Recycling news: 2025

Global First evidence that plastic nanoparticles can accumulate in the edible parts of vegetables Bioplastics News · 24 Sept 2025 Policy & government Islington door supervisor guilty of fraud over cloned SIA licence Adedoyin Ajanaku was convicted of fraud after SIA investigators found him working as a door supervisor with a cloned licence. GOV.UK · 24 Sept 2025 Global BP abandons plans for biofuels plant in Rotterdam port https://www.dutchnews.nl/2025/09/bp-abandons-plans-for-biofuels-plant-in-rotterdam-port Bioplastics News · 24 Sept 2025 Global Looking for an environmentally friendly drinking straw? The answer may surprise you https://phys.org/news/2025-09-environmentally-friendly-straw.html Bioplastics News · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Data centres can become net zero and sustainable, says new report Presented as a first-of-its-kind strategic roadmap, a new report from consulting firm Ramboll attempts to plot a sustainable path ahead for this infrastructure category. Released at Climate Week NYC on 23 September, the authors of ‘Developing sustainable data centres: A strategic roadmap to achieve net zero carbon and reduce environmental impact’ say it offers full […] Envirotec Magazine · 24 Sept 2025 Global ClientEarth is suing EU Commission for lack of transparency Bioplastics News · 24 Sept 2025 Policy & government Childcare offer exceeds target, benefiting over 500,000 children New data reveals 530,000 children are now benefiting from government-funded childcare as government exceeds target. GOV.UK · 24 Sept 2025 Global EU’s green transition has a dirty secret: mountains of wind turbine blades in landfills Bioplastics News · 24 Sept 2025 Global Symphony Environmental Technologies CEO will speak at SPE Responsible Plastics 2025 Conference Symphony Environmental Technologies CEO will speak at the SPE Responsible Plastics 2025 Conference in Pittsburgh today Bioplastics News · 24 Sept 2025 Global Closed Loop Partners loans $10 Million Loan to Canadian Molecular Recycling Company GreenMantra Technologies Bioplastics News · 24 Sept 2025 Global Industry buys composting infrastructure to contaminate US food chain with microplastics My dear American friends, the plastic industry wants you to eat plastic. Bioplastics News · 24 Sept 2025 Global Commission considers ‘lottery’ awards for Horizon Europe European Commission implies that there has been cheating in the attribution of EU funding. Well, everyone knew that. Who's going to be punished? No one? And who says that the lottery process will happen without cheating? Bioplastics News · 24 Sept 2025 Policy & government New 26-mile coastal path opens in Suffolk Walkers gain 11 miles of new access rights around Suffolk's Deben Estuary as part of government's commitment to complete 2,700-mile England Coast Path. GOV.UK · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news New findings: UK energy from waste sector could go carbon negative by 2035 The UK’s energy-from-waste (Efw) sector could be carbon negative by 2035 if Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology is deployed rapidly, according to a new report from Baringa, commissioned by EfW operator enfinium. Additionally, the findings appear to reveal that applying CCS to EfW facilities will be necessary for UK power generation to reach net-negative […] Envirotec Magazine · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Research details PFAS risk to farmlands and behaviour in soil-plant systems A new review study has revealed that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), widely known as “forever chemicals,” are increasingly entering farmland soils through waste recycling and wastewater reuse. Once in the soil, PFAS can migrate into crops, raising concerns for food safety and human health. The study, published in New Contaminants, compiled global waste and […] Envirotec Magazine · 24 Sept 2025 Global What will it take to break the global plastic treaty deadlock? https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/what-will-it-take-to-break-the-global-plastic-treaty-deadlock Bioplastics News · 24 Sept 2025 Global Nestle sued for alleged greenwashing in Poland https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nestl-sued-alleged-greenwashing-poland-135123169.html Bioplastics News · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news ALDI LAUNCHES SOUTH AFRICAN SPARKLING FOR JUST £9.99 This September, Aldi is uncorking something truly special with the launch of its latest sparkling showstopper – the Méthode Cap Classique, an elegant South African alternative to Champagne, priced at just £9.99, 75cl. As wine lovers look beyond Champagne to discover exciting global styles, Crémant, Prosecco and now Cap Classique are taking centre stage. South […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Rising temperatures mean more noise for those living near airports, claims study Warmer air from climate change will tend to make departing aircraft create more noise pollution around European airports by 2050, according to new findings. Scientists from the University of Reading studied how rising air temperatures change the way aircraft take off. Warmer air is less dense, reducing lift generation and keeping aircraft closer to the […] Envirotec Magazine · 24 Sept 2025 Global Japanese sollution for lunch boxes (video) Bioplastics News · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news West Berkshire adopts three-weekly bin collections West Berkshire Council has moved to three-weekly collections for residual waste, in a bid to boost recycling rates and cut disposal costs. Starting this week (22 September 2025), black bin collections will take place every three weeks instead of fortnightly. Recycling will continue to be picked up every two weeks, while food waste collections remain … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Conservation group warns Labour against painting nature as villain Ahead of the Labour Party Conference, Matt Browne, head of public affairs at The Wildlife Trusts, warns politicians against deregulation and urges them to heed the Truss debacle on this issue. He writes: The Labour Conference will have a distinctive mood music this year given that every Ministerial decision is currently viewed through the prism […] Envirotec Magazine · 24 Sept 2025 Global Former world leaders call for new climate taxes on oil & gas industry: Greenpeace comment This year’s COP30 in Brazil must affirm the polluter pays principle and take steps to ensure that the fossil fuel industry and other high emitting sectors contribute to the escalating cost of climate action in developing countries. Greenpeace International · 24 Sept 2025 Policy & government Cervical screening: support for people who find it hard to attend Guidance to support people who find it hard to attend cervical screening due to a mental health condition, previous traumatic experience or sexual and/or domestic abuse. GOV.UK · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Air pollution triggers major stroke and heart failure risk While the jury has never been out on the health implications of a dirty atmosphere, a new study has identified a shocking link to life-threatening medical emergencies. Researchers at the Queen Mary University, London, looked at data for 300,000 people signed up to have their health tracked for a decade. Participants were located in different […] Environment Journal · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news CATL’s Naxtra battery passes China’s new safety standard CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited) has introduced the Naxtra Battery, the world’s first sodium-ion battery to meet China’s new national safety standard GB 38031-2025, effective July 2026.This milestone positions sodium-ion technology for mass electric vehicle integration, with CATL targeting full-scale deployment in 2026.Sodium-ion batteries operate by transferring sodium ions b… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Pig news! Waitrose goes the whole hog with industry-first investment in free range pork and signs 10-year deal with British farmers INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 24 Sept 2025 Policy & government DCMS Sector Economic Estimates: Research and Development (R&D), 2023 Official statistics in development providing an estimate of expenditure on R&D by UK businesses in the DCMS sectors. GOV.UK · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Social care and AI report identifies water and energy risks Amid a once-in-a-generation public sector upgrade, a new analysis looks at the implications, opportunities and concerns for automating social care. Published by our sister magazine, People First with AI & Tech Enabled Care includes interview and analyses from experts in both technology and social care. Case studies, detailing real world applications and use cases, […] Environment Journal · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news From waste crime to battery fires – a panel debate The post From waste crime to battery fires – a panel debate appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 24 Sept 2025 Policy & government Mars UK signs Armed Forces Covenant to support military community Mars UK has pledged its commitment to supporting the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. GOV.UK · 24 Sept 2025 Policy & government £220 million boost for the Help to Save club Help to Save savers receive millions in bonus payments GOV.UK · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news HAPPY CHREASTER! ALDI BRINGS BACK EASTER EGGS FOR CHRISTMAS AND SHOPPERS ARE IN A FRENZY Previously described by fans as “soooo good”[2], the return of Aldi’s Nutoka Filled Mini Eggs (£2.49, 150g) and Jaffa Filled Mini Eggs (£2.49, 150g) has caused a stir online. The tasty chocolate mini eggs, usually a staple product of Aldi’s Easter […] Aldi UK Press Centre · 24 Sept 2025 Policy & government Waste Services Our dedicated Waste Services teams deliver and develop integrated waste management capabilities, support national strategies, and manage customer and supplier relationships across the waste lifecycle. GOV.UK · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Only 6% of UK businesses are on track to meet their supply chain emissions targets Only 6% of UK businesses are on track to meet or exceed their supply chain (Scope 3) emissions targets, according to a new report. Circular Online (CIWM) · 24 Sept 2025 Policy & government Measuring Social Value Paper 2: Brownfield Development Values The second paper in a series of Homes England research reports on measuring social value. GOV.UK · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Cleaner air could help protect children’s eyesight A new study, led by an international team including scientists from the University of Birmingham, has found that lower exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and PM2.5 was linked to better eyesight in children. They believe that not only can cleaner air play a vital role in protecting children’s eyesight – it may even improve vision. […] Air Quality News · 24 Sept 2025 Policy & government Framework agreement between DHSC and NHS Blood and Transplant Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS Blood and Transplant. GOV.UK · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news 24M ETOP boosts EV range by up to 50% 24M Technologies has unveiled its new 24M ETOP™ (Electrode-to-Pack) battery architecture, which can increase electric vehicle range by up to 50% through improved energy density and design flexibility.Unlike conventional lithium-ion packs, which rely on modules built from individual cells filled with inactive materials, 24M ETOP integrates sealed electrodes directly into the pack using thin poly… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 24 Sept 2025 Industry news Local authorities adjust operations to make toothpaste recycling possible Several local authorities have shared how they are adjusting their operations to ensure the recycling of toothpaste tubes is possible. Re3 in Reading has confirmed that residents across Bracknell Forest, Reading and Wokingham Boroughs can now recycle toothpaste tubes at kerbside. A Re3 spokesperson said: “In light of WRAP’s national campaign based on the Simpler … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 24 Sept 2025