Recycling Innovations News
University of Edinburgh
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh could make a Parkinson’s drug using waste plastic
PET waste is being broken down and transformed into L-DOPA using engineered E.coli bacteria.
2 Apr 2026
University of Waterloo
Researchers from the University of Waterloo turn plastic waste into vinegar
This new approach offers a solution to reduce plastic pollution through photocatalysis.
26 Feb 2026
Biffa
Biffa helps ReBorn launch new household food bins
ReBorn’s new bins are manufactured using 100% Biffa recycled plastic.
20 Nov 2025
Toray Industries
Toray develops recycling technology for diverse CFRP
The material’s strength and surface quality are maintained.
17 Nov 2025
Indorama Ventures
EcoRecord production begins for the US market
The world’s first LP record made from recyclable PET marks a key milestone in sustainable music production.
3 Nov 2025
Searious Business
Ring the Bell for Recycling!
At K Show 2025, BP&R caught up with Emma Samson, Marketing Communications Manager and Willemijn Peeters, CEO of Searious Business, to discuss the Elephant in the Room - Ring the Bell for Recycling campaign.
22 Oct 2025
business waste
Flushing period products releases 2,500 tonnes of plastic a year
Netflix’s The Plastic Detox documentary shows how microplastics have moved into the public health spotlight. Sanitary waste experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk discuss the issue in detail.
14 Apr 2026
Borealis
Project STOP and partners reach significant circular waste management milestone in 2025
Last year, the Program expanded access to affordable, end-to-end waste management services to 772,485 people.
9 Apr 2026
Big Bear Plastics
Big Bear Plastic makes sustainability strides with environmental accreditation
The company took just six months to complete its ISO 14001 audit.
7 Apr 2026
Global Impact Coalition
Siemens joins the Global Impact Coalition
The company will help to optimise operations, reduce emissions, and enable real-time operations monitoring.
3 Apr 2026
University of Edinburgh
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh could make a Parkinson’s drug using waste plastic
PET waste is being broken down and transformed into L-DOPA using engineered E.coli bacteria.
2 Apr 2026
LEGO
LEGO marks sustainability milestone in 2025
Last year, 52% of LEGO’s materials used to make bricks and elements came from recycled or renewable sources.
31 Mar 2026
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Covestro
Covestro and Fraunhofer UMSICHT to operate a smart pyrolysis recycling plant
The pilot plant will have an annual capacity to recycle 2kt of end-of-life foam each year.
30 Mar 2026
Levenseat
Levenseat installs AI-powered sorting technology at its materials recycling facility
The solution was installed at the company’s facility in central Scotland and was financed by Tetra Pak.
19 Mar 2026
business waste
Flushing period products releases 2,500 tonnes of plastic a year
Netflix’s The Plastic Detox documentary shows how microplastics have moved into the public health spotlight. Sanitary waste experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk discuss the issue in detail.
14 Apr 2026
Big Bear Plastics
Big Bear Plastic makes sustainability strides with environmental accreditation
The company took just six months to complete its ISO 14001 audit.
7 Apr 2026
Sponsored
Mauser Packaging Solutions invests to revolutionise sustainable plastic drum manufacture
Investment in multi-layer plastic drum machine expands capacity for growing demand of Infinity Series products manufactured with recycled resin.
White Paper
Accelerate digital transformation in the chemical industry
In this White Paper Nokia look at best practices and use cases to drive productivity, sustainability and worker safety. Click here to download.
10 Mar 2023
Sponsored
Mauser Packaging Solutions invests to revolutionise sustainable plastic drum manufacture
Investment in multi-layer plastic drum machine expands capacity for growing demand of Infinity Series products manufactured with recycled resin.
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