Burger King and Loop trialling reusable packaging for burgers and drinks in UK
Reusable packaging for burgers and drinks are being tested at five Burger King stores in the UK.
In partnership...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 22 April 2022
The publication of the Q1 data from the National Packaging Waste Database could set the tone for pricing in the coming months.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 15 April 2022
The extended time off for the Easter weekend brought a quieter recycling market this week.
With many UK and...
Indian OCC prices fall after EU reverses ban on exports there
With the European Union reversing its accidental ban on exports of paper grades to India, OCC prices have fallen as a result....
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...
Malaysia issues moratorium preventing new paper manufacturing capacity for two years
Malaysia's Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has issued a moratorium that will mean no new paper manufacturing licences will be...
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...
Amazon has replaced plastic delivery bags with paper and cardboard in the UK
Online retailing giant Amazon has said that it is no longer using plastic delivery bags in the UK from its fulfilment centres.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 1 April 2022
There was no joking in the recycling market this week, but there was a very active PRN/PERN market.
With...
Eastman set to build 160,000 tonnes per year polyester chemical recycling plant in Normandy
Speciality materials company Eastman has revealed that it has selected a site in Normandy for its 160,000 tonnes per year polyester chemical...