Recycling news: 2025

Council news OPENPortal - openportal.fdean.gov.uk Forest of Dean Council · 25 Oct 2025 Research & science Troubled wastewaters: the politics of transitions to a circular economy - TU Delft Research Portal TU Delft News · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Environmental News with Beyondly Buddies - campaign.beyond.ly Beyondly (formerly Comply Direct) · 24 Oct 2025 Research & science Regional supply of herbaceous biomass for local circular bio-based industries in the Netherlands - Wageningen University & Research Wageningen University & Research News · 24 Oct 2025 Council news Contact adult social care - Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Council · 24 Oct 2025 Council news Thermal Camera Loan Scheme - Forest of Dean District Council Forest of Dean Council · 24 Oct 2025 Global COP30 in sight: 5 things you need to know about COPs COP30 in Belém will be historic. Discover what COPs are, what they have achieved, why they matter, and why this year’s summit is critical for the Amazon and climate. Greenpeace International · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government PM's remarks at the Coalition of the Willing press conference: 24 October 2025 Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks at the Coalition of the Willing press conference at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Interview: Electrovaya – a company that has proved its worth Founded in 1996 to advance energy storage technologies, Canadian company Electrovaya is a global leader in the mission to reduce carbon emissions by supplying safe, long-lasting lithium-ion batteries (LIB). To learn more about the company, Frank Lev met with Dr Rajshekar DasGupta, CEO and director of Electrovaya.Over his 15 year tenure at the company, Dr… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Oct 2025 Research & science Giving waste plastics a second life as high-performance carbon nanomaterials A study published in Nature Communications has shown that, rather than being discarded, plastics can be transformed into valuable carbon nanomaterials that help solve both energy and environmental challenges. Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government Mr P Foy and Mrs E Kemp v Disclosure and Barring Service: 2407183/2024 and 2407184/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government Ms S Fox v South Essex Academy Trust: 3200536/2017 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 24 October 2025 The Prime Minister hosted the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at Downing Street this morning, ahead of a Coalition of the Willing meeting. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Natural Resources Wales reaches £14.6m tax settlement with HMRC Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has reached a settlement with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) following an enquiry into its tax treatment of contractors under the IR35 off-payroll working rules. Following engagement with HMRC, NRW confirmed that a settlement of £14.63 million, including interest, has been agreed. In addition, HMRC has applied penalties of £2.95 million, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news How to Maximise Returns on Your Recycling The post How to Maximise Returns on Your Recycling appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government V Belous v Sequin Restaurants Ltd: 6022008/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government Extended producer responsibility for packaging: templates for sampling and inspection plans If you are required to apply for registration as a reprocessor or exporter of packaging waste under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging, and to apply for optional accreditation, you must submit a sampling and inspection plan using these templates. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government Vaccine update: issue 364, October 2025 Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Council news Premises licence - Herefordshire Council Herefordshire Council · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Recycling: The role of recovery in the circular battery economy As the global energy transition accelerates, the role of battery recycling has shifted from a niche concern to a strategic imperative. In this article, Fatmagül Akçakoca, project engineer at Proses Makina, explores how recovery technologies are reshaping the circular battery economy.From electric vehicles to smartphones, modern life demands more energy storage capacity than ever before.… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government UK Pesticides National Action Plan 2025 This plan sets out the priorities of the 4 UK governments for the sustainable management of pests, weeds and diseases. It seeks to minimise the risks and impacts of pesticide use on the environment and human health, while supporting agricultural productivity. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Recycling: Collaboration is the way forward Recycling is becoming increasingly vital as the demand for batteries and their critical raw materials surges, and the volume of end-of-life batteries rises in parallel – leading to a dramatic increase in hazardous waste. As we race towards a future of cleaner transport, Fortum Battery Recycling asks a critical question: are we building a truly… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Celebrating Circular Economy Week 2025: Rejuvenating the Future, One Mattress at a Time At TFR Group, we’re proud to celebrate Circular Economy Week 2025 — a global showcase of innovation, collaboration, and circular thinking that’s driving real environmental change. This year’s theme, “Join the stuff revolution,” perfectly captures our mission:... The Furniture Recycling Group · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 24 October 2025: EU 2040 climate goal progress; Shipping industry carbon price delayed; Europe’s indigenous people take Finland to court Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Research: End of Life Mattress Report The fifth UK Mattress End of Life Report - created by Resource Futures - reveals rising recycling rates as well as need for reform in design, data, and infrastructure. Resource Futures · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Lead recycling in India: Reform, responsibility and the road ahead Lead recycling in India is transforming rapidly – driven by increasing markets, regulatory reforms, corporate innovations, and mounting environmental urgency – but progress is still hindered by companies that continue to operate informally, reports Carly Weller.At the recent Asian Battery Conference in Borneo, two influential voices – L.Pugazhenthy (affectionately known as Mr Pug) executive dir… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news UN report: Five charts showing how global deforestation is declining The amount of forest lost around the world has reduced by millions of hectares each... Carbon Brief · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news DESNZ review calls for plastic cutbacks in EfW and stronger recycling support The UK Government should cut the amount of plastic entering Energy from Waste (EfW) plants and expand plastic recycling capacity, according to the Independent Review of Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGRs). Commissioned by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the review, led by former minister Alan Whitehead, set out how technologies such as … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government Civil Society Covenant A new principles-based arrangement for re-setting the relationship between UK Government and civil society. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Why Auto Recyclers Are the Missing Link in Europe’s Remanufacturing Revolution Across Europe, the automotive aftermarket is changing fast. Sustainability has moved from a slogan to a strategy, and at the heart of that transformation lies one deceptively simple question: where will tomorrow’s remanufactured components come from? Auto Recycling World · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Four takeaways from EAT-Lancet 2025 The influential group of experts has returned with an updated Planetary Health Diet. It’s a meticulously modelled piece of work but is its vision achievable? By Nick Hughes. 1. The concept of a planetary health diet is here to stay. The idea that an optimal diet is not just nutritious but environmentally sustainable is not […] Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government Mr B Sidell v Surrey County Council: 2306578/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news 261kWh BESS targets Arctic and remote sites Energy Plug Technologies, Seetel New Energy and Quantum eMotion have announced a strategic collaboration to co-develop and commercialise a 261kWh plug-and-play Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for Arctic and high-resilience environments.The MBT-SEETEL BESS unit integrates battery modules, inverter, controllers, fire suppression, chiller and protection circuits within a single modular enclos… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government Chancellor unveils plans to 'supercharge' growth of innovative financial services firms Chancellor announced this new support at conference of investors, financial services bosses and local leaders to accelerate regional growth. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Policy & government UK leads global fight to stop ransomware attacks on supply chains Critical businesses and services will be better safeguarded from costly cyber-attacks under new international guidance issued by the UK and Singapore. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Rapid emissions cuts would avoid 64cm of ‘locked in’ sea level rise by 2300 Cutting emissions in line with the 1.5C warming limit, rather than following current climate policies,... Carbon Brief · 24 Oct 2025 Global TotalEnergies fined for “deceptive commercial practices” after claiming to be a “major player in the energy transition” The Paris District Court ruled that the group misled consumers with its carbon neutrality promises. This is an unprecedented decision against an oil major. Bioplastics News · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Air pollution during pregnancy linked to autism risk A major new study examining more than 2 million births in Ontario, Canada, has found that exposure to certain air pollutants during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of autism in children. Researchers analysed data from 2,183,324 births between 2002 and 2022, tracking children until age five to identify autism diagnoses. The study focused […] Air Quality News · 24 Oct 2025 Industry news Matt Lucas confirmed as host for 2026 FPA Awards THE Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has announced the host and sponsors of the 2026 FPA Awards, which will take place at The Grand Hotel, Brighton on Thursday 5 March. Comedian, actor, author, and presenter Matt Lucas – best known for his unforgettable roles in Little Britain and presenting The Great British Bake Off – will […] Packaging Scotland · 24 Oct 2025 Global Strategies for Designing Circular, Sustainable, and Nonpersistent Consumer Plastic Products: A Case Study of Drinking Straws https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c05448 Bioplastics News · 24 Oct 2025