Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government Environment Agency Chief Regulator’s report 2024-25 Review of activities regulated by the Environment Agency in 2024-25. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government Sizewell A concrete reused at Sizewell C Over 15,000 tonnes of concrete from Sizewell A is getting a second life at Sizewell C following a major sustainability agreement. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government Thousands of British jobs secured as billions of pounds worth of aero deals announced at Dubai Airshow Engineers and manufacturing workers across the UK will benefit from a flurry of major new aircraft deals announced this week at the Dubai Airshow. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government New Sunderland-made Nissan LEAF qualifies for £3,750 discount under government’s EV grant in a boost for North East manufacturing There are now 39 models of electric vehicles eligible for the Electric Car Grant. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Policy & government Environment Agency 2024 data on regulated businesses in England Data on compliance ratings, pollution inventory, pollution incidents, enforcement and waste crime for 2024. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2025 Council news Eastleigh's View - Eastleigh Borough Council Eastleigh Council · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Octo-puss: Ukrainian battlefield equipment set to go on display in Downing Street A state-of-the-art interceptor drone that will be made in the UK and deployed to the front line in Ukraine is set to go on display in Downing Street. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news The 2025 waste2zero Awards winners announced The 2025 waste2zero awards that recognise excellence in Waste Management and Prevention in the out of home food and drink sector, were presented at an exclusive dinner held at the famous In & Out in London’s St.James’s Square tonight. This is now the ninth year of this event which Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 20 Nov 2025 Council news WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION CALENDAR - Malvern Hills District Council Malvern Hills Council · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news Top tips for a Green Christmas Preloved- Big ticket items, small prices Why not consider buying preloved gifts this Christmas? You can get low priced bikes, kitchenware and so much more from our Renew shops. New to Renew? Sign up to the mailing list, you’ll get 10% off everything in our online shop More stuff means more stuff to recycle We […] Recycle for Greater Manchester · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news COP30: ministers push roadmap to end fossil fuel reliance During the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), dozens of countries called for a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels. Media reports from yesterday (19th November) revealed almost 20 ministers from more than 80 countries had called for a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels, with Germany, Kenya, Sweden, Ireland, and the UK among […] Air Quality News · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Renewable Natural Gas Facility Inaugurated in Iowa MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Renewable Natural Gas Facility Inaugurated in Iowa Avoiding 15,800 Tons of CO₂ Annually Davenport (Scott County, Iowa), November 19, 2025 – Waste Commission of Scott County, Linwood Mining and Minerals, and Waga Energy, in partnership with the American Biogas Council, officially inaugurated a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) unit at the Scott… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 20 Nov 2025 Global European PET Industry encourages adoption of the CEN Design-for-Recycling Standards:A Needed Major Step Towards PPWR Implementation https://petcore-europe.prezly.com/european-pet-industry-encourages-adoption-of-the-cen-design-for-recycling-standardsa-needed-major-step-towards-ppwr-implementation Bioplastics News · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Implementation of the Online Safety Act: Fees threshold and exemptions to fee paying Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – COP 30 emissions data highlights AD’s crucial role in climate policy MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – COP 30 emissions data highlights AD’s crucial role in climate policy By Matt Hale, Global Key Account Director, HRS Heat Exchangers Global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from burning fossil fuels have risen again1, according to data released during the COP30 UN climate conference in Brazil. This underscores the ongoing challenges… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news Drivers Helper - riverridge.co.uk RiverRidge · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Major pension schemes back £200 million initial fund to scale UK science and tech Chancellor doubles down on growth as her number one priority ahead of the Budget, as she welcomes major pension funds to Downing Street. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news Running on water: the business case for a cross-economy approach In this blog, Adam Young reflects the findings of... Aldersgate Group · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Dr Graeme Madden v (1) Waracle Ltd (2) Paystream My Max Ltd: [2025] EAT 173 Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Lady Poole on 20 November 2025. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news Four Welsh parks make UK Top 10 The post Four Welsh parks make UK Top 10 appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy . Keep Wales Tidy · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news Are biodegradable plastics the answer to microplastics? Biodegradable plastics are emerging as an alternative to conventional plastics to address microplastic pollution. Unlike conventional plastics, biodegradable plastics are designed to break down over a faster timescale under specific conditions, potentially reducing long-term persistence in the environment. Although regulations are driving the market to adopt biodegradable alternatives, their ro… Envirotec Magazine · 20 Nov 2025 Council news South Norfolk food waste collections - southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk Broadland Council · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news New portable DNA toolkit targets global illegal wildlife trade A new portable, rapid DNA test can be used to identify illegal wildlife products on the spot. Its developers say the groundbreaking new tool promises to revolutionise the fight against the illegal wildlife trade (IWT)—a global black market worth up to $23 billion a year. The portable DNA testing system can identify species in under […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Economic Estimates: Monthly GVA (gross value added) for DCMS sectors, to September 2025 Official Statistics estimating the contribution of DCMS Sectors to the UK economy, measured by GVA (gross value added). GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Council news Homelessness and prevention - Teignbridge District Council Teignbridge Council · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government Trends in UK business dynamism and productivity Statistics on firm-level productivity, business dynamism and business markup estimates, showing how the economy has changed from 1997 to 2024. These are official statistics in development. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news Study finds higher levels of antimicrobial resistance in surface water during winter A new study from The James Hutton Institute,* appears to have found that the levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) present in surface water increase during winter. AMR occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria acquire new genes to help defend against medications designed to kill or inhibit them. These AMR genes present a severe threat to […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news Recyclus Group Conducts Technical Due Diligence Visit to BatX Energies in India The post Recyclus Group Conducts Technical Due Diligence Visit to BatX Energies in India appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 20 Nov 2025 Global #MeetTheTeam – Anna Garstka It’s time to discover and learn more about the people behind Zero Waste Europe’s work and magic! In addition to the ZWE Changemakers series, where you can learn more about our member organisations, we invite you to get a closer look at our staff, what they do, and what inspires them to work for a […] Zero Waste Europe · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news Global Li-ion capacity to hit 5.4TWh by 2036 IDTechEx forecasts that the global lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery market will exceed US$325 billion by 2036, representing a CAGR of 7.0%.Its latest research, Li-ion Battery Market 2026-2036: Technologies, Players, Applications, Outlooks and Forecasts, highlights that annual production capacity will rise from nearly 500GWh in 2020 to close to 5,000GWh by 2036. More than half of this… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news Wet wipe island waste autopsy reveals extent of the sewer blockage challenge A waste autopsy has examined 30 kg of the 114 tonnes of rubbish excavated from the banks of the River Thames, an area that had become known as ‘wet wipe island’, finding that the majority of the waste originated from sewer discharges rather than direct littering, confirming the major role of inappropriate flushing in both […] Envirotec Magazine · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘Finding the balance – Internal opportunity and external capability’ Bart Schofield, Managing Director at Hudson Moore Partners, on the importance of nurturing internal talent. OPINION: Leadership agility has never been more critical. Rapid transformation. evolving regulation, rising sustainability expectations, technological innovation and shifting market economics are reshaping how organisations operate and compete. Yet one of the biggest challenges for many b… letsrecycle.com News · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government CPTPP joint ministerial statements: trade and investment dialogues with the EU and ASEAN, 20 November 2025 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) joint ministerial statements on trade and investment dialogues with the EU and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) announced on 20 November 2025 at the CPTPP Ministerial Commission meeting in Melbourne, Australia. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news Turning carbon into currency: verified CO₂e data is the next sales tool for recyclers One of the messages from the ARA convention panel was that sustainability isn’t a side project; it’s a sales strategy. And the lever recyclers can pull right now is simple and familiar: sell more quality recycled parts, backed by credible carbon data and was covered in a presentation given by Joanna Cohen, Director of Sustainability at Car-Part and Bill Brower, Senior Vice of Global Industry Re… Auto Recycling World · 20 Nov 2025 Policy & government The Fair Funding Review 2.0 ​​A consultation on the government’s proposed approach to local authority funding reform through the Local Government Finance Settlement from 2026-27. GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news Autocirc acquires Borås Bildemontering AB Autocirc acquires Borås Bildemontering AB – reaching 70 companies and strengthening its presence where the journey once began. Auto Recycling World · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news Green Vehicle Disposal and EZ Suite Announce Strategic Partnership Integrating Proven Expertise with Smart Digital Solutions to Drive Growth Green Vehicle Disposal (GVD), North America’s leading network of environmentally certified auto recyclers, and EZ Suite, an industry-leading business management platform, are proud to announce a strategic partnership designed to transform the automotive recycling industry. Auto Recycling World · 20 Nov 2025 Global Spain can build one of the most effective and advanced deposit systems in Europe A comprehensive overview of insights on Spain’s upcoming Deposit Return System from the Global Conference of Experts. Reloop Platform · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news Why Circularity Must Be Core to the Automotive Industry’s Next Chapter As the automotive industry faces rising costs, stricter carbon goals, and tougher global competition, carmakers are under growing pressure to adapt. One priority is becoming essential: circularity. A new Roland Berger report, Circularity in the Automotive Industry: Four Imperatives for OEMs, warns that overlooking circular strategies could be a costly mistake. Rather than treating circularity a… Auto Recycling World · 20 Nov 2025 Industry news CSG’s interceptor care checklist Interceptors are drainage systems found at numerous commercial and industrial sites, including car parks, car washes, petrol station forecourts, construction sites, factories and vehicle maintenance areas. They prevent oil from polluting the environment or discharging into the sewer. Since December 2023, the Environment Agency has had the power to impose unlimited fines, or even pursue […] The … CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 20 Nov 2025