Recycled paper export report: March 2022
Paper/cardboard exports were broadly stable in March, with the exception of mixed paper that was down on February.
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Sonoco works with Kellogg’s to prove steel-bottomed paper containers can be recycled in mills
Paper mill group Sonoco has shown that steel-bottomed paper containers can be recycled in its mills.
Working with Kellogg's,...
Kraft Heinz and Pulpex looking to develop paper-based ketchup bottle
Food company Kraft Heinz and sustainable packaging firm Pulpex are working on development of a paper-based ketchup bottle.
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Axens and Toray Films Europe plan PET chemical recycling plant in France
Technologies firm Axens and plastic film company Toray Films Europe have announced plans for a PET chemical recycling plant in France.
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...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 13 May 2022
It was a week when the market generally took a step back and tried to work out what the next few months...
European plastic recycling capacity increased by 13% in 2020 new data shows
Plastic recycling capacity across the European Union, UK, Norway and Switzerland grew by 13% in 2020 data from Plastics Recycling Europe shows.
Veolia snaps up Chapelle Darblay newsprint mill from UPM following local intervention
Waste management company Veolia has taken over the Chapelle Darblay newsprint mill from UPM after the local municipality stepped in to advance...
BP to take output from Clean Plant Energy’s Teesside waste plastic to fuel plant
Oil giant BP has signed a 10-year deal to buy the output from Clean Plant Energy's waste plastic to fuel facility in...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 6 May 2022
May has so far brought about price rises for certain plastics and paper grades, but are there warning signs on the horizon?