Recycling news: 2025
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.
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Policy & government
S Peggie v Fife Health Board and Dr B Upton: 4104864/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Section 5
The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual used to assess Capital Gains and other taxes.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Industry news
Alpine communities face uncertain future after 2025 glacier collapse
Careful slope monitoring prevented mass casualties in the landslide at Blatten, Switzerland, this year, but mountain communities may face a growing risk of disasters
New Scientist — Environment · 23 Dec 2025
Industry news
Lokacije - McDonald's
McDonald's UK newsroom · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
CP v Disclosure and Barring Service: [2025] UKUT 388 (AAC)
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Citron on 19 November 2025.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0130 2 Merton Road, Bristol, BS7 8TL
Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Global
EEB assessment of the Danish Presidency & Ten Green Tests for the Cypriot Presidency
Every six months, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) publishes an independent reality check on the EU Council Presidency – what it delivered, what it failed to […]
European Environmental Bureau · 23 Dec 2025
Council news
About the LSP - Stroud District Council
Stroud Council · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Cyber security vulnerabilities of operational technologies
This research details the cyber security vulnerabilities of Operational Technologies and the risks they pose.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Product Safety Report: Letsvan Fuzzy Trendy Fun Party Doll (2510-0160)
Product Safety Report for Letsvan Fuzzy Trendy Fun Party Doll presenting a serious risk of choking.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Industry news
Q4 Newsletter – December 2025
Member news - Starting them early: ERP UK gets pupils excited about circularity through the School Recycling Programme Industry news - Consultation launched on extending CE mark recognition for Ecodesign Compliance news - Extended Producer Responsibility update and Nation of Sale Featured article - Textiles EPR: What’s on the horizon? Download Der Beitrag Q4 Newsletter – December 2025 erschien …
ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Institutional cooking with biogas in Kenya: insights, innovations, and implementation challenges
This report explores the viability of biogas as a sustainable energy solution for large-scale cooking in institutions such as schools and hospitals.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Kitchen behaviours in eCooking: findings from Ghana, Kenya, Nepal and Uganda
This report brings together findings from 4 kitchen behaviour studies.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Common legislative solutions: a guide to tackling recurring policy issues in legislation
This guidance is designed to help officials deal with some commonly occurring policy issues that are dealt with by adopting a commonly occurring legislative solution.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Artificial intelligence (AI) and employment
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in UK workplaces. How is it being used, and what are the impacts on job opportunities and working conditions?
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
e-Waste management for sustainable eCooking in Tanzania
Integrating electric cooking into a country’s broader electrification agenda has been identified as a key component that creates synergies to enhance energy security, manage fuel costs and aligns with global energy and climate goals on the path toward universal clean cooking.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Framework development for extended producer responsibility (EPR) in e-waste and e-cooking devices in Nepal
Outlines a comprehensive framework for implementing extended producer responsibility (EPR) in managing e-waste and e-cooking devices in Nepal.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Kitchen behaviours ethnographic study in Nepal
This study focuses on understanding how everyday cooking behaviours impact electricity consumption in households using induction cookstoves.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Kitchen behaviours ethnographic study in Ghana
Findings from this study are intended to provide recommendations to enhance energy efficiency, promote sustainable cooking habits, and encourage the adoption of modern cooking technologies.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Industry news
How lab-grown lichen could help us to build habitations on Mars
Scientists cultivating partnerships of fungi and algae believe their invention has far-out implications for how we create the buildings of the future
New Scientist — Environment · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Conducting an ethnography on the role of user cooking behaviour in household energy consumption
Presents an investigation into the role of user cooking behaviour in household energy consumption.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Mrs A Muda v Malaysia: [2025] EAT 193
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Mrs Justice Williams on 23 December 2025.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Suspended prison sentence for rogue waste operator
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a 61-year-old man for running an illegal waste operation without the necessary permits or exemptions.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
41 & 41A Blenheim View Leeds LS2 9QA : MAN/00DA/HPO/2021/0011, 12, 18, 19 MAN/00DA/HIN/2023/0001, MAN/00DA/HPO/2022/0004
Northern Region Judge Barber and Tribunal Member Mr Hossain sitting on 22 February 2024
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Product Recall: Wet n Wild Proline Felt Tip Eyeliner E8752 (2512-0234)
Product Recall for Wet n Wild Proline Felt Tip Eyeliner E8752 presenting a serious chemical risk.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Pre-school vaccinations: guide to vaccinations from 2 to 5 years
Details of immunisations for children between 2 and 5 years, before they start school.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
FCDO annual statement of compliance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity 2024 to 2025
A statement on how the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) complied with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity in 2024 to 2025.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Industry news
Wind of Change: Argentina’s ELV Revolution
New ELV reforms in Argentina are widening legal parts recovery and accelerating digital deregistration, creating faster, clearer pathways for professional recyclers and parts reuse.
Auto Recycling World · 23 Dec 2025
Industry news
Huawei ESS clears extreme ignition test
Huawei Digital Power’s Commercial and Industrial Hybrid Cooling Grid Forming Energy Storage System (C&I GFM ESS) has completed an extreme ignition test under the observation of TÜV Rheinland.This marks what is described as the first ESS fire assessment aligned with the UL 9540A:2025 standard. The test took place at a national key fire safety laboratory…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
UK inclusive wealth and income accounts: 2005 to 2023
Estimates and analysis of economic progress, including a broader range of economic activities and assets than gross domestic product (GDP), like unpaid household services, ecosystem services, and more.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Industry news
Combilift’s 100,000th Forklift Raises €100,000 for Global Children’s Charity
Combilift has celebrated production of its 100,000th forklift by creating a one-of-a-kind “Golden Forklift”, raffled globally to support UNICEF Ireland’s Children’s Emergency Fund. Ticket sales and a company top-up delivered a €100,000 donation to help children in crisis worldwide.
ATF Professional · 23 Dec 2025
Industry news
Northumberland man sentenced for illegal waste dumping
A Northumberland landowner has been handed a suspended prison sentence, costs and rehabilitation days after repeatedly operating an illegal waste site and burning mixed wastes without an environmental permit. Despite clear warnings and directions to clear the land, he failed to act, prompting Environment Agency prosecution and a court order to remove all remaining waste.
ATF Professional · 23 Dec 2025
Industry news
Solidion unveils new silicon‑rich anode technology
Solidion Technology has announced the development of a new high‑capacity, low‑cost anode designed to boost the performance of lithium‑ion batteries used across sectors such as commercial drones.The company reports that the recently discovered anode is formed from low‑cost silicon particles protected by a flexible rubber layer, a combination intended to significantly extend operational range.The…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 23 Dec 2025
Industry news
Plastic waste could be turned into anti-cancer drugs, researchers say
Scientists say a new chemical recycling method could convert everyday plastic waste into key ingredients used in cancer medicines, potentially reducing reliance on fossil-based materials.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 23 Dec 2025
Industry news
MPs and industry meet to address rise in lithium-ion battery fires
Parliamentarians, councils and industry representatives have met at Westminster to discuss the growing number of fires linked to discarded lithium-ion batteries, amid calls for stronger regulation and government support. A cross-sector group of parliamentarians, local government representatives and industry figures met at the House of Commons last week to discuss the increasing number of fires …
Circular Online (CIWM) · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
X v Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: 2404949/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
TA7 0JS, Towens of Weston Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/HB3004KS/V002 and EPR/HB3004KS/V003
View the application submitted by Towens of Weston Ltd for Former Airfield, Land off A372, Somerset.
GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2025
Global
Efficiëntie troef dankzij aeromechanisch transport
Laden, lossen, verpakken en herverpakken … het zijn handelingen die zich in de bouw- en recyclingindustrie quasi continu afspelen. Bij de ene materiaalstroom verloopt dat al wat eenvoudiger dan bij de andere, maar om de processen ook bij meer uitdagende of abrasieve producten te stroomlijnen, rekent Robbe Industries de laatste jaren steeds vaker op Floveyor. […] Het bericht Efficiëntie troef da…
RecyclePro · 23 Dec 2025
Policy & government
Guide to the EPA bird risk calculator tool - NZ EPA
NZ EPA · 23 Dec 2025
Global
State policy drives tire recycling investment in Southeast
Liberty Tire Recycling is investing in $1.4 million of equipment upgrades at a facility in North Carolina, and credits the state’s new law directing disposal fees back into its scrap tire program. In summer 2025, North Carolina passed SB 706, under which most of the new funding will go back to counties to reimburse costs […]
Resource Recycling (US) · 23 Dec 2025