Recycling news: 2025
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.
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Indian American Purdue scientist-led researchers develop reusable bioplastics
Bioplastics News · 3 Oct 2025
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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
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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
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Plastic Pollution by WWF
https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/environment/plastic-pollution
Bioplastics News · 3 Oct 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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What’s the most sustainable drinking straw? Scientists say one surprising option beats the rest
Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025
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What’s Up with Your “Plastic” Straw? (Earthday)
Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025
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Strengthening soy for better bioplastics
Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025
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Sephora fined for improper hazardous waste management
https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/sephora-hazardous-waste-fine.html
Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Forest Green Rovers, Vegware and Grundon launch compostables partnership
Forest Green Rovers, Vegware and Grundon launch compostables partnership
Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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EU and US recycling landscape
Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025
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Bringing Bio-Based into Green Public Procurement: Lessons from Catalonia and Zeeland (Report)
Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Syensqo pioneers innovative recycling technology for circular sulfone polymers
Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025
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Belgian PM visits Agfa Gevaert Green Hydrogen (Invest in Belgium)
Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025