Recycling prices and market commentary: 15 March 2024
For paper and plastics, it was a week of little change, although there was some activity in the metals market.
FEAD produces study looking at PFAS pollutants in the recycling stream
The European Waste Management Association (FEAD) has announced the publication of a landmark scientific article titled The Presence of PFAS in Wastes...
Capri-Sun introduces recyclable pouches in UK
Capri-Sun, the popular juice drink brand, has announced that it will launch recyclable pouches in the UK by the end of the...
Nordic Paper explores sale amid Shanying’s divestment plans
Nordic Paper Holding AB, a leading producer of specialty paper in Europe, announced on Monday that it has initiated a process to...
Recycling industry welcomes France’s move to tighten EU packaging rules
The recycling industry in Europe has expressed its support for France's initiative to add a clause to the EU packaging rules that...
Feature: Comparing the sustainability of traditional glass and paper wine bottles
Jen Skehan looks at the pros and cons of conventional wine glass bottles compared with emerging paper alternatives.
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Northern Ireland consults on committing to EU Circular Economy Package
A new consultation titled Rethinking Our Resources: Measures for Climate Action and a Circular Economy in NI has been launched by the Department of...
Global Recycling Foundation calls for decarbonisation of iron and steel industry
In a bid to achieve net-zero emissions, the Global Recycling Foundation (GRF) has issued a warning to the world’s iron and steel-making...
Recresco to recycle glass from three Welsh councils
Glass recycler Recresco has secured contracts with three Welsh councils to reprocess a total of 8,500 tonnes of waste material every year.
Recycled PET market set to boom
The global market for recycled PET is set to grow by two-thirds over the next seven years, according to a study.