Recycling prices and market commentary: 14 May 2021
There wasn't a definitive pattern to the market this week with some materials falling, some not moving at all and some soaring.
Interseroh launches new business in Germany to secure recycled content amid predicted shortage
German waste logistics company Interseroh has launched a new business that will secure recycled content for its customers as it predicts there...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 7 May 2021
With the exception of industrial non-ferrous metals, it was a downward facing market for many grades of recycled materials this week.
Defra “minded” to introduce separate collection of paper and cardboard from other materials
Defra has published its consultation on consistency of collections and said it is "minded" to introduce separate collection of paper and cardboard...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 30 April 2021
Underlying prices seem to be falling for paper and plastics grades, although the PRN/PERN value is helping to keep up the value...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 23 April 2021
While the weather appears to be warming, plastics and paper recyclate markets appear to be cooling.
For the plastics...
Turkey was biggest destination for EU waste in 2020
Turkey was the main destination for EU waste exports in 2020, according to the latest data from Eurostat.
In...
Romania to increase waste inspections after significant rise in illegal imports
The Romanian Government has ordered its Border Police and Environmental Guard to increase inspections of imports following a huge rise in the...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 16 April 2021
Shipping and haulage seemed to be a key concern for the recycling industry this week with prices rising for both.
Lidl owner gets permission from EU to buy Suez waste management operations in four...
The European Commission has approved the purchase of Suez waste management operations by Lidl owner Schwarz Group in Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands and...