Recycling news: 2025
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 3 Aug 2026.
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Global
BASF presents two new recycling processes for polyamides from end-of-life vehicles
https://plastics-rubber.basf.com/global/en/plastics-hub/K2025/dialogues/closing-the-loop-for-pa6-automotive-sector
Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025
Global
What’s the most sustainable drinking straw? Scientists say one surprising option beats the rest
Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025
Global
What’s Up with Your “Plastic” Straw? (Earthday)
Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
Stellantis and B-Parts expand original used parts offer to the repairer network in UK market
AMSTERDAM, 2 October – Stellantis, through SUSTAINera – the sustainable aftersales range inspired by the principles of the circular economy – and its business partner B-Parts, the leading European platform of original used auto parts, are proud to announce the official launch of their used parts offer to the UK repairer network.
ATF Professional · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
QS and Corning to develop ceramic separator capabilities
QuantumScape and Corning have announced a strategic agreement to co-develop ceramic separator manufacturing capabilities for QuantumScape’s solid-state lithium-metal batteries.The collaboration aims to accelerate high-volume production of these ceramic separators, a critical component in QuantumScape’s next-generation energy storage technology.QuantumScape brings advanced materials science expe…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
Join our Team – Finance Coordinator
Circular Communities Scotland is delighted to be hiring a new staff member to join our team as our Finance Coordinator. Title: Finance Coordinator Contract Hours: 0.6-0.8 FTE (21-28 hours) flexible to suit the right candidate Location: Hybrid (Stirling Office base) Salary: £32,564 - £34,752 FTE Duration: Immediate Start, Permanent Contract Reporting to: Chief Executive Key [...]
Circular Communities Scotland · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
Crush Software Solutions Acquires Leading Car Recycling Operating System
Crush Software Solutions LLC announced it has acquired S3 Software Solutions LLC, developer of Crush, the largest yard management system used by more than 200 self-service auto recycling yards in the U.S. and Canada. S3 will operate as Crush Software Solutions LLC. Ryan Paterson will serve as chief executive officer and founder Dimitri Gerontis will serve as chief operating officer.
Auto Recycling World · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
Green NCAP launches World-first car sustainability ratings
For the first time, cars are being rated not only for tailpipe emissions but for their entire environmental footprint – from raw materials to recycling – through Green NCAP’s new Sustainability Ratings. The system is designed to counter persistent claims, often made by critics of electric vehicles, that their lifetime environmental impact is worse than […]
Environment Journal · 2 Oct 2025
Policy & government
Celebrating 20 years of SV - Sustainability Victoria
Sustainability Victoria · 2 Oct 2025
Policy & government
Welfare and duty of care in Armed Forces initial training
Ofsted’s annual reports on the effectiveness of welfare and duty of care for recruits and trainees in Armed Forces initial training.
GOV.UK · 2 Oct 2025
Policy & government
Business population estimates 2025
Annual business population estimates for the UK and regions in 2025.
GOV.UK · 2 Oct 2025
Policy & government
Capacity Market: consumer-led flexibility
We are seeking views on improving consumer-led flexibility in the Capacity Market by improving categorisation of Demand Side Response technologies and the assurance processes surrounding testing and delivery.
GOV.UK · 2 Oct 2025
Policy & government
Foreign direct investment, experimental UK subnational estimates: 2023
Experimental subnational foreign direct investment inward and outward positions, earnings and flows statistics, by partner economy or industry between 2015 and 2023.
GOV.UK · 2 Oct 2025
Policy & government
Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 2 October 2025
The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience.
GOV.UK · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
RES and TRIG partner on UK battery storage project
RES has signed a major digital solutions contract with The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) to support the development of a 100MW battery storage system in Spennymoor, County Durham.The BESS, currently under construction, will deliver two hours of storage capacity and play a vital role in balancing the UK’s electricity grid by storing renewable energy when…
BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
Initiative confirmed to help Scottish households tackle flood risks
Researchers said they hope the plan can turn worry into action amid rising climate risks. Glasgow Caledonian University has received almost £100,000 to lead a national project aimed at helping households across Scotland better prepare for flooding – one of the country’s most pressing climate challenges. The seven-month initiative, funded by the Centre of Expertise […]
Environment Journal · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
PM10 exposure worsens sleep apnoea, study finds
People living with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) may experience more severe symptoms if they are exposed to higher levels of air pollution, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Amsterdam. OSA is a common sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during the night. Typical symptoms include […]
Air Quality News · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
Biffa damages case over Scottish DRS to begin 21 October
A seven-day hearing in the case of Biffa Waste Services versus the Scottish Government is scheduled to begin on 21 October 2025, the Court of Session has confirmed. The commercial action sees Biffa seeking damages of around £166 million, following delays to Scotland’s planned Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). Biffa Waste Services versus Scottish Ministers Biffa … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
Newry, Mourne & Down District Council - Bryson Recycling
Bryson Recycling · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
Life after: being on death row
Wrongfully imprisoned for nearly 30 years, Anthony Ray Hinton now works to prevent others from experiencing the same fate
Positive News · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
PackUK launches Recyclability Assessment Methodology roadmap
The Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) roadmap shows planned developments from 2025 to 2030.
Circular Online (CIWM) · 2 Oct 2025
Council news
The future of City Hall - Norwich City Council
Norwich Council · 2 Oct 2025
Council news
Local land charges - webdev.dacorum.gov.uk
Dacorum Council · 2 Oct 2025
Council news
Dacorum at 50 Fest - webdev.dacorum.gov.uk
Dacorum Council · 2 Oct 2025
Council news
Save money with solar panels - Swale Borough Council
Swale Council · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
Scrap metal recycling| Update for operators using T9 exemptions - British Metals Recycling Association
BMRA (British Metals Recycling Association) · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
NLWA sets out five urgent actions for Government on waste - North London Waste Authority
North London Waste Authority · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
Reality Check 2025 - Biffa
Biffa · 2 Oct 2025
Council news
Search for, view, and comment on planning applications - Breckland Council
Breckland Council · 2 Oct 2025
Council news
Appointment to Head of Education Role - Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council · 2 Oct 2025
Global
DAC Network on Gender Equality Handbook on the OECD DAC Gender Equality Policy Marker - OECD
OECD — Environment · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
Collection Day - Bryson Recycling
Bryson Recycling · 2 Oct 2025
Global
Strengthening soy for better bioplastics
Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025
Global
Sephora fined for improper hazardous waste management
https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/sephora-hazardous-waste-fine.html
Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025
Global
Landwirte in die Wärmeversorgung einbinden
Online-Seminar am 19. November 2025. Die Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR) lädt am 19.11.2025 von 10:00-12:00 Uhr zum Online-Seminar „Erfolgs- und Geschäftskonzepte für die Umstellung vom Landwirt zum Energiewirt“ ein. Die Veranstaltung findet im Rahmen der Seminarreihe „Grüne Wärme für Dörfer und Städte“ statt. Die Teilnahme ist kostenfrei. Volatile Erzeugerpreise, steigende Ansprüche …
Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Oct 2025
Global
Gemeinsame Professur „Circular Society“ ins Leben gerufen
FernUniversität in Hagen und Wuppertal Institut stärken ihre Zusammenarbeit. Die FernUniversität in Hagen stärkt gemeinsam mit dem Wuppertal Institut ihr Profil im Bereich Nachhaltigkeitsforschung durch die Einrichtung einer gemeinsamen Professur: Am 1. Oktober 2025 trat Prof. Dr. Henning Wilts die Professur „Circular Society“ an. Diese ist in der Fakultät für Kultur- und Sozialwissenschaften a…
Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Oct 2025
Global
Brandgevaar in de afval- en recyclingsector: wie blust straks het vuur?
Zomer staat voor zon en warmte. Maar in de afval- en recyclingsector is het het hele jaar door heet. Niet door de temperaturen, maar door het groeiende brandgevaar dat verkeerd gesorteerde lithium-ionbatterijen met zich meebrengen. Een muzikale wenskaart in de papierbak, een elektrische tandenborstel bij het restafval, een e-bike in de metaalcontainer of speelgoed met […] Het bericht Brandgevaa…
RecyclePro · 2 Oct 2025
Industry news
How much regulation does the circular economy need?
This post is by Julie Hill, president of the Institution of Environmental Sciences. At some point in the 1990s a Treasury official remarked to me “what’s wrong with waste? It is good business… and this ‘circular economy’… sounds like ‘planned economy’… sounds a bit Soviet…”. […]
Green Alliance blog (Inside Track) · 2 Oct 2025
Global
Der Grüne Punkt feiert 35 Jahre gelebte Kreislaufwirtschaft
Seit 35 Jahren prägt Der Grüne Punkt die Kreislaufwirtschaft in Deutschland und weit darüber hinaus. Am 28. September 1990 wurde das Unternehmen von Industrie und Handel in Bonn gegründet, um ein duales System für die Sammlung und Verwertung von Verkaufsverpackungen zu etablieren. Früher ein Non-Profit-Unternehmen, ist Der Grüne Punkt heute ein international agierendes Unternehmen unter […]
Recyclingportal.eu · 2 Oct 2025
Global
Synthesis and characterization of lignin-carbonate prepolymers as formaldehyde-free wood adhesives
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0926669025014955
Bioplastics News · 2 Oct 2025