Steve Wong warns that Malaysia could be next to impose restrictions on imported recycled...
Malaysia could follow the example of Vietnam and Thailand and halt imports on recycled plastic scrap.
Fukutomi Company managing director and China Scrap Plastics Association...
China restricts ports that solid waste can be exported to
China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) has released a list of ports that solid waste can only be imported through.
From 1 January 2019, only...
Recycling Market Commentary and Prices: 29 June 2018
China continues to dominate what is going on in the recycling market and market prices, whether it is on a weekly basis or the...
Is China planning a complete ban on solid waste imports by end 2020?
An official Chinese Government document has said that the country plans to ban solid waste imports by the end of 2020.
The Chinese Central Committee...
Thailand delays granting waste import licenses ahead of expected ban
The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) in Thailand has announced that it will delay the granting of new waste import licenses for scrap plastic...
Thailand considering 100% inspections on recycled plastic and e-waste imports
A 100% inspection regime is being considered on containers of recycled plastic and e-waste by the Government of Thailand.
Minister for Natural Resources and Environment...
Bans on plastic recycling imports put in place in Vietnam and Thailand: paper restrictions...
Exporters of recycled plastics will face more challenges finding markets after more bans on imports have been announced from Vietnam and Thailand.
Shipping company APL...
Recycling Market Commentary and Prices: 22 June 2018
China's economy and its regulations weighed heavily on the recycling market and recycling prices this week with news suggesting the export of recyclables to...
Co-op shares unsold food with 250 charities
Following a successful trial at nine stores, Central England Co-op is rolling out a scheme to redirect all unsold food to local charities.
The new...
UK manufacturing order books up and export strong
The latest monthly CBI Industrial Trends Survey shows that manufacturing order books recovered and the volume of output increased strongly in the three months...