Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 2 Aug 2026.

Industry news Aldi remains UK’s cheapest supermarket as Lidl invests £250M into price cuts - Food Manufacture Food Manufacture · 6 Oct 2025 Industry news Step forward the ‘fully biodegradable’ shoe that leaves no footprint Made from organic materials and designed to return harmlessly to the earth, could this be the end of landfill-bound footwear? Positive News · 6 Oct 2025 Global Umfrage: 81 Prozent für Cashback bei Altbatterien Es brennt in Österreichs Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieben – und in immer mehr Fällen sind falsch entsorgte Lithiumbatterien die Ursache. Im Umweltministerium wird gemeinsam mit Experten intensiv nach Lösungen gesucht, damit mehr Lithiumbatterien getrennt gesammelt werden, statt im Restmüll zu landen. Der Verband Österreichischer Entsorgungsbetriebe (VOEB) spricht sich klar für ein Cashback-System aus… Recyclingportal.eu · 6 Oct 2025 Global State of Europe’s environment not good: threats to nature and impacts of climate change top challenges Significant progress has been made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, but the overall state of Europe’s environment is not good, especially its nature which continues to face degradation, overexploitation and biodiversity loss. The impacts of accelerating climate change are also an urgent challenge, according to the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) most comprehensive, […] Recyclingportal.eu · 6 Oct 2025 Global Erstmals Blauer Engel für Veranstaltungen vergeben Bundesumweltminister Schneider zeichnet die Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) mit dem Umweltzeichen aus. Die Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) setzt für ihren Festakt zur Verleihung des Deutschen Umweltpreises am 26. Oktober 2025 in Chemnitz ein umfassendes Nachhaltigkeitskonzept um. Unter anderem nutzt sie Ökostrom, wiederverwendbare Materialien bei Bühnenbau und Ausstattung und unterstü… Recyclingportal.eu · 6 Oct 2025 Global Anbauwerkzeuge im Fokus: Liebherr auf der RATL Liebherr legt auf der diesjährigen RecyclingAKTIV & TiefbauLIVE (RATL) vom 9. bis 11. Oktober 2025 den Fokus auf seine Anbauwerkzeuge. Auf dem Stand P3 / F342 der Messe Karlsruhe zeigt Liebherr hier eine große Auswahl der Liebherr-Anbauwerkzeuge für verschiedenste Einsatzszenarien. Zu den Highlights zählen der Mehrschalengreifer GMM 20-5, das vollautomatische Schnellwechselsystem LIKUFIX 48-10 … Recyclingportal.eu · 6 Oct 2025 Council news Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Policy Consultation - Castle Point Borough Council Castle Point Council · 6 Oct 2025 Global Russia locked in spiral toward terminal war economy of fossil fuels, state oppression and bloody aggression – pioneering report Russia locked in spiral toward terminal war economy of fossil fuels, state oppression and bloody aggression – pioneering report also sends defiant signal of resistance Greenpeace International · 6 Oct 2025 Policy & government New funds for local leaders to unlock jobs and boost innovation across the country Up to £20 million each available for local areas across the country to grow innovation. GOV.UK · 5 Oct 2025 Policy & government Government launches £1 million competition to take active travel innovation to the next level Organisations and businesses can bid for a share of £1 million funding to help them deliver initiatives that enable more people to walk, wheel or cycle. GOV.UK · 5 Oct 2025 Policy & government Reviewing regulations for space vehicle jettison debris in the Exclusive Economic Zone - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 5 Oct 2025 Global Fossil Fuel Empire: The Environment of Post-2022 Russia and the Kremlin’s Threat to Domestic and Global Stability and Sustainability A groundbreaking report created from outside Russia following a Kremlin crackdown on civil society following the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine shows Russia is locked in a spiral toward terminal war economy of fossil fuels, state oppression and bloody aggression. The report also sends a defiant signal following a Kremlin crackdown on environmental and human rights groups in the wake of the… Greenpeace International · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Sustainable packaging swap: What to know before you switch Thinking about a sustainable packaging swap? Not so fast — not every “greener” material really delivers. Some changes could raise costs under pEPR if they don’t perform under the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM). In our guide, we walk you through the key questions you must answer, offer a seven-point checklist for safer swaps, and show how Valpak and ThePackHub’s combined approach can… Valpak · 5 Oct 2025 Global Correspondence to EIB regarding ENI The following email has been sent to EIB on Sunday 5th October 2025. Bioplastics News · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Building a sustainable future with UK DRS This blog explores the upcoming UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) set to launch in 2027. It outlines what producers and retailers need to know, how the scheme will work across the UK, and how to start preparing for a more circular future. Valpak · 5 Oct 2025 Global ENI is fined €336 million for Biofuel unfair commercial practices I would like to thank the Italian antitrust authority for their independence and perseverance. Well done to the Italian government for allowing the antitrust authority to inquire independently. Bioplastics News · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news CPD Workshop - IOM3 Materials World (IOM3) · 5 Oct 2025 Global Green Chemicals Market Valuation is Set to more than Double by 2033 According to globally active market research and advisory firm Astute­Analytica India Pvt. Ltd., the value of the global green chemicals market is projected to “skyrocket”. This market was valued at 13.80 billion US-Dollar in 2024 and is expected to reach 28.05 billion US-Dollar by 2033, growing at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 8.2 […] Global Recycling · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Cash for Cans - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Donate - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Assisted Lifts (Garden Waste) - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Services and Weather - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Book a Visit (Recycling Centre) - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Customer Feedback - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Collection Day - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 5 Oct 2025 Industry news Collections (Garden Waste) - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 5 Oct 2025 Policy & government Families to save hundreds of pounds in major homebuying overhaul First-time buyers set to save money when buying a home and timelines reduced with a new consultation launched by the Government. GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2025 Industry news Recycling Tips - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 4 Oct 2025 Council news Your Details | Parking Season Tickets - Rushcliffe Country Park | - Rushcliffe Borough Council Rushcliffe Council · 4 Oct 2025 Industry news Collection Day - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 4 Oct 2025 Industry news Choose to Reuse - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 4 Oct 2025 Council news Smoke Control Orders - Wigan Council Wigan Council · 4 Oct 2025 Industry news Book a Collection (Bulky Collections) - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 4 Oct 2025 Global Global Ship Recycling Market on the Rise According to the latest study from BCC Research, the “Global Ship Recycling Market” is estimated to increase from 9.1 billion US-Dollar in 2025 to 13 billion US-Dollar by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4 percent from 2025 through 2030. The report presents a comprehensive analysis of the global […] Global Recycling · 4 Oct 2025 Council news Community Facilities, Programmes and Activities Grant - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey Council · 3 Oct 2025 Policy & government Bridget Phillipson speech to North East Chamber of Commerce Speech delivered by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson at the North East Chamber of Commerce President’s 1815 Lunch in Sunderland GOV.UK · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news POLITICAL PRINT: Will Starmer’s newfound bravery extend to food? The prime minister took the fight to Reform at Labour’s conference in Liverpool but is a growth-at-all-costs agenda compatible with food systems change? By Nick Hughes. When Sir Keir Starmer took to the stage in Liverpool last week the stakes were high – higher than they should have Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news Powys County Council - Bryson Recycling Bryson Recycling · 3 Oct 2025 Global From Hope to Victory: A historic milestone for ocean protection, and what’s next After nearly 15 years in the making, more than 60 countries have now ratified the Global Ocean Treaty. Greenpeace International · 3 Oct 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘RPD reporting system is hugely adding to pEPR stress’ Phil Conran, Director at 360 Environmental, warns that the complexities of the reporting system is “hugely” adding to both the costs and complexity of Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR). OPINION: It’s certainly been a hectic month for EPR. Whilst producers are generally getting in the flow of six-monthly reporting, for many companies, obtaining supplier … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 3 Oct 2025