Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Why is climate action stalling, not ramping up as Earth gets hotter? As the impact of global warming becomes more obvious, you might expect countries to step up climate action and preparation, but we’re seeing the opposite happen New Scientist — Environment · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news COP30 keeps climate cooperation alive but hanging by a thread The 194 countries still taking part in UN climate negotiations reaffirmed the Paris Agreement following the US withdrawal, even if they agreed on little else New Scientist — Environment · 24 Nov 2025 Council news Smoke control area changes - Cambridge City Council Cambridge Council · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Office luminaires to be removed and reused in different building The luminaires and ceiling in a prestigious office are set to be removed and reused in a second location in […] Recolight · 24 Nov 2025 Global News from Northeast Recycling Council, Sortera Technologies and more Bouldin Corporation has named Steve Napolitan CEO of WāstAway. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services published its 2023-2024 Biennial Solid Waste Report. 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 Environmental Protection Agency to develop a […] Resource Recycling (US) · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Auditorium undergoes T5-to-LED lighting upgrade A teaching auditorium used by the North London Healthcare Project has undergone a significant lighting overhaul, replacing ageing fluorescent and […] Recolight · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news DW Windsor unveils luminaire with angled solar panel DW Windsor has launched Sierra Solaflex, what it calls a ‘milestone innovation’ in solar street lighting that’s made from recycled […] Recolight · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Lights donated to hospice warehouse The Donate-A-Light initiative has arranged the 184 LED luminaires worth £7,500 to a warehouse run by a hospice charity. The […] Recolight · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news OneClck recognised by Breeam One Click LCA, the world’s largest life-cycle assessment platform, has been approved by BRE as a recognised tool for Breeam […] Recolight · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news WMFS launches lithium-ion campaign after death of couple and their dogs West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has launched a lithium-ion battery safety campaign amid continued concern over the growing number of fires linked to discarded batteries. It comes a year after a young couple and their two dogs tragically died in a house fire caused by the battery on a converted e-bike. The campaign, Fast. Fierce. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Mr R Sharp and Mr D Lewis v Xylem Water Solutions UK Ltd: 1400459/2019 and 1400652/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government New Government guarantee to strengthen UK critical minerals supply chains Financing guarantee by UK Export Finance is now available to bolster domestic critical minerals capabilities. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Vianode breaks ground on synthetic graphite plant Vianode has officially commenced site preparation for its new synthetic graphite facility, Via TWO, in St. Thomas, Ontario.The development marks a significant step in the company’s North American expansion strategy and is expected to generate hundreds of skilled jobs in the region.The project will establish North America’s largest low-emission synthetic anode graphite plant, with operations… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Fly-tipping mountain in Kidlington explained: What happens next? Who is responsible for several hundred tonnes of waste dumped near the River Cherwell? Circular Online has spoken to the Environment Agency and waste crime experts to break down the incident. Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Map — Store Locator - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Zero emission vans: regulatory flexibility Seeks views on proposals to reduce regulatory burdens for businesses operating zero emission vans. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news UK Gov Targets 20% of Industrial Critical Minerals from Recycling by 2035 UK launches Critical Minerals Strategy – Vision 2035 A hugely welcome step forward for UK industry with the release of the Government’s new Critical Minerals Strategy a roadmap to secure the materials that power our modern economy and green transition. Critical minerals like lithium, nickel, cobalt, rare earth elements and graphite are essential for EV [...] Altilium news · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Envision and GES to drive BESS growth in Spain Envision Energy and GES (Global Energy Services) have signed a strategic Framework Agreement to accelerate the deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and wind turbine generators (WTG) across Spain and Europe.The partnership represents a milestone in Envision Energy’s European strategy, reinforcing its commitment to building a strong engineering and service ecosystem in Spain, one… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Plastics innovation celebrated at London awards ceremony ENGEL is celebrating a double triumph in supplier partnership injection moulding at the Plastics Industry Awards 2025. Winners of the awards, which celebrate the role that plastics product design, manufacturing and recycling play in driving innovation, were revealed at an event in London, hosted by comedian, actress, writer and TV personality Ellie Taylor. In a first […] Packaging Scotland · 24 Nov 2025 Global UNFCCC COP30: Mixed responses to the climate crisis ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST LICKABLE PIGS IN BLANKETS WRAPPING PAPER Pigs in Blankets are a cult Christmas favourite and this year, supermarket Aldi is launching a ‘lickable’ Pigs in Blankets wrapping paper to give shoppers a fun and tasty twist when it comes to gift-wrapping. With over 561 million Pigs in Blankets predicted to be eaten over the festive period*, an average of 10 per […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 24 Nov 2025 Global Simpler packaging minimisation rules urgently needed to promote EU industry’s competitiveness, creativity and innovation FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Metals recycler fined £1m as director flees to Lithuania A Lincolnshire waste company which ran an illegal operation dealing in dangerous catalytic converters has been fined £1 million. At Lincoln Crown Court on Friday 14 November 2025, Recorder John Hardy KC imposed the penalty on Platinum Group Metals Recycling. The Long Sutton company was found to have bought and sold thousands of catalytic converters … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Solidion wins DOE grant for sustainable graphite Solidion Technology has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to accelerate research into electrochemical manufacturing of high‑performance graphite derived from biomass carbon.The award was made under ARPA‑E’s highly competitive OPEN programme, which funds breakthrough energy technologies.The company previously announced recognition at the 2025 R&D 100 Awards, received … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Cheshire West and Chester Schools Waste Action Programme - Wastebuster Wastebuster · 24 Nov 2025 Global Bioplastics Newsletter (2) Subscribe to the newsletter External Links Bioplastics News · 24 Nov 2025 Global EU urged to halt approvals of hazardous ship recycling facilities in Aliağa, Turkey Turkish and European NGOs call for stricter enforcement of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation Turkish and European civil society is urging the EU to revoke the […] European Environmental Bureau · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Second brother to hand back illegal waste profits Banned rubbish could have filled three Albert Halls. Confiscation order comes as Environment Agency closes 750 illegal waste sites in 12 months GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news LIVE + BREATHE: Art, Community and the Fight for Clean Air Fresh from Healthy City Design 2025 in Salford, Jayda David of Live + Breathe explains how community-led creativity can drive cleaner air and healthier cities. Since 2022, our South London movement has been calling for cleaner air and climate justice from the ground up, proving that creativity and collaboration aren’t just cultural tools, but catalysts […] Air Quality News · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Only 30 countries include food waste emissions in NDCs The vast majority of nationally determined contributions – commitments made by governments to reduce greenhouse gas output – are missing one of the biggest sources of global warming. Overall, food waste contributes 10% of the world’s combined heating emissions, just less than the total output of China and the USA. By ignoring this issue a […] Environment Journal · 24 Nov 2025 Council news Councillors say joint approach is ‘best for Greater Lincolnshire’ - Big Blue Door North Kesteven Council · 24 Nov 2025 Council news Torridge District Council Planning Decisions Between 22/10/25 and 26/11/25 - democracy.torridge.gov.uk Torridge Council · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government National Environmental Science Program - DCCEEW Australian DCCEEW · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Reducing food waste - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Baseline Food Loss and Waste Report Launched - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 24 Nov 2025 Council news View and comment on planning applications and appeals - Teignbridge District Council Teignbridge Council · 24 Nov 2025 Global Spotlight: New report shines light on industry actors attempting to remove EU water protections Brussels, 24 November – A new report, “Industry’s role in water resilience: How some lead – and others wreck”, has lifted the lid on how little some of Europe’s […] European Environmental Bureau · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news The Indian designers turning waste into art – and insult into pride Persecuted craftspeople in Mumbai are transforming old tyres into sustainable accessories beloved by celebs Positive News · 24 Nov 2025 Industry news Business as usual is not an option for the British car industry A version of this post was first published by Business Green. The survival of the British car industry in recent decades is remarkable, and its economic contribution is significant. But the number of vehicles being produced fell by 27% in the year to September. So policy makers must make the most of a steadily growing domestic market […] Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 24 Nov 2025 Global Breekpunt voor kunststof recycling De Europese waardeketen van kunststof bevindt zich op een breekpunt. Een diepe concurrentiecrisis verstikt de industrie, met ernstige gevolgen die zich al in de hele sector manifesteren. Tegen het einde van 2025 zal de regio naar verwachting recyclingfabrieken hebben verloren, wat neerkomt op een verlies van bijna een miljoen ton recyclingcapaciteit ten opzichte van 2023. […] Het bericht Breekp… RecyclePro · 24 Nov 2025