Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.

Global Indian American Purdue scientist-led researchers develop reusable bioplastics Bioplastics News · 3 Oct 2025 Global Lingnan University scholars co-develop novel eco-friendly, biodegradable, self-healing bioplastic https://www.asiaresearchnews.com/content/lingnan-university-scholars-co-develop-novel-eco-friendly-biodegradable-self-healing Bioplastics News · 3 Oct 2025 Global CJ Biomaterials launches new PHA platform for extrusion https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/10/01/3159614/0/en/CJ-Biomaterials-launches-new-PHA-platform-for-extrusion-coatings-in-repulpable-and-home-compostable-food-serviceware-and-food-packaging-applications.html Bioplastics News · 3 Oct 2025 Global Plastic Pollution by WWF https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/environment/plastic-pollution Bioplastics News · 3 Oct 2025 Global Upcycled biosurfactants poised for European mainstream in AmphiStar and Caldic deal https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/amphistar-caldic-upcycled-biosurfactants.html Bioplastics News · 3 Oct 2025 Global Closed Loop to bribe composters to accept compostable plastics Compostable plastics will become a major source of toxic microplastics in the US food chain. Bioplastics News · 3 Oct 2025 Global UW-Platteville professors turn spoiled dairy into sustainable plastic https://www.uwplatt.edu/news/got-milk-uw-platteville-professors-turn-spoiled-dairy-sustainable-plastic Bioplastics News · 3 Oct 2025 Global Tankers change course as Greenpeace blockade of liquified gas terminal ends After almost 30 hours of blockade in the Zeebrugge gas terminal, Greenpeace Belgium activists have been removed and arrested. Greenpeace International · 2 Oct 2025 Global Regenerative rhetoric masks Climate Week’s methane blindspot The post Regenerative rhetoric masks Climate Week’s methane blindspot appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 2 Oct 2025 Global A call to the EU: avoid a landfill catastrophe The European Commission is considering the inclusion of Waste-to-Energy (WtE) in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). Such a move... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 2 Oct 2025 Global Resource Circulation Equipment Market to Grow According to the market research and consulting agency SNS Insider, innovations and global regulations propel the demand for smart recycling equipment amid rising industrial waste and digital transformation initiatives. The market was valued at 25.63 billion US-Dollar in 2024 and is expected to reach 48.42 billion US-Dollar by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8.25 […] Global Recycling · 2 Oct 2025 Global BASF presents progress on “Winning Ways” strategy https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2025/10/p-25-196?WT.mc_id=P_196e Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025 Global BASF presents two new recycling processes for polyamides from end-of-life vehicles https://plastics-rubber.basf.com/global/en/plastics-hub/K2025/dialogues/closing-the-loop-for-pa6-automotive-sector Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025 Global What’s the most sustainable drinking straw? Scientists say one surprising option beats the rest Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025 Global What’s Up with Your “Plastic” Straw? (Earthday) Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025 Global Strengthening soy for better bioplastics Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025 Global Sephora fined for improper hazardous waste management https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/sephora-hazardous-waste-fine.html Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025 Global Landwirte in die Wärmeversorgung einbinden Online-Seminar am 19. November 2025. Die Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR) lädt am 19.11.2025 von 10:00-12:00 Uhr zum Online-Seminar „Erfolgs- und Geschäftskonzepte für die Umstellung vom Landwirt zum Energiewirt“ ein. Die Veranstaltung findet im Rahmen der Seminarreihe „Grüne Wärme für Dörfer und Städte“ statt. Die Teilnahme ist kostenfrei. Volatile Erzeugerpreise, steigende Ansprüche … Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Oct 2025 Global Gemeinsame Professur „Circular Society“ ins Leben gerufen FernUniversität in Hagen und Wuppertal Institut stärken ihre Zusammenarbeit. Die FernUniversität in Hagen stärkt gemeinsam mit dem Wuppertal Institut ihr Profil im Bereich Nachhaltigkeitsforschung durch die Einrichtung einer gemeinsamen Professur: Am 1. Oktober 2025 trat Prof. Dr. Henning Wilts die Professur „Circular Society“ an. Diese ist in der Fakultät für Kultur- und Sozialwissenschaften a… Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Oct 2025 Global Brandgevaar in de afval- en recyclingsector: wie blust straks het vuur? Zomer staat voor zon en warmte. Maar in de afval- en recyclingsector is het het hele jaar door heet. Niet door de temperaturen, maar door het groeiende brandgevaar dat verkeerd gesorteerde lithium-ionbatterijen met zich meebrengen. Een muzikale wenskaart in de papierbak, een elektrische tandenborstel bij het restafval, een e-bike in de metaalcontainer of speelgoed met […] Het bericht Brandgevaa… RecyclePro · 2 Oct 2025 Global Der Grüne Punkt feiert 35 Jahre gelebte Kreislaufwirtschaft Seit 35 Jahren prägt Der Grüne Punkt die Kreislaufwirtschaft in Deutschland und weit darüber hinaus. Am 28. September 1990 wurde das Unternehmen von Industrie und Handel in Bonn gegründet, um ein duales System für die Sammlung und Verwertung von Verkaufsverpackungen zu etablieren. Früher ein Non-Profit-Unternehmen, ist Der Grüne Punkt heute ein international agierendes Unternehmen unter […] Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Oct 2025 Global Synthesis and characterization of lignin-carbonate prepolymers as formaldehyde-free wood adhesives https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0926669025014955 Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025 Global NEXE Innovations Reports Q4 and Fiscal 2025 Results https://fox5sandiego.com/business/press-releases/globenewswire/9537167/nexe-innovations-reports-q4-and-fiscal-2025-results-expands-partnerships-delivers-repeat-orders-and-maintains-strong-financial-position Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025 Global Forest Green Rovers, Vegware and Grundon launch compostables partnership Forest Green Rovers, Vegware and Grundon launch compostables partnership Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025 Global Here’s what happens when ‘compostable’ products become litter https://www.cbc.ca/news/marketplace/compostable-products-marketplace-1.7642583 Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025 Global NG Nordic and ABB targets to make electrical accessories products from carbon dioxide-based plastic https://www.ngnordic.com/news/articles/inga-abb-ng-nordic Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025 Global European collaboration to bring PHA-based biodegradable barrier coatings to market https://packagingeurope.com/news/european-collaboration-to-bring-pha-based-biodegradable-barrier-coatings-to-market/13402.article Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025 Global Antoine Duclaux wird neuer CEO von Renault Trucks Bruno Blin wird seine Rolle als Chief Executive Officer (CEO) von Renault Trucks zum 1. November 2025 niederlegen. Er bleibt dem Volvo Konzern in der Funktion des Senior Adviser erhalten und wird in dieser Rolle verschiedene strategische Projekte begleiten. Sein Nachfolger wird Antoine Duclaux, derzeit Senior Vice President Renault Trucks International. Antoine Duclaux ist ein […] Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Oct 2025 Global Greenpeace calls for peaceful aid mission to continue As Israeli forces intercept the Global Sumut Flotilla, Greenpeace calls for the Government of Israel to allow the peaceful aid mission to continue. Greenpeace International · 1 Oct 2025 Global UK water company said naturally occurring glucose in sewage could be turned into biofuels, bioplastics and detergents https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1dq910534qo Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025 Global Xampla and NPL validate plastic-free packaging materials https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news/unique-test-validates-plastic-free-claims Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025 Global EU and US recycling landscape Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025 Global Bringing Bio-Based into Green Public Procurement: Lessons from Catalonia and Zeeland (Report) Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025 Global Solvay is shutting down EU facilities in response to weak demand and high energy costs European citizens wanted to move forward after the covid crisis, but Ursula von der Frankestein (EU Commission) had other plans. She wanted to fed us with net zero bullshit, green deal dogma and the Russia/ Ukrainian war. The EU council is complicit as they have allowed Frankestein to get a second mandate. Europe has a structural problem: we don't have good politicians. Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025 Global Ongoing blockade against Putin’s and Trump’s gas at the Zeebrugge terminal in Belgium Activists from 17 countries have joined a blockade of the Zeebrugge liquified gas terminal, in protest of Europe’s dependence on gas imports from the US and Russia. Greenpeace International · 1 Oct 2025 Global Red de Belgische kunststofrecyclage, of de circulaire economie stort in De kunststofrecyclagesector zit in zwaar weer. Door historisch lage prijzen van virgin plastic is de vraag naar gerecycleerde plastic materialen ingestort. Recyclagebedrijven zien daardoor hun marges verdwijnen, investeringen komen stil te liggen en verschillende recyclagefabrieken dreigen de deuren te moeten sluiten. “Zonder snelle maatregelen verliezen we jobs én de circulaire toekomst van on… RecyclePro · 1 Oct 2025 Global Startup Dan*na begins industrial production of bioplastic https://en.ara.cat/economy/startup-dan-na-begins-industrial-production-of-bioplastic_1_5513599.html Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025 Global A review on the biodegradation of textiles in the environment Linkedin More https://academic.oup.com/etc/advance-article/doi/10.1093/etojnl/vgaf229/8254428 Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025 Global Syensqo pioneers innovative recycling technology for circular sulfone polymers Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025 Global Belgian PM visits Agfa Gevaert Green Hydrogen (Invest in Belgium) Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025