Recycling news: 2025

Global Bioplastics Newsletter (4) Subscribe to the Newsletter. Read the articles and watch social media clips. Bioplastics News · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Tree planting may not be the best approach to reforesting New research suggests there may be more effective ways to restore Britain’s woodlands than purely focusing on new plantations. Led by Dr Elisa Fuentes-Montemayor, Senior Lecturer in Nature-Based Solutions at the University of Stirling’s Faculty of Natural Sciences, a number of ecological factors show ‘natural colonisation’ should one combined with mass tree planting to create […] Environment Journal · 25 Nov 2025 Council news Pay - Hillingdon Council Hillingdon Council · 25 Nov 2025 Council news Contact us by phone - Hillingdon Council Hillingdon Council · 25 Nov 2025 Global Wouter Meynendonckx in Hera Bologna CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news MARKET REPORT: Paper price index November 2025 Letsrecycle looks at the paper market for the month of November. The waste paper market continues to be hit by what one contact described as a “perfect storm” of market conditions, although many have reported that prices have not dropped as much as initially expected. In October, China announced that it would bring in a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2025 Global Joint letter to European Commission to protect the stability of the PPWR A coalition of signatories urges the European Commission to protect the stability of the PPWR and avoid reopening this key circular economy legislation. Reloop Platform · 25 Nov 2025 Global The plastic squeeze tube recycling project Face scrub. Body wash. Shampoo and conditioner. Lotion. Minced garlic. Toothpaste. These are some of the everyday products packaged in plastic squeeze tubes, many of which are in my house. The companies producing tubes and the brands using them have been working for years to innovate tubes that are not only functional but also compatible with recycling streams. Collaboration has been essential … Resource Recycling (US) · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Pool table donation the cue for celebration at Teesside Youth Club A leading waste management specialist has chalked up a win for children in Teesside by donating a pool table to a local youth club. CSG, which has a base in Middlesbrough, has gifted the table to the youth club at the Corus Sports & Social Centre in Dormanstown, Redcar. The youth club is run by […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 25 Nov 2025 Council news Apply - Hillingdon Council Hillingdon Council · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Strengthening the Soft Drinks Industry Levy HMRC and HM Treasury are seeking views on proposed changes to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL). GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Panasonic Energy powers Zoox robotaxi expansion Panasonic Energy has confirmed a multi-year supply agreement with Zoox, the Amazon-owned robotaxi company.Beginning in early 2026, Panasonic Energy will deliver its latest 2170 cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells to support Zoox’s expanding autonomous ride-hailing fleet.The 2170 cells will be central to powering Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxis. These cylindrical cells have already proven their… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 25 Nov 2025 Global Inside the sneaker recycling boom There are approximately 1.2 billion pairs of sneakers sold globally each year, accounting for $91.7 billion in sales, according to Statista, and it’s a number that has nearly doubled over the last decade. Yet with all that running around, very few take steps to recycle. Resource Recycling (US) · 25 Nov 2025 Council news Main homepage – Hillingdon Council - Hillingdon Council Hillingdon Council · 25 Nov 2025 Council news Libraries - Hillingdon Council Hillingdon Council · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Ganfeng and EDF partner for 160MWh Kintore Project Ganfeng Lithium has entered into a partnership with EDF to optimise and operate the Kintore Project, its first large-scale energy storage development in the UK.The facility, designed to deliver 50MW/160MWh of capacity, is scheduled to begin commercial operations by 2026.Ganfeng Lithium will oversee construction and equipment supply in collaboration with local partner GV Renewable. EDF… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Laser detailing helps bring Ringtons’ Christmas gifting range to life CORRUGATED packaging manufacturer Durham Box has helped create a laser-detailed seasonal gift box for Ringtons’ 2025 Christmas gifting range. The solution is said to demonstrate how digital print and advanced laser die-cutting can enhance retail packaging. The one-piece box with lid (300 × 200 × 80 mm) features a clay-coated outer liner and white kraft […] Packaging Scotland · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news N+P signs exclusive 10-year RDF deal for Port Clarence EfW plant N+P has signed a 10-year contract to supply Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) to Vital Energi’s Energy from Waste (EfW) facility at Port Clarence. The agreement has made N+P the exclusive waste-fuel provider to the plant and marks a step in the company’s expansion across the Northeast. With the deal in place, N+P’s regional waste-treatment infrastructure … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Entries sought for 2026 FPA Awards ENTRIES are now open and tickets are on sale for the 2026 Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) Awards. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Brighton on March 5, hosted by actor and comedian Matt Lucas. The awards bring together organisations and individuals from across the foodservice packaging industry, with 15 categories this year. “We […] Packaging Scotland · 25 Nov 2025 Council news Rubbish and recycling - Hillingdon Council Hillingdon Council · 25 Nov 2025 Council news Planning and building control - Hillingdon Council Hillingdon Council · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Four-can presentation pack is a ‘piece of art in itself’ CARTON manufacturer Falconer Print & Packaging has teamed up with emerging drinks brand Toby&Co to create a four-can presentation pack for the brand’s inaugural expression. The pack is said to represent a step change from the standard 2×2 carriers typically used in the sector. Crafted to feel ‘rigid, substantial and gift-worthy’, the box was produced […] Packaging Scotland · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Engaging with the Climate Change Committee: Airports National Policy Statement review Sets out how the Department for Transport would like to engage with the Climate Change Committee during the review of the Airports National Policy Statement. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Heathrow expansion: selection of a scheme for ANPS review purposes Heathrow Airport Limited’s third runway proposal will be basis for expansion. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Bespoke bagging system beds in successfully for manufacturer YORKSHIRE Packaging Systems (YPS) has revealed details of its work with a manufacturer of bedding items to develop a bagging system suited to its products. At the heart of the new system is a Hugo Beck Flexo 700 E-com, featuring several adaptations from the standard model. The cross-seal has been extended to a width of […] Packaging Scotland · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news BCI Foundation opens 2026-2027 scholarship applications Battery Council International (BCI) has launched the application process for its annual BCI Foundation scholarships, with awards of up to $5,000 available for students in the 2026-2027 academic year.The scheme is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students, with applications due by 31 March 2026 via this link.Two distinct awards will be offered. The BCI… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Volcanic bubbles offer insight into coral reefs decline in acidic seas Volcanic CO2 seeps in Papua New Guinea have acted as a 'time machine,' allowing scientists to predict the fate of coral reefs. Research shows that by 2100, global reefs will be less complex, recover slowly, and be dominated by fleshy algae due to ocean acidification. Open Access Government — Environment · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news AI and smart innovation can help tackle the food waste crisis Shelves that gather data on stock at risk of spoiling, the Green Digital Action Hub and Artificial Intelligence Institute. We run an urgent update on how AI and automation are reducing commercial and contract catering footprints. Technology and automation emerged as key themes in global sustainability discussions at this year’s UN Climate Summit. COP30 saw […] Environment Journal · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Veolia reopens Sheffield MRF after battery fire forces months-long closure Veolia has reopened its Beighton Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Sheffield, following a reconstruction project prompted by a fire earlier this year. The site, which handles around 25,000 tonnes of kerbside paper and card annually, was forced to shut down in January 2025 after a battery ignited within the facility after being incorrectly discarded in … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 25 Nov 2025 Global Launch of the Circular, Sustainable and Biobased Coatings Cluster and first workshop on how to apply the SSbD Framework to Coatings European Bioplastics, within the framework of the BIO4COAT project, has recently organised an online workshop on the topic of Circular, Sustainable and Biobased Coatings: How to Apply the Safe and Sustainable by Design Framework, featuring the contributions of four outstanding experts working on the SSbD framework. The workshop was held on 18 November 2025 [...] European Bioplastics News · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news UK’s new Critical Minerals Strategy sets out recycling ambitions The UK Government’s new Critical Minerals Strategy sets out the ambition to produce 10% of the UK’s mineral needs domestically and 20% through recycling by 2035. Circular Online (CIWM) · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Directors & Managers | BRC Learning – Strategic Retail Leadership - British Retail Consortium British Retail Consortium news · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Gore opens Shanghai Battery Lab W. L. Gore & Associates has opened its new Battery Lab in Shanghai, China, strengthening its global R&D network to accelerate advanced battery materials development.The facility focuses on the design, characterisation and testing of critical components for battery cells and packs, including membranes, venting solutions, condensation and moisture management, explosion and thermal runaway mitigat… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Yorkshire family brewery taps into new export opportunities with Government guarantee UKEF support helps Wold Top brewery to expand its exports into new markets. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news KFC hides stats on slower-growing birds Progress on higher welfare chicken production has been painfully slow. So slow that companies are now keeping the figures secret. By David Burrows. KFC is a business that has been at the sharp end of NGO pressure relating to the welfare of chickens. Some may feel the fast food chain has been unfairly singled out […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 25 Nov 2025 Policy & government Sickle cell and beta thalassemia: what are the treatment options and challenges? Sickle cell disorder and beta thalassemia are inherited blood conditions that can cause severe pain and organ damage. How are these conditions treated, and what challenges do patients face? What role could new personalised medicines like gene-editing therapies play, and what are the barriers to their adoption? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 25 Nov 2025 Global News from Northeast Recycling Council, Plastipak and more Aduro Clean Technologies completed pilot-scale steam-cracking trials. The Northeast Recycling Council will hold an online recycling policy course Dec. 8-12. The US Senate passed the bipartisan REUSE Act of 2025, which directs the EPA to develop a report on the feasibility and best practices of reuse and refill systems. Plastipak announced a $53.8 million expansion […] Resource Recycling (US) · 25 Nov 2025 Global Bioplastics Newsletter (3) Subscribe to Newsletter! Read Watch the videos View this post on Instagram A post shared by Furiouswest (@furiouswesterners) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nolan Saumure (@sealontour) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mindsetoftheaware (@mindsetoftheaware) Bioplastics News · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Company fined £1m for running illegal catalytic converter operation A Lincolnshire waste company has been fined £1 million for buying and selling catalytic converters without an environmental permit. Recorder John Hardy KC imposed the order on Platinum Group Metals Recycling Ltd at Lincoln Crown Court. In his sentencing remarks, Recorder Hardy said a fine of this level was necessary to reflect the ‘gravity […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 25 Nov 2025 Industry news Serious pollution in waste sector rises by 57%, Environment Agency finds Serious pollution incidents from permitted and exempt waste management activities rose by 57% in the past year, the Environment Agency Chief Regulator’s report finds. Circular Online (CIWM) · 25 Nov 2025