Recycling prices and market commentary: 28 October 2022
There was a surprise rise for OCC this week, while a rising PRN/PERN helped to push up plastic packaging.
Turkey switches to 24/7 working in order for greater waste inspections
The Turkish Government has said that its waste inspection officers will be moved onto 24/7 working patterns in order to ensure imported...
Dow triples recycled plastic targets and plans collection ecosystem
Chemical giant Dow has said it plans to triple its plastic recycling target to 3 million tonnes by 2030 from the previous...
James Armitage’s PRN market report
October means it is the business end of the year for packaging compliance and the PRN market.
There...
Recycling industry needs support from governments says BIR
Global recycling trade association BIR has called for governments around the world to support the industry.
It warned that...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 21 October 2022
In contrast to the drama in Westminster this week, it was a relatively quiet recycling market.
Trading remains relatively...
INEOS O&P to invest €30 million to upgrade Belgian HDPE plant
An investment of €30 million (£26.2 million) will be made by INEOS O&P to upgrade its Belgian HDPE plant.
Environment Agency admits it doesn’t provide documentary guidance to waste inspectors
The Environment Agency has said it doesn't have any documentary guidance for inspectors looking for illegal waste.
In a...
Accreditation mark for sustainable recycling in print sector launched by Reconomy and FESPA UK
Reconomy and FESPA UK have launched an accreditation mark for UK printers to shows they recycle sustainably.
Many printers...
Plastics Europe call for EU single market for waste material
Trade association Plastics Europe has said there should be a single market in the EU for shipment of plastic for recycling.