Colin Clarke’s Fibre Report: January 2021
Since the start of the year, the market has been quite subdued so far, but prices have crept up.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 13 July 2018
Uncertainty continues to dominate the thoughts of those in the sector, with recycling prices remaining volatile.
Paper grades were up a little for some and...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 4 January 2019
Recycled plastic and paper prices remained relatively stable over the Christmas period, but changes appear to be on the way.
However, the metal market fell...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 15 November 2019
Depressing prices for OCC and mixed paper is the key story this week in the recycling marketplace.
Both grades...
European paper recycling rate rises to 72%
The European paper recycling rate increased from 71.7% in 2018 to 72% in 2019, data from the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC)...
China’s Hangzhou Customs sent back 3,200 tonnes of waste paper in past month
A total of 3,200 tonnes of waste paper has been rejected and sent back to its country of origin by Hangzhou Customs in the...
New draft law on importing recyclate submitted to Vietnam National Assembly
Vietnam's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has submitted a new draft of the Law on Environmental Protection (Amended) to the...
Mondi launches recyclable barrier papers to replace plastic films and laminates
Packaging group Mondi has developed recyclable barrier paper that can be used instead of plastic films and laminates.
Its...
No new recycling import licenses Vietnam Prime Minister orders
No new recycling import licenses are to be issued by the Vietnamese Government, following an order from the Prime Minister.
Nguyen Xuan Phuc also said...
Recycling export report: paper (April 2018)
Overall, OCC export figures from the latest official HMRC export data were down in April, with most countries not purchasing as much compared to the previous month.
Mixed paper exports grew however, as did...