Maersk to stop recycling shipments to China and Hong Kong
Major shipping line Maersk has confirmed that it will no longer accept recycling shipments to China and Hong Kong from 1 September.
Veolia to supply L’Oréal with recycled plastic
L'Oréal will be manufacturing its packaging worldwide using recycled plastic content from Veolia.
It will be produced from post-consumer...
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,...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 28 June 2019
The market for recycled commodities calmed down this week as a whole with the plastic sector seeing some signs of stability for...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 31 January 2020
The coronavirus outbreak in China had a major impact on non-ferrous and ferrous metal prices this week, forcing them downwards.
Germany launches standard for recycled plastic
Researchers in Germany have created a detailed document designed to boost trade in recycled plastic.
Leading Malaysian politician calls for plastic import ban in next five years
The vice president of Malaysian political party UMNO has called for a plastic import ban in the next five years.
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 prices and market commentary: 24 November 2023
There was a little bit of movement in some grades this week, especially where deep sea export was required.
Plastic-free boiler packaging launched
DS Smith has developed plastic-free packaging for a Bosch Home Comfort Group gas boiler.