Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government ST21 6NX, Mill Farm Recycling Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/XP3198EF/V007 View the application submitted by Mill Farm Recycling Limited for Mill Farm, Stafford. GOV.UK · 1 Dec 2025 Policy & government Homes England awards £23 million infrastructure grant in latest step towards unlocking wide-scale regeneration and thousands of new homes in London Bus Transit grant will fund essential transport links to Thamesmead, part of broader Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Extension, paving way for 25,000 to 30,000 new homes and two new communities. GOV.UK · 1 Dec 2025 Policy & government Strong foundations, secure future: a Budget that delivers on the country's priorities Rachel Reeves sets out a Budget that delivers on the change promised by the government to cut NHS waiting lists, cut debt and borrowing and cut the cost of living. GOV.UK · 1 Dec 2025 Global Armourdale Residents Demand Accountability and Transparency, Leading Reworld to Withdraw Application for Materials Processing Facility FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 1, 2025 Armourdale, Kansas — After months of Armourdale community action, led by RiSE for Environmental Justice (RiSE4EJ), Reworld (formerly Covanta) withdrew its permit application to […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Osram, Zumtobel replace plastic LED reels with paper Zumtobel and ams Osram have developed a paper alternative to the plastic reels used to transport LED strips and components. […] Recolight · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Lights part of UK’s first building with full material passporting Tenants have begun moving into the UK’s first building with full material passports, including the luminaires. All the elements of […] Recolight · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Driver powers two luminaires with half the climate impact Fagerhult has unveiled a Twin Dual Driver which powers two luminaires and cuts total environmental impact by 49 per cent […] Recolight · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news CIWEM Policy to Practice: A guide to our sector-supporting projects and how you can help - CIWEM - The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Packaging stakeholders give mixed response to chancellor’s autumn budget CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves’ autumn budget contained a number of announcements of relevance to the packaging industry. Of particular note was the increase to the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), which was confirmed to rise in line with inflation, a further rise to the national minimum wage, and the announcement of a £1.5 billion skills package aimed […] Packaging Scotland · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Re-Gen completes £20m first phase of Newry recycling facility Waste management company Re-Gen has announced the completion of a £20 million phase one investment in a new municipal solid waste facility in Newry. The purpose-built facility, which is located on Derryboy Road, Carnbane Industrial Estate, was designed by Re-Gen’s in-house R&D and engineering teams and incorporates a suite of new technologies aimed at increasing … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news ESA supports recommendations to bolster UK circular economy for steel scrap The ESA has today (1st December 2025) expressed its support for the findings of a new report which puts forward recommendations to Government to help develop a thriving, circular and […] ESA (Environmental Services Association) · 1 Dec 2025 Global Press Release: The Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance expands its network to South Africa The Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA) has expanded its global network with the addition of its newest member, the PRO Alliance from South Africa—its first partnership in Sub-Saharan Africa. This milestone strengthens EXPRA’s mission to support transparent, efficient, and sustainable EPR systems worldwide. Welcoming the new member, EXPRA Managing Director Joachim Quoden highlight… EXPRA · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Exercise benefits are diminished by air pollution The benefits of regular exercise, long considered to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of premature death, may be undermined by poor air quality, according to new research. The study, undertaken by a team which included University College London researchers, analysed data from over 1.5 million adults across multiple countries. […] Air Quality News · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news CETY wins $10m NY battery energy storage project Clean Energy Technologies (CETY) has announced a $10 million battery energy storage system (BESS) project in New York State, its largest storage award to date.The company confirmed this marks the first of several large-scale deployments expected across the state, both front and behind the meter.The project involves a 5MW/20MWh standalone energy storage installation designed to… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news IPL teams up with Glasgow School of Art on whisky packaging challenge IPL Packaging has launched a project in partnership with the Glasgow School of Art (GSA), engaging third-year product design engineering students in a challenge that involves designing premium whisky packaging for 2035-2040. The brief presents a real-world challenge: to reimagine premium whisky packaging for 10-15 years in the future, navigating the intersection of luxury brand […] Packaging Scotland · 1 Dec 2025 Policy & government 2025 Indo-Pacific Conference: Minister Malhotra keynote speech UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Seema Malhotra delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 Indo-Pacific Conference hosted by King's College London. GOV.UK · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Saudi patent granted for Pure Lithium battery technology Pure Lithium has announced it has been granted a foundational patent titled ‘Vertically Integrated Pure Lithium Metal Production and Lithium Battery Production’ by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The patent spans lithium extraction, anode production and battery manufacturing, marking a significant step in the company’s global expansion.The firm’s Brine to Battery™ trademark is now registered in… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news ALDI’S LATEST BABY GIFTING RANGE STARTS FROM JUST £1.79 Aldi is set to sprinkle extra festive magic this Christmas, as its hugely popular baby collection returns to stores nationwide from 4th December. With prices starting from just £1.79, shoppers will discover a thoughtfully curated range of trusted brands and charming baby products, ideal for celebrating precious first Christmases and beyond. But as with all […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Guest post: Why carbon emissions from fires are significantly higher than thought Scientists have long known that fires release substantial amounts of greenhouse gases and pollutants into... Carbon Brief · 1 Dec 2025 Council news Recycling item list - Gedling Borough Council Gedling Council · 1 Dec 2025 Research & science Two AI copyright cases, two very different outcomes – here’s why Cases in the UK and German courts are among the first to be decided on this pressing issue. Brunel University of London — The Conversation institution feed · 1 Dec 2025 Policy & government Ms N Saunders v Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd: 3303597/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 1 Dec 2025 Global Policy Now | December 2025 – Year-end nears, policy talks continue As we reach the end of another year, policy has shifted to advance our nation's infrastructure to one that is more circular and focused on recycling and refill. Resource Recycling (US) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news DIC Group and Xampla introduce PFAS-free Morro Coatings to Asia UK materials innovator Xampla has announced it is working with global chemicals manufacturer DIC Group to introduce its PFAS and plastic-free Morro Coatings to Japan and Asian countries. Morro Coatings are described as the first natural polymers made from plants to enter the Asian packaging market. The move will help Japanese packaging manufacturers replace plastic and […] Packaging Scotland · 1 Dec 2025 Policy & government Prime Minister's speech on Britain built for all: 1 December 2025 Prime Minister Keir Starmer's speech at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre on a Britain built for all. GOV.UK · 1 Dec 2025 Global Fluohesjes voor alle kleuters en lagereschoolkinderen Extra aandacht voor veiligheid. Dat is geen overbodige luxe in de afval- en recyclingsector. In deze rubriek zetten we voortaan in elke editie een initiatief in de kijker waar veiligheid prioriteit krijgt. Bij de start van het nieuwe schooljaar sloeg Aurubis de handen in elkaar met lokale scholen in Beerse en Olen voor meer verkeersveiligheid. […] Het bericht Fluohesjes voor alle kleuters en la… RecyclePro · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news A landscape approach to tackling deforestation gives businesses competitive edge How can we restore nature and add economic value in real terms? Consider this your professional guide to achieving growth on two levels. Humans are still destroying 11 million hectares of forests each year, roughly equivalent to the size of Cuba. While the rate of global deforestation is slowing, it’s vital to ramp up action […] Environment Journal · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Environmental Improvement Plan sets out UK’s air quality ambitions The Government has today launched its Environmental Improvement Plan, setting out goals and commitments to improving the natural environment and outlining measures to improve air quality and the public’s awareness of it. The Plan sets out five overall goals which focus on: Restored nature, Environmental quality, Circular economy, Environmental security and Access to nature. While […] Air Quality News · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Your Ultimate Guide to a Sustainable Winter Winter doesn’t have to be wasteful. From smart heating hacks that save money to the art of sustainable gifting, discover how to navigate the colder months without compromising on comfort. Here is your complete guide to a cosy, eco-friendly season and a sustainable start to 2026. Bywaters · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Building a Sustainable EV Future Through Industrial-Scale Battery Recycling The post Building a Sustainable EV Future Through Industrial-Scale Battery Recycling appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news The show must go on: keeping Britain’s musical heart beating As venues face uncertain futures and arts budgets are slashed, can the punk spirit keep the music flowing? Positive News · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news LKQ SYNETIQ appoints Annick Jourdenais as Managing Director The UK’s leading dismantling and recycling specialist, LKQ SYNETIQ, has appointed a new Managing Director to help lead the business’ mission of increasing access to sustainable, affordable mobility. ATF Professional · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Skeleton opens $240m Leipzig SuperFactory Skeleton Technologies has inaugurated its $240 million (€220m) Leipzig SuperFactory.The site, located in Markranstädt, near Leipzig in Germany, is already supplying Siemens, General Electric and Hitachi Energy for grid applications, alongside major US hyperscalers for AI demand.The factory’s supercapacitors are built on Skeleton’s patented Curved Graphene material, avoiding lithium, cobalt, man… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Wood recyclers ‘disappointed’ about 2026 recycling target The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) and the Wood Panel Industries Federation (WPIF) have voiced “disappointment” following the Government’s decision to leave wood packaging recycling targets unchanged for 2026. Both trade bodies have urged Defra to raise the target to 5% from 2026, warning that without stronger obligations producers would lack the incentive to segregate and … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Has the Autumn budget just boosted the UK’s second-hand EV boom? A new analysis has found that owning a second-hand electric vehicle (EV) could save drivers £1,450 a year on average despite the Chancellor’s new pay-per-mile tax. edie — Circular Economy tag · 1 Dec 2025 Policy & government Budget brings biggest ever boost for better roads Millions of drivers will enjoy smoother, safer road journeys as the Chancellor ensures every region in England feels the benefit of the government’s record £7.3 billion local roads boost. GOV.UK · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Holcim UK acquires Thames Materials to expand construction waste recycling Building material manufacturer Holcim UK has acquired Thames Materials, a construction waste management company operating across London. The company said that the takeover represents a “key pillar” of its wider growth strategy in the circular economy, with particular focus on boosting capacity for recycling and secondary aggregate production. It will also allow Holcim more presence … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news WRA and WPIF ‘disappointed’ over decision to keep wood packaging recycling targets unchanged for 2026 The Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) and Wood Panel Industries Federation (WPIF) have expressed disappointment over the Government’s decision to keep the wood packaging recycling target unchanged for 2026. Wood Recyclers Association · 1 Dec 2025 Industry news Combilift Unveils their 2025 “Twelve Days of Christmas” Video – with a Twist! Combilift is thrilled to announce the release of their 2025 Christmas video, “Twelve Days of Christmas”, a joyful celebration of their dedicated team and the true spirit of giving. ATF Professional · 1 Dec 2025 Policy & government Environmental Improvement Plan Publications related to the Environmental Improvement Plan for England, including delivery plans for the Environment Act 2021 targets and annual progress reports. GOV.UK · 1 Dec 2025