Scientists discover method to recycle PP using fungi
University of Sydney scientists have discovered that fungi can be used to recycle polypropylene.
The Australian research looked at...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 28 April 2023
The publication of the Q1 data on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) caused a lot of worry for the paper and cardboard sector...
Biffa buys PET recycler Esterpet
North Yorkshire-based PET recycler Esterpet has been acquired by Biffa.
From its 25,000 tonnes per year facility near Leeds,...
Plastic firm Yes Recycling (Fife) goes into administration
Administrators have been appointed to Yes Recycling (Fife) Limited after the company was unable to pay its debts.
The...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 21 April 2023
With PRN/PERN prices so high across the board, small percentage swings can have a big impact on whether transactions are profitable or...
EU investigating complaint that China is dumping PET on market and its effect on...
The European Commission has begun an investigation into whether China is dumping PET onto the European market at a discounted rate.
Recycled plastic export report: February 2023
These are the latest HMRC export figures for February 2023 for PE-based plastics - commodity code 391510. Only destinations of more than...
UPM Raflatac launches easy to wash off labels for PET and HDPE bottles
Easy to wash off labels have been launched by UPM Raflatac that should make PET and HDPE bottle recycling simpler.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 14 April 2023
The week after Easter didn't bring too many surprises as the market waits to see how things will progress.
James Armitage on the PRN market: April 2023
Valpak's head of procurement James Armitage gives his opinion on the PRN market
The Q4 data published last week...
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