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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Policy & government
Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change: terms of reference
This document outlines the purpose, scope and responsibilities for the Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change.
GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
‘Major Problem’: Keep Britain Tidy urges crackdown on rogue waste operators as fly-tipping surges
New research reveals that almost all councils are struggling with a rise in illegal dumping.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
Strategic partnership aims to drive fibre-based packaging innovation
DRY moulded fibre specialist PulPac has entered a strategic partnership with start-up company Future Materials Sweden with the aim of driving the transition from plastics to responsibly produced fibre-based packaging solutions. Future Materials Sweden brings experience from the plastic injection moulding industry and tool manufacturing, paired with ‘strong entrepreneurial drive and market insig…
Packaging Scotland · 11 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Continuous Household Survey Heat and Insulation Results 2024/25
This report presents the results of the household heating and insulation questions from the 2024/25 Northern Ireland Continuous Household Survey.
GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
Quino Energy secures $16m to scale flow battery tech
Quino Energy has secured up to $16 million in Series A funding to accelerate deployment of its water-based organic flow battery technology.The initial $10 million investment comes from Atri Energy Transition, with an additional $6 million in equity available if required. The funding will support the establishment of a new manufacturing line, global pilot demonstrations,…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
One in five EU heart deaths linked to environmental hazards
Environmental factors are responsible for nearly one in five cardiovascular deaths across the European Union, according to a new briefing from the European Environment Agency (EEA). The report underscores how pollution, temperature extremes, noise and chemical exposure contribute to a growing health crisis that claims more than 1.7 million lives each year – around one-third […]
Air Quality News · 11 Nov 2025
Global
💰Pay the pickers: How COP30 can finance zero waste and cut methane fast
November 11, 2025, Belem Brazil – Community-based zero waste systems offer a cheap, fast way to cut methane emissions and create good jobs. Yet they are all too often overlooked […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
Six months on: Vape ban sparks rise in waste fires
Six months after the UK’s ban on single-use vapes came into effect, waste management firms are warning that the legislation may be fuelling a new and growing fire hazard. The ban, which came into force on 1 June 2025, outlawed the sale of disposable vapes across the UK in a bid to curb youth vaping … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 11 Nov 2025
Global
Bukavu et ses environs se mobilisent contre la peinture au plomb: SOPRODE protège les enfants, les femmes et les communautés
Du 19 au 25 octobre 2025, l’organisation Solidarité pour la Protection des Droits de l’Enfant (SOPRODE), membre actif de GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives), avec le soutien du Lead […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
USGS adds lead to critical minerals list
Battery Council International (BCI) has welcomed the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) formal designation of lead as a critical mineral – an achievement long championed by the organisation.The move marks overdue recognition of lead’s essential role in the U. economy, particularly as the primary raw material in batteries powering nearly all vehicles, supporting communications infrastructure, and…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 11 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Tier 1 (Investor): caseworker guidance
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications in the Tier 1 (Investor) category of the points-based system.
GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Creating a CAS: guide for education sponsors, SMS guide 4a
A step-by-step guide to creating a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS). This document should be viewed with the SMS guide 4.
GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2025
Global
Bukavu, Ville Zéro Déchet : Un Modèle Durable porté par SOPRODE avec le soutien de GAIA
Bukavu face aux défis de la gestion des déchets La ville de Bukavu, située dans la province du Sud-Kivu, en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC), fait face depuis plusieurs années […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
EU endorses CHAMP and sets 2040 climate target as COP30 begins
As the COP30 climate summit begins in Belém, the European Union has taken a step to strengthen climate cooperation both within Europe and globally.
Open Access Government — Environment · 11 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Naturalisation as a British citizen: caseworker guidance
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications for naturalisation as a British citizen.
GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2025
Council news
Blackpool Town Deal - Blackpool Council
Blackpool Council · 11 Nov 2025
Council news
New heating support fund launched - Inverclyde Council
Inverclyde Council · 11 Nov 2025
Council news
Drumpellier Country Park - North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council · 11 Nov 2025
Council news
Fly-Tipping - Stevenage Borough Council
Stevenage Council · 11 Nov 2025
Council news
Moray leads the way in flood risk management - Moray Council
Moray Council · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
COP30’s agriculture showcase sponsored by agribiz interests linked to deforestation and anti-conservation lobbying
The post COP30’s agriculture showcase sponsored by agribiz interests linked to deforestation and anti-conservation lobbying appeared first on Unearthed .
Unearthed (Greenpeace UK) · 11 Nov 2025
Global
Gemeinsam Fachkräfte sichern – Spitzentreffen in Berlin
Die Herausforderungen auf dem Ausbildungsmarkt in Deutschland sind groß. In Berlin trafen sich am 10. November Spitzenvertreterinnen und -vertreter der „Allianz für Aus- und Weiterbildung“, darunter drei Bundesministerinnen, um die Lage zu erörtern. Zu viele junge Menschen bekommen keinen Berufsabschluss, gleichzeitig bleiben viele betriebliche Ausbildungsstellen unbesetzt – insbesondere, weil …
Recyclingportal.eu · 11 Nov 2025
Global
Neue Wege bei der Verwertung von Klärschlammasche beschreiten
Innovationspartnerschaft für nachhaltige Phosphorrückgewinnung: PGS arbeitet mit Stuttgart und Karlsruhe zusammen. Die Phosphorgewinnung Schkopau (PGS) startet eine zukunftsweisende Kooperation mit der Stadtentwässerung Stuttgart und dem Tiefbauamt Karlsruhe, um gemeinsam neue Wege bei der Verwertung von Klärschlammasche zu beschreiten. Die Partnerschaft vereint Expertise aus kommunaler Abwasse…
Recyclingportal.eu · 11 Nov 2025
Council news
80/00627/FL | Residential Development (32 houses, 10 bungalows and 8 flats). | 2 Kestrel Drive Eckington Sheffield S21 4HS - North East Derbyshire District Council
North East Derbyshire Council · 11 Nov 2025
Global
Michael Weigelt in den Strategiekreis Normung des DIN berufen
Michael Weigelt, Geschäftsführer des TecPart – Verband Technische Kunststoff-Produkte e. V. und Vorsitzender des Technical Coordination Board (TCB) des DIN, wurde im Oktober 2025 als Multiplikator in den Strategiekreis Normung des Deutschen Instituts für Normung (DIN) berufen. Das Gremium berät den Vorstand und die Geschäftsleitung von DIN sowie der DKE (Deutsche Kommission Elektrotechnik Elekt…
Recyclingportal.eu · 11 Nov 2025
Global
Markku Multamäki appointed as President and CEO of Kuusakoski
Kuusakoski Oy – in its own words Northern Europe’s leading recycling company – has appointed Markku Multamäki as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 10 November 2025. Markku Multamäki will take the helm as Kuusakoski’s new CEO, bringing with him extensive experience in industry and strategic leadership. He was previously Managing Director at Lantmännen Agro […]
Recyclingportal.eu · 11 Nov 2025
Global
Sicherung eines hochwertigen Textilrecyclings durch Einbindung bestehender Expertise
Mit der Novellierung der Abfallrahmenrichtlinie wird die Grundlage für ein europaweit harmonisiertes System der erweiterten Herstellerverantwortung (EPR) für Textilien geschaffen. Dieses System soll künftig die Finanzierung und Organisation der Sammlung, Sortierung, Wiederverwendung und Verwertung von Alttextilien sicherstellen. Aus Sicht der Gemeinschaft für textile Zukunft (GftZ) ist entschei…
Recyclingportal.eu · 11 Nov 2025
Council news
Untitled - St Helens Borough Council
St. Helens Council · 11 Nov 2025
Council news
09/00912/FL | Change of use of land to the keeping of horses, erection of 3 stable blocks each comprising two loose boxes and a tack store and importation of top soil for seeding (Amended Plan/Additional Information) (Further Amended Plan) (Additional Furth - North East Derbyshire District Council
North East Derbyshire Council · 11 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Grounds for refusal – rough sleeping: caseworker guidance
Immigration staff guidance on considering refusing or cancelling permission on the grounds of rough sleeping.
GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2025
Industry news
Analysis: China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months
China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions were unchanged from a year earlier in the third quarter...
Carbon Brief · 11 Nov 2025
Policy & government
UK to advance targeted science cooperation with China
UK Science Minister Lord Vallance leads UK delegation of senior figures to China, opening up science opportunities that both countries can benefit from.
GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK unveils roadmap for alternative methods
New plan backs researchers to seize on new and developing opportunities to phase out animal tests with specific commitments for the coming years.
GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Replacing animals in science strategy
The strategy will help create, test, and adopt alternative methods to animal testing so we can work towards phasing out the use of animals in all but exceptional circumstances.
GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2025
Policy & government
Air emissions inventory reporting and fees - pca.state.mn.us
Minnesota PCA · 10 Nov 2025
Council news
Join the SENDIASS Service Monitoring Group - findyour.islington.gov.uk
Islington Council · 10 Nov 2025
Industry news
Water Stewardship - Primark Corporate
Primark newsroom · 10 Nov 2025
Council news
Thurrock Common Mental Health Disorders Health Needs Assessment - Thurrock Council
Thurrock Council · 10 Nov 2025
Industry news
Webinar: Carbon Brief’s first ‘ask us anything’ at COP30
As COP30 began in the Brazilian city of Belém, Carbon Brief hosted the first of...
Carbon Brief · 10 Nov 2025
Council news
24/00757/AMEND | Non-material amendment pursuant os 21/00225/FLH to change porch roof to flat roof with parapet and reduce size of porch window & omit 1 nr kitchen window | Highfield House Beresford Lane Woolley Moor Alfreton DE55 6FH - North East Derbyshire District Council
North East Derbyshire Council · 10 Nov 2025