Turkey switches to 24/7 working in order for greater waste inspections
The Turkish Government has said that its waste inspection officers will be moved onto 24/7 working patterns in order to ensure imported...
James Armitage’s PRN market report
October means it is the business end of the year for packaging compliance and the PRN market.
There...
Recycling industry needs support from governments says BIR
Global recycling trade association BIR has called for governments around the world to support the industry.
It warned that...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 21 October 2022
In contrast to the drama in Westminster this week, it was a relatively quiet recycling market.
Trading remains relatively...
Environment Agency admits it doesn’t provide documentary guidance to waste inspectors
The Environment Agency has said it doesn't have any documentary guidance for inspectors looking for illegal waste.
In a...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 14 October 2022
Normally at this time of year, everybody is busy as the recycling market gears up to the Christmas period.
EuRIC calls for EU mandatory recycled content targets if export ban goes ahead
European umbrella trade association EuRIC has said that EU decision makers should introduce mandatory targets for recycled material in new products if...
FEAD calls for global circular trade of recyclable materials, and not more restrictions on...
European waste management umbrella trade association FEAD has called for circular reverse supply chains rather than restrictions on movement of recyclable materials.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 7 October 2022
Confidence remains weak in the recycling market but prices held up this week, with the exception of one plastic grade.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 30 September 2022
In a turbulent week for the wider UK economy, it was difficult for the recycling sector to understand how it would affect...