Gloomy outlook for BIR World Mirror Recovered Paper section members
The latest BIR World Mirror for Recovered Paper showed that there wasn't a huge amount of confidence in the market at present.
European paper recycling rate rises to 72%
The European paper recycling rate increased from 71.7% in 2018 to 72% in 2019, data from the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC)...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 17 July 2020
It was a largely static recycling market this week, as those who trade in packaging grades waited for the publication of the...
Study shows rPE film improves performance of road asphalt
Extensive testing of a new asphalt formulation using recycled polyethylene film (rPE) recovered from retailers improved performance and reduced costs.
Coca-Cola European Partners invests in start-up CuRe Technology to source rPET
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has funded CuRe Technology - a Dutch recycling start-up that aims to process difficult to recycle polymers.
EU paper and plastic exports switch to India and Malaysia from China
Data published by Eurostat has shown that EU paper and plastic exports moved from China to India and Malaysia in 2019.
Tesco and Terracycle launch online reuseable packaging shop in UK
An online shopping platform where the packaging is reuseable has been launched by Tesco and Terracycle in the UK.
Diageo launch 100% plastic free paper whisky bottle
A 100% plastic free paper whisky bottle has been launched by drinks manufacturer Diageo.
In early 2021, Johnnie Walker...
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).
Recycling prices and market commentary: 10 July 2020
With the NPWD monthly data being published today, this week was very much a case of waiting to see what that revealed...