Chris Burton’s fibre report: November 2021
All focus is now on December and what appears to be a falling market.
I read Colin Clarke’s report,...
European Commission proposes very tough new rules on waste shipments
The European Commission has said that its preference is to go for the toughest possible rules on waste shipments outside of the...
United States commits to improving recycled material markets as part of first ever circular...
The United States Government will seek to improve markets for recycled commodities as part of its first ever commitment to creating a...
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...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 12 November 2021
The market followed the trend of previous weeks with PRN/PERNs dominating for plastics, and prices easing for paper grades.
Veolia benefits from higher recyclate prices
Waste management company Veolia saw its profits increase in the first nine months of its latest financial year, with higher recyclate prices...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 5 November 2021
It was a week for fireworks in the plastic packaging market, with a surprise announcement regarding the PRN/PERN market pushing up prices.
BIR shares concerns over potential EU recycled material export blanket ban
Global trade association BIR has backed EuRIC's call on the EU not to enforce a blanket ban on waste shipments.
Nine Dragons to focus expansion on high-end virgin-based cardboard products
Chinese mill group Nine Dragons Paper has said its expansion will be based on creating high-end products from virgin materials.
Malaysia looks set to delay paper and cardboard inspections again
Malaysia appears likely to delay imported paper and cardboard inspections after revealing it will put back implementing new rules on metal inspections.