LyondellBasell invests in Dutch and Italian plastics recyclers
Dutch chemicals giant LyondellBasell has acquired Italian recycler Mepol Group and a 50% stake in Netherlands-based recycling company Stiphout Industries.
Ben Richardson on the PRN market: December 2020
As the run into the Christmas period starts in earnest next week, the industry shifts its focus onto 2021, whilst the agencies...
Scientists discover way to recycle PET with enzymes at low temperatures
Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin have discovered a method to recycle PET using enzymes at low temperatures.
Campine bids for plastic facility of struggling firm Recyclex
Belgian metals recycler Campine has made an offer for the plastic recycling facility owned by French firm Recyclex.
Following...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 4 January 2019
Recycled plastic and paper prices remained relatively stable over the Christmas period, but changes appear to be on the way.
However, the metal market fell...
Martin Robb’s plastic market report: July 2021
The big story in the plastic sector since my last report has been the introduction and then repeal of bans on plastics...
Biffa to buy Viridor’s collections business and some recycling assets for £126 million
Viridor's collection business and certain recycling assets will be bought by Biffa for £126 million.
Completion of the deal...
Future ‘not promising’ warns international recycling chief
Recycling companies across Europe are "struggling" with high costs and low demand, a leading figure has warned.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 14 December 2018
The recycled commodity market was quiet this week as participants decided to think about Christmas rather than trading.
Please note, this will be the final...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 1 July 2022
Like last week, there was a sense that the recycling market was on the turn.
For some grades, like...
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