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article UK Planning Reforms Raise Trade Risks with EU Over Nature Protections
November 7th, 2025 • The UK Government’s proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill is under scrutiny from the European Commission, which warns the changes could undermine the UK-EU trade deal and affect access to energy markets. At the heart of the dispute is the replacement of existing habitat protections with a “nature recovery fund” model and a 10-year delivery window.
article Sustainable Bioprocessing Materials Market Sees Steady Growth as Biopharma Adopts Bio-based Polymers
November 7th, 2025 • The global market for sustainable bioprocessing materials is projected to expand significantly between 2024 and 2034, driven by the rise of bio-based polymers, single-use systems, and regulatory pressure on production sustainability. With North America leading in current revenue share and Europe forecasting the fastest growth, biomanufacturing and biopharma industries are increasingly turning to eco-friendly materials.
article Sonoco Launches Paper-Can Packaging Made Entirely from Recycled Fibre
November 7th, 2025 • Global packaging firm Sonoco has introduced a new rigid paper can made with 100 percent recycled fibre, up to 90 percent of which comes from post-consumer sources, and designed for easy recyclability in North America. The product has passed recyclability and repulpability testing and has already received sustainability recognition.
article Industry-First Recyclable Mono-Material Retort Packaging Unveiled by BOBST, Brückner and Mitsui Chemicals
November 6th, 2025 • Three leading packaging industry firms, BOBST, Brückner Maschinenbau, and Mitsui Chemicals, have announced a pioneering mono-material, metallised retort packaging solution, designed to bring high-barrier flexibility and recyclability to food and pet-food pouches. The development targets a key barrier in the shift towards circular-economy packaging formats.
article Court Orders New York to Implement Climate-Law Regulations by February 2026
November 6th, 2025 • A New York state court has ruled that the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) must be backed by formal regulations and has ordered the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to promulgate them by February 6, 2026. The decision underscores mounting legal pressure on states to move from climate-goals to enforceable regulatory frameworks.
article Siegwerk Launches Dedicated Functional Coatings Unit to Accelerate Circular Packaging Solutions
November 6th, 2025 • Global packaging coatings specialist Siegwerk has created a new business unit focused exclusively on functional coatings tailored for circular-economy packaging. The move underscores rising demand for recyclable, mono-material structures as regulatory and market pressures increase.
article Cyclic Materials and VAC Expand U.S. Rare-Earth Magnet Recycling Partnership
November 4th, 2025 • Cyclic Materials and German magnet producer Vacuumschmelze (VAC) have signed a 10-year agreement to recycle all manufacturing waste from VAC’s new South Carolina facility. The deal strengthens U.S. circular-supply chains for critical rare-earth elements vital to clean energy and electric vehicles.
article Energy-Shock Triggers Major Shift in ESG View of Oil and Gas Firms
November 4th, 2025 • The energy crisis triggered by the Russia‑Ukraine invasion is prompting a reassessment of the role of oil and gas companies. Investors and ESG funds are increasingly seeing these firms not just as stranded assets but as transitional players in the low-carbon economy.
article Companies Deliver on Climate Transition Plans Despite EU Deregulation Push
November 4th, 2025 • A WWF review finds that 10 large French companies have climate transition plans that meet existing EU disclosure requirements and align with international benchmarks. The report highlights compliance with the pre-omnibus regulatory framework, identifies gaps in implementation and data transparency, and issues recommendations for companies, financial institutions, auditors, and policymakers to ensure plans translate into measurable progress.
article EU Launches Public Consultation on Forthcoming Advanced Materials Act
November 3rd, 2025 • The European Commission (EC) has opened a call for evidence and public consultation to shape the forthcoming Advanced Materials Act, aiming to strengthen Europe’s industrial leadership, strategic autonomy and sustainable transition. The consultation will run until 13 January 2026, ahead of a proposal expected in 2026.
article Singapore Establishes State-Owned Company to Procure Sustainable Aviation Fuel
November 3rd, 2025 • Singapore will create a new state company to aggregate demand and purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), funded by a levy on departing passengers and cargo. The country aims to raise SAF usage to 1 % at its airports next year and to 3–5 % by 2030.
article BIO-FED Introduces M·CYCLOSE® Recyclate Range to Boost Circular Economy in Plastics Manufacturing
November 3rd, 2025 • German materials specialist BIO-FED GmbH has launched a new line of recycled-content material solutions under the brand name M·CYCLOSE®, combining ready-to-use grades and custom recycling compounds for packaging, household appliances and consumer goods. The offering is designed to help manufacturers substitute virgin plastics with post-consumer recyclate across multiple polymer types.
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