Recycling Market Commentary: 27 April 2018
There is a little bit more optimism in the recycling market this week.
As we head into May, there is a view that things may...
Chinese Environment Minister promises more adjustments to waste banned list plus stricter enforcement
More waste materials are likely to be banned from being imported into China, according to the country's Environment Minister.
Speaking at a research meeting with...
China cracks down on illegal waste imports under second phase of Blue Sky 2018
A second phase of China's Blue Sky 2018 waste import inspection regime has seen customs officials targeting illegal waste.
From 29 March to 2 April,...
China bans waste industrial plastics too
After banning almost all plastics at the beginning of this year, the Chinese Government has now announced it will ban the remaining ones that...
Recycling market conditions: looking ahead (23 April 2018)
Exporters look likely to benefit from a lower pound this week, as the value of it against the dollar fell back this morning, and...
Recycling market commentary: 20 April 2018
It is a strange market at the moment, with people searching for markets and how best to serve them.
This is reflected in the fact...
Recycling export report: plastic (February 2018)
Please note this report just focuses on the waste polymers of ethylene commodity code (391510), as exports of other plastics are relatively small in...
Recycling market conditions: looking ahead (16 April 2018)
This week is a complete return to normal for the recycling market, with all Easter holidays now out of the way, and most people...
Recycling market commentary: 13 April 2018
There was more activity on the market this week, with the paper sector in particular appearing to be getting stronger week-by-week.
While plastics and metal...
Recycling export trends: April to June
This guide looks at past exports from UK to worldwide destinations.
OCC*
3 year average monthly global export trend***
Compared to previous month
Apr -10.16% ...