel and Civilians have been granted state honours, including operational awards, by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Honours list. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2025 Global The biggest plastic industry scandals in France? (ChatGPT) Hi ChatGPT, what are the biggest plastic industry scandals in France? Bioplastics News · 28 Dec 2025