Recycling news: 2025

Industry news Agency workers vote on whether to join bin strikes in Birmingham Agency staff employed on behalf of Birmingham City Council to vote on whether to join the long-running refuse workers strike. Unite says the agency refuse workers are being balloted for strike action over claims of ‘bullying, harassment and the threat of blacklisting’. The ballot comes after a video was leaked that appeared to show […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news 60% rise in serious water contamination raises food chain concerns New data from the Environment Agency shows further surges in pollution events, potentially impacting crops and livestock. The official statistics show a 29% increase in incidents leading to pollutants entering Britain’s water system in 2024, or 2,801 individual events. Meanwhile, incidents defined as ‘serious’ rose by 60%. More significant cases of water contamination are particularly […] Environment Journal · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Community Groups Come Together to Celebrate Shares of £55,100 funding pot Community groups and organisations celebrated their respective shares of £55,100 awarded through the 2025 Kirkby Neighbourhood Community Fund to support projects that enhance local wellbeing, improve the environment and support the community. Representatives from each group recently came together at Tower Hill Community Hub in Kirkby to celebrate their success and share ideas. The hub, - Contin… Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority · 28 Oct 2025 Policy & government Competition: Defence Innovation Loans FY25/26 Cycle 4 Loans of up to £1 million with a below market interest rate of 7.4% per annum to help convert your mature defence innovation into a strong business proposition for defence procurement. GOV.UK · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Belgium leads as EU plastic packaging recycling tops 42% The European Union recycled 42.1% of all plastic packaging waste generated in 2023, according to the latest figures from Eurostat. The figure marks a continued upward trend from 2013, when the recycling rate stood at 38.2%. Belgium recorded the highest recycling rate for plastic packaging at 59.5%, closely followed by Latvia (59.2%) and Slovakia (54.1%). … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Just one week to go until the MRF & Markets Conference 2025 MRF & Markets Conference 2025: Navigating Change in the UK Recycling Landscape 6 November 2025 | Heart of England Conference & Events Centre, Coventry As the UK recycling sector continues to evolve under new regulation and market pressures, the MRF & Markets Conference 2025 will once again bring together senior figures from across the industry … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Oct 2025 Policy & government Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) regime We're seeking evidence to support policy development on how to ensure the Offshore Transmission Owner regime remains fit for purpose. GOV.UK · 28 Oct 2025 Global ENI linked to espionage scandal? ENI hired the services of Italian company Equalize. Documents show that Eni paid Equalize €377,000. On paper, Equalize provides services like business intelligence and reputation management. Equalize has been accused of stealing and selling tax data and police information on Italian politicians and businessmen, among others, to its customers. Equalize employee Gallo told the authorities […] Bioplastics News · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Fibre-based packaging supports brewery’s e-commerce expansion DS Smith has teamed up with the Privatbrauerei Hirt brewery in Austria to support the launch of a new e-commerce outlet. Beverages including award-winning beers, lemonades, vinegars, and spirits from Privatbrauerei Hirt are popular gifts for consumers in the region and are now being made available online. DS Smith has created a bespoke e-commerce packaging […] Packaging Scotland · 28 Oct 2025 Council news Councillor Jacquie Speight - Wakefield Council Wakefield Council · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Battery materials market to hit $250bn by 2032 The global battery materials market is forecast to surge from USD 77.49 billion in 2024 to USD 250.58 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8%, according to a new report by Maximize Market Research.Lithium-ion batteries are expected to dominate the market, driven by rising demand across electric vehicles and… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 Oct 2025 Global ENI’s unethical biofuel strategy in Africa What if ENI's biofuel strategy was not intended to develop biofuels industry but to bribe local stakeholders? Bioplastics News · 28 Oct 2025 Policy & government Environment statistics Information on our relationship with and impact on the environment around us. GOV.UK · 28 Oct 2025 Policy & government Cartels: come forward and apply for leniency How to report your involvement in a cartel under our leniency programme and what to expect. GOV.UK · 28 Oct 2025 Policy & government Leniency and no-action applications in cartel cases Guidance on the principles and process of applying for leniency and no-action in cartel cases. GOV.UK · 28 Oct 2025 Global ENI fined €5m for greenwashing palm oil biodiesel Italian oil giant Eni has been slapped with a €5 million fine over its greenwashing of palm-oil based diesel as ‘green’. The company ran a major marketing campaign that deceived consumers by claiming its ‘Eni Diesel+’ has a positive impact on the environment, Italy’s advertising watchdog ruled. Bioplastics News · 28 Oct 2025 Global European human rights court sets climate limits for the oil industry The ruling establishes new, binding legal obligations that will reshape how governments approach fossil fuel development. Greenpeace International · 28 Oct 2025 Global [Opinion] Wars and Waste: My Journey Towards Zero Waste and Climate Justice Advocacy. By Michael Anguria, 2025 Africa Zero Waste Participant “This is not just a fight for zero waste – it is a fight for Justice, for Dignity and Life itself. This […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Zinc battery breakthrough boosts 1,500-hour stability Zinc battery performance and durability have been significantly enhanced by a novel electrode protective layer developed by a joint research team from Korea University and Seoul National University.Led by Professor Yu Seung-ho at KU’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, in collaboration with Professor Sung Yung-eun’s group, the study has been published online in Advanced… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 Oct 2025 Policy & government Update on the UK-Switzerland Services Mobility Agreement The UK and Switzerland have agreed a further extension to the existing UK-Switzerland Services Mobility Agreement (SMA) to cover the next 4 years. GOV.UK · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Vape Compliance in 2025: Key Changes The post Vape Compliance in 2025: Key Changes appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 28 Oct 2025 Global The Recycled Polyolefin Market is Set to Grow According to Canada- and India-based market research company Towards Chem and Materials, a sister firm of Precedence Research, the glo­bal recycled polyolefin market size is estimated at 66.67 billion US-Dollar in 2025. By 2034, the market is expected to hit around 144.2 billion US-Dollar, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.95 percent […] Global Recycling · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Boosting the used EV market – what will encourage motorists to make the switch? Dougie Barnett of AXA UK considers how consumer confidence in buying second-hand EVs can be bolstered in the run-up to the government’s 2030 target for phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles. Only around 10% of Brits own an electric car, despite government plans to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030. And a recent […] Air Quality News · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Sidel unveils square bottle design for still water with liquid nitrogen dosing SIDEL has launched Nitro Square, a new square bottle design for still water with liquid nitrogen dosing. The bottle’s structure is said to balance rigid sections with flexible, pressure-absorbing surfaces to ensure the square shape is retained while offering ‘new, creative and eye-catching’ designs. “The nitrogen-dosed water bottle market is largely dominated by cylindrical forms, […] Packaging Scotland · 28 Oct 2025 Council news Council Tax discounts, exemptions and reductions - London Borough of Waltham Forest Waltham Forest Council · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Wrap Up London 2025 Each winter, thousands of Londoners donate their pre-loved coats through Wrap Up London, a campaign led by HandsOn London to keep vulnerable people warm. This year, Bywaters is proud to support the initiative once again, collecting coats, volunteering time, and helping give warmth a second life. Discover how small acts of kindness and circular thinking can make London a more sustainable and com… Bywaters · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Registration opens for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 REGISTRATION is now open for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, which returns to the NEC Birmingham from February 11-12, 2026. More than 7,400 visitors are expected to attend the event, which will feature the latest solutions in automation, robotics, AI, and smart manufacturing. Visitors can gain insights in CPD-accredited seminars, and hear from regulators, brand […] Packaging Scotland · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Endolys to build £120m plastic film recycling plant in Darlington Chemical recycling company Endolys has announced plans to invest £120 million in a new plastic film recycling plant in Darlington. Pyrolysis technology units will be installed to convert waste plastic film into oil. The facility will be located on the site of the former Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Company works, which has remained dormant since … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Reinventing lithium-ion safety from within Carly Weller spoke with Ulrik Grape, president of 24M Europe, to explore the thinking behind the company’s new Impervio separator, its technical differentiation, and the implications for lithium-ion safety and future lithium battery systems.In today’s rapidly electrifying energy and transport sectors, lithium-ion batteries offer unmatched energy density and scalability. However, this widespread… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news CIWM responds to Lords’ inquiry: Tackling waste crime must be ‘societal priority’ Responding to the House of Lords inquiry into waste crime, CIWM’s Dan Cooke said the government must treat tackling waste crime as a ‘definitive sector and societal priority’. The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) said it largely agreed with the findings from the inquiry, which concluded that serious and organised waste crime is currently […] Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Oct 2025 Policy & government Aviation statistics information Guide to aviation statistics: source documentation, accompanying notes and definitions, and supporting technical documents. GOV.UK · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Air pollution linked to increased risk of breast cancer A long-term U.S. study suggests that women living in areas with higher air pollution, particularly places with heavy traffic emissions, face an increased risk of developing breast cancer. The analysis, which included data from more than 400,000 participants and over 28,000 cases of breast cancer, provides one of the most comprehensive looks yet at how […] Air Quality News · 28 Oct 2025 Global UN report exposes climate ambition gulf, COP30 must now respond Greenpeace is calling for this year’s UN climate summit COP30 to deliver an emphatic response to the glaring ambition gap exposed in the UNFCCC’s synthesis report aggregating 2035 climate action plans. Greenpeace International · 28 Oct 2025 Global Groots congres over transitie en internationale kansen De circulaire transitie wacht niet. Wetgeving, marktdruk en internationale ambities vragen om versnelling, samenwerking én concrete oplossingen. Daarom staat op 11, 12 en 13 november de vakbeurs Recycling in het teken van meer dan alleen technologie en praktijk: met de introductie van Circulair Next wordt een congres toegevoegd dat beleid, markt en innovatie samenbrengt. “Circulair […] Het beri… RecyclePro · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Lords inquiry into waste crime criticises ‘incompetence’ at Environment Agency A House of Lords inquiry has said it’s difficult to conclude that ‘incompetence’ at the Environment Agency has not been a factor in failures to prevent and effectively prosecute waste crime. Circular Online (CIWM) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Re-routing infrastructure for a more sustainable UK rail network Expedite commute times. Protect nature. Reduce footprint and greenhouse gas output. We find out how our ageing train system is being modernised to serve the net zero era. Environmental responsibility is no longer a peripheral concern for infrastructure contractors; it’s a strategic imperative. In the rail sector, the ability to deliver projects efficiently while preserving […] Environment Journal · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news Double-layer silicon electrodes increase EV battery life New research led by Queen Mary University of London has demonstrated a breakthrough in silicon-based battery design, offering faster charging, longer cycle life, and potential cost reductions of 20–30%.Published in Nature Nanotechnology, the study introduces a double-layer electrode architecture guided by operando imaging and fundamental science.Dr Xuekun Lu, senior lecturer in green energy at … BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 28 Oct 2025 Industry news RAM – Definitions 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 House of Lords slams Environment Agency over waste crime ‘inadequacy’ A House of Lords committee has called for the Government to urgently commission an independent review of its current approach to waste crime. In a letter sent today (28 October 2025) to Emma Reynolds, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the cross-party Environment and Climate Change Committee warned that “waste crime is … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 28 Oct 2025 Research & science Digitally Mediated Circular Economy Practices in Ecosystems : A Human-Material Tuning Practice Perspective - research.chalmers.se Chalmers University of Technology News · 28 Oct 2025