Recycling prices and market commentary: 11 June 2021
There was a mixed picture this week for the recycling sector, but most price adjustments tended to be downwards rather than upwards.
Recycling prices and market commentary 4 June 2021
For those that were trading, some paper and plastic grades increased in price, even though it was generally a quiet week.
Covid leads to £52.8 million loss for Biffa
Waste management company Biffa has recorded a £52.8 million statutory loss for its financial year up to the end of March 2021.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 28 May 2021
As we head towards June, there isn't a clear and apparent route for the recycling marketplace with volatility dominant.
Turkey aiming for zero imports of waste materials
Turkey's Government has said that it wants to see zero imports of waste materials with its domestic sector providing all it requires.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 21 May 2021
Both paper and plastic recycled materials increased this week, but there was a first fall for a while for many metals grades.
Biffa to buy Viridor’s collections business and some recycling assets for £126 million
Viridor's collection business and certain recycling assets will be bought by Biffa for £126 million.
Completion of the deal...
Turkish packaging boss calls for China-like zero waste import policy
The President of Turkey's Packaging Manufacturers' Association (ASD) has said that his country should reduce imports of waste to zero in three...
Ben Richardson on the PRN market: May 2021
Since my last report we have seen monthly figures, quarterly figures, and a few finger fudges along the way.
United States asks China to provide scientific basis for recyclate ban
The United States Government has asked China what the scientific basis was for its ban on certain scrap materials at the start...