Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 3 Aug 2026.

Industry news Financial Calendar - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news News - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news Corporate governance - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news Media Kit - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news Our Technology - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news OSP Supply Chain - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news The Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news Terms and Conditions - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news Newsroom - Ocado Group Ocado Group media · 26 Sept 2025 Global Compostable Field Testing Program earns funding for research initiative https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/compostable-field-testing-program-earns-funding-for-research-initiative Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Bio-Based Ice Cream Containers https://www.cleanthesky.com/innovation/huhtamaki-1 Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Plastics deception case against Exxon wins key ruling https://climateintegrity.org/news/view/plastics-deception-case-against-exxon-wins-key-ruling Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Wheat straw straws: The Argentine innovation by two young entrepreneurs replacing plastic and paper Wheat straw straws: The Argentine innovation by two young entrepreneurs replacing plastic and paper Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news Carbon allotropes disrupt Li-ion battery additive market Independent technology researcher IDTechEx has released a report stating that carbon allotropes are disrupting the conductive additives market for lithium-ion cells. This includes conventional materials such as carbon black and graphite, and novel materials such as nanofibres, carbon nanotubes (CNT) and graphene.The firm said carbon allotropes are essential materials for lithium-ion batteries a… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 26 Sept 2025 Policy & government Joint Statement of the fifth AEM-UK Consultation Fifth ASEAN Economic Ministers Consultation co-chaired by Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Liz Lloyd and Malaysian Minister of Investment. GOV.UK · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news MARKET REPORT: Glass, metals, organics, plastics, textiles September 2025 Letsrecycle looks at the market for the month of September across the glass, metals, organics, plastics and textiles sectors. Glass Glass prices have remained very flat this month despite ongoing challenges and warnings last month that they were likely to decrease. This can be attributed to the PRN having gone up. There are also some … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2025 Policy & government Report Packaging Data (RPD): portal updates and functionality releases Latest Report Packaging Data (RPD) registration and submission windows open, with enhanced digital portal functionality and guidance released in advance of key deadlines. PackUK (pEPR scheme administrator) · 26 Sept 2025 Policy & government Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) package of support PackUK has published a package of support materials to assist producers in completing their Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) assessments. PackUK (pEPR scheme administrator) · 26 Sept 2025 Council news Order new bins, boxes and bags - Lancaster City Council Lancaster Council · 26 Sept 2025 Council news Religious or belief system ceremonies - Angus Council Angus Council · 26 Sept 2025 Council news Waste and recycling facilities - Lancaster City Council Lancaster Council · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news DeBriefed 26 September 2025: China leads new climate pledges; Trump calls warming a ‘con job’; What comes next Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... Carbon Brief · 26 Sept 2025 Global Grove Toilet Cleaner Pods Reduce PVA, Use Compostable Pouch https://www.packworld.com/sustainable-packaging/bio-based/article/22949810/grove-toilet-cleaner-pods-reduce-pva-use-compostable-pouch Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global EU delays deforestation law again, as Indonesian palm oil sector pushes for smallholder exemptions https://www.eco-business.com/news/eu-delays-deforestation-law-again-as-indonesian-palm-oil-sector-pushes-for-smallholder-exemptions Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Saudi Arabia sets new fruit and vegetable packaging rules https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-issues-new-packaging-rules-for-fruits-and-vegetables-what-suppliers-and-vendors-must-know/articleshow/124008705.cms Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Packaging skills gap in Australia https://www.packagingnews.com.au/education-and-training/packaging-skills-gap-highlighted-in-aip-survey Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Indaver delivers first batches of chemically recycled polystyrene https://indaver.com/news/single/indaver-launches-groundbreaking-plastics2chemicals-installation-in-antwerp-first-recycled-raw-materials-leave-the-site-and-start-a-new-life Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Resynergi moving operations out of California Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Global Fungus Aspergillus tubingensis has ability to break down polyurethane in weeks Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Policy & government Mr I Diaw v Dotcable Africa Ltd: 2212314/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Sept 2025 Global NEXE Innovations Expands Product Portfolio with Several New SKUs in Collaboration with North American OCS Partner https://www.stocktitan.net/news/NEXNF/nexe-innovations-expands-product-portfolio-with-several-new-sk-us-in-0q1lp6evv5lx.html Bioplastics News · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news Analysis: Half of global emissions covered by 2035 climate pledges after UN summit in New York Half of global greenhouse gas emissions are now covered by a 2035 climate pledge following... Carbon Brief · 26 Sept 2025 Research & science Biochar’s secret power could change clean water forever Scientists found that biochar doesn’t just capture pollutants, it actively destroys them using direct electron transfer. This newly recognized ability accounts for up to 40% of its cleaning power and remains effective through repeated use. The discovery opens the door to cheaper, greener, and more efficient water treatment methods worldwide. ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news EfW in ETS: ‘Significant cost increases are not inevitable’ Energy-from-Waste (EfW) costs are set to rise under the UK Emissions Trade Scheme (ETS), but local authorities have tools to limit the impact, according to Suez. The planned inclusion of EfW in the ETS is set to drive up local authority waste management costs, but new analysis suggested that proactive investment in recycling and waste … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news EU Expands Vehicle Recycling Rules to Include Motorcycles The European Parliament has approved new regulations that significantly expand the EU’s End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) framework, now including motorcycles and other L-class vehicles. This marks a major shift for the auto recycling industry, as recyclers will soon be required to handle these vehicle types under the same circular economy principles already applied to cars and vans. Auto Recycling World · 26 Sept 2025 Research & science Toxic waste could become the next clean energy breakthrough Bio-tar, once seen as a toxic waste, can be transformed into bio-carbon with applications in clean energy and environmental protection. This innovation could reduce emissions, create profits, and solve a major bioenergy industry problem. ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news ASM – Wins ‘Environmentally Sustainable Business of the Year’ Award ASM Auto Recycling has been named ‘Environmentally Sustainable Business of the Year’ at the 2025 Enterprise Oxfordshire Awards, beating 13 other finalists and going on to claim the title of Overall Winner as well. ATF Professional · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news Salvato Auctions: A Smarter Way to Buy Salvage Vehicles The salvage vehicle marketplace has long been dominated by a very small number of players who built their models around in-person auctions, real estate (centralized yards), and paper titles - all elements that technology and evolution have deemed irrelevant. And all those components come at the expense of buyer efficiency, transparency, and value. Buyers often spend hours tied to live-bidding w… Auto Recycling World · 26 Sept 2025 Industry news NHS and schools begin to see savings from solar panel rollout Hospitals and schools in England are beginning to cut energy costs following the installation of solar panels funded through a £180 million investment programme. So far, panels have been fitted at five NHS sites and three schools, with another eight schools expected to follow this autumn. In total, 11 schools and five hospitals across the […] Air Quality News · 26 Sept 2025 Policy & government FY4 5JX, Green Future Recycling Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/KP3723LP/A001 View the application submitted by Green Future Recycling Limited for Green Future Recycling, Blackpool. GOV.UK · 26 Sept 2025