Recycling news: 2025

Global SME expert warns firms to plan now to avoid costly EPR fees Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Sulzer and TripleW transform food waste to PLA Bioplastic at scale https://www.sulzer.com/en/shared/news/250909_sulzer-and-triplew-transform-food-waste-to-pla-bioplastic-at-scale Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Generate Upcycle: Turning Food Waste Into Energy Generate Upcycle generated 107 gigawatt-hours of renewable electricity and produced 490,000 gigajoules of RNG, in 2024. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS first F1 team to race with bio-based carbon fibre composites https://www.eco-business.com/press-releases/mercedes-amg-petronas-first-f1-team-to-race-with-bio-based-carbon-fibre-composites Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Compost Pad Design Tool Wanu Organics has made its innovative Compost Pad Planner web tool available for free to assist composting facilities with pad design. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global Compostable Field Testing Program Secures Research Funding A new phase of the Compostable Field Testing Program is underway, thanks to an initial $68,000 funding commitment from the Biodegradable Products Institute and Eco-Products. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global Connections: Compost And Crime Washington state reports a 60% reduction in recidivism because of its Sustainability in Prison programs at its correctional facilities. One of those programs is composting. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global Detroit Sustainability Office Launches Compost Pilot “By turning scraps into nutrient-rich soil, we’re not only reducing what ends up in landfills — we’re creating a circular system that supports local farms, healthier neighborhoods, and sustainable food production.” BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global Date Labeling Bill Introduced In NYS New York State Senate Bill S7618 is proposing uniform date labeling terms to help consumers better understand when food is safe to eat. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global Compost Cost Share In California County The pilot compost cost share program is aimed to help meet procurement targets while making compost more accessible and affordable. BioCycle · 23 Sept 2025 Global AI is stifling demand for junior sustainability talent: recruiter https://www.eco-business.com/news/ai-is-stifling-demand-for-junior-sustainability-talent-recruiter Bioplastics News · 23 Sept 2025 Global Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2025 Concludes with Great Success Brussels, Belgium – September 2025 – The Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2025 concluded successfully this week, bringing together over 100 participants representing industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders for a dynamic and insightful journey into the achievement and the future of chemical recycling. The Forum offered an in-depth exploration of key topics shaping the chemical […] Chemical Recycling Europe · 23 Sept 2025 Global Cooperation in the field of AI-supported manufacturing, robotics and smart textiles The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) and the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University are planning to cooperate in the future in the field of AI-supported manufacturing, robotics and smart textiles. At the same time, the aim is to promote talent exchange and a sustainable Indian-German partnership. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) […] Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Sept 2025 Global DWA-Umfrage: Deutschland will die Schwammstadt 86 Prozent der Bürgerinnen und Bürger wollen mehr Grün, Blau und Wasserrückhalt in den Städten. Die große Mehrheit der Bevölkerung ist vom Schwammstadtkonzept überzeugt. Deutsche Kommunen sollen grüner werden, mehr Wasserflächen in das Stadtbild integrieren und verstärkt Regenwasser versickern. Dies zeigt eine im Auftrag der Deutschen Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und Abfall (DWA) … Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Sept 2025 Global Ecomondo 2025: Symposien, die man nicht verpassen sollte Vom 4. bis 7. November auf der Messe in Rimini, der Referenzveranstaltung für die Kreislaufwirtschaft in Europa und im Mittelmeerraum: Hochkarätiges Konferenzprogramm mit über 100 Veranstaltungen, die den Dialog zwischen Unternehmen, Institutionen und Wissenschaft im Bereich des ökologischen Wandels fördern. Strategischer politischer Austausch: Die Plenarversammlung der Green Economy bietet ein… Recyclingportal.eu · 23 Sept 2025 Global Alle expertise die een omgevingsvergunning vraagt Een omgevingsvergunning aanvragen vandaag is geen sinecure. Steeds meer recyclingbedrijven doen daarom een beroep op externe experten. Bij studie- en adviesbureau Profex, dat deel uitmaakt van United Experts Group, zijn ze daarvoor aan het juiste adres. “Vroeger bestond een omgevingsvergunning uit één in te vullen document. Nu worden er tal van bijlages gevraagd die een […] Het bericht Alle exp… RecyclePro · 23 Sept 2025 Global A brief look at some recent developments in Australia Shraddha Kumar checks in with Robert Kelman on the latest from Australia: states moving to include wine & spirit bottles in container deposit schemes, Tasmania’s strong early returns and why refund value and retail take-back matter for engagement. Reloop Platform · 22 Sept 2025 Global A journey rooted in regenerative agriculture: From fashion to farming https://www.pepsico.com/our-stories/story/a-journey-rooted-in-regenerative-agriculture-from-fashion-to-farming Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global Talks from the heart: how to keep engaged in times of uncertainty? Last week, the Zero Waste Europe team gathered for our yearly team retreat. With the borrowed motto Polako*, we embarked on three days of deep dives into zero waste topics, workshops on our principles for working with our members, further tailoring our impact framework and how to capture and amplify stories from our network. Our […] Zero Waste Europe · 22 Sept 2025 Global Please built your chemical recycling plant in Antwerpen This is a message for the CEO of Exxon regarding the chemical recycling plant in Belgium. Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global World Cleanup Day signals rising public demand for ocean action https://www.euractiv.com/news/world-cleanup-day-signals-rising-public-demand-for-ocean-action Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global Coveris and TIPA enter home compostable produce labels agreement Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global Lobby group rep raises alarm at HK event with ‘denialist’ claim that plastics don’t harm humans or marine ecosystems https://www.eco-business.com/news/lobby-group-rep-raises-alarm-at-hk-event-with-denialist-claim-that-plastics-dont-harm-humans-or-marine-ecosystems Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global The High Seas Treaty will take effect from January https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5j87114deo Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global Scientists sound the alarm after making disturbing discovery deep in Mediterranean Sea: ‘It was an unsolved mystery’ https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/scientists-sound-alarm-making-disturbing-233500808.html Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global Students showcase renewable replacement for plastic packaging https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/students-showcase-renewable-replacement-for-plastic-packaging Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global Startup develops revolutionary tech that could solve major problem with plastic — here are the details Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global B.C. non-profit turns plastic waste from the ocean into patio furniture (Video) Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global How plastic fishing gear waste is being recycled into patio furniture — for now https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/plastic-fishing-gear-waste-recycling-1.7637690 Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global Research team invents plastic material that completely transforms when exposed to light https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/research-team-invents-plastic-material-053000168.html https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.202506733 Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global “We’ve Been Recycling Wrong”: Scientists Dissolve Plastic With Solvents While AI Exposes Our 9% Recycling Failure https://www.sustainability-times.com/research/weve-been-recycling-wrong-scientists-dissolve-plastic-with-solvents-while-ai-exposes-our-9-recycling-failure Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global Consumed by convenience: The culture of disposability Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global Bioplastics dissolve and release chemicals https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025/09/plastics-are-causing-stress-to-crops-and-biodegradable-alternatives-do-too Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global Retirees make incredible new creations using hundreds of old plastic bags Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global Scientists develop incredible leaf-inspired material that could replace plastic: ‘Very strong’ Bioplastics News · 22 Sept 2025 Global For film recycling applications: The “iQonicTwin PreDensifier” Technology alliance between MAS and Siempelkamp Size Reduction (formerly Pallmann) unveils advanced film and lightweight materials recycling solution: The “iQonicTwin PreDensifier”. In a strategic technology alliance, MAS and Siempelkamp Size Reduction (formerly Pallmann) have combined their expertise to develop a next-generation solution for the most demanding film recycling applications: the … Recyclingportal.eu · 22 Sept 2025 Global Lindner Mobile days met veel nieuws uit Oostenrijk Onlangs zijn in Spittal (O) het thuis van verkleiningsspecialist Lindner aan de dealers van over de gehele wereld de laatste ontwikkelingen getoond op het gebied van mobiel verkleinen. Tijdens de Lindner Mobile Days is de nieuwe EVO-lijn van de Lindner Urraco geïntroduceerd en stond ook de nieuwe Lindner Merak 2800 in de spotlights. De Lindner […] Het bericht Lindner Mobile days met veel nieuws… RecyclePro · 22 Sept 2025 Global Getriebemotoren für die Zukunft der Energie: Die 300-Baureihe von Bonfiglioli in Biogasanlagen Die 300-Baureihe von Planetengetrieben Bonfigliolis für Industrieanwendungen wurde für Schwerlastanwendungen entwickelt und vereint hohe Drehmomentdichte, mechanische Robustheit, Wartungsfreundlichkeit und ATEX-Zertifizierung. Der Übergang zu nachhaltigen Energiequellen stellt eine globale Priorität dar, wobei Biogas zu den dynamischsten Bereichen zählt. Gewonnen durch die anaerobe Vergärung vo… Recyclingportal.eu · 22 Sept 2025 Global „Das historische Abkommen für den Meeresschutz kann endlich in Kraft treten“ Greenpeace zur 60. Ratifizierung des UN-Hochseeschutzabkommens. Bei der UN-Generalversammlung in New York am 20. September 2025 ist die Zielmarke für die Anerkennung des UN-Hochseeschutzabkommens von 60 Staaten erreicht worden. Damit tritt das Abkommen in 120 Tagen, am 17. Januar 2026, offiziell in Kraft. Umweltminister Carsten Schneider (SPD) hat die Ratifizierung durch die Bundesregierung in … Recyclingportal.eu · 22 Sept 2025 Global Ruimte maken voor een circulaire toekomst Op de voormalige locatie van zorgcentrum Klinkenberg in Ede (NL) is de RGS Groep bezig met een indrukwekkend staaltje circulaire slooptechniek. Met onder andere de splinternieuwe Hitachi ZX690-7 UHD op het terrein laat het bedrijf zien waarom het tot de koplopers in Nederland behoort. Op het terrein vallen direct twee reusachtige sloopmachines op. “We werken […] Het bericht Ruimte maken voor ee… RecyclePro · 22 Sept 2025