Recycling prices and market commentary: 1 May 2020
OCC values went through the roof this week as lack of supply and strong demand sent prices up beyond £100 per tonne.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 15 October 2021
While some metal grades shot up in value, some paper/cardboard and plastic grades saw an edging down.
For metals,...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 29 October 2021
As we head towards November, there is a little more certainty in the market, even if that isn't always positive.
Hot weather causes new fire at Smurfit Kappa Nechells mill
A new fire broke out at the Smurfit Kappa Nechells mill in Birmingham just weeks after a major blaze there.
Colin Clarke’s Fibre Report: December 2020
As we enter the final straight towards Christmas, it seemed like an opportune time to look back at quite a remarkable year.
FEAD produces study looking at PFAS pollutants in the recycling stream
The European Waste Management Association (FEAD) has announced the publication of a landmark scientific article titled The Presence of PFAS in Wastes...
China officially confirms solid waste import ban date
The Chinese Government has finally confirmed 1 January 2021 as the date it will introduce a solid waste import ban.
Recycled paper export report: May 2022
Exports of all key paper grades were up in May compared to what had been quite a weak April.
China cracks down on illegal waste imports under second phase of Blue Sky 2018
A second phase of China's Blue Sky 2018 waste import inspection regime has seen customs officials targeting illegal waste.
From 29 March to 2 April,...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 5 June 2020
Those trading in the recycling market this week generally found themselves trying to decide which way values are headed.
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