Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government CMA confirms Google has strategic market status in search services Following extensive consultation, the CMA confirms proposed decision. GOV.UK · 9 Oct 2025 Policy & government Threatened species and precious habitats to be better protected with new funding boost for overseas conservation projects New funding for local projects across 12 UK Overseas Territories and 36 developing countries over the next five years GOV.UK · 9 Oct 2025 Policy & government Job advisers to be embedded in GP surgeries as tens of thousands more sick and disabled people offered help into work Over 40,000 more sick or disabled people will receive intensive employment support to move into secure, fulfilling work and out of poverty, thanks to a £167.2 million boost to the Connect to Work programme. GOV.UK · 9 Oct 2025 Research & science Q&A: Exploring metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with chemist This year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three researchers, including University at Albany alum Omar Yaghi, for their work on developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)—versatile molecular materials that can be used to harvest water from desert air, capture carbon dioxide, store toxic gases and even catalyze chemical reactions. Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 9 Oct 2025 Policy & government East Sussex pair sentenced for part in baled waste dumping None of the sites used to store baled waste had any relevant environmental permissions. GOV.UK · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news One-year delay of the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation: What it means for businesses The European Commission has proposed a one-year delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), giving businesses more time to prepare for compliance. However, with no formal proposal yet adopted, companies must continue getting ready for the new deforestation-free product rules. Find out what this means for your supply chains, key dates to know, and how to stay compliant with the EUDR. The po… Valpak · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Producers risk fines of up to 5% of turnover for late EPR payments Producers that fail to pay their household waste disposal fees on time could face penalties of up to 5% of their UK turnover. Under PackUK’s enforcement terms for the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, producers that miss payment deadlines could face a variable monetary penalty, calculated as the greater of: 20% of unpaid fees 5% … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Q3 Newsletter – October 2025 Member news - EPR Packaging – first invoice for the Household Waste Disposal Costs Industry news - RAM v1.1: Why large producers must act now! Compliance news - ERP UK’s RAM Checking Tool - LAMB service Featured article - Packaging EPR: From Uncertainty to Action Meet a new team member - In this edition, Der Beitrag Q3 Newsletter – October 2025 erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) . ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news ADBA unveils landmark 2025 National Conference programme forged by industry leaders ADBA unveils landmark 2025 National Conference programme forged by industry leaders The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) is proud to announce the official programme for its flagship National Conference 2025, themed ‘Biogas: delivering sustainable growth, energy security and a circular economy’. This year’s agenda has been developed by a Content Steering Committee – a… The… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 9 Oct 2025 Policy & government PM wraps up India trade trip with 10,600 jobs secured Wrapping up a two-day trade mission to Mumbai, the Prime Minister has praised the strengthened, future-facing UK-India partnership, which will deliver for Britain by boosting growth, creating jobs and making hard-working people better off. GOV.UK · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Systems-thinking study identifies agricultural practices that threaten soil health and global food supply The global food system faces growing risks as modern farming practices undermine the resilience of the world’s soils, according to new research. Soil resilience is the ability of soils to withstand, adapt to, and recover from disturbances, ranging from everyday management practices to more severe shocks such as extreme weather events. A major review of […] Envirotec Magazine · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news New carbon standard risks killing nature projects before they start, warns industry The Project Developer Forum (PD Forum)1 has issued a strong warning to the UN body overseeing carbon market rules under the Paris Agreement, saying a proposed standard for ensuring the permanence of emissions reductions could cripple the emerging market for nature-based climate solutions. In a formal submission to the Article 6.4 Supervisory Body (SB), the […] Envirotec Magazine · 9 Oct 2025 Global Bio-based coatings to face havoc A discrete news items that tells a lot. Bioplastics News · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Packaging EPR fees: How to prepare for your 2025 invoices Packaging EPR Fees are landing soon—and late payments could cost your business up to 5% of UK turnover. Our blog breaks down what the fees cover, when invoices are due, and how to prepare your team to stay compliant and avoid penalties. Valpak · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Record Amazon fires in 2024 trigger surge in C02 emissions The Amazon rainforest experienced its worst fire season in over two decades in 2024, with devastating consequences for both the environment and the global climate. Open Access Government — Environment · 9 Oct 2025 Policy & government Sunak, Rishi - Prime Minister - ACOBA advice Advice to the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, former Prime Minister, on business appointments after leaving Crown service. GOV.UK · 9 Oct 2025 Council news 000O02PBBU000 | 18 Sunna Lodge Spelthorne Grove Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 7DH - publicaccess.spelthorne.gov.uk Spelthorne Council · 9 Oct 2025 Global Packaging innovations: CJ Biomaterials debuts PHA coatings, CNG’s film goes matte https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-innovations-ball-CNG-CJBiomaterials-Design-Polymerics/761546 Bioplastics News · 9 Oct 2025 Global EU project FABULOSE receives 3.5 million euros for animal-free leather alternatives https://idw-online.de/en/news859313 Bioplastics News · 9 Oct 2025 Policy & government GDP monthly estimate, UK: May 2026 Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the value of goods and services produced in the UK. It estimates the size of and growth in the economy. GOV.UK · 9 Oct 2025 Global Australian Sugar Manufacturers call for $26.3M to boost industry’s role in biobased future Bioplastics News · 9 Oct 2025 Policy & government GDP monthly estimate, UK: July 2026 Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the value of goods and services produced in the UK. It estimates the size of and growth in the economy. GOV.UK · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Building a Circular Future: Industry Leaders Unite at The RECOUP Conference The post Building a Circular Future: Industry Leaders Unite at The RECOUP Conference appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news PackUK’s New RAM Roadmap Charts the Future of Recyclability The post PackUK’s New RAM Roadmap Charts the Future of Recyclability appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news IEA: Renewables have cut fossil-fuel imports for more than 100 countries More than 100 countries have cut their dependence on fossil-fuel imports and saved hundreds of... Carbon Brief · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Regulation, Risk & Resilience: Can the UK Glass Market Withstand the New Compliance Landscape? The post Regulation, Risk & Resilience: Can the UK Glass Market Withstand the New Compliance Landscape? appeared first on Clarity . Clarity Environmental · 9 Oct 2025 Policy & government Mental health support for British nationals in Tunisia Information about support for British nationals experiencing mental health difficulties in Tunisia. GOV.UK · 9 Oct 2025 Global GAIA en la VI Conferencia Latinoamericana de la Red Global de Hospitales Verdes y Saludables El 2 y 3 de octubre se realizó en Santiago de Chile la VI Conferencia Latinoamericana de la Red Global de Hospitales Verdes y Saludables organizada por Salud sin Daño […] GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news PackUK Recyclability Assessment Methodology Roadmap 2025–2030: What Businesses Need to Know 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) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Reshaping food systems is ‘irresistable’ There was no escaping the major story this week, as the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission released its ‘Report on Healthy, Sustainable, and Just Food Systems’. Building on its influential 2019 report, the 2025 edition was billed as the most comprehensive global scientific evaluation of food systems Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news England suffers ‘second worst’ harvest on record Extreme weather so far in the 2020s has played a “major role” in creating a total deficit in wheat production of over seven million tonnes, according to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, a think tank. This is enough wheat to bake over four billion loaves of bread. ECIU’s analysis came in the same Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news UK Government accused of dodging deforestation disaster dossier UK national security is under severe threat from the climate crisis and the looming collapse of vital natural ecosystems, like the Amazon rainforest, according to UK intelligence chiefs. However, the official publication of their warnings has reportedly been blocked by number Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 9 Oct 2025 Policy & government India-UK Joint Statement: 9 October 2025 India-UK Joint Statement. GOV.UK · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Supply can’t matcha demand for trendy tea Record temperatures in Japan have curbed matcha green tea production this year, straining supplies and driving prices to all-time highs as global demand for the trendy beverage continues to surge. Reuters reported that the Kyoto region, which accounts for about a quarter of Japan's production of Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 9 Oct 2025 Council news N0W1L2PB06Y12 | 12 Magnolia House Spelthorne Grove Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 7FA - publicaccess.spelthorne.gov.uk Spelthorne Council · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT Our fast facts this week include one from the new EAT-Lancet 2025 report and a potential breakthrough for biodiversity reporting. There are also grim facts from Europe on nature destruction (with agriculture fuelling this), but better news for investment in regenerative farming. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Chemist in her element as she finds winning formula A chemist who swapped pulling pints for handling hazardous waste little over two years ago has been honoured with an award for excellence by her employer. Danielle Swallow has won the Shining Star of the Year Award at CSG, where she is a chemist at the waste management specialist’s Middlesbrough laboratory. The accolade recognises individuals […] CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Ricardo Rodriguez named CFO at Amprius Amprius Technologies, a US-based manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, has appointed Ricardo C. Rodriguez as chief financial officer, effective immediately.The announcement marks a planned leadership transition, with outgoing CFO Sandra Wallach retiring and continuing to support the company in the short term.Rodriguez joins Amprius with over 20 years’ experience in finance, strategy and operat… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 9 Oct 2025 Industry news Moving on up (the value chain): How producers can get more value from every tonne The demand for high-quality sand and aggregates continues to grow, but variability in recycled and natural materials can limit profitability. In today’s increasingly competitive market and ever-evolving regulatory landscape, producers need to create as much value as possible from every tonne processed. This will be the focus of an upcoming webinar on Wednesday, 22nd October, when... Skip & Waste Magazine · 9 Oct 2025 Policy & government Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0113 Chasefield House, 888 Fishponds Road, Bristol BS16 3XB Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation. GOV.UK · 9 Oct 2025