Recycling news: 2025

Industry news London company secures £1.3m to scale smart food-waste bin A London-based company has secured over £1.3 million to scale production of its smart food-waste bin, which automatically weighs discarded food and reports carbon emissions. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES FESTIVE ‘DINNER FOR TWO’ BOX FOR JUST £3.99 Aldi, crowned Quality Food Award’s Christmas Retailer of the Year,[1] is launching a NEW Inspired Cuisine Festive Munch Box (£3.99, 600g), which is sure to be a hit with shoppers. Available in stores from 12th November, this delicious box promises to satisfy every Christmas craving. Perfect for two and for those wanting a quick meal […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 10 Nov 2025 Policy & government Water Minister at British Water Conference Water Minister Emma Hardy delivered a keynote speech at the British Water Annual Conference in Coventry GOV.UK · 10 Nov 2025 Global Ursula von der Leyen makes a freedom of Speech blooper (Video) Ursula telling a protester that he has freedom of speech in the EU and that he would be arrested in Russia ... while he's being arrested 😂 Watch the video Bioplastics News · 10 Nov 2025 Global Plastic production keeps rising and could double by 2060 https://valorinternational.globo.com/environment/news/2025/11/07/plastic-production-keeps-rising-and-could-double-by-2060.ghtml Bioplastics News · 10 Nov 2025 Global German Technology for Polyurethane Recycling in Mexico H&S Anlagentechnik has successfully launched a new polyurethane (PU) recycling plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. The facility is operated by the Mexican division of Ikano Industry and marks the second joint project between the two partners. According to the German manufacturer, the plant is designed to recycle post-industrial PU foam waste and convert it into […] Global Recycling · 10 Nov 2025 Research & science Journal policies | Springer - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 10 Nov 2025 Research & science Books | Springer - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 10 Nov 2025 Research & science Journals | Springer - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 10 Nov 2025 Global AIMPLAS reinforces the safety of bio-based materials with in vitro bioassays https://inspenet.com/en/noticias/aimplas-reinforces-the-safety-of-bio-based-materials-with-in-vitro-bioassays Bioplastics News · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news Raeon wins UK battery innovation award Warwick-based lithium battery manufacturer Raeon has received at innovation award at the 2025 Made in Britain Impact Awards, recognised for its “game-changing” resin encapsulation process.The ‘Innovation of the Year’ accolade was presented at a ceremony hosted by Made in Britain, the official trademark for British-made goods.Raeon’s patent-pending technology replaces traditional, time-intensive… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Nov 2025 Global Market traders now using biodegradable plastic bags https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/09/market-traders-now-usingbiodegradable-plastic-bags Bioplastics News · 10 Nov 2025 Global UPM joins Cefic to strengthen the role of renewable chemistry in Europe https://www.chemeurope.com/en/news/1187505/upm-joins-cefic-to-strengthen-the-role-of-renewable-chemistry-in-europe.html Bioplastics News · 10 Nov 2025 Global NSW takes action to phase out single use plastics and harmful chemicals https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/nsw-takes-action-to-phase-out-single-use-plastics-and-harmful-chemicals Bioplastics News · 10 Nov 2025 Global Green alternative for light-emitting materials in displays uses plant waste and amino acids https://techxplore.com/news/2025-11-green-alternative-emitting-materials-displays.html Bioplastics News · 10 Nov 2025 Global Eco-friendly face masks that decompose within six months. Bioplastics News · 10 Nov 2025 Policy & government Independent investigation to be launched to tackle rising youth inactivity An independent investigation will be launched to tackle the persistently high numbers of young people out of work, education and training, which ministers have warned is a "crisis of opportunity".  GOV.UK · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news Echion first to use UKBIC’s Flexible Pilot Line British battery innovator Echion Technologies has become the first company to utilise the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre’s (UKBIC) new Flexible Pilot Line (FPL), marking a significant milestone in the UK’s battery manufacturing capabilities.The Flexible Pilot Line offers a streamlined, cost-effective route from lab-scale innovation to commercial readiness, complementing UKBIC’s larger Indu… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news Climate vulnerable countries focusing on skills to survive, while the wealthy nations focus on skills to thrive: new report As nations gather in Brazil for the international climate change conference, COP30, new analysis of countries’ plans has seemingly identified a clear focus by climate vulnerable countries to upskill the public for climate adaptation and resilience, while developed countries focus on how to maximise economic growth. The report Climate Skills to Survive or Thrive by […] Envirotec Magazine · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news The UK is failing to capitalise on its geothermal energy potential The UK has a huge geothermal resource that is virtually invisible in government energy policy, says a new report published today (10 November). The Coal Mines for Heat Decarbonisation report by Durham Energy Institute, University of Durham, lays out the untapped potential for mine water geothermal heat (MWGH) and what’s holding the sector back. When […] Envirotec Magazine · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news Statera closes £235m deal for Carrington Storage Statera Energy has reached financial close on Carrington Storage, a 680MW/1,360MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) located at Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park, Greater Manchester, UK.Once operational, the site will deliver power to 2.2 million homes for up to two hours, supporting grid flexibility and the UK’s net zero ambitions.Construction began this autumn, with energisation… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Nov 2025 Policy & government Managing Surplus Government Property Identifying surplus government property is an essential part of the drive for high-performing estate management. It is an enabler for achieving and maintaining property portfolios that are efficient, fit-for-purpose and sustainable, meeting present and future needs GOV.UK · 10 Nov 2025 Global Greenpeace: Bold climate and forest action can make Belém an historic COP30 Greenpeace is urging delegates in Belém to ensure COP30 results in a historic plan to end forest destruction and to urgently close the 1.5°C ambition gap. Greenpeace International · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news Councils report fly-tipping as ‘major problem’ as incidents pile up Keep Britain Tidy calls for action and says rogue ‘white van’ traders are driving surge in illegal dumping Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy is calling for urgent action to clamp down on rogue waste operators and strengthen enforcement on waste crime as new research among local authorities reveals fly-tipping incidents are rising and councils are […] Envirotec Magazine · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news ALDI WELCOMES BACK INCLUSIVE DOLL RANGE Aldi’s beloved Little Town Plush Dolls (£7.99) are making a highly anticipated return on 13th November. This special collection features three unique dolls, thoughtfully designed to represent children with Vitiligo, Cochlear Implants/Hearing Aids, and glasses. But parents will need to be quick as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone! Shoppers will find the […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news Altilium awarded funding from DESNZ and Innovate UK Altilium has been awarded funding from the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and Innovate UK to demonstrate sustainable production of EV battery cells with recycled anode and cathode materials Leveraging proprietary recycling technologies EcoAnode™ and EcoCathode™ and recent technology showcase of automotive-grade multilayer pouch cells, this project will demonstrate both [… Altilium news · 10 Nov 2025 Policy & government HMCTS staff guidance on supporting media access to courts and tribunals Guidance for HMCTS staff to encourage and facilitate media access to our courts and tribunals GOV.UK · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news Europe’s largest battery energy storage project announced LEAG Clean Power and Fluence Energy have confirmed plans to build Europe’s largest battery energy storage system in Jänschwalde, Germany.The 1GW/4GWh GigaBattery Jänschwalde 1000 will be Fluence’s largest single storage project globally and will be powered by its Smartstack™ platform.The project marks a major milestone for both companies. LEAG Clean Power continues to develop its… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news Provisional pEPR charges for 2026 published Producers preparing for the second full year of the packaging extended producer responsibility (pEPR) scheme have been given an early indication of the fees they can expect to face in 2026. Defra has published provisional 2026 pEPR charges, though the department has stressed that the legislation to set the charges has not yet been passed, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 10 Nov 2025 Council news Mid and East Antrim Borough Council - Mid and East Antrim Council Mid and East Antrim Council · 10 Nov 2025 Policy & government The employment of disabled people: background information and methodology Information about the employment of disabled people statistics, including purpose and status of the statistics and methodology. GOV.UK · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news Scottish Power supercharges Scotland’s first wind farm Scottish Power Renewables has completed the repowering of Scotland’s first commercial wind farm, boosting its generation capacity five-fold whilst also cutting the number of turbines almost in half. edie — Circular Economy tag · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news UK waste wood market remains under significant pressure, says WRA The UK waste wood market remains ‘under significant pressure’, with stockpiles of material still reported across the UK, the Wood Recyclers’ Association (WRA) says. Circular Online (CIWM) · 10 Nov 2025 Council news Submitting a Planning Application - Mole Valley District Council Mole Valley Council · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news Ecocem strengthen board ahead of major expansion - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news Introducing ReSim: The all-in-one sustainable packaging simulator - Eunomia Environmental Research & Consulting Eunomia Research & Consulting · 10 Nov 2025 Policy & government West Gate Tunnel Operating Licence - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 10 Nov 2025 Council news Six decades of Orkney jewellery celebrated in new exhibition - Orkney Islands Council Orkney Islands Council · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news Twinings: Using brand renovation to drive growth - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 10 Nov 2025 Industry news Further embedding circularity principles at Primark - Associated British Foods Associated British Foods news · 10 Nov 2025