Recycling news: 2025

Council news Building Control Surveyor - Northumberland County Council Northumberland Council · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Air quality gains expected as government backs ‘Environmental Factors’ Amendment to Devolution Bill Stronger legal duties on regional leaders to tackle air pollution and other environmental risks are set to be introduced after the Government approved a key amendment to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. The Bill, introduced in July, aims to shift decision-making power away from central government and towards local and regional bodies in […] Envirotec Magazine · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Miss E Tofi v Evans Turner (Finishes) Ltd: 2304513/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Council news Positive outcome from housing inspection An inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has found that Ealing Council’s housing service is heading in the right direction to ensure all its more than 10,500 tenants have a safe, healthy home. Ealing Council · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Greenvolt sells 1.2GWh storage projects in Poland Greenvolt Power has agreed the sale of two utility-scale battery energy storage projects in Poland, with a combined capacity of 300MW/1.2GWh.The buyer is Northland Power, a Canada-based global power producer with a diversified portfolio of energy infrastructure assets worldwide.The projects – Mieczysławów (200MW/800MWh) and Kamionka (100MW/400MWh) – are located in western Poland and . .… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Vaccine update: issue 365, November 2025 Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Low-carbon and smokeless fuels receive Made in Britain trademark This article contains sponsored content. Homefire and ecoke, two pioneering brands under the Invica Industries portfolio, have officially been awarded the Made in Britain trademark, recognising their commitment to sustainable manufacturing, innovation, and the strength of British industry. The accreditation celebrates the fact that both ecoke, a reduced carbon alternative for industrial process… Envirotec Magazine · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Engie wins 560MW BESS project in India Engie has taken a significant step in its India expansion by securing its first battery energy storage system (BESS) project.The installation, rated at 280 MW/560 MWh, represents the Group’s second-largest BESS worldwide. Awarded under Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL) national tender for 2GW/4GWh, the project is scheduled to be commissioned in 2027.Designed to store… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news More sustainable stick applicator supports sports brand’s carbon commitments AMCOR has produced a skincare stick applicator for sports brand Decathlon, using recycled plastic sourced from Amcor’s proprietary CleanStream technology. With 87% rPP, each applicator is said to offer a 17% lower CO2 impact versus virgin resin. As the stick applicators are mono-material, they are also recycle-ready and can be recycled where the appropriate infrastructure […] Packaging Scotland · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Speke community project awarded funding to tackle food waste A community project in Speke has secured a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote environmental sustainability. The “Mint Meals, Minus Waste” project, led by Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside, will be delivered in partnership with South Liverpool Homes and its food pantry, ‘The Market Place’. The supporting - Continue Reading The p… Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government About us We register the ownership of land and property in England and Wales. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news ep Group expands UK storage with AI platform ep Group has signed a partnership agreement with GridBeyond to deliver an AI-powered optimisation programme for its expanding energy storage portfolio.The collaboration builds on ep Group’s joint venture with Norwegian power systems and battery storage expert Pixii, announced earlier this year, which aims to meet rising demand for optimised distributed energy systems across the UK.At… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news DEEP DIVE: Could the UK learn from France’s surplus food waste laws? Across the UK, edible food is increasingly finding its way into charity networks rather than the bin. Over the past decade, food redistribution has grown rapidly, with major organisations now rescuing tens of thousands of tonnes of surplus each year and delivering hundreds of millions of meals. But momentum is slowing, and the sector warned … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government Bus and concessionary travel statistics information Guide to bus and concessionary travel statistics, including notes and definitions and supporting technical documents. GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news New report highlights how AI is transforming packaging industry A new report from Packaging Innovations & Empack’s official research partner, Smithers, has revealed that AI is emerging as a major driver of growth, creativity, and efficiency across the packaging sector. The research highlights how AI is transforming packaging design, production, and supply chain processes, enabling brands to launch products faster, reduce costs, and respond […] Packaging Scotland · 26 Nov 2025 Research & science Scientists discover a hidden deep sea hotspot bursting with life Beneath the waters off Papua New Guinea lies an extraordinary deep-sea environment where scorching hydrothermal vents and cool methane seeps coexist side by side — a pairing never before seen. This unusual chemistry fuels a vibrant oasis teeming with mussels, tube worms, shrimp, and even purple sea cucumbers, many of which may be unknown to science. The rocks themselves shimmer with traces of g… ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Britain hosts first conference on BNG and Nationally Significant Infrastructure A summit on opportunities and challenges associated with bringing nature into major energy, transport, technology and defence projects. Led by Environment Bank, one of the UK’s leading biodiversity net gain (BNG) specialists, the event brought senior civil servants, government representatives, industry experts and environmental teams together. Among other things, the event looked at how nationa… Environment Journal · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Coventry Uni researchers awarded Industry Fellowships Three researchers at Coventry University have been recognised after securing prestigious Industry Fellowships from the Faraday Institution.The academics from the university’s Research Centre for E-mobility and Clean Growth have received the Industry Fellowships for their pioneering contributions to advancing battery technology that will shape the future of electric vehicles and wider energy app… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news EU environment and climate policy update Discover the latest from the European Commission’s Directorate General for the Environment and the Directorate-General for Climate Action. Open Access Government — Environment · 26 Nov 2025 Research & science A global shipping detour just revealed a hidden climate twist Rerouted shipping during Red Sea conflicts accidentally created a massive real-world experiment, letting scientists study how new low-sulfur marine fuels affect cloud formation. The sudden surge of ships around the Cape of Good Hope revealed that cleaner fuels dramatically weaken the ability of ship emissions to seed bright, reflective clouds—cutting this cloud-boosting effect by about two-thirds. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Podback expands in-store coffee pod recycling with Co-op Co-op has become the first UK convenience retailer to partner with Podback, the nationwide coffee pod recycling service. A six-month trial will introduce dedicated Podback-branded recycling units in 30 Co-op stores across southwest England, alongside the retailer’s three sustainability showcase stores in Leeds, Soham and Northampton. Customers will be able to use the new drop-off … Read More Th… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news ALDI’S FESTIVE SUPER SIX VEG RETURNS FOR JUST 5P Supermarket Aldi has announced it will once again slash prices on its festive veg staples to just 5p as part of its popular Christmas Super Six promotion, available in stores from 19th December. Aldi, which has been named Christmas Retailer of the Year for the sixth year in a row[1], is making it easy for […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 26 Nov 2025 Global What you need to know about e-waste, and how communities across Europe are taking action E-waste is the EU’s fastest-growing waste stream, rising by around 2% every year. In 2022, Europeans bought 14.4 million tonnes of electrical and electronic equipment, yet only 5 million tonnes of WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) were officially collected, about 11.2 kg per person. Nearly half of all e-waste slips through formal systems, and […] Zero Waste Europe · 26 Nov 2025 Global ERI and ReElement partner on rare earth magnet recovery Electronic Recyclers International has agreed to supply ReElement Technologies with end-of-life magnet materials for rare earth oxide refining, the companies announced. Resource Recycling (US) · 26 Nov 2025 Global Cyber risks confront ITAD work, contracts, coverage Data risk does not end when a device is unplugged or loaded onto a truck, and the confusing middle ground between office closet and shredder line carries cyber exposures, warned insurance and IT asset disposition experts at the 2025 E-Scrap Conference. Resource Recycling (US) · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Tourism adds 2.5million tonnes of CO2e to Greater Manchester’s footprint Numbers from 2023 show an urgent need to look at transport modality into and out of the city region, although long haul arrivals present a major challenge. Conducted by Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Manchester, a new study offers the only direct analysis of tourism’s carbon impact on the 10 […] Environment Journal · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Cuts to local air pollution budgets spark criticism According to a leading clean air charity, recent funding claims by Downing Street don’t add up. Local council air quality and anti-air pollution budgets have been slashed from £225 million per year to just £1.5 million since 2020. This is despite spokesperson for the Labour Party suggesting Downing Street had shelled out around £575 million […] Air Quality News · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Council comms teams must help households reduce bills According to a new national survey, millions of Britons are misinformed on the most cost effective way to stay warm this winter. Conducted this autumn by energy saving specialists at Utilita, research has found that 25% of UK households use electric heaters instead of gas boilers. This is despite the fact plug-in technology can cost […] Environment Journal · 26 Nov 2025 Council news Parking - Carmarthenshire County Council Carmarthenshire Council · 26 Nov 2025 Council news Local Government Reorganisation Timeline - Torridge District Council Torridge Council · 26 Nov 2025 Policy & government New report calls for stronger inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in Arctic forest governance - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Co-op backs Britain with £1 billion boost following Autumn Budget - Co-operative Group Co-op media newsroom · 26 Nov 2025 Industry news Central Scanning Brings Richard Hammond’s MGB to Life with Corgi and The Smallest Cog // Central Scanning Blog - PlastikMedia PlastikMedia News · 26 Nov 2025 Council news Microsoft Outlook - Memo Style - Tandridge District Council Tandridge Council · 26 Nov 2025 Council news Microsoft Outlook - Memo Style - Tandridge District Council Tandridge Council · 26 Nov 2025 Council news East Devon District Council Launches Tree Champion Scheme to Boost Canopy Cover by 2035 - East Devon District Council East Devon Council · 26 Nov 2025 Council news Bins and recycling - Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Kingston upon Thames Council · 26 Nov 2025 Council news Book a visit to Villiers Road recycling centre - Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Kingston upon Thames Council · 26 Nov 2025 Global De circulaire economie als melkkoe Een van de uitspraken van wijlen beleggingsgoeroe Rienk Kamer (1943 – 2011) was: “Belasting betalen is goed, maar je moet het niet overdrijven”. Een uitspraak die menig lezer van dit medium waarschijnlijk wel kan waarderen. Volgens Van Dale duidt een belasting op een verplichte geldelijke bijdrage aan de overheid waartegenover geen bepaalde tegenprestatie wordt geleverd; […] Het bericht De circ… RecyclePro · 26 Nov 2025 Global „Die PPWR für Papier- und Kartonprodukte sicher anwenden“ Seminar am 6. Februar 2026, PTS – Institut für Fasern & Papier, Heidenau: „Welche Auswirkungen die neue EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) auf Ihr Unternehmen hat.“ Die neue PPWR bringt zahlreiche Veränderungen für die Verpackungsindustrie mit sich – von verpflichtenden Mehrweganteilen bis zu strengeren Vorgaben zur Rezyklierbarkeit. Doch was bedeutet das konkret für […] Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Nov 2025