Recycling news: 2025

Global Lumson utilizes grape by-product for smart and refillable personal care jars https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/lumson-memora-refillable-jar.html Bioplastics News · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) Statutory guidance for the development, implementation and review of a Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP). GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Global Sustainable and Viral Innovation: Tilcara Students Create a Surprising “Edible Bioplastic” Sustainable and Viral Innovation: Tilcara Students Create a Surprising “Edible Bioplastic” Bioplastics News · 18 Nov 2025 Global Navigating the Bioplastics Maze https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/navigating-the-bioplastics-maze Bioplastics News · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Multi-million pound backing for cutting edge projects by UK scientists and innovators New government funding will help make the boldest ideas in UK life sciences a reality. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Intellectual property (IP) guidance for the NHS in England This guidance provides practical steps, good practice principles, case studies and model agreements and templates to support effective IP management in the NHS. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Water resources 2024-2025: analysis of the water industry’s annual water resources performance The Environment Agency's analysis of the water resources management plan annual review submissions from water companies across England for April 2024 to March 2025. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Industry news Amprius launches Korea Battery Alliance Amprius Technologies has announced the creation of the Amprius Korea Battery Alliance.This initiative is designed to expand the company’s footprint in South Korea, strengthen international partnerships, and diversify its contract manufacturing network, which now surpasses 2.0GWh of global capacity.The Alliance builds on Amprius’ established technical and manufacturing base in South Korea, bring… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Interministerial Group on UK-EU Relations Communiqué: 12 May 2025 The Interministerial Group on UK-EU Relations met on 12 May 2025. The meeting was chaired by the Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office Nick Thomas-Symonds MP. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Council news Apply, report and pay online - Durham County Council County Durham Council · 18 Nov 2025 Global Weak bale pricing compounds hauler headwinds The nation's largest waste haulers delivered strong third-quarter earnings and expanded EBITDA margins despite lower recycled commodity values. Resource Recycling (US) · 18 Nov 2025 Global Paper grades, plastic film bales soften Recycled commodity prices saw mixed results in November. Resource Recycling (US) · 18 Nov 2025 Industry news Funding for air pollution cut 99%, campaigners raise alarm Mums for Lungs warned the cuts will significantly delay efforts to reduce emissions to levels recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO). New research from the parent campaign group shows funding for councils to tackle air pollution has plummeted under the current government. Data obtained via Freedom of Information (FOI) requests shows councils received an […] Air Quality News · 18 Nov 2025 Industry news Price Reports October 2025 - British Plastics Federation British Plastics Federation News · 18 Nov 2025 Research & science Forever chemicals on the ski trail - Empa Empa News · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Bringing nature back – biodiversity-friendly nature-based solutions in cities (BiNatUr) - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government WA waste strategy review - Waste Authority WA WA Waste Authority · 18 Nov 2025 Industry news Agency workers join Birmingham bin strikes as dispute set to run into 2026 The dispute between refuse workers and Birmingham City Council is set to run well into 2026 as agency workers vote to join the strike action Circular Online (CIWM) · 18 Nov 2025 Global Der Kupferpreis stieg im Oktober weiter an IKB Rohstoffpreis-Information: Der Kupferverbrauch in den ersten acht Monaten konnte um sechs Prozent zum Vorjahr gesteigert werden. Bis Ende August 2025 zog die globale Kupferproduktion um 2,2 Prozent an. Die chilenische Produktion lag um ein Prozent über dem Vorjahr, während in Peru 2,6 Prozent und in der Demokratischen Republik Kongo (DRK) acht Prozent mehr Kupfer […] Recyclingportal.eu · 18 Nov 2025 Global Recyclingorganisaties waarschuwen voor brandrisico’s door fout gesorteerde batterijen Batterijen en elektro horen niet thuis in de pmd-zak, het restafval of andere afvalstromen. Dat weten we wel, maar we zijn ons niet altijd bewust waar ze overal inzitten en wat de gevolgen van onze sorteerfouten kunnen zijn. Batterijen veroorzaken immers steeds vaker brand in afvalbedrijven. Bebat, Recupel en Fost Plus slaan daarom de handen […] Het bericht Recyclingorganisaties waarschuwen voo… RecyclePro · 18 Nov 2025 Global Kanalsanierung und Wasserwirtschaft ganzheitlich denken Die Anforderungen an die Wasserwirtschaft wachsen: Blaue und Grüne Infrastruktur sind zusammen zu sehen. Klimawandel, Urbanisierung und digitale Technologien verändern die Rahmenbedingungen. Kanäle müssen nicht nur baulich saniert werden, sondern auch hydraulisch. Damit befasste sich die 22. Münchner Runde 2025 am 16. Oktober in Fürstenfeldbruck. Das Expertenforum Kanalsanierung wurde in Expert… Recyclingportal.eu · 18 Nov 2025 Industry news The man who uses perfume to unlock opportunities in prisons In jails across northern England, fragrances are being used to spark reflection and creativity among inmates Positive News · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Unfair commercial practices Guidance on business conduct that the law on unfair business-to-consumer trading prohibits under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Boiler Upgrade Scheme and certification requirements for clean heat schemes We're seeking views on proposed amendments to the existing Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and to certification requirements for BUS and other clean heat schemes. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Global Der Aluminiumpreis stieg den vierten Monat in Folge IKB Rohstoffpreis-Information: Zum Monatsende Oktober lag der Aluminiumpreis bei 2.885 US-Dollar pro Tonne. Die globale Produktion von Primäraluminium lag bis Ende September 2025 mit gut 55 Millionen Tonnen um 1,3 Prozent über dem Vorjahreswert. Die chinesische Produktion lag um 1,3 Prozent höher, während die im übrigen Asien nur um 0,9 Prozent gesteigert werden konnte. In […] Recyclingportal.eu · 18 Nov 2025 Global Lachgasverbot für Minderjährige: Wichtiger erster Schritt Bundestagsbeschluss zu Lachgas greift zu kurz. BDE drängt auf verpflichtende Rückgabe- und Sicherheitsregeln und fordert Verbot von Einweg-E-Zigaretten. Der Bundestag hat am vergangenen Donnerstag (13. November 2025) ein Gesetz verabschiedet, das den Erwerb und Besitz von Lachgas für Minderjährige verbietet und den Verkauf über Automaten und Onlinehandel einschränkt. Der BDE begrüßt diesen Schr… Recyclingportal.eu · 18 Nov 2025 Global Schrottpreise: Der Trend aus dem Vormonat setzte sich fort IKB Rohstoffpreis-Information: Im Oktober sank der Preis für Stahlaltschrott um weitere drei Prozent, für Stahlneuschrott sogar um 4,5 Prozent. Während sich die weltweite Rohstahlproduktion im August durch die Produktionsausweitung in Indien noch erholt hatte, ging dieser Wert im September mit minus 1,6 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahresniveau wieder deutlich zurück. Getrieben wurde diese Entwickl… Recyclingportal.eu · 18 Nov 2025 Global Mineralische Ersatzbaustoffe verwenden ist ganz einfach Jetzt frei verfügbar! EBV-Checkliste für Bauherren und Verwender und Einbautabellen zum Download. Mineralische Ersatzbaustoffe verwenden ist ganz einfach: Der bvse-Fachverband Mineralik – Recycling und Verwertung stellt seine EBV-Praxishilfen – inklusive Checkliste und Einbautabellen nach ErsatzbaustoffV und RuA-StB – ab sofort kostenfrei im Themenbereich seiner Webseite und „Arbeitshilfen – EB… Recyclingportal.eu · 18 Nov 2025 Council news Social Care support - Camden Council Camden Council · 18 Nov 2025 Council news Events for parents and carers of those with SEND - Camden Council Camden Council · 18 Nov 2025 Research & science CIRCULARITY OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION ACCORDING TO THE LIFE-CYCLE POTENTIAL OF WOOD BY-PRODUCTS - Detritus Journal Detritus — Multidisciplinary Journal for Waste Resources and Residues · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Public and animal health benefit from record low sales of veterinary antibiotics New report shows total quantity of antibiotics sold for livestock remains at the lowest level to date. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Gaza and Sudan: Foreign Secretary statement, 18 November 2025 The Foreign Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons on the situations in Gaza and Sudan on 18 November 2025. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government CMA launches major consumer protection drive focused on online pricing practices CMA opens investigations into 8 businesses, issues advisory letters to 100 firms and publishes finalised guidance for businesses. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government NESO’s North Hyde report: government response The government’s action plan to address the findings of NESO’s review into the incident at North Hyde Substation and commitment to ensuring GB energy resilience now and in the future. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Skills England unveils 'roadmap' for local skills to drive growth Development of second round of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is now underway. New guidance to steer the process has been launched by Skills England. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Notice served on bogus directors as Companies House changes come into force Identity verification for directors and PSCs brings a fairer and safer business environment closer. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Managing deer populations at Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve Read how Natural England are monitoring and managing significant browsing pressure from deer at Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve (NNR) in West Sussex. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Government fuels NHS innovation to unlock billions in growth The government updates NHS IP guidance for the first time in 23 years, cutting red tape so innovations reach patients faster and boost the UK's economic growth. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025 Policy & government Government unveils England's first ever Men's Health Strategy The government launches bold plan to tackle physical and mental health challenges faced by men and boys, and reduce inequalities. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2025