Malaysian state Selangor bans import of plastics for recycling
The import of plastics for recycling has been banned by Malaysian state Selangor.
State Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and...
Newly discovered enzyme breaks down PET in less than a day
Scientists at Leipzig University in Germany have discovered a new enzyme that is capable of breaking down PET in less than 24...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 20 May 2022
The future could be scary for the recycling market, which is why many seem to prefer to concentrate on the here and...
Recycled plastic export report: March 2022
Please note this report just focuses on the waste polymers of ethylene commodity code (391510), as exports of other plastics are relatively...
Axens and Toray Films Europe plan PET chemical recycling plant in France
Technologies firm Axens and plastic film company Toray Films Europe have announced plans for a PET chemical recycling plant in France.
California’s attorney general to investigate whether oil companies have misled public over plastic recycling
An investigation has begun by California attorney general Rob Bonta into whether major oil companies have deceived the public over plastic products...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 13 May 2022
It was a week when the market generally took a step back and tried to work out what the next few months...
European plastic recycling capacity increased by 13% in 2020 new data shows
Plastic recycling capacity across the European Union, UK, Norway and Switzerland grew by 13% in 2020 data from Plastics Recycling Europe shows.
BP to take output from Clean Plant Energy’s Teesside waste plastic to fuel plant
Oil giant BP has signed a 10-year deal to buy the output from Clean Plant Energy's waste plastic to fuel facility in...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 6 May 2022
May has so far brought about price rises for certain plastics and paper grades, but are there warning signs on the horizon?