Chris Burton’s fibre report: August 2021
I’ve been taken by surprise that demand has suddenly rocketed from Europe this week.
It still remains the holiday...
Recycled paper export report: June 2021
June 2021 saw a fall in exports for OCC, but an increase for both mixed paper and news & pams, according to...
DS Smith investigating seaweed as alternative paper fibre source
Paper and cardboard packaging producer DS Smith is looking to see if seaweed can be used as an alternative fibre source to...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 20 August 2021
Those who aren't on holiday are increasingly focused on the September recycling market and trying to get a sense of what it...
Mars drops PE liner making cardboard Malteser box fully recyclable
Mars Wrigley is removing the black PE liner in Malteser boxes making them fully recyclable.
This means 82 tonnes...
Dixons Carphone launches EPS takeback scheme at its stores
Retailer Dixons Carphone is rolling out a takeback scheme for EPS packaging at all of its UK Currys PC World stores.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 13 August 2021
The haulage situation seemed to improve just a little this week, but nobody believes it is a trend that is going to...
Lee & Man sees “unabated” demand for paper as it reveals big profit growth
Chinese mill group Lee & Man Paper has announced half-year profit increases of 42.8% and said there is "unabated" demand for paper...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 6 August 2021
There was a slight softening in price for some grades this week, mostly it seems due to less trade occurring because of...
Export of recyclate can boost developing nations as part of circular economy
A World Trade Organisation (WTO) and Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) document has suggested that export of recycled materials can...
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