Recycling news: 2025

Global 🔥Brazil Incinerator Push Threatens Climate, Jobs & Energy Bills 29 October 2025 – Residents and waste pickers in the city of Barueri, Sao Paulo state, are fighting Brazil’s first major incinerator project. Proposed in 2010, the plant is now […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 29 Oct 2025 Industry news What are the solutions to the problem of waste? - North London Waste Authority North London Waste Authority · 29 Oct 2025 Research & science Structural changes of IgG induced by heat treatment and by adsorption onto a hydrophobic Teflon surface studied by circular dichroism spectroscopy. - Wageningen University & Research Wageningen University & Research News · 29 Oct 2025 Global Indigenous youth are rising: Across tropical forests, a new generation speaks with a unified voice Deep within the forest of Sira Village, West Papua, nearly 100 young Indigenous Leaders gathered for a Forest Defenders Camp. Greenpeace International · 29 Oct 2025 Policy & government Climate plan captures clean energy benefits and boosts investment Working families and businesses will benefit from clean energy and climate action, as the government seizes the opportunities of the clean energy economy. GOV.UK · 29 Oct 2025 Research & science From vision to action: An integrative approach for circular adaptive reuse - TU Delft Research Portal TU Delft News · 28 Oct 2025 Research & science The evolving concept of circularity: from a circular economy to a circular society in 60 years - Wageningen University & Research Wageningen University & Research News · 28 Oct 2025 Research & science Government Accessing Business Data for Compliance Monitoring of Circular Economy: DATAPIPE White paper - TU Delft Research Portal TU Delft News · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news ANNUAL REPORT - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Global October 2025 newsletter – Tackling misinformation & greenwash in food systems The post October 2025 newsletter – Tackling misinformation & greenwash in food systems appeared first on Changing Markets . Changing Markets Foundation · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news RESPONSIBLE SOURCING - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) – Valpak’s compliance help The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is reshaping packaging compliance across Europe. With stricter rules on recyclability, labelling, and Extended Producer Responsibility, businesses must act now to prepare. Valpak’s PPWR Core Service offers expert guidance, tailored resources, and a clear roadmap to help you meet the new requirements ahead of the August 2026 deadline. The po… Valpak · 28 Oct 2025 Global Joint Paper “Support and advocate EPR collectively to tackle plastic pollution” from the Producer Responsibility Coalition Despite the lack of agreement at the latest round of treaty negotiations in Geneva, the Producer Responsibility Coalition remains steadfast in its mission: to advance Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) as a key solution to global plastic pollution. Composed of 50 Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) from every continent, the Coalition advocates for EPR as a practical, scalable tool … EXPRA · 28 Oct 2025 Policy & government UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Regional aviation connectivity The UK ETS Authority is seeking views on the impact of the end of aviation free allocation in 2026 on regional connectivity. GOV.UK · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Campaigners up the ante on nitrites In a strongly-worded letter to the health secretary, experts have called for warning labels on nitrite-cured meats and funding for alternatives, as evidence grows of their harm. By Nick Hughes. Campaigners against the use of nitrites in ham and bacon production have ramped up pressure on the UK Government Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Battery trains: How battery technology advances rail travel Battery trains are at the heart of this article, as Kevin Brundish, CEO of LionVolt, explores how next-generation lithium-metal and thin-film battery technologies are reshaping the future of rail travel – offering cleaner, quieter and more efficient alternatives to diesel.A s the UK races towards achieving its net zero emissions target by 2050, the path… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 Oct 2025 Policy & government Chancellor: Britain will go further and faster on growth with Gulf Rachel Reeves leads UK delegation to Riyadh, seeking to strengthen the UK-Gulf relationship to power growth here at home. GOV.UK · 28 Oct 2025 Policy & government UK Export Finance and PIF sign MoU for £4-5 billion to promote UK companies’ engagement in the Saudi market The signing took place in the presence of Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Minister for Investment Lord Stockwood, who attended the 9th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh. GOV.UK · 28 Oct 2025 Global MARTIN GmbH expands through LUEHR FILTER GmbH acquisition ESWET member MARTIN GmbH has acquired LUEHR FILTER GmbH, another ESWET member. A third-generation, family-run company, LUEHR FILTER provides gas... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 28 Oct 2025 Policy & government Regulation of psychological professionals in mental health care Some psychological professionals provide treatments to support mental health. However, regulation varies across different roles. What are the risks and policy considerations? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 28 Oct 2025 Global Industry update: a challenging context, but resilient outlook FEVE (European Container Glass Federation) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news LSFT: Past achievement, present standard, future necessity With safety under scrutiny, Carolina Cruz, junior policy officer at the Energy Storage Europe association (formerly EASE) makes the case for large-scale fire testing (LSFT) as a non-negotiable element of grid-scale battery deployment.Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are no longer an emerging technology. They are now a central pillar of Europe’s clean energy transition. By… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news As BESS deployment accelerates, safety measures must keep pace As global BESS deployment accelerates, Fike outlines why layered safety systems must evolve to meet the growing risk of thermal runaway.It’s no secret that battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming a cornerstone of today’s power generation, as they are often required to capture renewable energy from wind and solar, manage peak demand on the… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 Oct 2025 Policy & government Trade Minister projects confident, outward-facing trade vision Government sets out the UK's trade priorities as it undergoes first WTO Trade Policy Review since leaving the EU. GOV.UK · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news The Evolution of the OPRL Recycling Label Explore the evolution of the OPRL Recycling Label—how clearer messaging, call-to-actions, and grace periods help consumers and businesses recycle right in the UK. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news General stats slides, October 2025 The post General stats slides, October 2025 appeared first on MPMA . MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Ablic rolls out battery-less leak sensor Ablic has announced the commercial rollout of its Battery-less Water Leak Sensor in the US and EU markets.The sensor uses Ablic’s proprietary CLEAN-Boost™ energy harvesting technology, which converts microwatt-level energy into electricity suitable for wireless data transmission.Originally launched in Japan in 2019, the sensor has received positive feedback from over 80 customers. With FCC and… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news PVC 2027 - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Why Hurricane Melissa is one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever The monster hurricane pummelling Jamaica is powered by abnormal sea surface temperatures in the Caribbean, which were made at least 500 times more likely by global warming New Scientist — Environment · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news John Lewis Partnership announces £114m annual investment in pay for its Partners - John Lewis Partnership Plc John Lewis Partnership media · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Tackling the Energy Challenges of Waste Processing The post Tackling the Energy Challenges of Waste Processing appeared first on Powerday . Powerday · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Downing Street must take action to limit data centre environmental impact Voters are concerned Big Tech is poised to take over energy and water supplies to fuel – and cool – Britain’s artificial intelligence and digital revolutions. According to polling commissioned by Beyond Fossil Fuels and Global Action Plan, 78% of the UK electorate would only accept new data centres being built on domestic soil providing […] Environment Journal · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news October 2025 Highlights 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) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news City Harvest: part of first London Overground Mural in 5 years City Harvest is proud to be part of Acton Central's London Overground Mosaic Roundel Mural. The first to be made in 5 years for a London station by artist, Maud Milton. City Harvest London · 28 Oct 2025 Global California AG Settles With Plastic Bag Manufacturers Over “Recyclable” Claims https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=22353d9a-1333-468c-ad76-3bc95cf24392 Bioplastics News · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Hybrid biocarbon solution receives Make UK regional award This article contains sponsored content. Hybrid biocarbon solution ecoke, developed by CPL Products under Invica Industries, has won the Energy & Sustainability Award at the 2025 Make UK Manufacturing Regional Awards, recognising the impact of the approach in industrial decarbonisation. The award honours UK manufacturers achieving measurable gains in energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and env… Envirotec Magazine · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Schneider unveils Boost Pro BESS Schneider Electric has launched the Schneider Boost Pro BESS, a new battery energy storage system designed to support commercial and industrial buildings across Europe with advanced energy management capabilities.The scalable Boost Pro BESS helps businesses reduce energy costs, cut carbon emissions and maintain operational continuity. Schneider Boost Pro supports the EU’s energy transition, whe… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Global construction carbon footprint predicted to double by 2050 As the world prepares to mark UN World Cities Day on 31 October – a call to make cities more sustainable – a new international study warns that the global construction sector’s carbon footprint is on track to double by 2050, threatening to derail efforts to meet the Paris Agreement climate targets. In 2022, over […] Envirotec Magazine · 28 Oct 2025 Policy & government Local government reorganisation in Surrey This consultation seeks views on the local government reorganisation proposals we have received from councils in Surrey. GOV.UK · 28 Oct 2025 Policy & government DA8 2AD, European Metal Recycling Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/FB3509MJ/V004 View the permit issued for European Metal Recycling, Erith under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 28 Oct 2025