Recycling prices and market commentary: 23 April 2021
While the weather appears to be warming, plastics and paper recyclate markets appear to be cooling.
For the plastics...
Turkey was biggest destination for EU waste in 2020
Turkey was the main destination for EU waste exports in 2020, according to the latest data from Eurostat.
In...
Ratings agency Fitch expects plastic recycling to grow, but also pulp and paper to...
Ratings agency Fitch has said that new laws and regulations around the world will still see growth in plastic consumption, but also...
Colin Clarke’s fibre report: April 2021
Since the start of 2021, we have seen rising prices for both OCC and mixed paper.
But in recent...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 16 April 2021
Shipping and haulage seemed to be a key concern for the recycling industry this week with prices rising for both.
Lidl owner gets permission from EU to buy Suez waste management operations in four...
The European Commission has approved the purchase of Suez waste management operations by Lidl owner Schwarz Group in Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands and...
Recycled paper export report: February 2021
The latest HMRC data shows that February 2021 was a stronger month than January for exports of OCC, news & pam and...
Chinese wood company Zhejiang Element to build first board mill in Malaysia
Chinese wood company Zhejiang Element has revealed plans to move into cardboard manufacturing with its first mill to be built in Malaysia.
Veolia and Suez boards agree to merger deal
The boards of Veolia and Suez have agreed a deal that will see the two companies merge.
A share...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 9 April 2021
This seemed like a week when those who were trading took stock and looked ahead to where they think the market will...