Recycling news: 2025

Global Rhea Distilleries introduces India’s first paper bottle for feni Bioplastics News · 16 Oct 2025 Research & science Editorial policies | BMC Journals - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 16 Oct 2025 Research & science The BBC is a partisan battleground – why does Japan’s public broadcaster escape the same fate? The BBC commands middling levels of trust overall, but those levels are deeply polarised. Brunel University of London — The Conversation institution feed · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news Recyclus Group Strengthens UK–India Partnerships on Historic Trade Delegation The post Recyclus Group Strengthens UK–India Partnerships on Historic Trade Delegation appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 16 Oct 2025 Policy & government PPN 009: Tackling modern slavery in government supply chains This PPN sets out how UK Government departments and in-scope organisations must take action to ensure modern slavery risks are identified and managed in government supply chains. GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2025 Global Certified biodegradable plastics break down in soil and composting facilities Bioplastics News · 16 Oct 2025 Global Newsom blocks bill that would further limit PFAS in packaging https://www.packagingdive.com/news/california-newsom-veto-pfas-packaging-plastic-microbeads/802693 Bioplastics News · 16 Oct 2025 Global Ultrathin bioplastics: scientists develop an alternative to traditional plastics from food waste Ultrathin bioplastics: scientists develop an alternative to traditional plastics from food waste Bioplastics News · 16 Oct 2025 Policy & government Minister Lloyd speech at a techUK cyber security event Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke to a techUK cyber security event on 15 October 2025. GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2025 Global Battery made from natural materials could replace conventional lithium-ion batteries https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2025/09/24/battery-made-from-natural-materials-could-replace-conventional-lithium-ion-batteries Bioplastics News · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news China Briefing 16 October 2025: New export controls; IEA China projections; Provincial ‘Doc 136’ progress Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... Carbon Brief · 16 Oct 2025 Policy & government Organisations partner up to help get Midlands ‘flood ready’ People warned not to be complacent about risk of flooding, despite continuing drought conditions in Midlands GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2025 Policy & government Futures thinking and foresight: a brief guide Tips, advice and guidance to help policymakers embed long-term thinking and external insight into policy making. GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news Are biofuels a good idea? Only if you’re a farmer or shipping company The rush to grow more biofuels continues, despite the fact they increase CO2 emissions rather than lower them, raise food prices and devastate nature. It has to stop, says Michael Le Page New Scientist — Environment · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news Recell.store launches the 4R battery alliance – uniting the UK’s EV battery ecosystem to accelerate the circular economy recell.store, the UK’s first online marketplace for used EV batteries and an Altilium company, is proud to announce the inaugural meeting of The 4R Battery Alliance, chaired by Tom Rumboll, Board Advisor and principal of TR Advisory Ltd. The Alliance brings together key stakeholders from across the battery supply chain – from OEMs and recyclers [...] Altilium news · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news Dubourg Group Expands Operations with Major Site Upgrade and New ELV Center Acquisition At Equip Auto 2025 (October 14–18), French end-of-life vehicle (ELV) specialist Dubourg Group announced two significant developments: the expansion of its historic Rauzan facility in Gironde (33) and the acquisition of a third approved ELV center in Saint-Priest-de-Gimel, Corrèze (19). Auto Recycling World · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news Big Sustainability Award Win for Silverlake Automotive Recycling Southampton-based Silverlake Automotive Recycling, a trusted name in automotive recycling with over 75 years of family heritage, is proud to announce it has been named a winner at the prestigious Big Sustainability Awards, held on 9 October at the Hilton Southampton Utilita Bowl. The Awards, run by the Southern Sustainability Partnership, are judged by an expert panel and celebrate organisation… ATF Professional · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news OPINION: IBA’s Rising Role: From Waste By-Product to Strategic Resource Bart Schofield, Managing Director at Hudson Moore Partners, examines the evolution of Incinerator Bottom Ash from a waste by-product to a valuable circular resource. OPINION: Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA) is fast becoming a focal point in the conversation around sustainable construction, waste reduction and carbon policy. Sitting at the intersection of these agendas, it represents both a major o… letsrecycle.com News · 16 Oct 2025 Policy & government National Underground Asset Register tranche 1: regulations Consultation on regulations to require the recording and uploading of asset information to NUAR, and the provision of secure access to this information GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news The Carbon Brief Interview: UK Climate Change Committee’s Emma Pinchbeck Emma Pinchbeck has been the chief executive of the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) since... Carbon Brief · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news UG Group acquires PET plastics recycler, ending examinership UG Group has acquired polyester manufacturer Wellman International, securing the company’s operations in Mullagh, Co Caven, Ireland. The acquisition follows uncertainty for Wellman, which entered examinership in June 2025 after substantial financial losses. Under the deal, decarbonisation strategy business UG Group has taken ownership of Wellman’s manufacturing and recycling business. Commentin… letsrecycle.com News · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news Dad and son get suspended sentence for illegal scrapyard The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a father and son for running an illegal scrap metal site in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire. ATF Professional · 16 Oct 2025 Council news Celebrating 100 years of Gateshead Central Library - Gateshead Council Gateshead Council · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news Protecting fish populations in Alberta and across Canada Open Access Government delves into the key initiatives and strategies implemented by the governments of Alberta and Canada to safeguard their diverse fish populations. Open Access Government — Environment · 16 Oct 2025 Policy & government Report on DESNZ’s proposed Contracts for Difference for Renewables Allocation Round 7 scheme The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published its report prepared in response to a request from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) concerning the proposed Contracts for Difference for Renewables (CfD) Allocation Round 7 (AR7) scheme. GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2025 Policy & government Mr C Naik v Power Leisure Bookmakers Ltd: 3302502/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2025 Global Closed Loop Partners Releases New Guidelines to Strengthen US Recycling Operations as Extended Producer Responsibility Laws Gain Momentum in the U.S. Bioplastics News · 16 Oct 2025 Global COP29 president: ‘COP is the best system we have, we cannot lose faith in it’ Well, then you should identify the problem and come up with solutions. Cos we all know that the system isn't working at all and that a working system would be a better option. Bioplastics News · 16 Oct 2025 Global Reuse and Recycling of EV-Batteries: Meeting the EU Challenge Stena Recycling Battery Center in Farum, Denmark, taps WireFlow Donsö system for second-life application. With at least 30 million zero-emission electric vehicles forecasted to be on EU roads by 2030, the EU battery directive aims to ensure batteries can be repurposed, remanufactured, or recycled at the end of life. Up to 18 times more lithium […] Global Recycling · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news COMPETITION: Are you or someone you know the UK’s buffest binman? What is the competition looking for?The competition will crown the UK’s best-looking bin workers, with 12 winners featuring in a limited-edition charity calendar for 2026. Anyone can apply! Bin workers of all genders, ages, and backgrounds are welcome. You don’t have to work on a bin lorry itself; it can be anyone behind the scenes, too. Funds raised from... Skip & Waste Magazine · 16 Oct 2025 Policy & government Mrs B Gallagher and Mr D Gallagher v The Secretary of State for Business and Trade: 2400501/2025 and 2400502/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2025 Policy & government FloodReady: an action plan to build the resilience of people and properties Professor Peter Bonfield’s independent review of property flood resilience examines the actions needed to make more properties resilient to flooding. GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2025 Policy & government Agent Update: Issue 136 Get guidance from HMRC if you're a tax agent or an adviser GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news 4R Alliance aims to transform UK EV battery lifecycle On 15 October 2025, recell.store convened the inaugural meeting of the 4R Battery Alliance, uniting key influencers, operators and policy makers from across the EV battery ecosystem.Chaired by Tom Rumboll, board advisor and principal of TR Advisory, the initiative marks a significant step towards uniting the UK’s electric vehicle battery ecosystem under a shared mission:… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news ADBA Policy & Market Report | October 2025 The post ADBA Policy & Market Report | October 2025 appeared first on Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association . ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news Waste energy from Veolia EfW to expand Bermondsey heat network Veolia has announced an expansion to its London heat network, supplying 1,618 more households using heat from its South London Energy from Waste (EfW) facility. The company has signed a 25-year contract with real estate firm Greystar to design, build and operate a new district heating network serving six apartment blocks within Greystar’s Bermondsey Project … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 16 Oct 2025 Global The sickness in Europe’s food systems is real – but so is the remedy This World Food Day, Europe stands at a crossroads. Our food system – so often romanticised as the backbone of culture, community, and rural life – is today fuelling ecosystem collapse, social injustice, and public health emergencies. Worse still, the future of food and farming is increasingly being shaped by the short-term profits of a few. By shifting to a systems-based approach – one that se… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 16 Oct 2025 Policy & government Environment Agency modern slavery reports How the Environment Agency is addressing modern slavery to protect and improve working conditions for all its employees, supply chains and wider partners. GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news $2.5m to scale Allye’s intelligent battery storage systems Allye Energy has closed a $2.5 million seed funding round to accelerate deployment of its intelligent battery energy storage systems, underpinned by strong commercial momentum.The company has secured a confirmed order book of $2.7 million and a project pipeline exceeding $10.7 million. The strategic investment blends equity and debt, enabling Allye to scale manufacturing and… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Wheels fall off the Omnibus The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) was considered a game-changing piece of legislation when it was first drafted. “It shifts the focus from words to tangible action on ensuring environmental sustainability and the actual and potential impacts on human rights,” Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 16 Oct 2025