Recycling news: 2025

Global Climate, forest protection roadmaps slashed from formal COP30 outcome as people demand change The first COP in the Amazon rainforest should have delivered an action plan to end forest destruction by 2030 and after 2035 climate action plans fell dangerously short, COP30 should also have delivered a Global Response Plan to bridge the 1.5°C ambition gap. It did neither. Nor did it deliver a meaningful step-up in climate finance. Greenpeace International · 22 Nov 2025 Global Bioplastics Newsletter (1) Dear Readers, I'm testing a new format ... a real newsletter Bioplastics News · 22 Nov 2025 Council news Planning application: W/25/02375/HP - Wychavon District Council Wychavon Council · 22 Nov 2025 Global G20 must step up action to cut emissions and lead on wealth tax, climate justice Greenpeace has called on the G20 to ramp up their plans to cut emissions and make progress on global tax reform by taxing the super-rich to unlock public finance for climate mitigation, adaptation and social justice. Greenpeace International · 22 Nov 2025 Research & science The mystery of volcanoes that don’t explode finally has an answer Scientists have uncovered a long-missing piece of the volcanic puzzle: rising magma doesn’t just form explosive gas bubbles when pressure drops—it can do so simply by being sheared and “kneaded” inside a volcano’s conduit. These shear forces can trigger early bubble growth, create escape channels for gas, and sometimes turn potentially catastrophic magmas into surprisingly gentle lava flows. ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 22 Nov 2025 Policy & government £4bn maritime deal with Indonesia set to boost British jobs and support Indo-Pacific security The UK and Indonesia have agreed a landmark £4 billion maritime deal securing 1000 jobs in the UK in the latest boost for the British industry. GOV.UK · 22 Nov 2025 Council news Dead animals - Gedling Borough Council Gedling Council · 22 Nov 2025 Industry news 2026 Award Entries - Foodservice Packaging Association Foodservice Packaging Association · 21 Nov 2025 Council news Assisted collections - Gedling Borough Council Gedling Council · 21 Nov 2025 Council news Changes to memberships - Gedling Borough Council Gedling Council · 21 Nov 2025 Industry news Essentials Pack for Sustainability Practitioners - UK Green Building Council UK Green Building Council · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government Asylum and returns policy statement This policy statement sets out significant reforms to the UK’s asylum and returns policy. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government BIR/00CN/ERO/2024/0613 Castlemaine House, Culvert Road, Battersea, London, SW11 5BG Midlands Region M Gandham GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government Flat 1, 149 Medina Road, B11 3SB: BIR/00CN/LSC/2024/0015 Midland region Mr G S Freckelton FRICS, Mr P Morris FRICS FAAV MCI. Arb on 30 April 2025 GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government UK-Greece Strategic Bilateral Framework: third annual review, 2025 Ministers for the governments of the UK and Greece met on 3 November in Athens to review progress on the Strategic Bilateral Framework. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Global CEFLEX welcomes new Leadership Team to tackle Europe’s decisive 2025–2030 circularity drive The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging initiative (CEFLEX) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Leadership Team - effective 1 January 2026 - to guide the initiative into its next phase, following the planned transition of Project Coordinator and Founder Graham Houlder towards retirement. CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 21 Nov 2025 Council news Cabinet and decision making - Gedling Borough Council Gedling Council · 21 Nov 2025 Council news Statement from council leader Peter Mason on the government's fair funding review “The council has been campaigning for a fairer funding settlement since 2022 and are pleased the government has recognised this. Ealing Council · 21 Nov 2025 Industry news COP30 DeBriefed 21 November 2025: ‘Mutirão’ text latest; ‘Roadmaps’ explained; COP finish times plotted Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 21 Nov 2025 Council news Charging schedule and CIL rates - Gedling Borough Council Gedling Council · 21 Nov 2025 Industry news Gallery: waste2zero awards 2025 The 2025 waste2zero awards recognise excellence in Waste Management and Prevention in the out of home food and drink sector. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government Export Development Guarantee Find out about our Export Development Guarantee: its benefits, eligibility criteria and how to apply. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Industry news Veolia to acquire US hazardous waste operator Clean Earth for £2.29bn Veolia has agreed a deal to acquire U.S. hazardous-waste specialist Clean Earth from Enviri for around $3 billion (£2.29 billion) including debt. Pending customary regulatory approvals and a shareholder vote at Enviri, the transaction is expected to close in mid-2026. Estelle Brachlianoff, Veolia’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “This acquisition is a major step in the … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 21 Nov 2025 Global Are biodegradable plastics the answer to microplastics? Are biodegradable plastics the answer to microplastics? Bioplastics News · 21 Nov 2025 Industry news Undersea ‘storms’ are melting the ‘doomsday’ glacier’s ice shelf Spinning vortices of water trapped under the Thwaites glacier ice shelf account for 20 per cent of the ice melt. They’re expected to get worse as the world warms New Scientist — Environment · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government Minister Ian Murray's speech at the British Screen Forum conference Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray addressed the British Screen Forum event, speaking about "Standing Out in an Age of Abundance" GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government Decision for K Thorburn Ltd (OB2065197 & OD2061059) and transport manager Kyle David Thorburn Written decision of the Deputy Traffic Commissioner in the North East of England Traffic Area for K Thorburn Ltd and transport manager Kyle David Thorburn GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Industry news Copart UK recognised for outstanding work in employee experience Global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling, Copart UK, has been presented with the Gold Award for Best Overall People Appreciation Strategy at the 2025 Appreciation Awards hosted by Reward Gateway | Edenred. ATF Professional · 21 Nov 2025 Industry news Smarter Data, Tougher Action: EA Tightens Grip on Water, Agricultural and Waste Sectors Better data, stronger enforcement and greater powers are helping the Environment Agency to hold businesses to account, protect the environment and support sustainable growth, Chief Regulator Dr Jo Nettleton has said today (21 November). ATF Professional · 21 Nov 2025 Industry news Rogue waste company fined £1 million for running illegal site Fine against Lincolnshire catalytic converter firm reflects the 'gravity of the offending' with arrest warrant for director who has fled to Lithuania ATF Professional · 21 Nov 2025 Industry news Orbia Opens New Pathway for Cost-Effective EV Graphite Recycling End-of-life EV batteries are rapidly shifting from a challenge to a strategic resource. While attention has often focused on high-value metals such as lithium, nickel and cobalt, one critical material is frequently overlooked: graphite. Auto Recycling World · 21 Nov 2025 Council news Head of Older People’s Social Work and Hospital Discharge - Milton Keynes Council Milton Keynes Council · 21 Nov 2025 Global Plastic recycling: het ­moment van de waarheid Soms zijn er van die momenten waarop je voelt: nú moet het gebeuren. De plastic recyclingsector staat precies daar. We verliezen capaciteit, de markt wordt overspoeld door spotgoedkoop virgin plastic, en de regels worden strenger. Ondertussen kijken we toe hoe langzaamaan een miljoen ton aan recyclingcapaciteit in Europa verdwijnt. Wachten op betere tijden? Dat is […] Het bericht Plastic recycl… RecyclePro · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government Secretary of State discusses £100 million wind farm deal on Belfast Harbour visit Mona and Morgan wind farms expected to boost economic growth and provide energy security GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Global 👀 Who’s at the COP – and Who Topped the MOP? Dear Reader It’s winter in Brussels, and getting chilly. But in this edition, we head to the Amazon to look at COP-30 in Brazil, asking some of the simpler questions – like who’s there and who’s not… While you might have heard about the COP, you might not have heard about the MOP, which is crucial to safeguarding our environmental rights and took place this week, led by the EEB✨. We also shine … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 21 Nov 2025 Industry news Ben launches new men’s health awareness training for the automotive industry On International Men’s Day (19th November), Ben is launching its new ‘Men’s Health Awareness’ training, providing employees across the automotive industry with a better understanding of the health challenges that affect men’s physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing. ATF Professional · 21 Nov 2025 Industry news COP30 draft fails to commit to fossil fuel phase-out In the early hours of this morning a new outcome from the COP30 talks was published, though 29 countries have deemed it ‘weak’. Following a fire and immediate evacuation, COP30 negotiations resumed yesterday afternoon which led to the presidency publishing several draft texts, including the main cover decision. However, the draft does not include plans […] Air Quality News · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0119 23 Hillsborough Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 3QW Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Council news Meetings - Gedling Borough Council Gedling Council · 21 Nov 2025 Industry news Shell forced to reveal true scale of Jackdaw’s climate impacts Fossil fuel giant Shell has been forced to reveal the true scale of planet-heating emissions from its Jackdaw gas field following a successful legal challenge by Greenpeace UK and Uplift. In the additional information Shell has submitted to the government today, the oil company calculates Jackdaw’s total emissions, including those known as Scope 3, could be as high […] Greenpeace UK · 21 Nov 2025