Recycling news: 2025

Global Sealed Air to be Acquired by CD&R for $10.3 Billion https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sealed-air-to-be-acquired-by-cdr-for-10-3-billion-302617038.html Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global Agilyx investment transaction in GreenDot completed https://www.agilyx.com/agilyx-investment-transaction-in-greendot-completed Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global Aduro makes plastics recycling progress https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/aduro-clean-technologies-inc-making-plastics-recycling-progress Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global Tipa acquires Sealpap https://www.labelsandlabeling.com/news/ma/tipa-acquires-sealpap Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global New York City collects 5.9M pounds of compostable material https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/new-york-city-collects-five-million-pounds-of-compostable-material Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global Fish scales turned into biodegradable plastic to tackle ocean pollution https://www.dpaonthenet.net/article/218849/Fish-scales-turned-into-biodegradable-plastic-to-tackle-ocean-pollution.aspx Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global TOPFEELPACK Presents Industry Guidelines for Choosing Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging https://fox4kc.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/867120907/topfeelpack-presents-industry-guidelines-for-choosing-sustainable-cosmetic-packaging Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global Maine entrepreneurs see big potential in seaweed https://themainemonitor.org/entrepreneurs-seaweed-potential Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global BASF adds ISCC EU certification to certified biomass-balanced methanol portfolio https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/11/p-25-228 Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global Ships dumping plastic waste in the ocean series (Video) Instead of pushing for a plastic treaty, the UN should make it illegal to dump plastic waste in the oceans. I believe everyone would agree on this. Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global Honeywell Completes Spin-Off of Solstice Advanced Materials https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/press/2025/10/honeywell-completes-spin-off-of-solstice-advanced-materials Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global Climate activists inaugurate Greenpeace exhibition on climate loss and damage A new Greenpeace exhibit at COP30 displays the effects of climate damages around the world. Greenpeace International · 19 Nov 2025 Global Analysis: EU softens ESG rules as compliance pressure builds for US The European Union’s sustainability agenda remains the most far-reaching globally, but as of late 2025 it has entered a phase of recalibration and political compromise. Resource Recycling (US) · 19 Nov 2025 Global Sector holds wide gaps in environmental standards A recent investigation by the Basel Action Network has renewed questions about environmental accountability throughout the electronics lifecycle. Resource Recycling (US) · 19 Nov 2025 Global From crawl to run: a clear roadmap for ITAD ESG In a workshop at this year’s E-Scrap Conference in Grapevine, Texas, e-Stewards and Bloom ESG walked IT asset disposition operators through the basics of ESG reporting, greenhouse gas accounting and avoided emissions, then showed how a pair of software tools can turn that data into customer-ready narratives. Resource Recycling (US) · 19 Nov 2025 Global New entrepreneurs bring renewed energy to e-cycling A wave of new entrepreneurship is helping rejuvenate electronics end-of-life management, as highlighted at a workshop during the 2025 E-Scrap Conference in Grapevine, Texas. Resource Recycling (US) · 19 Nov 2025 Global Clearing the Greenwash Fog: Challenging Big Agribusiness at COP30 The post Clearing the Greenwash Fog: Challenging Big Agribusiness at COP30 appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 19 Nov 2025 Global News from MKV Polymers, Metallium Ltd. and more MKV Polymers, a subsidiary of Germany-based industrial plastics recycler and compounder MKV, is opening a North American arm in Akron, Ohio. Metallium Ltd. has established a Western heavy-rare-earth refining pathway through a collaboration with New Frontier Minerals, Ltd. PayMore brand’s stores now recycle more than 1.1 million pounds of e-waste each year and buy and […] Resource Recycling (US) · 19 Nov 2025 Global Certification Scorecard for November 19, 2025 The following are facilities that have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained R2 certification recently: BlueSky Solutions of Charlotte, North Carolina Chicago Surplus Computers, Division of Comptech Recycling & Trading of Lombard, Illinois Computer Recyclers USA of Suwanee, Georgia Ecos Recycling of Tucker, Georgia Engrane Verde of Hermosillo, Mexico Full Circle Electronics CA dba Cal Micro […] Resource Recycling (US) · 19 Nov 2025 Global Circular Economy Act Open the document European Bioplastics (EUBP), representing the bioplastics value chain in Europe, welcomes the European Commission’s upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA) as a cornerstone legislative file to accelerate Europe’s transition towards a resilient, resource-efficient, climate-neutral, and competitive bioeconomy. The CEA provides a unique opportunity to align Europe’s circularity objec… European Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global Plastics Pact supports chemical recycling as complementary To help inform policy and develop industry-led best practices, the US Plastics Pact published a position paper on Wednesday regarding the role of physical and chemical recycling for plastic packaging. Resource Recycling (US) · 19 Nov 2025 Global UN Tax Convention: Greenpeace calls for stronger ambition as negotiations close As the third round of UN Tax Convention negotiations concludes today, Greenpeace is calling on countries to step up their ambition and deliver a robust treaty. Greenpeace International · 19 Nov 2025 Global OECD Well-being Data Monitor - OECD OECD — Environment · 19 Nov 2025 Global Lethal Dose of Plastic For Marine Animals Far Lower Than We Thought https://www.sciencealert.com/lethal-dose-of-plastic-for-marine-animals-far-lower-than-we-thought Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global Erg Bio Raises $6.5M to Enable a Bioeconomy Built on Non-Food, Widely Available Biomass https://www.synbiobeta.com/read/erg-bio-6-5-million-seed-for-aviation-fuels Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global CVWMA expands food scrap composting efforts https://www.12onyourside.com/2025/11/18/cvwma-expand-food-scrap-composting Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global College student invents revolutionary solution to major crisis after discovering unusual material: ‘I … started noticing they’re actually fairly strong’ https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/college-student-invents-revolutionary-solution-235500990.html Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global Renaissance BioScience and Biome Bioplastics Partner to Develop Next-Generation Sustainable, Renewable Bioplastics https://www.wric.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/867620002/renaissance-bioscience-and-biome-bioplastics-partner-to-develop-next-generation-sustainable-renewable-bioplastics Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global Bioplastics: The Green Illusion That Ends in the Trash We’ve all been told that bioplastics are the future — the shiny green replacement for the evil fossil plastics. The truth? Most of them end up in the same bin as the bad guys — or worse, they clog composting plants that don’t know what to do with them. Europe fell in love with bioplastics but forgot one tiny detail: how to get rid of them. Article by Brais Vázquez Vázquez, Santiago de Compostel… Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global Microplastics influence puberty age of US girls (Video) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Antiaging I Longevity (@antiagingmission) Bioplastics News · 19 Nov 2025 Global ICIS monthly recycled plastics pulse: Most Oct resin prices stabilize for fall US recycled plastic scrap and resin markets were relatively stable in October, with some baled commodities experiencing rebound activity following widespread softness in the back half of the summer and fall. Resource Recycling (US) · 19 Nov 2025 Global Perfecting Circularity Together – 4evergreen Annual Conference to Spotlight Technical Toolbox and Industry Innovation Perfecting Circularity Together – 4evergreen Annual Conference to Spotlight Technical Toolbox and Industry Innovation Brussels, October 15th, 2025 – 4evergreen, the cross-industry alliance perfecting the circularity of fibre-based packaging from across the industry’s value chain, announces its 6th Annual Conference in Brussels on November 19th.... 4evergreen (fibre packaging alliance) · 19 Nov 2025 Global Mit Circularity strategische Rohstoffe sichern: IFAT Munich macht Green Defense greifbar Für die Deutschen beginnt Deutschlands Rohstoffsicherheit im Recyclinghof – das zeigt der IFAT Circularity Monitor, eine repräsentative YouGov-Umfrage* im Auftrag der IFAT Munich. 73 Prozent der Deutschen bewerten Kreislaufwirtschaft, bezogen auf die nationale (Rohstoff)sicherheit, als wichtig, mehr als die Hälfte sieht in ihr einen Taktgeber für neues Wirtschaftswachstum. Zugleich geben 83 Pro… Recyclingportal.eu · 19 Nov 2025 Global 600 Kilometer Reichweite: Renault Trucks stellt seine neuen Elektro-Lkw für den Fernverkehr vor Renault Trucks erweitert seine E-Tech T Serie: der Renault Trucks E-Tech T 585 und der E-Tech T 780, der mit einer einzigen Ladung 600 Kilometer* weit fahren kann. Der Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780 wurde speziell für die Anforderungen des Fernverkehrs entwickelt und legt den Fokus auf maximale Reichweite. Der E-Tech T 585 hingegen überzeugt […] Recyclingportal.eu · 19 Nov 2025 Global Noch mehr Nachhaltigkeit in der Papierproduktion Die Papierindustrie setzt weltweit stark auf Nachhaltigkeit und Kreislaufwirtschaft. Das zeigt sich in hohen Recyclingquoten ebenso wie im Einsatz von Bioenergie und Ersatzbrennstoffen. Vor allem der Einsatz von Ersatzbrennstoffen (EBS) trägt in der Papierindustrie dazu bei, den Verbrauch von Kohle, Erdgas und Erdöl maßgeblich zu senken und wirkt sich positiv auf die Verwertung nicht-recycelbar… Recyclingportal.eu · 19 Nov 2025 Global ITAD-Mitgliedsanlagen steigern Durchsatz auch 2024 Branche arbeitet stabil auf hohem Niveau. Die thermischen Abfallbehandlungsanlagen der ITAD haben im jüngsten Berichtsjahr ihren Jahresdurchsatz leicht gesteigert: 25,9 Millionen Tonnen wurden 2024 von den 92 Anlagen thermisch behandelt. Das zeigen die aktuellen Anlagen- und Betriebsdaten, die ITAD regelmäßig bei ihren Mitgliedsanlagen abfragt. Der Rekorddurchsatz wurde trotz weiter leicht stei… Recyclingportal.eu · 19 Nov 2025 Global Softness in bale pricing adds to 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 Canada PROs unite to align packaging design Five Canadian producer responsibility organizations are joining forces to provide clear, consistent guidelines to make packaging design recyclable, with plastics guidance anchored in the Association of Plastic Recyclers Design Guide. Resource Recycling (US) · 18 Nov 2025 Global Eastman, Indorama pin hopes on pent-up demand Tennessee-based Eastman and Thailand's Indorama Ventures painted bearish pictures of the PET landscape, to different degrees. Resource Recycling (US) · 18 Nov 2025 Global Emerging US EPR programs spark harmonization talks Extended producer responsibility legislation has rapidly expanded across the United States over the past two years, with seven states enacting packaging-focused laws that now cover approximately 20% of the nation's population. Resource Recycling (US) · 18 Nov 2025