Recycled paper export report: November 2022
While OCC exports increased a little in November 2022, the latest HMRC data also shows falls for exports of mixed paper and...
James Armitage on the PRN market: January 2023
January is the most important month in the PRN compliance year. It is the final month that UK producers and schemes can...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 20 January 2023
The paper and plastics markets are still in wait and see mode and prices are largely staying stable.
There...
Defra confirms glass won’t be covered by DRS in England and NI, but will...
A Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be introduced in 2025, Defra has confirmed but it will not contain glass in England and...
FEAD says that green list exports of recyclate are “essential” following EU vote to...
European waste management trade association FEAD said that green list exports of recycled materials are "essential" and that insisting on a notification...
Essity starts construction of recycling facility in Northumberland that will enable it to use...
Construction of a £30 million recycling facility has begun that will enable Essity to use lower grade fibre in its tissue products.
EU Parliament votes to ban plastic exports by 2027 and all exports to non-OECD...
The European Parliament has set out its position to ban plastic exports outside of the EU by 2027 and all exports of...
Mondi complete acquisition of Italian mill to convert for recycled containerboard
UK packaging firm Mondi has bought an Italian mill and plans to convert it to produce recycled containerboard.
It...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 13 January 2023
The uncertain market is still edging its way into 2023 with participants still trying to work out which way things are headed....
Nestlé’s KitKat to trial move towards recyclable paper packaging
Recyclable paper packaging is being trialled by Nestlé on its KitKat chocolate bar.
The paper packaging will be available...