Recycling prices and market commentary: 16 August 2019
Plastic volatility continues to affect the market, despite the summer slowdown.
With the plastic PRN/PERN price all over the...
Australia to ban export of recyclable materials
The Australian Government is planning to ban exports of recycled paper, plastics, glass and tyres.
Following a meeting of...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 9 August 2019
Recycled plastic trade into Europe slowed a little this week, but orders were still forthcoming as prices continued to rise.
Indonesia planning to require recyclate exporters to register
Recyclate exporters may soon need to register with Indonesian authorities and face a tougher inspection regime.
The country's Director...
Chinese waste smuggler accomplices told to give themselves up by end of September for...
The Chinese General Administration of Customs has revealed that those who have assisted illegal waste smugglers will be given a reduced sentence...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 2 August 2019
The market for recycled goods was relatively quiet this week now that we are properly into holiday season.
However,...
UPM warn of lower paper prices for the rest of the year
Finnish paper manufacturer UPM has said that it expects the price of paper products in US and Europe will be lower in...
Veolia profits helped by higher plastics recycling prices
Global waste management and utilities firm Veolia has announced "strong revenue growth" in its half year earnings statement.
Gross...
Lee & Man Paper issue warning that profits are down 43%
Chinese paper-making giant Lee & Man Paper has said that its profits are likely to be 43% lower than the same period...
Smurfit Kappa opens new recovered paper recycling plant in Italy
A recovered paper recycling plant has been opened in Tuscany, Italy by Smurfit Kappa.
Smurfit Kappa Marlia will process...