Recycling prices and market commentary: 1 March 2019
Export markets helped drive some paper grades up this week, with other materials relatively stable.
HDPE bottles saw a...
Chinese customs imposes 100% inspections on recyclable materials
An announcement by China's General Administration of Customs appears to show that 100% inspections will be required on permitted export of recyclable materials.
Currently, CCIC...
Recycling market commentary: 13 April 2018
There was more activity on the market this week, with the paper sector in particular appearing to be getting stronger week-by-week.
While plastics and metal...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 12 January 2023
It is likely to be the topic of conversation for a long time yet, but the situation in the Red Sea keeps...
EPR needs to be strengthened to reduce virgin plastic use, says IPCC report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) third report has said that extended producer responsibility (EPR) will need to be strengthened to...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 19 April 2019
Easter is often a period when more recyclable material enters the market as consumers use the time off to shop for summer...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 27 August 2021
This week seemed to be about setting a benchmark for September in the recycling market.
Those who were buying...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 26 April 2024
Copper and OCC continue to be the star performers in the recycling market at the moment, with both seeing proportionally significant prices...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 11 October 2019
Materials recycling prices fell this week across many grades, with no price rises seen on anything. Many materials were stable though.
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...