Recycling prices and market commentary: 19 April 2024
Prices for OCC keep rising, and there was a bit of momentum behind LDPE film grades this week.
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Recycling prices and market commentary: 12 April 2024
While the plastic market remains subdued, this week continued to see some heat in the paper/cardboard and metals markets.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 5 April 2024
Some paper and metal grades saw more price increases this week, but plastics were steady again for another week.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 29 March 2024
Trading for paper and cardboard for April kicked off this week and that helped to see some grades rise in value.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 22 March 2024
The recycling industry is stuck at the moment, needing something to push it one way or the other.
Prices...
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.
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...
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.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 8 March 2024
Some grades such as OCC and PET bottles have risen in price in recent weeks but other grades have seen a different...