UPM expects higher pulp prices this quarter: updates on Shotton sale
Mill group UPM has said that it believes there will be higher pulp prices in the first quarter of this year.
China reveals 81.1% decline in solid waste imports in 2020
A Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment press conference has said that there was an 81.1% decline in solid waste imports between...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 29 January 2021
As we come to the end of a very challenging month, recycling industry participants are hoping for a better February although they...
Smarties packaging switched to recyclable paper
Smarties packaging has changed from plastic to paper worldwide, according to the manufacturer Nestlé.
This move means that 250...
United States Trade Representative says China waste import ban is issue “to be addressed”
The United States Trade Representative has included China's ban on importing recyclable materials as one of a number of measures that need...
Colin Clarke’s Fibre Report: January 2021
Since the start of the year, the market has been quite subdued so far, but prices have crept up.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 22 January 2021
Discussions in the market continue to be dominated with the trade into Europe whether you are sending material there of not.
Mondi starts up speciality kraft paper machine using recycled fibre
Packaging manufacturer Mondi has started up a speciality kraft paper machine for shopping bags that can incorporate up to 100% recycled fibre.
Analysis: what impact is Brexit having on trade of recyclate into Europe?
The UK and EU ended the Brexit transition period at the end of 2020. But how is the deal between the two...
Recycled paper export report: November 2020
Recovered fibre exports from the UK worldwide dropped in November 2020, the latest HMRC data shows.
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