Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Rail fares freeze: passenger savings estimate Explains the data and calculation behind the estimated savings for rail passengers as a result of the fares freeze. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK national standard for marine oil spill response organisations A document outlining standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Patents: The power of the injunction In this article, Ben Lincoln covers how Tulip Innovation’s patent action against Sunwoda Group illustrate the growing role of intellectual property strategy in the competitive landscape of EV battery manufacturing.Tulip Innovation is the operator of a patent licensing scheme, set up in 2024, that allows for licensing of over 5,000 patents related to lithium-ion battery… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Unimetals files for liquidation amid investor collapse Unimetals Recycling has filed a petition for compulsory liquidation after efforts to secure new investment or complete a sale of the business were unsuccessful. The company has faced escalating liquidity challenges throughout 2025, prompting a search for new financing. Earlier this year, Unimetals launched an accelerated mergers and acquisitions process in an attempt to bring … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government HMT workforce management information: October 2025 This document details monthly management information on staff numbers and paybill costs within HM Treasury and its agencies. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Veolia acquires U.S. hazardous waste company Clean Earth for €2.6bn French water management, waste management and energy services group Veolia has acquired the U.S.-based hazardous waste company Clean Earth for €2.6bn. In what it called its biggest acquisition since its merger with waste management company SUEZ, Veolia has entered into an agreement with Enviri to acquire Clean Earth. Veolia’s Chief Executive Officer Estelle Brachlianoff […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Lead unveils solid-state battery stacking and cutting machine Lead Intelligent Equipment Co (Lead) has announced the launch of a new integrated solid‑state battery stacking and cutting machine in Wuxi, China.The development represents a major advance in overcoming one of the most critical challenges in next‑generation cell manufacturing: precision stacking at the solid‑solid interface.Solid‑state batteries replace the liquid electrolyte and separator of c… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government The Government Efficiency Framework The GEF will improve how Departments report efficiencies and ensure the government has appropriate oversight to track delivery and drive improvement. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Global Structurele kostenverlaging redt kunststof recycling in Nederland Faillissementen stapelen zich op, terwijl Europese wetgeving zoals de Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) vraagt om meer inzet van gerecycled plastic. Zonder ingrijpen verdwijnt cruciale infrastructuur voor een circulaire economie en daarmee de koploperspositie van Nederland in Europa ten aanzien van circulaire plastics. Nieuw onderzoek van Copper8, SD&Co, Verpact en Invest-NL laat … RecyclePro · 24 Nov 2025 Council news Postal vote reapplication - Big Blue Door West Lindsey Council · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Antarctic nunataks could help boost carbon absorption as ice sheets thin New research led by scientists at Northumbria University suggests that changes occurring in Antarctica could play a surprising role in supporting Earth’s natural ability to absorb carbon dioxide As ice sheets in East Antarctica thin due to climate warming, newly exposed mountain peaks are revealing nutrient-rich rocks that may enhance the Southern Ocean’s capacity to […] Open Access Government — Environment · 24 Nov 2025 Global Ohio start-up turns plastics into high-end furniture 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 simple sign above the door that says “Marble Plastics.” Resource Recycling (US) · 24 Nov 2025 Global Atlas acquisition boosts Circular Services’ organics reach Circular Services recently acquired Atlas Organics, a prominent organics processor with eight composting facilities nationwide, further expanding its organics portfolio. Resource Recycling (US) · 24 Nov 2025 Global WM adds PP and paper cups to curbside recycling lists While people may not think twice about throwing away a takeout coffee cup, the nation's biggest hauler is looking to change that behavior by expanding its list of accepted curbside materials Resource Recycling (US) · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Conference will explore how biogas can expedite journey to net zero From policy and regulation to innovation, operations and global markets, this year’s ADBA National Conference in London on 10 December will hold the essential discussions required to advance the UK’s biogas and biomethane sector and accelerate the transition to net zero, according to organizer the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA). Organised under the theme […] Envirotec Magazine · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news The fight that can’t stop for Christmas This year Greenpeace is launching its first-ever Christmas appeal – because the destruction of our planet won’t be taking a break. Greenpeace UK · 24 Nov 2025 Global ISWA Welcomes V Recycling Industries LLP as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 24 Nov 2025 Global Dit was Recycling & Circulair Next 2025 Recycling & Circulair Next 2025 zit er alweer op! Vorige week verwelkomden we duizenden professionals die samen zorgden voor een inspirerende en toekomstgerichte editie. Samen gingen we op weg naar een circulaire toekomst. Als organisatie zijn wij trots op de 15e editie van de vakbeurs Recycling en de lancering van Circulair Next. Blik samen met […] Het bericht Dit was Recycling & Circulair Nex… RecyclePro · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Grant funding for early career training programme for mentors (ECTPM) Guidance for schools and local authorities on funding for schools using one of the DfE funded training providers to deliver early career teacher entitlement (ECTE) from 1 September 2025. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news COP30 yields ‘baby steps’ in the fight against emissions The climate conference ended at the weekend with modest gains on fossil fuel reduction and emission cuts. COP30 drew to a close at the weekend in Brazil, but progress was far from sufficient to curb climate and air pollution risks. Countries agreed to begin discussions on a voluntary roadmap to phase out fossil fuels however, […] Air Quality News · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Bath & North East Somerset Council join national aerosol recycling project Bath & North East Somerset Council have announced their involvement in an initiative to improve the national recycling rate of post-consumer aerosols. The project is being funded by Alupro through the Aerosol Recycling Initiative (UKARI) and facilitated by Suez recycling and recovery UK (SUEZ). As part of a four-phase process, valuable kerbside waste composition data […] Alupro · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK Government gives voice to nature at COP30 climate conference UK accelerates global leadership on nature at COP30 GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news New tech gives reusable packaging solutions the edge in safety and hygiene CORPLEX – the only manufacturer of Correx – has announced the launch of closed edge technology to increase safety and hygiene benefits. AkyPak is a range of reusable protective plastic packaging solutions made from Correx, tailored to meet the needs for high-demand industries. The new tech closes the corrugated edges, protecting against issues like contamination, […] Packaging Scotland · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Grant funding for early career teacher entitlement (ECTE) year 2 time off timetable and mentor support Guidance for schools and local authorities on funding to support the early career teacher entitlement (ECTE) GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Recyclus Group Wins Sustainability Innovator of the Year at the Innovation Awards 2025 The post Recyclus Group Wins Sustainability Innovator of the Year at the Innovation Awards 2025 appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Metals recyclers warn export restrictions could trigger ‘significant’ job losses The UK’s metals recycling sector has issued a warning to government, cautioning that proposed restrictions on scrap metal exports risk triggering widespread job losses. These job losses would come not only among recyclers, but also across the industries that support them. In a joint letter to Chris McDonald, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for DESNZ … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Have we found a greener way to do deep-sea mining? There are widespread concerns that deep-sea mining for metals will damage fragile ecosystems. But if mining ever goes ahead, hydrogen plasma could shrink the carbon footprint of smelting the metal ores New Scientist — Environment · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Belém Declaration on Fertilisers The Belém Declaration on Fertilisers urges for more to be done to enhance nutrient use efficiency and reduce emissions from fertiliser production. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Trade remedies notices: anti-dumping duty on imports of biodiesel originating from China Trade remedies notices published by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade relating to the anti-dumping duty on imports of biodiesel originating from China. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government MIN 714 (M) Amendment 1 proposed implementation of MLC 2006, amendments 2022 Information outlining the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), amendments 2022 and proposals for implementation into UK legislation with guidance to industry. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Mettler-Toledo launches X3 Series of bulk flow x-ray inspection systems METTLER-Toledo Product Inspection has unveiled the new X3 Series of bulk flow x-ray inspection systems, designed to boost contamination detection, waste reduction, and simplified operation. Consisting of the X13 and X53 models, the design of the X3 Series for bulk inspection is developed from the X2 family, with commonised parts. The X3 Series has been […] Packaging Scotland · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Chancellor appoints infrastructure and planning adviser to clear path for new investments Leading lawyer, Catherine Howard, appointed to advise Chancellor on the next phase of planning and infrastructure reforms as she vows to ‘do what it takes to get Britain building’ GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Volcanic rocks could store decades of captured CO2 Rocks formed by ancient volcanoes found across the UK could safely store millions of tonnes of CO2 by turning it into stone, according to new research. Scientists have identified eight underground volcanic formations that could store over 3,000 million tonnes of industrial CO2 waste – equivalent to around 45 years worth of the country’s industrial […] Envirotec Magazine · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Welcoming our New Reuse Consortium Officer, Alysha Circular Communities Scotland is delighted to welcome a new staff member, Alysha Cross, who joined our team as our Reuse Consortium Officer on the 24th November 2025. Alysha will be taking on oversight of the Reuse Consortium’s operations, including impact reporting, organising and facilitating Consortium meetings and supporting our Consortium members to provide the best possible service to our… Circular Communities Scotland · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Adelphi Masterfil announces acquisition of Karmelle ADELPHI Masterfil Limited has completed the acquisition of Karmelle Limited, the Huddersfield-based specialist in liquid filling, capping and labelling. Karmelle now joins the Adelphi group of companies, a family-owned manufacturer and supplier of packaging machinery and equipment headquartered in West Sussex. Adelphi said the acquisition reflects its commitment to delivering the ‘very best in … Packaging Scotland · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news COP 30 emissions data highlights AD’s crucial role in climate policy This article contains sponsored content. By Matt Hale, Global Key Account Director, HRS Heat Exchangers Global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from burning fossil fuels have risen again,1 according to data released during the COP 30 UN climate conference in Brazil. This underscores the ongoing challenges that the world faces in meeting previously agreed reductions […] Envirotec Magazine · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Coveris launches centre of excellence for wicketted bags COVERIS has announced the completion of a centre of excellence for wicketted bags at its site in Hartlepool. The facility, which boasts one of the largest manufacturing capacities within the UK for wicketted bags, serves as a key production site for the lightweight, recyclable formats. Available in polyethylene (PE), Coveris’ MonoFlex Lite mono-material films are […] Packaging Scotland · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news MT Group secures $32m BESS EPC in Lithuania MT Group has secured a $32 million (€27.8m) EPC turnkey contract with Pure Energy Solutions for the delivery of a 35MW/140MWh BESS in Rietavas, Lithuania.The facility will be directly linked to a 110kV high-voltage substation operated by national Transmission System Operator Litgrid, reinforcing grid resilience and flexibility.As renewable generation expands across the Baltic region, the… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Nov 2025 Research & science NTNU becomes WHO Collaborating Centre for Well-being and Social Sustainability NTNU has been designated as a WHO Collaborating Centre on Well-being and Social Sustainability. Through NTNU WellFare, researchers, authorities and partners will develop knowledge and solutions that strengthen social sustainability, health and quality of life – locally and globally. The WHO Collaborating Centre at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) works with the World He… NTNU Norwegian SciTech News · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Co-op launches store trial for coffee pod recycling scheme THE Co-op has become the first UK convenience retailer to partner with Podback, the coffee pod recycling service. A six-month trial will see dedicated Podback-branded recycling units installed in 30 Co-op stores across south west England and in the retailer’s three sustainability showcase stores in Leeds, Soham, and Northampton. Participating stores can be found via Podback’s online […] Packaging Scotland · 24 Nov 2025