OPRL calls on Government to legislate for simple packaging recycling label
On-pack labelling organisation OPRL is launching a campaign that calls for the Government to legislate for a simple recycling design for packaging.
Swedish Plastic Recycling investing in world’s largest plastic recycling facility
A 200,000 tonnes per year plastic recycling facility is set to be built by Swedish Plastic Recycling.
The plant,...
Thai minister sows confusion over 2026 plastic import ban
Thailand's Minister of Natural Resources and Environment has created doubt over the country's 2026 plastic import ban by ordering a review on...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 3 September 2021
Haulage and shipping continued to tax the minds of recyclate traders this week, with no apparent end in sight to the woes...
WTO looking at plastic recycling standards and dropping trade barriers
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has revealed that it is looking at policies including plastic recycling standards and dropping trade barriers as...
SABIC launches new range of mechanically recycled automotive plastics
Petrochemical company SABIC has launched its first automotive grades containing mechanically recycled plastics.
Under its TRUCIRCLE portfolio, the new...
Biffa completes acquisition of Viridor’s collection business and some recycling assets
Waste management firm Biffa has completed its acquisition of Viridor's collection business and certain recycling assets.
Biffa announced in...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 27 August 2021
This week seemed to be about setting a benchmark for September in the recycling market.
Those who were buying...
Recycled plastic export report: June 2021
Please note this report just focuses on the waste polymers of ethylene commodity code (391510), as exports of other plastics are relatively...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 20 August 2021
Those who aren't on holiday are increasingly focused on the September recycling market and trying to get a sense of what it...