Recycling industry welcomes France’s move to tighten EU packaging rules
The recycling industry in Europe has expressed its support for France's initiative to add a clause to the EU packaging rules that...
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...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 8 March 2024
Some grades such as OCC and PET bottles have risen in price in recent weeks but other grades have seen a different...
Packaging-reduction targets loom for Europe
A deal has been struck to slash the amount of packaging used across the EU.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 1 March 2024
Sometimes strange things happen in the recycling market, and this week was one of them for plastic PRN and PERNs.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 23 February 2024
Some grades crept up in value this week, breaking the trend that had seen relatively stable markets for the last few weeks.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 16 February 2024
A combination of factors led to it being a quiet trading week for paper and plastics this week especially.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 9 February 2024
There wasn't a huge amount of activity in the market this week, with many reporting trading was quiet across materials.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 2 February 2024
There was a bit more stability on the market this week, although trading was generally said to be quiet.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 26 January 2024
The stress is still there for many in the recycling sector as they still get used to the disruption for export caused...