Market conditions: looking ahead
Has the market reached rock bottom as yet?
There are some in the market who think it has, while some aren't so sure. Certainly, in...
Recycled plastic export report: January 2020
Please note this report just focuses on the waste polymers of ethylene commodity code (391510), as exports of other plastics are relatively...
California’s attorney general to investigate whether oil companies have misled public over plastic recycling
An investigation has begun by California attorney general Rob Bonta into whether major oil companies have deceived the public over plastic products...
Carbios to build first commercial bio-recycled PET plant in France
The first commercial-sized bio-recycled PET plant is set to be built in France by Carbios.
Indorama Ventures will co-invest...
EU risks missing 2025 plastic packaging target its own review warns
The EU could miss reaching its own 2025 plastic packaging target because of import restrictions imposed by non-EU countries, a review warns.
Sprite bottles to be label-free in UK trial
Coca-Cola is trialling label-free drinks bottles in a bid to reduce packaging waste.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 24 April 2020
It is quite a strange recycling sector at the moment as it comes to grips with what coronavirus means for it.
Plans revealed for industrial-scale microwave-assisted plastic recycling
Plastics recycler gr3n has revealed plans for an industrial-scale plant using microwave technology to produce PET.
The Swiss-headquartered firm...
Aliplast and NextChem sign deal for plastic chemical recycling plant in Italy
A deal has been signed between Aliplast and NextChem for a plastic chemical recycling plant in Italy.
Aliplast is...
Greasy pizza boxes are recyclable, American Forest & Paper Association study shows
Greasy and cheesy pizza boxes are fully recyclable, according to a study undertaken by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA).