Recycling news: 2025

Industry news The Evolution of the OPRL Recycling Label Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 31 Oct 2025 Policy & government Christmas trees and forestry regulations in England This guidance helps Christmas tree growers understand the forestry regulations that apply to Christmas trees. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2025 Policy & government Natural-resource-driven structural transformation and economic growth: exploring the roles of forward and backward linkages: policy briefing Examines the impact of Ghana’s 2007 discovery of high-grade offshore oil on the economy. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news Drones reveal that wastewater plant emissions are greater than expected Greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) may be more than twice as high as previously estimated, according to new research from Linköping University in Sweden. Using drones equipped with advanced sensors, scientists found that methane (CH₄) and nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions from these facilities – particularly from sludge storage – are around 2.5 […] Air Quality News · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news Recolight Joins CAFA We are delighted to announce that Recolight has joined CAFA (Climate Action for Associations), marking another step in our commitment to sustainability and action on climate change. This partnership signals our resolve to work collaboratively with like-minded organisations to encourage climate action and accelerate the transition to a circular economy within the lighting sector. Recolight · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news location_on Moto Cherwell Valley Costa Kiosk (1) - Costa Costa Coffee media centre · 31 Oct 2025 Policy & government Business data use and productivity study Statistics and reports from all releases of the data use and productivity study. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news Allye appoints Arghavan Nazemi as CTO Allye Energy has promoted Dr Arghavan Nazemi to chief technology officer (CTO), strengthening its executive leadership team as it scales its impact on intelligent energy management.Dr Nazemi joined Allye in February 2025 as director of control systems and has since played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s technical strategy.In just 10 months, she has… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 31 Oct 2025 Global 👻 Some Cities Boo It Better Dear reader, Boo! Did we scare you? Good! Instead of letting these frightening times get the better of us, we are taking back the power and seeking to spook. Throughout this edition, we’ve sprinkled in just some of our many costume ideas (you’re welcome). Join us for an environmental movement trick-or-treat where we give our leaders a choice – either hand over the green goodies (real rules to p… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news Fabrics - North London Waste Authority North London Waste Authority · 31 Oct 2025 Global Greenpeace Pictures of the Week People power on display around the world this week, with demonstrations and protests calling for a safer, cleaner planet and more just societies. Here are a few highlights. Greenpeace International · 31 Oct 2025 Council news SugarRush - St Helens Borough Council St. Helens Council · 31 Oct 2025 Policy & government Network Charging Compensation Scheme uplift for energy intensive industries We are seeking views on uplifting the relief offered by the Network Charging Compensation Scheme from 60% to 90%. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2025 Policy & government Drought likely to continue into 2026 due to record dry weather Despite recent rainfall, a large part of the country remains in drought across England as we enter winter.    GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2025 Global Nieuwe standaard in cabinebescherming Sterker, lichter en eenvoudiger te monteren DemTech BV uit Zoeterwoude is exclusief importeur voor de Benelux van het Noorse XploSafe. Een product dat perfect aansluit bij de wensen van de klantenkring van het familiebedrijf. “Met XploSafe verhogen we de veiligheid van de machinist én winnen we meteen het vertrouwen van veiligheidsmedewerkers, dankzij de uitgebreide certificeringen […] Het beri… RecyclePro · 31 Oct 2025 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0118 11-13 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 1PB Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news Drax acquires 260MW BESS portfolio from Apatura Apatura has signed a £157.2 million agreement with Drax Group for the staged acquisition of three battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Scotland and Northern England.The two-hour duration portfolio totals 260MW, with construction beginning in 2026. The first two BESS sites are expected to complete in 2027, followed by the third in 2028.Under the… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates October News updates written by CIWM’s commercial partners. Plan B Plan B Management Solutions joins the ESPO Framework Washed Aggregates Trade Association UK WATA appoints new Comms and Members’ Manager Beyondly Beyondly analysis finds 38% of organisations yet to submit ESOS phase 3 action plan Nuclear Waste Services National Youth Forum, giving young voices a […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news New UK Textiles Pact Roadmap helps industry reach critical environmental targets WRAP’s latest results on progress towards the UK Textiles Pact targets, for a 50% reduction in carbon and 30% reduction in water by 2030, highlights that radical transformation will be needed to meet these crucial milestones. Circular Online (CIWM) · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news Biffa uncovers 840,000 ‘zombie’ vapes at waste facilities despite ban Hundreds of thousands of so-called “zombie batteries” from disposable vapes are continuing to plague the UK’s waste system, despite the summer’s ban on single-use devices. New figures from waste management company Biffa reveal that more than 840,000 vapes were discovered at just four of its waste sites – in Teesside, Walsall, Ipswich and North London … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news Rokbak haulers worth their weight in gravel for Alberta crew - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news How can I contact Olio? - help.olioapp.com OLIO · 31 Oct 2025 Policy & government How to take part - Erasmus+ Eurostat news · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news Arla November milk price 2025 - Arla Foods UK Arla Foods UK newsroom · 31 Oct 2025 Council news Planning guidance: private water supplies - Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire Council · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news Develon and Leica Geosystems expand 3D machine control - Agg-Net Agg-Net · 31 Oct 2025 Policy & government UK deploys additional emergency humanitarian funding The UK Government is mobilising £5 million in additional emergency humanitarian funding to support the Caribbean region’s recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2025 Global „Der Weg zum Aufschwung bleibt holprig“ Das Konjunkturbarometer des Deutschen Instituts für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW Berlin) sackt im Oktober merklich ab. Nachdem der Barometerwert im September noch einen Jahreshöchstwert von gut 96 Punkten erreichte, entfernt er sich mit nun 91,1 Punkten wieder deutlich von der neutralen 100-Punkte-Marke, die ein durchschnittliches Wachstum der deutschen Wirtschaft anzeigt. Weiterhin belasten zahlr… Recyclingportal.eu · 31 Oct 2025 Global Dank Brikettierung mannloser 24/7-Betrieb Carl Zeiss Sports Optics nutzt an Bearbeitungszentren Spezialpressen von RUF für kleine Spänemengen. Mit drei besonders kompakten und mobilen Brikettieranlagen vom Typ Formika der Ruf Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG presst Carl Zeiss Sports Optics Aluminiumspäne aus der Zerspanung zu nahezu trockenen Briketts. Damit verringert das Unternehmen in Wetzlar den Handlingaufwand massiv und erzielt deutlic… Recyclingportal.eu · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news What went right this week: a ‘victory of a lifetime for renters’, plus more Renters got a major rights boost in England, the deforestation rate slowed, and a living reef took shape in Wales, plus more Positive News · 31 Oct 2025 Global Ecomondo 2025: der globale Think Tank für den ökologischen Wandel Vom 4. bis 7. November findet auf dem Messegelände von Rimini die 28. Ausgabe der internationalen Veranstaltung der Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) zur Green, Blue und Circular Economy statt. Erwartet werden über 350 internationale Hosted Buyer aus 66 Ländern, wobei Osteuropa, die Balkanländer, Asien und Afrika verstärkt vertreten sind. Zudem nehmen mehr als 30 Delegationen […] Recyclingportal.eu · 31 Oct 2025 Council news Warm Homes Local Grant - Rushcliffe Borough Council Rushcliffe Council · 31 Oct 2025 Industry news Sponsor’s Message: WRA Christmas Meeting & Social The post Sponsor’s Message: WRA Christmas Meeting & Social appeared first on Wood Recyclers Association . Wood Recyclers Association · 31 Oct 2025 Council news A229 Loose Road Corridor Study - Maidstone To - meetings.maidstone.gov.uk Maidstone Council · 31 Oct 2025 Research & science Dynamic Biplane Radiographic Imaging and Motion Analysis for Musculoskeletal Biodynamics Research - Empa Empa News · 31 Oct 2025 Policy & government British Businesses to Save over £400m a Year as Government Slashes Electricity Costs Around 500 of the UK’s most energy-intensive businesses are set to save up to £420 million per year on their electricity bills from next April, as the Government takes decisive action to slash industrial energy costs. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2025 Policy & government Sellafield Ltd awards high hazard risk reduction framework contract Sellafield Ltd awards framework with a total value of £4.6 billion to support high hazard risk reduction. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2025 Policy & government United Kingdom's Trade Policy Review. Closing Statement from the UK UK Closing Statement at the United Kingdom's Trade Policy Review at the WTO. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and the UN, Kumar Iyer. GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2025 Council news 21/00161/TPO | Application to carry out 25% crown reduction on 1no Beech Tree (T18) covered by NEDDC Tree Preservation Order 103 (Part 2) | 1 Forth Avenue Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8ZG - North East Derbyshire District Council North East Derbyshire Council · 30 Oct 2025 Global Recicladores lideran iniciativa piloto única para la reducción del metano en Valparaíso, Chile El 17 de octubre se lanzó el proyecto “Gestión de residuos orgánicos en el mercado El Cardonal” en Valparaíso, Chile. El proyecto, parte de una red de iniciativas piloto en […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 30 Oct 2025