Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Minutes Food Contact Committee, 21 October 2025 The post Minutes Food Contact Committee, 21 October 2025 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 9 Dec 2025 Global Science and people ignored as EU committee gives thumbs up to yet another free pass for Ireland’s worsening nitrate pollution Today the Nitrates Committee greenlighted an extension of Ireland’s nitrate derogation. The decision flies in the face of Ireland’s deteriorating water quality. Just two weeks after […] European Environmental Bureau · 9 Dec 2025 Global More housing, same crisis? Why quick fixes aren’t enough to ensure fair housing This article is based on the joint statement “Beyond bandages: Towards a European Affordable Housing Plan that is fair and sustainable”, co-signed by nine social and environmental NGOs. Katarzyna is the Communications Director for Europe and the Middle East at Habitat for Humanity International. European housing is driving social and environmental injustices. Overcrowding, homelessness, and ene… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 9 Dec 2025 Global Europe - Don’t turn your back on nature The ongoing “simplification” drive risks setting back nature protection by decades and fails to safeguard us from the climate crisis. By Anouk Puymartin, Head of Policy at BirdLife Europe and Central Asia; Anaïs Berthier, Head of ClientEarth Brussels; Faustine Bas-Defossez, Policy Director at the European Environmental Bureau; Andreas Baumüller, Programme Director at WWF Europe The #HandsoffNat… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news The surprising longevity lessons from the world’s oldest animal Scientists were amazed to discover a 507-year-old clam that was already 100 in Shakespeare’s day, but why did it live so long and what can we learn from it? New Scientist — Environment · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Waste sector challenges renewed claims that EfW is ‘UK’s dirtiest power’ Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities have once again come under sharp scrutiny following recent media coverage portraying it as one of the most polluting forms of energy. On Sunday, the Telegraph published an article which criticised the Viridor Beddington EfW site. Much of the article centres on claims that EfW produces greenhouse gas emissions comparable … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2025 Global Hoe Group Casier als schadebegeleider het verschil maakt Voor ondernemers zijn risico’s dagelijkse realiteit. Bij een schadegeval telt niet alleen jouw verzekering, maar vooral wie er ná een incident aan jouw zijde staat. Als verzekeringsmakelaar neemt Group Casier de rol op van schadebegeleider: adviserend, sturend en meevoelend. Want vergeet niet, elke schade heeft impact! Als er een melding van een ernstig incident bij […] Het bericht Hoe Group Ca… RecyclePro · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Powerday Launches its 2025/26 Manifesto The post Powerday Launches its 2025/26 Manifesto appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news ELFBAR celebrates raft of design awards for nicotine reduction kit VAPE brand ELFBAR has been awarded three design awards for its ELFA Pro Nicotine Reduction Kit. Billed as a first of its kind, the kit is intended to help adult smokers and vapers quit nicotine for good and has triumphed at the Pentawards, the Red Dot Awards, and the London Design Awards. The kit is […] Packaging Scotland · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Interview: How ‘mid-level bureaucrats’ are helping to shape Chinese climate policy Local officials are often viewed as relatively weak actors in China’s governance structure, largely implementing... Carbon Brief · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Digital Dismantlers: Driving the Circular Car Economy Online Digital dismantlers are moving beyond local scrap sales to global, data-driven used-parts businesses. The article explores new skills, online marketplaces and traceability measures needed to meet future EU ELV reuse and compliance requirements. Auto Recycling World · 9 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mining Remediation Authority FOI statistics July to September 2025 Statistics on freedom of information requests received by the Mining Remediation Authority from July to September 2025. GOV.UK · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Circular economy providing more than 5% of worldwide jobs, ILO finds MRW Circular economy providing more than 5% of worldwide jobs, ILO finds ILO, World Bank and Circle Economy research says new findings represents first global baseline for understanding employment figures across the circular economy Circular economy providing more than 5% of worldwide jobs, ILO finds MRW Reporter MRW (Materials Recycling World) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news EV Training Academy launched to support safer firefighting for UK Fire & Rescue Services Silverlake Automotive Recycling and Cold Cut Systems UK have partnered to launch the UK’s first Cobra Electric Vehicle Training Academy. Based at Silverlake’s Hampshire site, the Academy offers science-based theory and hands-on Cobra system training to help Fire & Rescue Services safely manage EV battery fires and evolving lithium-ion risks. ATF Professional · 9 Dec 2025 Policy & government Government Actuary's Department annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025 This document contains the following information: Government Actuary’s Department annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025 (for the year ended 31 March 2025). GOV.UK · 9 Dec 2025 Policy & government Efforts to share best practices on AI measurement and evaluations driven forward through the International Network for Advanced AI Measurement, Evaluation and Science Network members representing major global economies have committed to re-double their shared focus on the science of AI measurement and evaluations following their latest round of talks in San Diego last week. GOV.UK · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Europe’s wildfire season continues to intensify as a new JRC report warns of expanding risks Europe’s wildfire seasons are becoming longer, more destructive, and increasingly unpredictable, according to the latest annual report from the Joint Research Centre (JRC). Open Access Government — Environment · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Michiel Molenaar appointed president of Print Scotland PRINT Scotland has appointed Michiel Molenaar, a director of Irvine-based packaging solutions business Kennedy Smith, as its new president. Michiel succeeds the trade body’s long-serving president, Susan Graham of Midlothian-based FLB and will serve a minimum two-year term. Richard McCombe, MD of Coatbridge-based Graphic Warehouse, has been appointed vice president. Founded in 1997, Kennedy Smi… Packaging Scotland · 9 Dec 2025 Policy & government The Government Economic Service Degree Level Apprenticeship The Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship is a unique opportunity to work on important issues our country faces, whilst studying for a a fee-free economics degree GOV.UK · 9 Dec 2025 Policy & government Further education corporations and sixth-form college corporations: governance guide Legal and regulatory requirements and recommended practice that apply to further education (FE) and sixth-form college corporations. GOV.UK · 9 Dec 2025 Policy & government Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 997, 1 July 2025 Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules published on 1 July 2025. GOV.UK · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news WRA shortlisted for Trade Association Awards for third year running The Wood Recyclers’ Association is delighted to have been shortlisted for the Trade Association Forum Awards – the UK’s leading awards recognising the work of trade associations – for the third year running. The Association has been named today (December 9) as a finalist in the ‘Sector Representation of the Year’ category for the 2026 […] Wood Recyclers Association · 9 Dec 2025 Policy & government Transforming the energy mix: Insights from 20 nations A major research project by 20 countries, including the UK, has shown similar trends, challenges and opportunities in decarbonising their energy mix. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 9 Dec 2025 Policy & government Prison building boom to make streets safer A prison building boom is underway across the country as the Government presses ahead with the biggest jail expansion programme since the Victorian era. GOV.UK · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news NYC congestion pricing cuts air pollution by 22% in six months In its first six months, New York City’s controversial congestion pricing scheme has reduced air pollution by 22% in Manhattan’s toll zone, while improving air quality across the entire metropolitan region, according to new research. The Cornell University study analysed data from 42 air quality monitors throughout the New York area between January 2024 and […] Air Quality News · 9 Dec 2025 Global Vape fires cost waste, recycling sector $2.5B yearly Waste and recycling operators are heading into another year of elevated fire risk as lithium-ion batteries from electronics and disposable vapes continue to slip into waste streams, according to fire-tracking consultant Ryan Fogelman. Resource Recycling (US) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news UN report says environmental degradation is killing millions and costing trillions Environmental degradation is claiming millions of lives and costing trillions annually, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Global Environment Outlook report has found. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Dec 2025 Global ENI asked not to exploit Gaza gazfields A law firm representing Palestinian human rights groups sent a warning letter to the Italian state-owned firm ENI that it should not exploit the gas fields in an area known as Zone G, where six licences were awarded by Israel’s energy ministry. Bioplastics News · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Pilot programme brings Deposit Return Scheme to Irish Islands Re-turn, the operator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), has begun a new pilot that will bring reverse vending machines (RVMs) to three offshore island communities. The initiative will aim to ensure that residents and visitors on Arranmore, Cape Clear and Inishturk can conveniently return eligible drinks containers for recycling, despite the logistical and infrastructural … Read More The… letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2025 Policy & government Mr C Forrest v Amazon Web Services Emeasarl UK Branch and others: 2210418/2023 and 2215062/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news 61% of Brits willing to buy refurbished devices, YouGov poll shows A poll by YouGov has found that 61% of people in Britain are willing to buy refurbished devices, but most (61%) would prefer a brand-new device. Circular Online (CIWM) · 9 Dec 2025 Policy & government BII backs MSMEs with $20M loan to First National Bank BII's five-year loan will enable the Bank to scale up support for MSMEs across Ghana,a sector that plays a pivotal role in economic growth. GOV.UK · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Grid-scale battery market to hit $38.46bn by 2031 The global grid-scale battery market is undergoing rapid expansion, with DataM Intelligence reporting a rise from $6.84 billion in 2023 to an estimated $38.46 billion by 2031. This represents a CAGR of 25.74% between 2024 and 2031.Grid-scale batteries are large-capacity energy storage systems designed for utility and industrial use. They play a critical role in… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news OPRL Monthly Round-Up (April 2026) Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news £1m geothermal pilot aims to unlock Aberdeen’s hidden heat A £1 million investment is set to explore the vast geothermal energy potential beneath Aberdeen, marking a major step toward cleaner, low-carbon heating for the Granite City. The University of Aberdeen has secured the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding to launch the Aberdeen Geothermal Feasibility Pilot (AGFP), an ambitious city-wide collaboration designed to gather […] Air Quality News · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news ALDI IS SELLING THE CHEAPEST FRESH TURKEYS THIS CHRISTMAS Supermarket Aldi has revealed it is officially selling the cheapest turkeys for Christmas 2025, with the British Fresh Whole Turkey available for as little as £4.90 (2kg/£2.45 per kg) from 19th December. The most affordable offering of any UK supermarket, Aldi’s fresh turkeys are juicy, packed with flavour and roast to a perfect golden brown. The range is available in a wealth of size options t… Aldi UK Press Centre · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news The Cruise Growth Plan could choke UK coastal communities A new briefing from Transport & Environment (T&E) highlights how plans to expand the UK’s cruise sector could significantly worsen air pollution in coastal communities. In September, the government unveiled The Cruise Growth Plan to help the industry overcome barriers to growth. Notably the plan failed to mention emissions once and it is this disconnect […] Air Quality News · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news Encyclis launches EfW engineering apprenticeship scheme Energy from Waste (EfW) facility operator Encyclis has launched a new apprenticeship programme across the Midlands and Northwest of England. The first cohort has seen eight apprentices join the company’s operations and maintenance teams on four-year placements, during which they will combine college-based learning with hands-on training across a range of engineering disciplines. The new … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 9 Dec 2025 Industry news £7.8m for southern and central Scotland communities hosting energy transmission infrastructure Funding will be delivered through one of the UK’s leading electricity transmission and distribution network management companies. SP Energy Networks has announced a £7.8million fund aimed at providing long-term social, economic and environmental support for areas of southern and central Scotland impacted by renewable transition infrastructure. This includes delivering training and skills develo… Environment Journal · 9 Dec 2025 Council news Unpaid carers in Wrexham invited to apply for short breaks grants - news.wrexham.gov.uk Wrexham Council · 9 Dec 2025