Recycling news: 2025

Global A brief look at sachets in the Global South Marian Ledesma from Greenpeace Philippines joins the Reloop Brief to explain how sachets became the default in the Global South, why they’re almost impossible to recycle. Reloop Platform · 31 Jul 2025 Global WWF on Plastic Treaty https://www.worldwildlife.org/press-releases/the-world-is-watching-and-waiting-for-a-strong-global-treaty-to-end-plastic-pollution–2 Bioplastics News · 31 Jul 2025 Global Bunzl to distribute Huhtamaki’s Taste boxes with plant-based coating https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bunzl-distribute-huhtamaki-taste-boxes-114022898.html Bioplastics News · 31 Jul 2025 Global Rising Tide to Silent Tsunami: Unveiling the role of plastics in driving antimicrobial resistance https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304389425016164?via%3Dihub Bioplastics News · 31 Jul 2025 Global UN Plastics Treaty is the world’s “last chance to act boldly” https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/un-plastics-treaty-is-the-worlds-last-chance-to-act-boldly Bioplastics News · 31 Jul 2025 Global AmorePacific Finds ‘Blue’ PDRN from Microalgae Matches Salmon for Skin Regeneration https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/cosmetic-ingredients/actives/news/22946702/amorepacific-finds-blue-pdrn-from-microalgae-matches-salmon-for-skin-regeneration Bioplastics News · 31 Jul 2025 Global LG Chem develops eco-friendly technologies to enhance sustainable food sources https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-industry/2025/07/30/5OBAURVWI5GVBPXLTY6ZCGJY2A Bioplastics News · 31 Jul 2025 Global Kemira and Bluepha sign bio-based coatings deal https://ecoplasticsinpackaging.com/barriers-coatings/kemira-and-bluepha-sign-bio-based-coatings-deal Bioplastics News · 31 Jul 2025 Global The climate crisis hits health care in South Africa’s rural communities Patients in South Africa's rural areas have to skip or stop medications for their chronic illness as storms and floods batter clinics. Greenpeace International · 31 Jul 2025 Global Scientists Develop Plastic Substitute That Could Fight Ocean Pollution https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-develop-plastic-substitute-that-could-fight-ocean-pollution Bioplastics News · 31 Jul 2025 Global Leaf-Inspired Design Brings Bioplastics to the Big Leagues https://www.newswise.com/articles/leaf-inspired-design-brings-bioplastics-to-the-big-leagues Bioplastics News · 31 Jul 2025 Global Scientists use the ‘smell of burned plastic’ to measure nanoplastics in the ocean Bioplastics News · 31 Jul 2025 Global Ocean Conservancy Experts Head to Final Round of Plastics Treaty Negotiations in Geneva Bioplastics News · 31 Jul 2025 Global Anu Drinkware Brings Home Compostable Straws to Yellowstone National Park https://finance.yahoo.com/news/anu-drinkware-brings-home-compostable-141300981.html Bioplastics News · 31 Jul 2025 Global B2En Partners with Reborn Materials to Launch AI-Driven Hybrid (Bio) Plastic Innovation Initiative https://www.counton2.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/835560696/b2en-partners-with-reborn-materials-to-launch-ai-driven-hybrid-bio-plastic-innovation-initiative Bioplastics News · 31 Jul 2025 Global Alberta Invests $49 Million to Shape the Circular Economy and Create Low Emissions Products Bioplastics News · 31 Jul 2025 Global [Book Q&A] Consumed: How Big Brands Got Us Hooked on Plastic A Q&A article with Saabira Chaudhuri, author of the recent book, Consumed: How Big Brands Got Us Hooked on Plastic, with insights into how sachets burgeoned, and why corporate solutions to slash plastic use and waste haven't worked. Break Free From Plastic · 31 Jul 2025 Global Teuton Z50 nu met twee rotoropties De TEUTON Z50 van de Duitse fabrikant EGGERSMANN is al jaren een gevestigde waarde binnen het gamma van Van Laecke Group. Deze krachtige machine wordt gebruikt in toepassingen om onder andere groenafval en boomwortels grof te verkleinen. Tijdens de EGGERSMANN DEMO DAY op 3 april werd een belangrijke innovatie voorgesteld: de TEUTON Z50 is voortaan […] Het bericht Teuton Z50 nu met twee rotoropt… RecyclePro · 31 Jul 2025 Global 'Food on table' outweighs health risks for Philippine e-waste dismantlers Published: Tuesday, 29 July, 2025 04:35 Updated: Tuesday, 29 July, 2025 13:01 By: Agence France‑Presse Dexter Barsigan has spent the past 13 years making a living with his bare hands and a pair of pliers, stripping scrapped laptops and air conditioners for metal he can sell to junk shops in the Philippines.But since his hands began aching and his vision started to blur three years ago, there ha… Basel Action Network · 30 Jul 2025 Global Deliberate starvation of Palestinian people by Israel in Gaza must stop The starvation of civilians as a method of warfare is a war crime and must be stopped immediately. Greenpeace International · 30 Jul 2025 Global How can we protect peace and democracy? Greenpeace joins a united call to action Greenpeace International is joining a multi-movement call for peace, led by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). Greenpeace International · 30 Jul 2025 Global Elemental Group Launches Catalyst Recycling Plant in India Elemental Econrg India Private Limited – a new company formed by the merger of Elemental EMEA Global Trade Center DMCC and Econrg Systech Private Limited – will process used automotive catalytic converters in “the world’s most rapidly growing new car market”. This branch of Elemental Asia began operations in India on February 3, 2025. The […] Global Recycling · 30 Jul 2025 Global Member of the month: Götaverken Miljö AB – Innovative Flue Gas Cleaning and Energy Recovery ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 30 Jul 2025 Global #MeetTheTeam – Joan Marc Simon 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 · 30 Jul 2025 Global What can urban parks teach us about the shift to Zero Waste cities? More than you might think Across Europe, urban parks are becoming pioneers in the movement towards circular, waste-free living. These green spaces, traditionally seen as places for rest and recreation, are now being transformed into living labs for sustainability thanks to the Zero Waste Urban Parks (ZWUP) project. From parks to prototypes for change Funded by the EU’s Erasmus+ programme, ZWUP is an […] Zero Waste Europe · 30 Jul 2025 Global Ursula von der Leyen betrays Europe Free article Bioplastics News · 30 Jul 2025 Global China knows in advance when and where EU biofuels audits are done https://energy.ec.europa.eu/news/commission-concludes-examination-potential-chinese-biofuel-imports-fraud-2025-07-18_en Bioplastics News · 30 Jul 2025 Global “Hierdoor win ik enorm veel tijd en productiviteit” Voor de beste kwaliteit in het afzeven van materialen als teelaarde, zwarte grond en compost, is een trommelzeef de beste keuze. Zeker als het er één van Pronar is. Dat ondervonden ze bij Zandgroeve Roelants – RSB aan de lijve. De Pronar MPB20.55GH EX trommelzeef, geleverd door Herema, doet perfect wat ervan verwacht wordt. Machinist […] Het bericht “Hierdoor win ik enorm veel tijd en productiv… RecyclePro · 30 Jul 2025 Global German researchers described new selective biocatalyst to produce epoxides from styrene https://news.rub.de/english/press-releases/2025-07-08-biotechnology-producing-desired-epoxides-pollutants Bioplastics News · 30 Jul 2025 Global Boots to boost justice: Standing in solidarity with Indonesian migrant fishers But this is not a story about boots – it’s about what the boots represent. Greenpeace International · 30 Jul 2025 Global 5 ways to take action to support people and ocean health Solutions to ensure a fair and sustainable future for the ocean and the people Greenpeace International · 29 Jul 2025 Global EU–US trade deal risks derailing Europe’s decarbonisation efforts As the European Commission hails its new EU–US trade deal as a win for transatlantic ties and economic stability, green groups are sounding the alarm. The European Environmental […] European Environmental Bureau · 29 Jul 2025 Global The rise of bioplastics and new materials in sustainable packaging https://www.packaging-gateway.com/features/the-rise-of-bioplastics-and-new-materials-in-sustainable-packaging/?cf-view Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2025 Global Deep-Sea Experiments Test New Bioplastic Solution Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2025 Global EcoCeres launches white paper seeking fair, effective, and fraud-resistant EU certification Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2025 Global Chemical Industries (MALAYA) Leads Green Innovation with New Corn-Based Ethanol Plant in Perak Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2025 Global Schools receive fresh produce in ‘biodegradable’ bags and ‘compostable’ cups https://packagingeurope.com/news/schools-receive-fresh-produce-in-biodegradable-bags-and-compostable-cups/13125.article Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2025 Global Biodegradable plastics: A green promise or a complex environmental challenge? Read https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2025/07/25/biodegradable-plastics-a-green-promise-or-a-complex-environmental-challenge.html Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2025 Global Compostable bioplastics: an Australian solution to tackle the global plastic packaging crisis Read Compostable bioplastics: an Australian solution to tackle the global plastic packaging crisis Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2025 Global Deep sea study shows how new bioplastic degrades https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news/new-bioplastic-degrades-in-deep-sea Bioplastics News · 29 Jul 2025