New draft of Chinese waste law retains clause on “gradually reducing” imports
China's proposed revised solid waste law still contains a plan to gradually reduce to zero imports of solid waste, following the latest...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 25 October 2019
With the National Packaging Waste Database Q3 data being published this week, this had an impact on PRN/PERN prices.
Recycling market commentary: 16 March 2018
The market remained in the doldrums this week with participants struggling to feel enthusiastic about where the market is headed.
Although the market is quiet,...
Recycling market conditions: looking ahead (21 May 2018)
Economic conditions this week could help to provide some support for price rises across some recycling grades.
First of all, sterling dropped below the $1.34...
Bans on plastic recycling imports put in place in Vietnam and Thailand: paper restrictions...
Exporters of recycled plastics will face more challenges finding markets after more bans on imports have been announced from Vietnam and Thailand.
Shipping company APL...
New US tariffs on waste paper and plastics
A new set of tariffs has been announced by the United States on Chinese goods including on waste paper and plastics.
If approved, these could...
DS Smith profits up 21 per cent
DS Smith profits jumped by more than a fifth in the last year. Its latest annual report, covering the year to 30 April 2018,...
Chinese paper mill groups Nine Dragons and Lee & Man returning to normal production
Two of China's main paper mill groups are understood to be ramping back up to normal production levels following the coronavirus shutdown...
Indonesia imposes 100% inspections on recycled paper imports – and other recyclables too?
A 100% inspection regime has been placed on containers shipping recycled paper into Indonesia.
The rules were implemented on 1 April, but have only come...
Veolia profits helped by higher plastics recycling prices
Global waste management and utilities firm Veolia has announced "strong revenue growth" in its half year earnings statement.
Gross...
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