Recycled plastic export report: May 2021
Please note this report just focuses on the waste polymers of ethylene commodity code (391510), as exports of other plastics are relatively...
Environment Agency cancels Plasgran’s PRN accreditation
The Environment Agency has cancelled the PRN accreditation of plastic recycler Plasgran.
Based in Cambridgeshire, Plasgran buys plastic scrap,...
Turkey reverses ban on 391510 recycled plastic imports
The Turkish Government has reversed its ban on 391510 recycled plastic imports.
In its Official Gazette, Turkey announced that...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 9 July 2021
It was another week of mostly stable prices, but driven by a great deal of uncertainty in the recycling market.
France confirms law on recycled content in plastic bottles
France has confirmed that a new law has been introduced that will see minimum recycled content for plastic bottles.
China planning new recycled material standards as part of circular economy strategy
China's National Development and Reform Commission has said that the country will develop new recycled material standards within its new circular economy...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 2 July 2021
It was a stable week for most grades this week, with only a small number of grades seeing price adjustments.
Turkey looking to ease back on its plastic ban
Turkey is reportedly looking at a compromise solution so that some plastics may be allowed for import again following its recent ban.
B3011 plastics set to be permitted for export to non-OECD countries from 29 July
A statutory instrument laid before Parliament should allow for the resumption of B3011 plastics exports to non-OECD countries.
The...
Coca-Cola set to use 100% recycled PET in on-the-go bottles from September in UK
Coca-Cola Great Britain has announced that it will use 100% recycled PET in its on-the-go bottles starting from September.