Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Webinar: Carbon Brief’s third ‘ask us anything’ at COP30 Following the end of COP30, Carbon Brief’s journalist answered a range of questions exclusively asked... Carbon Brief · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Terms of reference Outlines the objectives, membership and governance of the Labour Market Evidence Group and how it will report and communicate. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Council news Registering a birth - Hillingdon Council Hillingdon Council · 25 Nov 2025 Council news Discover Hillingdon - Hillingdon Council Hillingdon Council · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Veterans Industry Engagement Programme Find out more the Veterans Industry Engagement Programme, including what it does and how you can get involved. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Konica Minolta employees step up the pace for Cancer Research UK KONICA Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has announced its continued support for Cancer Research UK through a company-wide initiative encouraging employees to take part in the ‘Walk 30 Miles in November’ challenge. Team members across the country will commit to walking 30 miles – just one mile a day – to raise vital funds for life-saving […] Packaging Scotland · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government MOD civilian personnel statistics: background quality reports Statistics on the strength, intake and outflow of MOD civilian personnel, by grade equivalence, Top Level Budgetary area, and demographics. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news DS Smith recyclable packaging solution helps protect critical machine parts DS Smith has partnered with Dynamic Logistic Systems (DLS), a manufacturer of automated systems for internal logistics and infrastructure, to create cardboard buffers for the protection of critical industrial machine parts. The new packaging innovation consists of a side panel comprised of a double wall of corrugated cardboard. The buffers are intended to provide protection […] Packaging Scotland · 25 Nov 2025 Council news Appeals - Gedling Borough Council Gedling Council · 25 Nov 2025 Council news Volunteering - Gedling Borough Council Gedling Council · 25 Nov 2025 Council news Automatic recycling bag delivery scheme - Hillingdon Council Hillingdon Council · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Mondi customers celebrate inauguration of new paper machine MONDI recently welcomed international customers and partners to celebrate the inauguration of its new paper machine at the firm’s Štětí mill in the Czech Republic. The machine, which forms part of a €400 million investment in the mill, is designed to meet growing demand for paper-based flexible packaging. It will produce around 210,000 tonnes of […] Packaging Scotland · 25 Nov 2025 Global News from Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations, Precision E-Cycle Wisconsin’s Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations is opening a new ITAD facility in Loudoun County, Virginia. Precision E-Cycle is expanding its ITAD operations into Omaha, Nebraska; Kansas City, Missouri; and Des Moines, Iowa. Resource Recycling (US) · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Co-op trials in-store coffee pod recycling with Podback Co-op has become the first UK convenience retailer to introduce in-store coffee pod recycling through a new partnership with Podback, the nationwide recycling scheme backed by major coffee brands. edie — Circular Economy tag · 25 Nov 2025 Global Rifiuti, l’Europa spinge sulla circolarità: ora servono mercato e regole stabili The post Rifiuti, l’Europa spinge sulla circolarità: ora servono mercato e regole stabili appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 25 Nov 2025 Global Circular, Sustainable and Biobased Coatings: How to Apply the Safe and Sustainable by Design Framework (White paper) Open the document European Bioplastics, within the framework of the BIO4COAT project, has recently organised an online workshop on Circular, Sustainable and Biobased Coatings: How to Apply the Safe and Sustainable by Design Framework, featuring contributions from four outstanding experts working on the SSbD framework. The workshop was held on 18 November 2025 [...] European Bioplastics News · 25 Nov 2025 Global Europe’s next steps for a competitive Circular Economy The post Europe’s next steps for a competitive Circular Economy appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association . FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Police pensions: member contribution structure The government is consulting on proposed updates to the Police Pensions Scheme member contribution structure. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Council news Southall warehouse fire Major incident declared. Ealing Council · 25 Nov 2025 Global Large-scale Events as a New Track for the Green Economy On September 25, the salon “Reusable Cups × Large-Scale Events: A New Track for the Green Economy” was jointly organised by Plastic Free China, Novaloop, Duck Gaga, and Guangdong Association of Circular Economy and Resource Comprehensive Utilisation, with support from Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology Foundation. Break Free From Plastic · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Arrest made in Oxfordshire waste crime investigation A man has been arrested today (Tuesday 25 November) as part of the ongoing investigation into the large-scale tipping of waste at a site in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. The 39-year-old suspect, from the Guildford area, was detained following coordinated action between the Environment Agency’s (EA) Major Investigation Team and the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Brighton SuDS scheme is a landmark intervention to protect groundwater A project led by Brighton & Hove City Council, based on research from the University of Brighton, aims to protect 90% of the city’s drinking water from toxic road pollution. The focus of the initiative is stormwater runoff, which carries a toxic mix of oil, tyre particles, heavy metals, and microplastics, during periods of rainfall. […] Envirotec Magazine · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Scottish salmon secures protected legal status in EU SCOTTISH salmon has secured protected legal status across the European Union (EU) in recognition of its quality. A new official protected geographical indication (PGI) means that the term ‘Scottish salmon’ has a protected geographical indication, which aligns with a new UK PGI already in place following Brexit. Only salmon raised in the coastal region of […] Packaging Scotland · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Cracking Down on Waste Crime: Key Takeaways from the EA’s 2024–25 Chief Regulator’s Report The Environment Agency’s (EA) Chief Regulator’s Report 2024–25 sends a strong signal to the UK waste sector. ATF Professional · 25 Nov 2025 Council news Pay online | Paying my council rent - Hillingdon Council Hillingdon Council · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Will Europe’s New ELV Rules Work for ATFs, or Against Them? As the EU’s new End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulation moves through trilogue, EGARA warns that key details could make or break the economics of authorised treatment facilities, and with them, the credibility of Europe’s circular ambitions. Auto Recycling World · 25 Nov 2025 Global Bijna perfecte score in traceren bedrijfsmatig verpakkingsafval Elk jaar publiceert Valipac zijn cijfers omtrent de traceerbaarheid van bedrijfsmatige verpakkingen. Ook dit jaar heeft het een zeer goed beeld op wat er met het afval gebeurt. Xavier Lhoir, deputy managing director van Valipac, praat ons bij over de belangrijkste resultaten in papier en karton en kunststoffen en schetst ook het bredere plaatje nu […] Het bericht Bijna perfecte score in tracere… RecyclePro · 25 Nov 2025 Global Ohio startup creates end market for small challenging plastics A sheet made from recycled beauty products in Marble Plastics’ work with the Pact Collective team shows how mixed materials can be turned into durable high quality panels | Credit: Scott Snowden About 25 minutes’ drive south of downtown Columbus on a light-industrial stretch of Frebis Avenue lies an unassuming 6,000 square-foot warehouse with a […] Resource Recycling (US) · 25 Nov 2025 Global WM rolling out curbside acceptance of PP cups While people may not think twice about throwing away a takeout cup, the nation's biggest hauler is looking to change that behavior by expanding its list of accepted curbside materials. Resource Recycling (US) · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news A Review of ICM AG’s World Reuse & Recycling Forum, Asia Replicating the success of its long-running European congresses, ICM AG brought its World Reuse & Recycling Forum, Asia to Shanghai, taking over the Pudong Shangri-La with parallel tracks on batteries, electronics and end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). Either side of the two-day conference, delegates toured facilities ranging from SK Tes’s e-waste and battery plant and Huayou cobalt to modern ELV dis… Auto Recycling World · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Implementing inserts in cigarette and hand rolling tobacco packs A technical consultation seeking views on how to implement pack inserts in cigarette and hand rolling tobacco packaging. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Waste sector lays out Autumn Budget wish list for the Chancellor As the Chancellor prepares to deliver the Autumn Budget tomorrow (26 November 2025), the waste and resources sector is stepping up its calls for clear commitments on infrastructure investment, funding stability and reform measures. With mounting pressures from cost increases, regulatory change and the need for long-term planning, industry voices say that this Budget must … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2025 Global Global recycling patent trends may reflect legislative push Patent applications for chemical recycling technologies have reached a record high globally with government initiatives among the factors driving innovation, according to recent analysis from intellectual property firm Appleyard Lees. Resource Recycling (US) · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Man arrested over Kidlington illegal waste tipping A 39-year-old man has been was arrested as part of an investigation into the large-scale, illegal dumping of waste near Kidlington, Oxfordshire. Circular Online (CIWM) · 25 Nov 2025 Global Bioplastics Newsletter (5) Subscribe to the Newsletter. Read the articles and watch social media clips. Bioplastics News · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Autumn Budget – Tweaks to the plastic tax would support green growth’ Ahead of the Autumn Budget tomorrow (26 November 2025), Jacob Hayler, Executive Director of the ESA, calls for amendments to the Plastic Packaging Tax to re-shore jobs; support green growth and contribute to a more circular economy. OPINION: While the Chancellor gears up to deliver a tricky Autumn Budget, the UK’s plastics recycling industry continues … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2025 Global RE-VRAC Belgium – Eerste barometer over bulk- en hergebruik van verpakkingen De sector staat klaar, maar de vraag van de consument blijft achter Dankzij beproefde logistieke systemen, overtuiging binnen de sector en culturele verankering hebben Belgische bedrijven alle troeven in handen om herbruikbare verpakkingen en bulkverkoop nog populairder te maken. Toch is een nog grotere inzet van de consument cruciaal om van deze systemen volwaardige alternatieven […] Het beric… RecyclePro · 25 Nov 2025 Council news Landlords - Gedling Borough Council Gedling Council · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government UKHO supports UK resilience in positioning, navigation and timing The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is working with government partners to improve the UK’s resilience in satellite-based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT). GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news New sand battery planned for Finland Polar Night Energy has entered into an agreement with Lahti Energia to build an industrial-scale sand battery, which will integrate into Lahti Energia’s district heating network in Vääksy, Finland.The project will deliver the world’s largest sand-based thermal energy storage once completed, with a heating power of 2MW and a storage capacity of 250MWh.The Sand Battery… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 25 Nov 2025