China abolishes waste import GB standards, but could metal announcement offer hope to plastics...
China has announced the abolition of the waste import GB standards that set the criteria for recyclable material exports to the country.
James Armitage on the PRN market
The past couple of months have generally seen a rise in price for most materials in the PRN market.
Veolia planning to increase capacity of Rainham MRF and PRF
Waste management giant Veolia has made a planning application to expand the capacity of its Rainham materials recovery facility (MRF) and plastics...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 18 June 2021
Some paper and plastic recyclate grades saw rising prices this week as global demand seems to keep rising.
Covid...
EU proposes to take action on exports of waste to non-EU countries
As part of its Circular Economy Action Plan, the European Union has proposed to take action on exports of waste to non-EU...
Veolia kicks off gas-canister recycling scheme
Veolia has started recycling used nitrous oxide canisters.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 21 September 2018
There is a lot of worry about in the recycling market at the moment, with genuine fears around where to send material, how to...
Exports of waste plastics set for 6.5% EU tariff – other materials to face...
Waste plastics destined for recycling in the European Union are set to face a 6.5% tariff due to Brexit.
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?
Recycling prices and market commentary: 6 January 2023
Those who returned to the market after the Christmas break found a tentative market where trade was sluggish.
With...