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.
Indonesia imports recyclate because it lacks collection infrastructure says Industry Ministry
An Indonesian Government official has said that the country will need to continue to import secondary materials as it lacks collection infrastructure.
Biffa buys only Scottish plastics recycling facility for £10 million
Biffa has completed the acquisition of the only postconsumer plastics recycling facility in Scotland for £10 million.
It has...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 25 June 2021
As we head towards July, some prices were rising as buyers looked to stock up before we head to the summer holiday...
Consumer brands reveal world’s first enzymatically recycled PET bottles
Carbios, L’Oréal, Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe have announced that they have produced the world's first food-grade PET...
Lego unveils prototype bricks made from recycled PET bottles
Toy manufacturer Lego has demonstrated a prototype brick made from recycled PET bottles.
It is the first brick to...
Circulate Capital raises funds to help disruptive European and US plastic recyclers expand into...
Singapore-based investment firm Circulate Capital has closed the first phase of its new fund that will bring disruptive plastic recycling technologies from...
Ben Richardson on the PRN market: June 2021
In the last month, all the market has been talking about is plastics and Turkey. As reported by REB Market Intelligence, there...
China to implement plastic recycling standards this year
China's State Administration for Market Regulation has said new plastic recycling standards will be introduced this year.
While it...