Recycling news: 2025
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 29 Jul 2026.
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Industry news
IEA: Fossil-fuel use will peak before 2030 – unless ‘stated policies’ are abandoned
The world’s fossil-fuel use is still on track to peak before 2030, despite a surge...
Carbon Brief · 12 Nov 2025
Global
ElektroG-Novelle bringt Fortschritte – aber …
… dringend notwendige Brandschutz-Maßnahmen fehlen weiterhin. „Wir begrüßen, dass die Novelle des ElektroG endlich verabschiedet wurde. Wir bedauern jedoch, dass wichtige Branchenforderungen im Gesetzgebungsprozess nicht berücksichtigt wurden“, kommentierte Eric Rehbock, Hauptgeschäftsführer des bvse-Bundesverband Sekundärrohstoffe und Entsorgung, den Bundestagsbeschluss vom 10. November 2025. …
Recyclingportal.eu · 12 Nov 2025
Council news
AMR: About the Authorities Monitoring Report - Erewash Borough Council
Erewash Council · 12 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Prime Minister teams up with England international to show economic benefits of hosting UEFA EURO 2028
UK government investing up to £557 million in tournament, which will deliver £3.2 billion socio-economic boost for the UK, promoting growth and creating jobs across the nations.
GOV.UK · 12 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Independent research on the economic impact of cyber attacks on the UK
A set of reports detailing the costs and economic impact of cyber attacks on the UK economy.
GOV.UK · 12 Nov 2025
Policy & government
UK strengthening Ukrainian resilience ahead of winter at G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
UK announces new support to make vital repairs to Ukraine's energy sector and reallocates humanitarian support for those most impacted by the loss of power, heating, and water this winter.
GOV.UK · 12 Nov 2025
Policy & government
UK and African business leaders arrive in Togo to create trade and investment deals
The event brings together delegations from ten African nations alongside leading UK companies and investors to advance partnerships that promote economic growth and jobs.
GOV.UK · 12 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Research on managed service providers 2025
This external research report details the UK managed service provider market, including its size and the range of services provided.
GOV.UK · 12 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Tough new laws to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber attacks on NHS, transport and energy
Proposed new laws will strengthen cyber defences for essential public services like healthcare, drinking water providers, transport and energy.
GOV.UK · 12 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Statement on the International Paralympic Committee’s announcement of 27 September 2025 on the Russian and Belarusian National Paralympic Committees
Signed by 34 countries and the European Commission.
GOV.UK · 12 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Secretary of State's address to the NHS Providers Conference
Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, addressed the NHS Providers Conference in Manchester to talk about the next steps for reforming the NHS.
GOV.UK · 12 Nov 2025
Policy & government
IEIM401760 - Financial Accounts: Excluded Accounts: Retirement and Pension Accounts
GOV.UK · 12 Nov 2025
Global
A brief look at Reloop’s data dashboards
Jason Wilcox, Reloop’s Data & Dashboard Manager explains the goals of our two live dashboards—What We Waste (quantifying beverage container losses and the impact of DRS) and the Global Deposit Dashboard (a fast, comparable view of deposit system design and performance).
Reloop Platform · 11 Nov 2025
Global
Info Session: Dealing with an EV Battery Recycling Facility Proposal | June 23, 2025
In this info session, GAIA Batteries team members and Dr. Paul Connett, former professor of chemistry and activist in the No Burn Broome campaign, describe the risks posed to frontline […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 11 Nov 2025
Council news
Your neighbourhood - Woking Borough Council
Woking Council · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
COP30 Covered podcast: New NDCs, Presidency handover and solving the plastic waste crisis
The fourth episode of edie’s daily COP30 Covered podcast is streaming now, with our award-winning editorial team bringing you the day’s biggest headlines on climate action from Belem. We also have a new guest interview on the circular economy.
edie — Circular Economy tag · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
Suppliers the focus for new sustainability framework
A group of six leading food manufacturers has joined forces with IGD to tackle the conflicting and duplicative requests that can drain supplier resources. By Nick Hughes. What’s new? IGD has unveiled a new ‘Food supply chain sustainability framework’ to help food manufacturers and their suppliers
Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 11 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Local communities set to benefit as new Office for the Impact Economy to partner with philanthropists, social investors and businesses
Government will partner with businesses, social investors and philanthropists to unlock billions of pounds worth of support for local people and communities and support national renewal.
GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Circular Economy Taskforce
The Circular Economy Taskforce is an independent expert advisory group established in November 2024 to support the government in creating a circular economy strategy for England.
GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2025
Council news
Supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of parents - Herefordshire Council
Herefordshire Council · 11 Nov 2025
Global
NEXE Innovations Inc. announces 1.2 million compostable pod order to support Bridgehead’s planned Costco launch
Bioplastics News · 11 Nov 2025
Global
Compostable soy fish alternative Holy Carp swims to the rescue after SA plastic ban
https://www.businessnewsaustralia.com/articles/compostable-soy-fish-alternative-holy-carp-swims-to-the-rescue-after-sa-plastic-ban.html
Bioplastics News · 11 Nov 2025
Global
Avantium and Logoplaste Sign Capacity Reservation Agreement for Releaf® to Accelerate High-Performance Packaging Innovation
Bioplastics News · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
Strategic guide to water innovation launched by Spring
A valuable resource that will help innovators navigate, access and engage with the UK and Ireland water sector’s innovation ecosystem has launched. Developed by Spring, the UK and Ireland water sector’s innovation centre of excellence, the Water Innovation Strategy Ecosystem Guide aims to provide a clear view of innovation across the sector, outlining the roles […]
Envirotec Magazine · 11 Nov 2025
Global
Multifunctional biodegradable polyvinyl alcohol/ nanolignin composite films of optical, photoluminescence, antimicrobial properties and enhanced fruit preservation ability
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-24553-z
Bioplastics News · 11 Nov 2025
Council news
Rubbish - Cornwall Council
Cornwall Council · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
Rotary lobe pumps provide high volume mobile water treatment
This article contains sponsored content. During the construction or expansion of any site, or when mining operations take place, one key factor that demands careful planning is the effective management of wastewater, explains North Ridge Pumps. At remote locations, consideration must also be given to reducing reliance on expensive freshwater supplies through the reuse of […]
Envirotec Magazine · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
Slow Christmas: four ways to reject the rush and reclaim the calm
This Christmas, consider these gifting and holiday strategies for a slower, more meaningful festive period
Positive News · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
High-temperature incineration still key to destroying PFAS, UK study finds
A report published by the Environment Agency concludes that high-temperature incineration (HTI) remains the only proven, commercially viable method for large-scale destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the so-called “forever chemicals”. However, HTI must operate under strict conditions to ensure effectiveness, say the authors. The analysis “Rapid evidence assessment of PFAS…
Envirotec Magazine · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
Online Marketplaces Now ‘Producers’ Under New UK WEEE Regulations
The post Online Marketplaces Now ‘Producers’ Under New UK WEEE Regulations appeared first on Clarity .
Clarity Environmental · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
Reconomy US expansion continues with industrial waste acquisition
Reconomy has announced the acquisition of Integrated Waste Analysts through its subsidiary Lincoln Waste Solutions, marking its seventh US acquisition. Headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, Integrated Waste Analysts is a waste management and recycling solutions provider providing services for industrial waste, equipment rental and commodity management companies. Founded in 1996, the company works…
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
Low-carbon ammonia quest intensifies
A long-standing grail of chemicals manufacturing is a less emissions- and energy-intensive process for manufacturing ammonia. One of the Earthshot Prize nominees, Nium unveiled an advanced catalyst manufacturing platform at Milton Park, Oxfordshire in October. Supported by Innovate UK, the work relies on nanotechnology to take hydrogen from water and nitrogen from the air, dispensing […]
Envirotec Magazine · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
Why automation is key to component quality
Slawomir Suchomski, vice president sales Europe at Emerson, explains how easy-to-use automation solutions help component manufacturers ensure consistency and maximise throughput to meet growing market demand.The rapid expansion of the electric vehicle market saw global demand for lithium-ion batteries reach unprecedented levels in 2024. According to the UK-based consultancy Rho Motion, demand s…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
Plastic particles in the air could carry infectious diseases
A team from Nanjing University have examined evidence from a number of scientific disciplines which, they say, suggests that the microscopic plastic fragments we are breathing in on a daily basis could serve as vehicles for viruses such as influenza and COVID-19. While microplastics are defined as particles smaller than 5 mm, nanoplastics are smaller […]
Air Quality News · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
UP Catalyst CNTs boost fast-charge battery performance
UP Catalyst, a European deep-tech company based in Maardu, Estonia, has achieved a significant milestone in independent testing of its carbon nanotubes (CNTs) derived from CO₂.The results confirm that these sustainable carbon nanotubes outperform fossil-based benchmarks, offering a viable alternative for next-generation batteries and advanced applications.An external laboratory verified that UP…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
MEMBER PRESS RELEASE (Opinion Piece) – Prioritise TCO when making equipment investment decisions
MEMBER PRESS RELEASE (Opinion Piece) – Prioritise TCO when making equipment investment decisions By Matt Hale, Global Key Account Director, HRS Heat Exchangers When making any investment decision, particularly when purchasing high-value processing equipment, capital cost is usually one of the first things to be considered. But a far more accurate metric is actually the…
ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
Analysis: Which countries have sent the most delegates to COP30?
For the first time in the history of COP climate summits, the US – the...
Carbon Brief · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
Shell unveils all-in-one BEV thermal fluid
Shell Lubricants has announced a major advancement in battery electric vehicle (BEV) architecture, confirming that its EV-Plus Thermal Fluid with PurePlus Technology can now cool all electrical components across an entire BEV powertrain using a single-circuit, single-fluid system.Following the successful development of an immersively-cooled battery pack, Shell – supported by Horiba Mira – has d…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 11 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Derbyshire firm to pay nearly £90,000 for breaking waste permit
The Environment Agency has prosecuted a recycling company for breaking an environmental permit requiring it to keep all waste within its site boundary.
GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
This one’s a Keeper: packaging helps bring special edition whisky to life
THE Label Makers has teamed up with Wolfburn Distillery to produce packaging for The Last Keeper, a special edition single malt Scotch whisky created to promote awareness of film-maker Tom Opre’s documentary of the same name. Based in Thurso, Caithness, Wolfburn Distillery is one of the northernmost whisky distilleries on the Scottish mainland. Established in […]
Packaging Scotland · 11 Nov 2025