Recycling prices and market commentary: 22 July 2022
It was another week of gradually easing prices for many key grades with the same pattern expected over the summer.
Ben Richardson on the PRN market: November 2020
A busy few weeks since my last article, with the release of the monthly figures, the quarterly figures and the 2021 recycling...
European Commission to ban greenwashing including false labelling
As part of its circular economy package, the European Commission has announced that it will ban greenwashing among Member States.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 12 August 2022
Summer trading can sometimes bring about strange pricing, and this was one of those weeks, especially for plastics.
With...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 8 January 2021
January 2021 so far has brought rising prices for many grades, albeit within difficult trading conditions.
As has been...
Colin Clarke’s fibre report: November 2021
After high prices over recent months, it seems there is a correction going on currently.
Prices for OCC and...
Study shows that mixed waste sorting is key to meeting circular economy objectives
Research commissioned by Reloop and Zero Waste Europe has found that applying sorting systems to mixed waste prior to thermal treatment and...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 8 April 2022
It was a stable market this week, but there is a differing picture with paper and plastic grades.
With...
China abandons 2020 deadline to ban solid waste imports
Plans to ban solid waste imports by the end of 2020 appear to have been abandoned by the Chinese Government.
International Paper advances on £5bn takeover bid for DS Smith
In a significant development in the paper and packaging industry, US-based International Paper is reportedly close to announcing a formal offer for...