Recycling news: 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 Policy & government Brilliant Borders: Kenya's Customs goes digital A new app will save time and money for big businesses and small traders alike, as a longstanding Kenya-UK partnership further improves cross-border trade. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Global Textilrecycling: Diskrepanz zwischen Forschungstand und industrieller Umsetzung Das Faserinstitut Bremen (FIBRE) hat im Auftrag der Stiftung GRS und mit Unterstützung von GRS PRO Textil eine Studie zum Stand der Technik und dem Entwicklungsbedarf zu Recycling- und Verwertungsverfahren für Textilien durchgeführt und kommt zu folgendem Ergebnis: Das Potenzial für hochwertiges Faser-zu-Faser-Recycling ist groß – doch die industrielle Realität hinkt den Ambitionen der EU […] Recyclingportal.eu · 24 Nov 2025 Global Industriestrompreis: Entlastung für die Kreislaufwirtschaft jetzt klar regeln Der BDE begrüßt die Einführung des Industriestrompreises und mahnt die Einbeziehung der Kreislaufwirtschaft an. Anja Siegesmund, Geschäftsführende Präsidentin des BDE: „Es ist zu begrüßen, dass der Industriestrompreis kommt. Jetzt können energieintensive Unternehmen in wirtschaftlich fordernden Zeiten aufatmen. Nur wenn die Energiekosten sinken, kann der überfällige Aufschwung gelingen.Wichtig … Recyclingportal.eu · 24 Nov 2025 Global Kreislaufwirtschaft bei BMW – Exklusive Einblicke Bei einer Exkursion zum Recycling und Demontagezentrum (RDZ) der BMW Group in Unterschleißheim (Landkreis München) konnten 14 Studierende der IU Internationalen Hochschule hautnah erleben, wie zukunftsweisende Industrieprozesse im Sinne der Kreislaufwirtschaft tatsächlich aussehen. Unter der Leitung von Christina Müller (Business Development Circular Economy, BMW Group) öffnete das RDZ seine To… Recyclingportal.eu · 24 Nov 2025 Global Verbot von Einweg-Vapes soll gesetzlich kommen Der Bundesrat hat das ElektroG beraten. Die Bundesregierung kündigt ein Verbot von Einweg-E-Zigaretten an – ein wichtiges Signal für die Kreislaufwirtschaft. Pressestatement von Anja Siegesmund, Geschäftsführende Präsidentin des BDE, 21. November 2025: „Der Bundesrat hat heute über die Änderung des Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetzes beraten. Die im Umweltausschuss empfohlene Anrufung des Ver… Recyclingportal.eu · 24 Nov 2025 Global worldsteel Report: October 2025 Crude Steel Production World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 143.3 million tonnes (Mt) in October 2025, a 5.9% decrease compared to October 2024. Crude steel production by region Africa produced 2.0 Mt in October 2025, up 0.8% on October 2024. Asia and Oceania produced 102.4 Mt, down 8.2%. […] Recyclingportal.eu · 24 Nov 2025 Global The environmental cost behind Nvidia’s rise as world’s biggest AI chipmaker: Who is paying the price? On the surface, it looked like progress: a new chapter for innovation in East Asia. But behind that moment was an environmental cost the world isn’t paying enough attention to. Greenpeace International · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025 The Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce has examined all aspects of the regulation of civil and defence nuclear and produced this review. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government LN6 9BT, Lincwaste Limited: permit partial surrender issued - EPR/BW2978ID/S012 View the partial surrender issued for Whisby Landfill, Whisby under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Taskforce calls for radical reset of nuclear regulation in UK Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce publishes final report and calls for radical reset of overly complex nuclear regulatory system. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government ATACPD19000 - Issuing and guaranteeing associations GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Seagrass protection and recovery Information and guidance on UK seagrass, the value of this important marine habitat and the Marine Management Organisation's role in supporting its protection and recovery in England. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government More targeted R&D investment towards driving UK growth and jobs unveiled by Technology Secretary UKRI will deploy significant taxpayer backing to support government priorities, investing billions in UK expertise and innovation for growth and renewal. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Government acts on top business concern and cuts electricity bills for thousands of manufacturers by up to 25% The Government launches a consultation on the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme to cut electricity bills for 7,000 manufacturers and boost finance access with a £4 billion British Business Bank plan. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government The United Kingdom will continue to work with all partners to implement Resolution 2803 and to forge a just and lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians, anchored in a two-state solution: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Liz Kendall’s speech at Innovation for Growth Summit A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, at Innovation for Growth Summit on Monday 24 November 2025. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Policy & government Millions to benefit from new health and wellbeing quiz Millions of Brits could boost their mood by spending 5 minutes taking a Healthy Choices Quiz launched by the government and the NHS. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2025 Council news Christmas tree collections - Lambeth Council Lambeth Council · 23 Nov 2025 Global Deposit return systems provide economic benefits to municipalities Building on our 2021 fact sheet, this analysis reviews 45+ studies from the past 20 years across 20+ regions to offer an updated, comprehensive overview of how deposit return systems can provide economic benefits to municipal authorities. Reloop Platform · 23 Nov 2025 Industry news Best for Wales Deposit Return Scheme – Consultation response Valpak responds to the Best for Wales Deposit Return Scheme consultation, highlighting the importance of interoperability, material-specific targets, and properly prepared reuse systems. Discover our insights on ensuring a smooth rollout and maximising recycling and reuse opportunities. Valpak · 23 Nov 2025 Industry news What the leaked CBAM drafts could mean for importers in 2026 Read Michael Trotter Comas's blog to explore what the leaked CBAM drafts could mean for importers in 2026. From stricter verification rules to installation-specific benchmarks, learn how early preparation can minimise compliance risks and give your business a competitive edge. Valpak · 23 Nov 2025 Industry news COP30: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Belém A voluntary plan to curb fossil fuels, a goal to triple adaptation finance and new... Carbon Brief · 23 Nov 2025 Global G20 misses chance to pursue wealth tax and commit to fairer global tax rules It is indefensible that even after the G20 report had clearly spelt out that inequality is on a sharp rise, G20 leaders are not taking action to correct it. Greenpeace International · 23 Nov 2025 Industry news UK innovation enables disassembly of LED boards In2tec, a UK-based sustainable electronics specialist, has introduced a technology designed to make industrial LED boards more circular, repairable, and […] Recolight · 23 Nov 2025 Industry news KKDC builds zero-waste stand for Light 25 KKDC built a fully reusable, zero-waste exhibition stand for the Light 25 show in London. The stand was constructed in-house […] Recolight · 23 Nov 2025 Policy & government First rail freeze in 30 years to ease the cost of living Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years in historic intervention to deliver real savings for millions of commuters. GOV.UK · 23 Nov 2025 Policy & government Growth and opportunity set to be at the heart of UK-hosted G20 The UK will host the G20 in 2027, the Prime Minister has confirmed today. GOV.UK · 22 Nov 2025 Policy & government From smartphones to fridges: UK to end overreliance on imports of critical minerals The Government has launched the UK’s new Critical Minerals Strategy. GOV.UK · 22 Nov 2025