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CPTPP trade deal should eventually lead to end of tariffs on scrap plastic to...

The UK has joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and this should eventually mean that tariffs on imports...

Optimism at BIR despite current “perfect storm” for plastics recycling

Last week, the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) held its World Recycling Convention Week virtually. This is the report Glimmers of brighter...
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Project working on standard for recycled plastic content

Funding has been awarded to a new project to determine a standard for recycled plastic content. With a new...

Recycling prices and market commentary: 4 September 2020

It is a concerned recycling market at the moment, with many factors creating a great deal of uncertainty. For...

United States commits to improving recycled material markets as part of first ever circular...

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The United States Government will seek to improve markets for recycled commodities as part of its first ever commitment to creating a...

UK company Plastic Energy signs deal with Korea’s SK Geo Centric for chemical recycling...

British firm Plastic Energy has signed a contract with Korea's SK Geo Centric to provide its technology for a chemical recycling plant.

Firefighters continue to tackle blaze at Smurfit Kappa Nechells mill

Firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service are continuing efforts to put out the fire at the Smurfit Kappa Nechells mill in Birmingham,...

Recycling prices and market commentary: 25 January 2019

Those buying recyclable materials may have had a quiet time this week, while those selling may have struggled to find suitable outlets.
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INEOS Styrolution, Trinseo and Recycling Technologies to build European polystyrene recycling plants

Recycling Technologies has been selected as the recycling technology partner for INEOS Styrolution and Trinseo to build polystyrene (PS) recycling plants in...
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Recycling export report: plastics (May 2019)

Please note this report just focuses on the waste polymers of ethylene commodity code (391510), as exports of other plastics are relatively...
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