DS Smith reports 64% profit increase on the back of strong demand
Paper and cardboard packaging group DS Smith has reported a 64% profit increase following strong demand for its products.
EU trade associations call for creation of well-functioning recycling market after Covid-19
Three EU trade associations representing the recycling and waste management sectors have written to the European Commission with a request that it...
Recycling Market Commentary: 18 May 2018
Although the market continued to tick along this week, there appear to be some challenges ahead that are worrying participants.
Fallout from China's bans and...
Recycled paper export report: August 2021
OCC, mixed paper and news & pams all increased in August on July, which is traditionally seen as a quieter month.
Morrisons to put own brand milk in Tetra Pak cartons rather than HDPE bottles
Supermarket Morrisons has announced that it will replace HDPE bottles for its own brand milk with Tetra Pak cartons.
Use of recovered paper slumps across Europe
Paper recycling fell by 7 per cent across a broad swathe of Europe last year, according to a key report.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 25 June 2021
As we head towards July, some prices were rising as buyers looked to stock up before we head to the summer holiday...
France set to introduce national recycling collection system
The French Senate has started its first reading of the country's Anti-Waste Bill that will lead to the introduction of a national...
China planning to pilot “no waste cities” to replace foreign imports
The Chinese Government has announced plans to develop ten "no waste cities".
These cities will be chosen to pilot...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 9 February 2024
There wasn't a huge amount of activity in the market this week, with many reporting trading was quiet across materials.