Recycling news: 2025
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 28 Jul 2026.
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Policy & government
Budget 2025 document
This is the full Budget 2025 document in print, web and HTML accessible versions.
GOV.UK · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
UPF papers expose health divide
A powerful series of papers published in The Lancet have fuelled the debate over how the risk from ultra-processed food should be tackled. By Nick Hughes. “Our bar is the representative product for a system of feeding people that is really, really deadly.” This is how Professor Chris Van Tulleken, the author and NHS doctor leading the […]
Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
What the Budget statement means for different sectors
Observers in sectors such as waste, energy and construction responded to Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget, delivered on 26 November. The statement talked much about growth but seemed to offer little to fund it. In the environmental sphere, commentators seemed to bemoan a similar dearth of imagination or anything new. The main headline-grabber was a £150 […]
Envirotec Magazine · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
Suez chief executive becomes chair of ESA
John Scanlon, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Suez Recycling and Recovery UK, has been appointed as Chair of the Environmental Services Association (ESA). His appointment was confirmed at the Association’s Annual General Meeting held today (28 November 2025). Scanlon succeeds Biffa CEO Michael Topham, who stepped down following the completion of his two-year term. The … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
Recycled metal export impediments could cost thousands of UK jobs, services warn
BMRA and service providers warn that UK recycled metal export impediments could cost over 20,000 jobs and billions in GVA as the UK Steel Strategy is finalised.
ATF Professional · 28 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Smart Data Challenge Prize selects Moverly’s digital property pack as winner
A Smart Data prototype that generates “Digital Sale Ready Packs” to make it easier to buy and sell a home has been named the winner of the Smart Data Challenge Prize by the Department for Business and Trade.
GOV.UK · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
Revealed: Leak casts doubt on COP30’s ‘informal list’ of fossil-fuel roadmap opponents
A confused – and, at times, contradictory – story has emerged about precisely which countries...
Carbon Brief · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
Retailers join UK Packaging Pact ahead of 2026 launch
Fifty-five companies, including Arla, ASDA, Biffa, Lidl, Tesco and Yeo Valley, have all signed up to the UK Packaging Pact ahead of its official launch next year.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 28 Nov 2025
Global
Het Recyclingsymposium 2025: hoogwaardiger wordt het niet!
Het dertiende Recyclingsymposium wordt dit jaar gehouden op woensdagochtend 12 november in de Evenementenhal in Gorinchem. Ook dit jaar zijn BRBS Recycling, Water Alliance en VERAS er weer in geslaagd een hoogwaardig programma samen te stellen. Het Recyclingsymposium vindt traditiegetrouw plaats tijdens de Vakbeurs Recycling en wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door mediapartners. We hebben een […] H…
RecyclePro · 28 Nov 2025
Policy & government
DVLA’s corporate environmental policy
This policy sets out how DVLA is committed to preventing pollution and improving its environmental performance.
GOV.UK · 28 Nov 2025
Council news
Hackney Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission: Behaviour Management & School Inclusion Call for Evidence - Hackney Council
Hackney Council · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
Powerday Foundation Boxing Fundraiser – London vs Dublin
The post Powerday Foundation Boxing Fundraiser – London vs Dublin appeared first on Powerday .
Powerday · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
Vander Haag’s Leadership Recognized with Board Appointments
Vander Haag’s, Inc. is proud to announce that two of its leaders have recently been appointed to influential boards within associations that play a key role in shaping the commercial vehicle and used truck industries.
Auto Recycling World · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
Applications open for Wales’ Deposit Return Scheme operator
The Welsh Government has opened applications for the body that will run the nation’s forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). A statement from Huw Irranca-Davies, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, confirmed that the process to appoint a Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) will begin today (28 November 2025). Applications will … Read More The pos…
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Working together to raise the healthiest generation ever
The Secretary of State addressed the Barnardo's Health Conference about children’s health.
GOV.UK · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
What if we do nothing? EGARA on the ELV recycling cartel
EGARA responds to the EU’s ELV recycling cartel ruling, warning that ATFs received no compensation and that doing nothing now could invite future abuses.
Auto Recycling World · 28 Nov 2025
Global
How the Bio-on shortselling conspiracy could have been avoided?
When toxic speculation burns value and trust, by Marco Astorri (Founder and Ex-CEO of BIO-on)
Bioplastics News · 28 Nov 2025
Research & science
Polluted air quietly erases the benefits of exercise
Long-term inhalation of toxic air appears to dull the protective power of regular workouts, according to a massive global study spanning more than a decade and over a million adults. While exercise still helps people live longer, its benefits shrink dramatically in regions with heavy fine particle pollution—especially above key PM2.5 thresholds common in many parts of the world. The researchers…
ScienceDaily — Pollution · 28 Nov 2025
Global
Petition for the EU Bioeconomy Promoted by Catia Bastioli (CEO of Novamont)
In the EU, the bioeconomy generates over €3 trillion in turnover and supports 17.42 million jobs. From 2014 to 2021, the bio-based industries’ turnover grew by 5.8%, reaching approximately €55 billion.
Bioplastics News · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
Unimetals Files For Compulsory Liquidation
Recycling firm Unimetals, which operates 27 sites across the UK, has filed for compulsory liquidation, putting more than 650 jobs at risk.
ATF Professional · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
MARKET REPORT: Glass, metals, organics, plastics, textiles, wood November 2025
Letsrecycle looks at the market for the month of November across the glass, metals, organics, plastics, textiles and wood sectors. Glass The glass sector has seen a relatively stable month despite ongoing strenuous conditions. Some have chosen to hold their prices while others have seen minor increases or decreased, resulting in a very “mixed bag” … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2025
Global
Novamont wins the Responsible Care 2025 Award
Original article in Italian. Translated by Google Translate
Bioplastics News · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
Leadership changes for Gridtential
Gridtential Energy, a provider of high-performance batteries, powered by its SiliconJoule™ technology, has announced leadership changes to accelerate the next phase of the company’s growth.Industry veteran Ray Kubis has stepped in as Gridtential CEO after serving as chair of the board, and Dan Miller, fellow board member and lead investor from The Roda Group, has…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
REA’s Budget Comments Featured in BBC
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 28 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Agri-climate report 2024
Annual report containing statistics on agriculture’s contribution to climate change.
GOV.UK · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
Environmental Services Association appoints SUEZ CEO as new Chair
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has announced John Scanlon, Chief Executive Officer of SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, as its new Chair. Scanlon replaces Michael Topham, who steps down at the end of a two-year term. The appointment was recorded at the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in London. The ESA is the trade […]
Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships 2025
The post British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships 2025 appeared first on Powerday .
Powerday · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
Press Release: REA Launches The Data Centre Coalition
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
55 founding organisations join UK Packaging Pact ahead of April 2026 launch
Ahead of the official launch of the UK Packaging Pact in April 2026, WRAP has announced the names of the 55 founding organisations who have signed up.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
ALDI COMBINES 2025 ‘IT’ FLAVOURS TO CREATE MUST-HAVE FESTIVE DESSERT
The NEW Pistachio Tiramisu will join Aldi’s biggest range of showstopping Christmas desserts to date Don’t tira-miss–out! Aldi is combining the two flavours that the nation has gone nuts for this year into the festive season with its NEW Specially Selected Centrepiece Pistachio Tiramisu (£8.99, 575g), launching on 19th December. The Christmas Retailer of the Year’s1 showstopping centrepiece sta…
Aldi UK Press Centre · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
New current collectors to boost EV battery reliability
Armor Battery Films has expanded its portfolio with the launch of two En’ Safe® current collectors, designed to strengthen the performance of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in electric vehicles.The company says the new current collectors meet high‑temperature storage stability requirements of up to 60℃, offering improved reliability for EV applications.LFP technology has become the…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
MPMA Council meeting presentation, 25th November 2025
The post MPMA Council meeting presentation, 25th November 2025 appeared first on MPMA .
MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
Africa’s forests are now emitting more CO2 than they absorb
Logging and mining are destroying swathes of the Congo rainforest, with the result that African forests went from being a carbon sink to a carbon source in 2010 to 2017
New Scientist — Environment · 28 Nov 2025
Global
Black Friday: The World’s Favourite Shopping Party and the Planet’s Least Favourite Hangover
By Frank Sekyere, Upcycle It Ghana, Programs Manager Somewhere between the checkout button and the delivery truck, a quiet environmental crisis is unfolding,one that begs us to rethink whether the […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
Nairobi unveils new battle plan to tackle pollution
The capital city has launched a five-year air quality plan and Kenya’s first pollution data portal, in a major push to cut emissions and improve public health. The measures – announced today (28th November) – include the Nairobi City County Air Quality Action Plan (2025-29) and a new air quality data management system, supported by […]
Air Quality News · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
‘Largest’ US recycling project scales AI sorting for 540,000 tonnes of waste
The Southeastern Public Service Authority of Virginia has signed a 20-year contract with AMP to expand the use of AI sorting in what AMP called “the largest recycling project in the country.” The partnership follows a two-year pilot project in Portsmouth, Virginia, where AMP’s artificial intelligence (AI) system was used to process up to 150 … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 28 Nov 2025
Council news
OPENPortal - openportal.bury.gov.uk
Bury Council · 28 Nov 2025
Industry news
Breathe Battery Technologies expands leadership team
Breathe Battery Technologies has unveiled a refreshed leadership structure as it enters its next phase of growth.Co-founder and chief technology officer Dr Yan Zhao will step into the role of chief executive officer, while fellow co-founder and current CEO Dr Ian Campbell transitions to chief product officer, focusing on product strategy and customer experience. The…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Regulatory Article (RA) 1016: military continuing airworthiness management
RA covering roles and responsibilities of continuing airworthiness management organizations (CAMO).
GOV.UK · 28 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Regulatory Article (RA) 1029: ship-air release - roles and responsibilities
RA covers stakeholder roles and responsibilities and interfaces associated with the ship-air release process.
GOV.UK · 28 Nov 2025