Turkey sets out recycled polymer grades that are permitted for import
The Turkish Government has revealed that a small number of recycled polymer grades will be permitted for import.
It...
Turkey aiming for zero imports of waste materials
Turkey's Government has said that it wants to see zero imports of waste materials with its domestic sector providing all it requires.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 21 May 2021
Both paper and plastic recycled materials increased this week, but there was a first fall for a while for many metals grades.
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...
Turkish packaging boss calls for China-like zero waste import policy
The President of Turkey's Packaging Manufacturers' Association (ASD) has said that his country should reduce imports of waste to zero in three...
Martin Robb’s plastic report: May 2021
The plastic market has remained buoyant over the past couple of months.
Demand has remained high for all grades...
Turkey bans import of PE-based 391510 plastics
Turkey's Government has banned the import of commodity code 391510 plastics that are typically grades such as PET, HDPE and LDPE.
Ben Richardson on the PRN market: May 2021
Since my last report we have seen monthly figures, quarterly figures, and a few finger fudges along the way.
Recycled plastic export report: March 2021
Please note this report just focuses on the waste polymers of ethylene commodity code (391510), as exports of other plastics are relatively...
United States asks China to provide scientific basis for recyclate ban
The United States Government has asked China what the scientific basis was for its ban on certain scrap materials at the start...