Recycling prices and market commentary: 30 April 2021
Underlying prices seem to be falling for paper and plastics grades, although the PRN/PERN value is helping to keep up the value...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 8 May 2020
A little early ahead of the UK bank holiday weekend, this week was characterised by a generally quieter recycling market.
US questions China over discrimnatory ban on imports of recyclable materials
The United States has questioned why China discriminates between domestic and imported sources of recycled materials.
In a meeting...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 1 December 2023
This week saw higher prices for OCC, and lower prices for plastic packaging grades.
But as we enter the...
Blog on China as it passes solid waste law, to be implemented from September
This is going to be slightly different than a usual news story and more like a blog.
That is...
EU to introduce non-recycled plastic levy as part of Covid-19 recovery plan
The EU's Covid-19 recovery plan has set out the intention to launch a non-recycled plastic levy from 1 January 2021.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 1 May 2020
OCC values went through the roof this week as lack of supply and strong demand sent prices up beyond £100 per tonne.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 30 September 2022
In a turbulent week for the wider UK economy, it was difficult for the recycling sector to understand how it would affect...
Mars Petcare to use chemically recycled plastic in food pouches
Mars Petcare has revealed that it will use chemically recycled plastic in Sheba pet food pouches in Europe from 2022.
Europe/US predicted to have stronger recycled plastic demand than Asia in H1 2021
Recycled plastic demand is set to be stronger in Europe and US than in Asia in the first half of 2021, according...