Recycling news: 2025

Global India: On the Road to Sustainable Growth and Resource Efficiency With a new legal framework regarding solid waste management and a strategy aiming at a well-functioning circular economy, the Indian government is convinced that the country can achieve economic resilience, environmental sustainability, and social security. In December 2024, the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) introduced draft rules on solid waste management […] Global Recycling · 1 Oct 2025 Global EU urged to act on Software Obsolescence as hundreds of organizations demand long-term Windows 10 support Open letter to the European Commission, calling for urgent action against software-driven obsolescence. Without clear rules requiring long-term software updates, millions of devices across Europe are being pushed into premature deaths, generating mountains of unnecessary e-waste and imposing extra costs on citizens and businesses alike. Right to Repair Europe · 1 Oct 2025 Global Die wirtschaftliche Lage hellt sich etwas auf, doch viele Sorgen bleiben Das Konjunkturbarometer des Deutschen Instituts für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW Berlin) legt im September deutlich zu und liegt nun bei 96,3 Punkten, nach 92 Punkten im August. Der Wert nähert sich somit der neutralen 100-Punkte-Marke, die ein durchschnittliches Wachstum der deutschen Wirtschaft anzeigt. Damit setzt sich der Aufwärtstrend fort, der bereits zum Jahresende 2024 begann, durch den […] Recyclingportal.eu · 1 Oct 2025 Global A just and sustainable future for all: European leaders must act on Gaza As more countries are vocal towards Israel’s crimes in Gaza, the State of the European Union by Ursula von der Leyen and many of the speeches during last week’s United Nations General Assembly show a potential opening for a shift in how leaders respond. Though this is too little too late, what is needed now is for European leaders to acknowledge the harrowing facts and take urgent action to mak… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 1 Oct 2025 Global 5,7 Millionen Tonnen Abfälle 2023 in Sachsen behandelt Das teilt das Statistische Landesamt Sachsen mit: Die Abfallentsorgungsanlagen im Freistaat nahmen im Jahr 2023 insgesamt mehr als 5,7 Millionen Tonnen Abfälle zur Behandlung und Entsorgung an. Dabei handelte es sich bei 21 Prozent um gefährliche Abfälle. Die Menge der aus Sachsen angelieferten Abfälle betrug mehr als 3,4 Millionen Tonnen (59,5 Prozent). Rund 32 Prozent […] Recyclingportal.eu · 1 Oct 2025 Global European Commission censorship The European Commission asks me to remove content from the website. This is a FREE article Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025 Global Kunststof recyclingsector kraakt onder druk: dringend actie vereist om concurrentieverlies te vermijden Kunststof recycling in België, en bij uitbreiding Europa, bevindt zich op een kantelpunt. Terwijl beleidsambities blijven inzetten op circulariteit en klimaatneutraliteit, dreigen recyclingbedrijven kopje onder te gaan door structurele economische druk. De combinatie van uitzonderlijk lage prijzen voor nieuwe kunststoffen (virgin plastics), hoge energie- en loonkosten, en een gebrek aan effecti… RecyclePro · 1 Oct 2025 Global Frauen in der Kommunalwirtschaft: Vier Kommunalheldinnen ausgezeichnet Zum ersten Mal hat die „Zeitung für kommunale Wirtschaft (ZfK)“ die Auszeichnung „Die Kommunalheldin“ verliehen. Bei der Verleihung am 25. September 2025 im Rahmen des Netzwerktreffens des Netzwerks „Frauen in der Kommunalwirtschaft – powered by ZfK“ beim EAD Darmstadt wurden vier Projektinitiatorinnen mit dem Preis „Die Kommunalheldin 2025“ geehrt. Die Auszeichnungen, die gemeinsam mit Gelsenw… Recyclingportal.eu · 1 Oct 2025 Global German trade association calls for higher glass bottle deposit as industry remains divided https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/germany-glass-bottle-deposit.html Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025 Global Tana Oy named Main Contractor of the Year 2025 The Finnish Association of Purchasing and Logistics, LOGY ry, has granted the awards for the 2025 Main Contractor and Subcontractor of the Year. The recognitions were announced on September 30, 2025, at the opening of the Subcontracting Fair at Tampere Sports & Expo. Environmental technology company Tana Oy has outsourced the assembly of its machines […] Recyclingportal.eu · 1 Oct 2025 Global Reimagining agriculture for young people https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/reimagining-agriculture-for-young-people Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025 Global Is Singapore’s paper recycling industry in crisis? https://www.eco-business.com/news/sg-recycle-folds-paper-recycling-scheme-amid-funding-constraints-and-low-paper-prices Bioplastics News · 1 Oct 2025 Global Greenpeace calls for international support of Global Sumud Flotilla Greenpeace is repeating its call upon the international community to ensure the safety and success of the peaceful people’s aid mission. Greenpeace International · 30 Sept 2025 Global Colorado Rejects ‘Free Allocation’ Mass Balance Accounting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2025 Colorado Stands with Communities, Stops Industry’s False Recycling Claims As explained in a recently released letter describing its position, CDPHE “determined that it is not appropriate to […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 30 Sept 2025 Global Biodegradable or compostable? Here’s how to break it down for smarter recycling https://www.primediaplus.com/2025/09/29/biodegradable-or-compostable-heres-how-to-break-it-down-for-smarter-recycling Bioplastics News · 30 Sept 2025 Global EU appeals dispute panel report regarding duties on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news25_e/dsb_26sep25_e.htm Bioplastics News · 30 Sept 2025 Global Sardinia: rich in sun and wind, stuck in coal Blazing sun, fierce winds and land scarred by coal – Sardinia has all it needs to become the Mediterranean’s first 100% renewable island. Yet instead of turning this natural wealth into energy independence, the Italian region remains locked in dirty coal dependence, paralysed by political inertia and disinformation. This opinion article was originally published in Qual’Energia. Sardinia enjoys … META (European Environmental Bureau) · 30 Sept 2025 Global ISWA Welcomes Baltic Waste & Energy Group as our Newest Silver Member ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 30 Sept 2025 Global Bridging complexity and compliance: your tools to flexible packaging design Interview with Jean-Paul Duquet, Sustainability Director, Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) and a key advisor to the ‘Phase 2’ testing project. CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging) · 30 Sept 2025 Global Welche Kompetenzen braucht die nächste Generation? KWB-Thementag am 19. November in St. Leon-Rot. Was bereitet junge Menschen auf eine Arbeitswelt vor, die sich rasant verändert? Welche Fähigkeiten sind künftig gefragt – und wie kann die Berufliche Bildung darauf reagieren? Antworten auf diese drängenden Fragen sucht das Kuratorium der Deutschen Wirtschaft für Berufsbildung (KWB) bei seinem diesjährigen Thementag. Am 19. November lädt […] Recyclingportal.eu · 30 Sept 2025 Global Initiative „Mülltrennung wirkt“ veröffentlicht Jahresbericht 2024 Die Initiative „Mülltrennung wirkt“ legt ihren Jahresbericht für 2024 vor. Er dokumentiert die Maßnahmen, mit denen die dualen Systeme die Bevölkerung im vergangenen Jahr über richtige Mülltrennung informiert haben. Mit großem Erfolg: Insgesamt erzielte die Aufklärungskampagne der dualen Systeme 2024 über 2,8 Milliarden Kontakte. Der Schwerpunkt der Aufklärungs- und Informationsarbeit 2024 lag … Recyclingportal.eu · 30 Sept 2025 Global Fast fashion ondermijnt textielrecuperatie: wat kan België doen? De Belgische textielrecuperatiesector verkeert in zwaar weer. De marktprijs voor ongesorteerd textiel is met meer dan 40% gekelderd, recyclingbedrijven houden maar moeilijk het hoofd boven water en duurzame oplossingen blijven uit. Een uitgebreide producentenverantwoordelijkheid (UPV) voor textiel wordt naar voren geschoven als dé oplossing, maar zal niet voldoende zijn. Wat is er echt nodig om… RecyclePro · 30 Sept 2025 Global Civil society calls for immediate moratorium on new waste incinerators across the EU 156 civil society organisations have issued a joint letter to President Ursula von der Leyen, EU Commissioners, and national ministers calling for an immediate moratorium on approving and building new waste incineration facilities across the European Union (EU). Led by the Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) network, this coalition is calling for: an EU-wide moratorium on […] Recyclingportal.eu · 30 Sept 2025 Global Recycelte Metalle: Stellungnahme zu aktuellen Forderungen nach Exportverboten Der Verband Deutscher Metallhändler und Recycler e. V. (VDM) und die Bundesvereinigung Deutscher Stahlrecycling- und Entsorgungsunternehmen e. V. (BDSV) nehmen mit Verwunderung die jüngsten Aussagen von Rob van Gils, Geschäftsführer der HAI Hammerer Aluminium Industries und Präsident von Aluminium Deutschland, zur Diskussion um mögliche Exportverbote für recycelte Metalle zur Kenntnis: „Während… Recyclingportal.eu · 30 Sept 2025 Global Deitz Co.'s Pharmafill BCV1 Bottomless Conveyor Helps with FDA Compliance An aid in compliance with 21 CFR 111 and 21 CFR 117, which comprises the Food Traceability Rule, the BCV1 Bottomless Conveyor automatically captures plastic, glass, and metal bottles from a conveyor, suspends them between dual hugger belts, and moves them above a printer. Packaging Strategies · 29 Sept 2025 Global Introduction Dear Esteemed Readers, We hope this EXPRA Newsletter finds you well and energised as we move through the third quarter of 2025 and enter the final stretch of the year. The past months have been pivotal for EXPRA: our Brussels Board meeting addressed PPWR sub-legislation, the Circular Economy Act and the Single-Use Plastics Directive, while we published several influential position papers. Most … EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global RINKI: Achieving Recycling Objectives Requires Sector Cooperation and Awareness Raising Finland, along with several other EU Member States, has received an early warning that it may not meet the recycling objectives set for municipal waste and plastic packaging waste. In response, national and industry stakeholders are emphasizing the need for stronger cooperation and targeted awareness campaigns to improve sorting and recycling rates. EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Valipac Helps Companies Navigate Packaging Rules and Circular Opportunities As Europe moves toward stricter circular packaging legislation, companies across the continent are asking a critical question: How do we adapt—and thrive—in this evolving regulatory landscape? In the latest episode of Industry Insights, Valipac- Commercial and Industrial Packaging in Belagium- offers timely answers and strategic guidance for businesses navigating packaging rules and sustainabil… EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Kunststoffen, textiel, batterijen… Wie steunt de recyclingketen? Hoge importtarieven, exportbeperkingen en strenge milieunormen zetten onze economie, en die van Europa, onder druk. België en Europa zetten daarom volop in op de circulaire economie. Een van de speerpuntsectoren om die ambitie te realiseren is de afval- en recyclingsector. Alleen staat net die sector vandaag zelf onder zware druk. De kunststof recyclingsector kraakt onder […] Het bericht Kunsts… RecyclePro · 29 Sept 2025 Global CONAI Extends Framework Agreement and Celebrates Record Recycling Rates in Italy In a year marked by strategic continuity and impressive environmental achievements, CONAI (Consorzio Nazionale Imballaggi) has announced two major developments: the extension of its national framework agreement with ANCI and a record-breaking packaging recycling rate of 76.7% in 2024. These milestones reinforce Italy’s leadership in circular economy practices and its commitment to sustainable p… EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Fost Plus Debunks Recycling Myths and Invests in Belgium’s Circular Future As sustainability becomes a central concern for citizens and businesses alike, Fost Plus is doubling down on its commitment to transparency and local recycling infrastructure. Through its educational outreach and strategic investments, the organization is reshaping how packaging waste is managed in Belgium—while tackling persistent myths head-on. EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global California may file more plastics recycling lawsuits https://www.reuters.com/world/california-looking-more-trump-plastics-lawsuits-attorney-general-bonta-says-2025-09-24 Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Ecoembes Expands European Support and Environmental Education in 2025 Ecoembes is making significant strides in 2025 toward building a more harmonized circular economy and fostering environmental awareness across Europe. With the launch of its new European Desk and the continued growth of its Naturaliza education program, the organization is reinforcing its dual commitment to regulatory support for companies and sustainability education for future generations. EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global OVAM wil Vlamingen op Internationale Dag tegen Voedselverlies aansporen om voedselverlies met 30 % terug te dringen Vandaag is het Internationale Dag tegen Voedselverlies, naar jaarlijkse gewoonte op 29 september. De Kostwinners van OVAM voeren in september en oktober opnieuw volop campagne om de Vlaming bewust te maken van het thema. Dat doen ze met spotjes op tv maar ook met heel wat praktische tips om minder voedsel te verspillen. Want wist […] Het bericht OVAM wil Vlamingen op Internationale Dag tegen Vo… RecyclePro · 29 Sept 2025 Global Verpact -The Netherlands- Accelerates Toward 2030 Recycling Goals with New Agreements and Strong 2024 Results Verpact has taken major steps in 2024 to improve the quality and quantity of packaging waste recycling in the Netherlands. Through new agreements with municipalities and strong national performance, the organization is reinforcing its commitment to achieving—and exceeding—European recycling targets. EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Turning a problem into a resource: Scientists transform biomass tar into high-value carbon materials https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1099858 https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=64922 Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations Collapse in Geneva After nearly two weeks of intense negotiations from 5 to 14 August 2025, the fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) session in Geneva failed to deliver a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty, marking another setback in the UN-led effort to combat plastic pollution across the entire lifecycle. EXPRA · 29 Sept 2025 Global Sustainable packaging startup launches ‘first fully home-compostable pipette dropper’ for beauty packaging https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2025/09/26/sustainable-packaging-startup-launches-first-fully-home-compostable-pipette-dropper-for-beauty-packaging Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global CICC: Policy-driven development of the biodegradable plastics industry with low capacity utilization for PBAT. https://news.futunn.com/en/post/62656006/cicc-policy-driven-development-of-the-biodegradable-plastics-industry-with?level=1&data_ticket=1759154941801629 Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025 Global One-Pot Synthesis of PBAT from PET Waste Using Metal-DES Catalytic Systems for Sustainable Packaging Applications https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.5c04609 Bioplastics News · 29 Sept 2025