Recycling news: 2025

Global Wheat straw straws: The Argentine innovation by two young entrepreneurs replacing plastic and paper Wheat straw straws: The Argentine innovation by two young entrepreneurs replacing plastic and paper Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Grove Toilet Cleaner Pods Reduce PVA, Use Compostable Pouch https://www.packworld.com/sustainable-packaging/bio-based/article/22949810/grove-toilet-cleaner-pods-reduce-pva-use-compostable-pouch Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global EU delays deforestation law again, as Indonesian palm oil sector pushes for smallholder exemptions https://www.eco-business.com/news/eu-delays-deforestation-law-again-as-indonesian-palm-oil-sector-pushes-for-smallholder-exemptions Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Saudi Arabia sets new fruit and vegetable packaging rules https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-issues-new-packaging-rules-for-fruits-and-vegetables-what-suppliers-and-vendors-must-know/articleshow/124008705.cms Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Packaging skills gap in Australia https://www.packagingnews.com.au/education-and-training/packaging-skills-gap-highlighted-in-aip-survey Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Indaver delivers first batches of chemically recycled polystyrene https://indaver.com/news/single/indaver-launches-groundbreaking-plastics2chemicals-installation-in-antwerp-first-recycled-raw-materials-leave-the-site-and-start-a-new-life Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Resynergi moving operations out of California Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Fungus Aspergillus tubingensis has ability to break down polyurethane in weeks Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global NEXE Innovations Expands Product Portfolio with Several New SKUs in Collaboration with North American OCS Partner https://www.stocktitan.net/news/NEXNF/nexe-innovations-expands-product-portfolio-with-several-new-sk-us-in-0q1lp6evv5lx.html Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week A giant life ring in Bulgaria, an oversized bill in New York, and a massive banner in Mexico. We've gone supersized this week, with a selection of images from Greenpeace work around the world over the past seven days. Greenpeace International · 26 Sept 2025 Global Ragnhild Elise Dirdal in AVR CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) · 26 Sept 2025 Global 🌍 AT THE PRECIPICE OF IRRELEVANCE Good morning!How we would love to deliver a New Leaf full of promising news of a brighter future. But this past year has been complicated for the environmental movement, not least due to the EU Commission’s toxic break up with its own Green Deal, which, after an initial “love-bombing” (UvdL declaring it Europe’s “Man on the moon moment”), has arguably included “Caspering” (polite ghosting), “su… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 26 Sept 2025 Global 3. DIHK-Konferenz Bürokratieabbau und bessere Rechtsetzung Debatte unter anderem mit Staatssekretärin Hölscher am 10. Oktober in Berlin. Ein umfassender Rückbau von Bürokratie gehört zu den dringendsten Anliegen der Unternehmen hierzulande. Aus Berlin und Brüssel kommen dazu viele Ankündigungen – doch folgen auch Taten? Die Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer (DIHK) beleuchtet am 10. Oktober in Berlin den Status quo und bringt Vorschläge […] Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Sept 2025 Global Trinkwasser-Gewinnung: Effizienter Quellfassungsbau Vorerkundung des Quellgebiets mit der Rammkernsondierung. Das GeoUmweltTeam aus Marktoberdorf setzt auf minimalinvasive hydrogeologische Untersuchung. Sauberes Trinkwasser ist in Deutschland im Gegensatz zu vielen Teilen der Welt zwar keine knappe Ressource, die Zahl der Quellen, die sauberes Trinkwasser liefern, ist jedoch rückläufig. Rund neun Prozent des Trinkwassers wird derzeit in Deutschl… Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Sept 2025 Global Unlustiger Schnüffelstoff: Folgen des Lachgas-Konsums BSR, Fachstelle für Suchtprävention Berlin und Interessengemeinschaft der Thermischen Abfallbehandlungsanlagen in Deutschland (ITAD) e.V. klären im Müllheizkraftwerk Ruhleben über Risiken und Schäden durch den Konsum des Schnüffelstoffs und durch falsch entsorgte Lachgas-Kartuschen auf. Lachgas macht vermeintlich lustig – doch der Name täuscht. Lachgas kommt in bunten Kartuschen mit fantasievol… Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Sept 2025 Global Tana France to showcase innovation at Pollutec 2025 Tana France will participate in Pollutec 2025, the leading environmental and energy solutions trade fair in Lyon, France. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the latest in waste management technology, including the new TANA Hammerhead high-capacity shredder, designed for maximum efficiency, versatility, and reliability in waste shredding. As part of the program, Tana Oy […] Recyclingportal.eu · 26 Sept 2025 Global Photos: Impact of super typhoon Ragasa Super typhoon Ragasa, the world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year, made landfall in southern China. Greenpeace International · 26 Sept 2025 Global Solvay / Syensqo CEO Kadri fired DISCLAIMER: First of all, I apologise for the tone of voice and vocabulary I’ll be using to describe the “legacy” of Kadri, CEO of Solvay / Syensqo. Short history and summary Solvay is a Belgian chemical company that used to be one of the biggest player around. Remember this picture with chemistry celebrities … that […] Bioplastics News · 25 Sept 2025 Global Gaia Biomaterials, RA International enter compostable plastic alternative distribution agreement https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/gaia-biomaterials-ra-international-enter-compostable-plastic-alternative-distribution-agreement Bioplastics News · 25 Sept 2025 Global Black hat marketing by Tipa I found this black hat marketing trick by Tipa. Bioplastics News · 25 Sept 2025 Global Sparxell, MTC, Pangaia team on ‘first’ biodegradable reflective pigment https://www.just-style.com/news/sparxell-mtc-pangaia-team-on-first-biodegradable-reflective-pigment Bioplastics News · 25 Sept 2025 Global Italian Pact for bio-based and circular plastic Translated by Google The ten-point document was signed yesterday in Rome by the associations belonging to the National Council of Consumers and Users. Fourteen associations belonging to the National Council of Consumers and Users ( CNCU ) signed the ” Pact for Bio and Circular Plastic ” yesterday at the Gazometro in Rome. The ten-point document , available for download as […] Bioplastics News · 25 Sept 2025 Global Eni unveils new biorefinery project in Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi https://www.eni.com/en-IT/media/press-release/2025/09/eni-unveils-new-biorefinery-project-sannazzaro-burgondi.html Bioplastics News · 25 Sept 2025 Global #MeetTheTeam – Nathan Dufour It’s time to discover and learn more about the people behind Zero Waste Europe’s work and magic! In addition to the ZWE Changemakers series, where you can learn more about our member organisations, we invite you to get a closer look at our staff, what they do, and what inspires them to work for a […] Zero Waste Europe · 25 Sept 2025 Global One Year Isn’t Enough: We Demand Free Windows 10 Updates Until 2030 Progress: 1 extra year of free Windows 10 updates for users in the EEA, but it’s only a temporary fix. Voluntary measures and vague EU rules aren’t enough. We need binding legislation to guarantee software and security updates that match the real lifespan of our devices. Right to Repair Europe · 25 Sept 2025 Global Livestock farmers join civil society’s calls for high-animal welfare farming in Europe Roundtable event highlights urgent need for ambitious animal welfare rules and solid support to transition to regenerative farming The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) and Compassion in […] European Environmental Bureau · 25 Sept 2025 Global Member of the Month: ENVAC ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 25 Sept 2025 Global Keynotes announced at World Reuse & Recycling Forum in Shanghai, 10 – 13 November 2025 Secure your early bird pass by 30 September! ICM AG, the leading circular economy congress organiser now in its 30th year, announces line-up of world-class keynotes from market leading companies at its World Reuse & Recycling Forum. Register now to listen to keynotes from Apple, Ganfeng Lithium, Huayou Cobalt, GEM and CRRA. You still have […] Recyclingportal.eu · 25 Sept 2025 Global CHINAPLAS 2026 in Shanghai: Where Opportunities Bloom 5 Reasons This Leading Plastics and Rubber Trade Fair Shouldn’t Be Missed. Following an impressive closing in Shenzhen this April, CHINAPLAS 2026 will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China from April 21 to 24, 2026. This premier plastics and rubber trade fair is expected to attract 4,600+ […] Global Recycling · 25 Sept 2025 Global Milieuschade: welke meerwaarde biedt de verzekering Bestuurdersaansprakelijkheid? Regelmatig worden bedrijven die mogelijk aan de oorsprong liggen van milieuschade voor de rechtbank gedaagd. Meestal worden hun bestuurders ook mee gedagvaard in de schadeclaim, omdat ze in hun functie de schade niet konden vermijden. Welke verzekeringen kunnen hierin tussenkomen? Bij milieuschade bieden drie verzekeringen een oplossing om de impact van lichamelijke, materiële en financiële […]… RecyclePro · 25 Sept 2025 Global Förderaufruf „Circular Economy – CircularCities.NRW“: Neue Einreichungsrunde startet 10 Millionen Euro stehen zur Verfügung – Projektskizzen bis zum 15. Januar 2026 einreichen. Um Kommunen auf ihrem Weg zu einer klimaschonenden Kreislaufwirtschaft zu unterstützen, startet das Umweltministerium die vierte Einreichungsrunde des Förderaufrufs „Circular Economy – CircularCities.NRW“. Land und EU stellen hierfür rund 10 Millionen Euro über das EFRE/JTF-Programm Nordrhein-Westfalen 2… Recyclingportal.eu · 25 Sept 2025 Global BAM erforscht Brandschutz von Textilbeton Die Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) und das Universitätszentrum für Energieeffiziente Gebäude der CTU in Prag (UCEEB) untersuchen in einem gemeinsamen Forschungsprojekt das Verhalten von Textilbeton unter Brandeinwirkung. Ziel ist es, die Einsatzmöglichkeiten dieses innovativen Baustoffs zu erweitern und gleichzeitig einen Beitrag zu sicherem und nachhaltigem Bauen zu lei… Recyclingportal.eu · 25 Sept 2025 Global worldsteel Press Release: August 2025 Crude Steel Production World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 145.3 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2025, a 0.3% increase compared to August 2024. Crude steel production by region Africa produced 1.8 Mt in August 2025, down 3.8% on August 2024. Asia and Oceania produced 107.7 Mt, up 0.4%. […] Recyclingportal.eu · 25 Sept 2025 Global bvse-Mitgliederversammlung wählt Monika Kattermann zur 1. Vize-präsidentin Im Rahmen der Jahrestagung des bvse-Bundesverband Sekundärrohstoffe und Entsorgung e.V. (23. und 24. September 2025) wurde Monika Kattermann in der Mitgliederversammlung zur neuen 1. Vizepräsidentin des Recyclingverbandes gewählt. Sie tritt die Nachfolge von Christiane Neuhaus an, die ihr Amt im November 2024 niedergelegt hatte. Die Amtszeit von Monika Kattermann beginnt mit sofortiger Wirkung … Recyclingportal.eu · 25 Sept 2025 Global Ersatzbaustoffverordnung: Neuer FAQ-Katalog veröffentlicht Am 15. September 2025 hat die Bund/Länder-Arbeitsgemeinschaft Abfall (LAGA) den dritten FAQ-Katalog zur Ersatzbaustoffverordnung (EBV) veröffentlicht. Die aktualisierte Sammlung beantwortet zentrale Fragen zu Planung, Einbau und Überwachung von Ersatzbaustoffen und liefert damit praxisnahe Unterstützung für einen sicheren und rechtssicheren Umgang. Der Umfang des Katalogs hat sich dabei im Verg… Recyclingportal.eu · 25 Sept 2025 Global JBS beef exports linked to cattle raised illegally on Indigenous Land This case study demonstrates how links to the violation of Indigenous Peoples’ rights persist in the meat supply chain of JBS. Greenpeace International · 25 Sept 2025 Global MicroPlastic in Your Arteries Is Triggering Heart Attacks & Strokes (Video) Bioplastics News · 24 Sept 2025 Global UN Climate Summit: Global cooperation persists despite Trump, ambition and urgency lacking as eyes turn to COP30 Leaders of world’s biggest polluters failed to signal they are prepared to rapidly step up action to close the 1.5°C gap at UN Climate Summit in New York. Greenpeace International · 24 Sept 2025 Global NantBioRenewables Launches Newsroom to Advance Compostable Packaging Education https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250923130902/en/NantBioRenewables-Launches-Newsroom-to-Advance-Compostable-Packaging-Education Bioplastics News · 24 Sept 2025 Global UK plastic packaging tax undermined by fraudulent recycled content claims https://resource.co/article/uk-plastic-packaging-tax-undermined-fraudulent-recycled-content-claims Bioplastics News · 24 Sept 2025