Recycling news: 2025
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.
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FEAD zieht gemischtes Fazit der Abstimmung über die EU-Altfahrzeug-Verordnung
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FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 10 Sept 2025
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iMicrobes produces 100% bio-based acrylic acid through its scaled-up bioprocess
https://imicrobes.com/blog/bio-acrylic-acid-scale-up
Bioplastics News · 10 Sept 2025
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Simplification of administrative burden in environmental legislation
Plastics Europe welcomes the European Commission initiative on enhancing the effectiveness of EU legislation and fostering a regulatory environment that…
Plastics Europe · 10 Sept 2025
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New Be-UP EU-funded project to drive innovation in sustainable packaging
Berlin, 10 September 2025 – 17 partners from 9 countries united in the new Horizon Europe-funded project Be-UP to boost the industrial uptake of biodegradable polymers across Europe. The Be-UP project was officially launched to accelerate the industrial uptake of biodegradable polymers for packaging applications. The project will focus on developing innovative aliphatic-aromatic biopolyesters w…
European Bioplastics News · 10 Sept 2025
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Greenpeace International’s landmark anti-SLAPP case going forward after North Dakota judge rejects Energy Transfer request for anti-suit injunction
Greenpeace International’s landmark anti-intimidation lawsuit against Energy Transfer continues in the Netherlands after a North Dakota judge rejected the pipeline company's attempt to avoid accountability under the European Union’s anti-SLAPP laws.
Greenpeace International · 10 Sept 2025
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EU Parliament looks set to weaken rather than strengthen future EU farm policy
Brussels, 10 September 2025 – In a vote today, the European Parliament shared its vision for the future of EU agricultural policy – the post-2027 Common […]
European Environmental Bureau · 10 Sept 2025
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Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2025 – Full Agenda Announced
Brussels, Belgium – September 2025.Next week, the global chemical recycling community will gather in Brussels for the highly anticipated Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2025—a two-day event bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators to chart the course for a more circular plastics economy. The Forum, hosted by Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE), kicks off on […] Th…
Chemical Recycling Europe · 10 Sept 2025
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Prime Minister Carney launches new measures to protect, build, and transform Canadian strategic industries
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/backgrounders/2025/09/05/prime-minister-carney-launches-new-measures-protect-build-and
Bioplastics News · 10 Sept 2025
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China Joins Big Oil in Opposition to Trump’s Biofuel Proposal
https://www.msn.com/en-ph/money/markets/china-joins-big-oil-in-opposition-to-trump-s-biofuel-proposal/ar-AA1LYMPR
Bioplastics News · 10 Sept 2025
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CUTTING METHANE EMISSIONS THROUGH ZERO FOOD WASTE SYSTEMS
In 2022, over 1 billion tonnes of food waste was produced worldwide—equivalent to around 132 kg per person. Food loss and waste is an urgent global issue with significant social, […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 10 Sept 2025
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Cepi position paper on the Circular Economy Act
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CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 10 Sept 2025
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Cepi position paper on the 2026 ETS Review
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CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 10 Sept 2025
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Cepi position paper on nature credits
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CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 10 Sept 2025
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Oxford innovators take on ‘forever chemicals’
Bioplastics News · 10 Sept 2025
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Corruption and human rights still a problem in China
China is a positive example but still faces major problems. This is a FREE article.
Bioplastics News · 10 Sept 2025
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Terugblik op 30 jaar herontwikkeling van verontreinigde sites
Tijdens de feestelijke première op 12 juni bracht OVAM 30 jaar Vlaams Bodemdecreet in beeld. De documentaire ‘Oude gronden, nieuwe kansen’ onthult het potentieel van wat ooit verontreinigde sites waren. Toch wil de Openbare Vlaamse Afvalstoffenmaatschappij niet alleen terugblikken op succesvolle projecten, maar vooral ook vooruitkijken naar de toekomst. Om 30 jaar Vlaams Bodemdecreet in […] Het…
RecyclePro · 10 Sept 2025
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Cascade Bio Secures $6M to Scale Breakthrough Biocatalysts
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2025/sep/09/cascade-bio-secures-6m-to-scale-breakthrough-bioca
Bioplastics News · 10 Sept 2025
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Material That Breaks Down In Seawater Could Be The Answer To Microplastic Problem
https://www.wateronline.com/doc/material-that-breaks-down-in-seawater-could-be-the-answer-to-microplastic-problem-0001
Bioplastics News · 10 Sept 2025
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In Finland, plastic bag recycling often eco-friendlier than tossing biodegradable ones
https://yle.fi/a/74-20181859
Bioplastics News · 10 Sept 2025
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Neue EU-Vorschriften für weniger Textil- und Lebensmittelabfälle
Lebensmittelqbfälle müssen bis 2030 deutlich reduziert zerden. Hersteller tragen die Kosten für Sammlung, Sortierung und Recycling von Alttextilien. Jede Person in Europa verursacht jährlich 132 Kilogramm Lebensmittelabfälle und 12 Kilogramm Altkleider und Schuhe. Am Dienstag (9. September 2025) hat das Europäische Parlament in Straßburg final grünes Licht für neue Maßnahmen gegen Lebensmittel-…
Recyclingportal.eu · 10 Sept 2025
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FEAD reaction to plenary vote on End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR)
The European Parliament’s plenary vote on its position on the proposed End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR) marks an important step in advancing the circularity of the automotive sector. However, FEAD, the European Waste Management Association, warns that certain requirements risk undermining the Regulation’s ability to deliver on its objectives. The Parliament’s position contains some positi…
Recyclingportal.eu · 10 Sept 2025
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Neue Vorschriften für Design, Wiederverwendung und Recycling im Automobilsektor
Verbindliche Ziele für die Verwendung von recycelten Materialien in Neufahrzeugen. Verstärkte Herstellerverantwortung für die Sammlung und Behandlung von Altfahrzeugen. Von den 285,6 Millionen Kraftfahrzeugen in der EU erreichen jedes Jahr 6,5 Millionen das Ende ihrer Nutzungsdauer. Am Dienstag (9. September 2025) hat das Europäische Parlament in Straßburg Vorschläge zur Kreislaufwirtschaft ang…
Recyclingportal.eu · 10 Sept 2025
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Join Forces to Increase Collection for Recycling of Glass
The Close the Glass Loop platform grows bigger and stronger with FEAD – the European Waste Management Association becoming its 16th European partner. This further emphasizes the determination and commitment of the whole glass packaging value chain to achieve a 90 per cent glass collection for recycling rate in the EU by 2030. The private […]
Recyclingportal.eu · 10 Sept 2025
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Praxisnah und zukunftsweisend: RATL 2025 mit frischem Auftritt,
technischer Substanz und klaren Impulsen für Bau, Abbruch und Recycling In ihrer 5. Ausgabe am Standort der Messe Karlsruhe präsentiert sich die RecyclingAKTIV & TiefbauLIVE (RATL) stärker denn je: optisch modernisiert und inhaltlich weiterentwickelt. Mit einem noch präziseren Fokus auf die eng verknüpften Themenfelder Recycling und Tiefbau, praxisnahen Live-Demonstrationen sowie einem vielfält…
Recyclingportal.eu · 10 Sept 2025
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Three reasons why circular textiles can’t work without data
In the shift to a circular textile system, it’s easy to focus on the visible parts—collection bins, sorting technology, recycling plants, resale platforms. But there’s an invisible layer that makes or breaks all of it: data. Without reliable, shared data, municipalities, businesses, and recyclers are left guessing. With it, they can design smarter systems, reduce […]
Zero Waste Europe · 9 Sept 2025
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What Are ‘Neptune Balls,’ The Microplastic-Filled Clumps Washing Up On Beaches?
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/neptune-balls-microplastics-explained_uk_68baea62e4b04dd23504941b
Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2025
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Scientists transform plastic waste into efficient CO₂ capture materials (University of Copenhagen)
https://phys.org/news/2025-09-scientists-plastic-efficient-capture-materials.html
Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2025
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Scientists develop eco-friendly pollen sunscreen that cools and protects skin
https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-science/2025/09/06/F2PLFNGWRFBOTKYK2PAEIBKSYE
Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2025
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FEAD reaction to plenary vote on End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR)
The post FEAD reaction to plenary vote on End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR) appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association .
FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 9 Sept 2025
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Europese plasticketen: ‘Eigen plastic eerst’
The post Europese plasticketen: ‘Eigen plastic eerst’ appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association .
FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 9 Sept 2025
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Plastics value chain sounds the alarm, warns EU Commission it is at breaking point
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FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 9 Sept 2025
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Trazabilidad y transparencia, claves en el debate europeo sobre plásticos reciclados
The post Trazabilidad y transparencia, claves en el debate europeo sobre plásticos reciclados appeared first on FEAD - European Waste Management Association .
FEAD (European Waste Management Association) · 9 Sept 2025
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Digital Sustainable Co-Transformation: the 2nd Greenpeace-hosted Digital Transformation Conference for non-profits
On 23 October 2025, non-profit tech leaders gather to share, reflect and rethink non-profits’ missions and values in the context of technology. Join us!
Greenpeace International · 9 Sept 2025
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Africa Climate Summit 2025: Expectations vs. Realities
African leaders must be firm and united, prioritising the needs of the African people in their demands ahead of COP30. By Ibrahim Khalilulahi Usman, Africa Communications Associate, GAIA Africa The […]
GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 9 Sept 2025
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ENI CEO didn’t reach out and next steps
The CEO of ENI didn't reach out to my olive branch. What will happen next? This is a FREE article.
Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2025
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Plastics Europe maintains call for ambitious recycling targets following plenary vote on amendments to End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation
Virginia Janssens, Managing Director at Plastics Europe, said: “Ambitious targets are essential to the survival and transition of the plastics…
Plastics Europe · 9 Sept 2025
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IS TUV Austria a Certification or Marketing agency?
Let me try to say this with my own words what the role of TUV Austria is. This is a FREE article
Bioplastics News · 9 Sept 2025
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Turning The Tide On Contamination
The City of Hutchinson, Minnesota launched “Compost It Right” to reduce contamination and increase community awareness of its composting program. Part II
BioCycle · 9 Sept 2025
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Can Food Product Clearance Apps Reduce Wasted Food?
Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology recently took a closer look at the food waste reduction promises of food product clearance apps.
BioCycle · 9 Sept 2025
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Call For Compost Sock Samplers In Los Angeles
“We are looking for researchers, lab experts and sample takers in the Los Angeles area to continue important research …”
BioCycle · 9 Sept 2025