Recycling news: 2025

Global Vanaf 1 januari betalen bedrijven per kg voor hun restafval en is selectieve inzameling van gft bij de gezinnen overal in Vlaanderen verplicht Vanaf 1 januari 2026 treden er in Vlaanderen enkele belangrijke wijzigingen in werking op het vlak van afvalbeheer en bodeminformatie. OVAM zet de belangrijkste veranderingen op een rij: 1. Selectieve inzameling van gft-afval verplicht in elke Vlaamse gemeente Vanaf 1 januari 2026 is de selectieve inzameling van groente-, fruit- en tuinafval (gft) verplicht in alle […] Het bericht Vanaf 1 janua… RecyclePro · 22 Dec 2025 Global Digitaliseer en optimaliseer: slimme ERP voor recyclingbedrijven Nu de transitie naar een duurzame maatschappij volop is ingezet, tekent zich duidelijk het belang van hergebruik en recycling af. Deze evolutie gaat echter gepaard met strengere regelgeving, wat de behoefte aan vereenvoudiging verhoogt. Met Ordas beschikken recyclingbedrijven over een krachtige ERP-oplossing waarmee ze de groeiende complexiteit efficiënt het hoofd kunnen bieden. “De recyclingse… RecyclePro · 22 Dec 2025 Industry news Spit-up, stand-up: the comedy clubs for mums (and babies too) Baby-friendly comedy clubs are giving exhausted new parents the chance to laugh, connect and swap nursery rhymes for punchlines Positive News · 22 Dec 2025 Global Korn Recycling ist Gründungsmitglied im Entsorger Circle Mit dem Entsorger Circle entsteht ein neues Netzwerk führender Unternehmen der Abfall- und Recyclingbranche, die Digitalisierung, künstliche Intelligenz (KI) und Innovation aktiv vorantreiben wollen. Korn Recycling gehört von Beginn an zu den Gründungsmitgliedern – und setzt damit ein starkes Zeichen für eine Branche im Wandel. Ein Netzwerk für eine sich verändernde Branche Steigende Abfallmeng… Recyclingportal.eu · 22 Dec 2025 Global Vetropack beendet Altglasaufbereitung in St-Prex Die Vetropack-Gruppe schließt ihre Altglasaufbereitung am Standort St-Prex (Schweiz) per Ende Februar 2026. Damit vollzieht der Schweizer Verpackungsglashersteller den letzten Schritt der Standortaufgabe, nachdem die Glasproduktion bereits im vergangenen Jahr eingestellt worden war. Die Scherbenaufbereitung war seither als Übergangslösung für rund 30 kommunale Partner der Region weitergeführt w… Recyclingportal.eu · 22 Dec 2025 Global Österreich: Baustellenentsorgung ab 1. Jänner 2026 neu organisieren Schon seit Jahren ist bekannt, dass mit 1. Jänner 2026 eine weitere Trennung von Baurestmassen erfolgen muss – wie es allerdings richtig geht und was genau zu tun ist, ist noch viel zu wenig verlautbart worden. Der Österreichische Baustoff-Recycling Verband hat schon im Vorfeld Informationsmaterialien erarbeitet und informiert über die notwendige Baustellenpraxis. Deponieverbote für Baurestmass… Recyclingportal.eu · 22 Dec 2025 Global GreenDot integrates Italian specialist-compounder Forplast, expanding its quality mechanical recycling. Following the July 2025 press release announcing the company’s new shareholding structure and further investment in business development, GreenDot reports expansion of its capabilities and business footprint by welcoming Forplast, a quality compounder of rHDPE bottle-to-bottle and rPP, to the Group. This transaction strengthens GreenDot’s leadership i… Recyclingportal.eu · 22 Dec 2025 Global Beurteilung und Minderung des Lärms an Sammelplätzen für recyclingfähige Abfälle Neuer UBA-Leitfaden zur Beurteilung und Minderung von Lärmemissionen an Sammelplätzen für recyclingfähige Abfälle. Der Betrieb von Sammelplätzen für Altglas und Altpapier bedingt Geräuschemissionen. In der Nachbarschaft zu schutzbedürfti­gen Nutzungen werden diese häufig zu unerwünschtem Schall – also Lärm. Nicht selten führt die Nutzung und der Betrieb dieser Sammelstandorte zu Beschwerden aus… Recyclingportal.eu · 22 Dec 2025 Research & science Biological and geological carbon sequestration monitoring techniques: a review Volume 17, Issue 1, December 2026 . Carbon Management (Taylor & Francis) · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Fourteenth annual Japan-UK Nuclear Dialogue On 3 Dec 2025, the 14th Annual UK-Japan Nuclear Dialogue was held in Manchester to further strengthen cooperation between the UK and Japan on nuclear energy. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government Information for UK nationals affected by domestic abuse in Greece Advice for UK nationals affected by domestic abuse in Greece and information on reporting abuse to the police and other forms of support available. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government LLM8100 - Capital gains: Names: syndicate capacity: negligible value GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Policy & government HM Treasury Public Appointments: Privacy Notice The purpose of this notice is to set out how HM Treasury uses personal data and special category data for the purpose of public appointments and explains your rights under the UK GDPR. GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2025 Industry news 2025 BBIA Annual Report - bbia.org.uk BBIA (Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association) · 21 Dec 2025 Policy & government State Wildlife Action Plan – A Blueprint for Conservation in Oregon - Oregon.gov Oregon DEQ · 21 Dec 2025 Global Introduction Dear Esteemed Readers, As 2025 draws to a close, it is an opportune moment to reflect on a year that has been long, intense, and profoundly rewarding for the EXPRA community. This year, EXPRA strengthened its global network by welcoming new members, including the South African PRO Alliance, hosted strategic workshops in the Nordic and Balkan regions, and engaged directly with EU institutions on… EXPRA · 21 Dec 2025 Global ReSimple Advances Recycling in Chile with Innovative Digital Tools and VR Education ReSimple is transforming waste management in Chile through digital innovation, integrating real-time monitoring, mobile apps, and virtual reality experiences to improve efficiency, transparency, and public engagement under the country’s Extended Producer Responsibility (REP) framework. EXPRA · 21 Dec 2025 Global Ecoembes Integrates AI with NTT DATA and Microsoft to Simplify Packaging Declarations Ecoembes has launched an AI‑powered virtual assistant on its digital platform to support companies with their mandatory annual packaging declarations — significantly reducing processing time, resolving queries in real time and boosting compliance efficiency EXPRA · 21 Dec 2025 Global Sustainability as Industrial Power: CONAI System Generates €3.8 Billion and 24,000 Jobs Italy’s CONAI system continues to demonstrate how recycling drives both environmental and economic benefits. In 2024, CONAI generated €3.8 billion in value, contributed €2 billion to the national GDP, and supported more than 24,000 jobs along the recycling value chain — highlighting the strategic role of circular economy practices in boosting competitiveness. EXPRA · 21 Dec 2025 Global Yukon (Canada) Launches First Territorial Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program for Packaging and Paper with Circular Materials On November 1, 2025, Yukon became the first Canadian territory to implement a comprehensive Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for household packaging and paper, marking a major milestone in Northern recycling policy. Circular Materials, a not‑for‑profit producer responsibility organization, will support producers in meeting their new regulatory obligations and advance recycling ser… EXPRA · 21 Dec 2025 Global EKO-KOM Expands Multi-Commodity Waste Collection to Improve Recycling in Czech Municipalities Municipalities in the Czech Republic are increasingly adopting multi-commodity collection of sorted waste — allowing several recyclable materials to be collected together — reducing administrative burden and supporting clearer recycling for residents. EKO-KOM is simplifying reporting requirements in its system to reflect this evolution. EXPRA · 21 Dec 2025 Global Verpact (The Netherlands) Publishes Updated Recycle Check Tools Aligned with EU Packaging Legislation Verpact has released the 2026 update of its Recycle Check tools, reflecting new legislation, recycling innovations and developments in EU packaging policy, including alignment with the upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). EXPRA · 21 Dec 2025 Global European Packaging PROs Deepen Cross-Border Cooperation to Simplify EPR Compliance EXPRA Leading Producer Responsibility Organisations from Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Luxembourg are strengthening their cooperation to simplify reporting, improve data consistency and support more efficient EPR compliance across borders. EXPRA · 21 Dec 2025 Global EXPRA Shares European Expertise on Product Stewardship in Australasia EXPRA contributed European EPR expertise to a major Australasian webinar series on product stewardship, with Managing Director Joachim Quoden presenting the 10 Golden Rules to over 270 participants from Australia and New Zealand. EXPRA · 21 Dec 2025 Global EXPRA Joins the Advisory Board of the LIFE4EPR Project EXPRA · 21 Dec 2025 Industry news Map — Store Locator - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 21 Dec 2025 Industry news A record year for British solar and £490m for peatland restoration: The sustainability success stories of the week As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie delivers this member-exclusive weekly round-up of five of the best sustainable business success stories of the week. In this week's edition, we cover SP Energy Networks' £490m commitment to peatland restoration in Scotland, and much more. edie — Circular Economy tag · 21 Dec 2025 Council news Riverside House Riverside Road Gorleston GREAT YARMOUTH NR31 6PX - Great Yarmouth Borough Council Great Yarmouth Council · 21 Dec 2025 Council news Supplementary Planning Guidance - Newport City Council Newport Council · 21 Dec 2025 Council news Youth Grants - Halton Borough Council Halton Council · 21 Dec 2025 Global EU Publishes Revised Waste Framework Directive: Mandatory Textile EPR and Food Waste Targets Enter into Force EXPRA · 20 Dec 2025 Global Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation PPWR: Key Official Information for Stakeholders The EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) entered into force on 11 February 2025 and will apply from 12 August 2026, establishing harmonised European rules to reduce packaging waste, boost recyclability and expand reuse. The Regulation mandates recyclability by 2030, harmonised labelling and recycled content targets, and paves the way for future implementing acts to support i… EXPRA · 20 Dec 2025 Global EXPRA Holds 2025 Autumn General Assembly, Reviewing Progress and Setting Priorities for 2026 EXPRA · 20 Dec 2025 Global Circular Economy Act Accelerates: Commission Lists CEA for Q3 2026 as Stakeholder Consultation Advances EXPRA · 20 Dec 2025 Global UN Plastics Treaty at a Crossroads as Chair Steps Down and Pressure for Ambition Mounts EXPRA · 20 Dec 2025 Global Environmental Omnibus: European Commission Proposes Major Simplification of Environmental Legislation On 10 December 2025, the European Commission presented the Environmental Omnibus, a package of measures aimed at simplifying environmental legislation and reducing administrative burdens for producers. The proposals include a suspension of authorised representative obligations until 2035, streamlined EPR reporting requirements, and the repeal of SCIP database notifications. Together, these chan… EXPRA · 20 Dec 2025 Global Closing the loopholes: A call for stronger EU rules for safer and fairer eCommerce EXPRA · 20 Dec 2025 Global EU Waste Management Still Falling Short: What the European Court of Auditors Reveals A new report from the European Court of Auditors reveals that progress on waste prevention, reuse, and recycling in the EU remains uneven and too slow, putting circular economy targets at risk. Persistent gaps in implementation, weak enforcement, and mounting pressures on the recycling industry underline the urgency for stronger action. The findings reinforce the need for effective enforcement,… EXPRA · 20 Dec 2025 Global EXPRA Balkan Workshop 2025: Strengthening Collaboration Across the Region The EXPRA Balkan Members Workshop, held in Istanbul from 8–10 October and hosted by ÇEVKO, brought together EXPRA PROs from across the region for three days of collaboration and exchange. Participants shared best practices, discussed EPR policy and operational challenges, and reaffirmed the importance of transparent, well-governed producer responsibility systems. The workshop once again demonst… EXPRA · 20 Dec 2025 Global The Consumer Goods Forum Highlights Best Practices for EPR in Low- and Middle-Income Countries The Consumer Goods Forum has published a new discussion paper outlining best practices for designing effective and socially inclusive EPR systems in low- and middle-income countries. The report strongly endorses centralised, producer-governed PROs, ring-fenced funding, eco-modulation, and public–private cooperation—principles that closely align with EXPRA’s long-standing approach. The findings … EXPRA · 20 Dec 2025