Plant to recycled pots, tubs and trays from MRFs planned for North East
A facility that will recycle pots, tubs and trays from materials recycling facilities is being planned by Monarch International Solutions.
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.
Secondary Markets Commentary – 23 February 2018
There was a little more optimism in the market this week for those trading packaging plastics.
But it was a much tougher market for those in...
Study shows rPE film improves performance of road asphalt
Extensive testing of a new asphalt formulation using recycled polyethylene film (rPE) recovered from retailers improved performance and reduced costs.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 28 August 2020
As we head towards the end of summer, the market for recyclate is looking ahead with a great deal of uncertainty.
World Customs Organisation investigating changes for plastic HS export codes
The World Customs Organisation (WCO) has said that it is looking to change the plastic HS export codes to allow for better...
Umincorp raises €15 million for magnetic density separation plastic recycling plant
Dutch plastic recycling company Umincorp (Urban Mining Corp) has raised €15 million (£12.5 million) to fund an innovative magnetic density separation plastic...
Malaysia to launch plan for enforcement of plastic import rules
Following the repatriation of 150 containers of illegal plastic waste, the Malaysian Government has announced that it will launch its National Action...
Sorting technology developed that can recognise 12 types of plastics
Researchers have developed new sorting technology that can identify 12 different types of plastics.
In collaboration with Vestforbrænding, Dansk...
INEOS and Plastic Energy to work together on Scottish chemical recycling trial
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe and Plastic Energy have announced a trial of chemical recycling technology at INEOS' Grangemouth facility in Scotland.