Recycling prices and market commentary: 23 June 2023
While the sun is shining, that gives some optimism unlike the trading in the recycling marketplace this week.
There...
Why we should focus on digital deposit return schemes by Joseph Doherty
Re-Gen managing director Joseph Doherty gives his view on why a digital deposit return scheme (DRS) should be considered across the UK
James Armitage on the PRN market
Valpak’s head of procurement James Armitage gives his opinion on the PRN market
We are almost halfway through the...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 16 June 2023
Little price falls affected some key grades this week as markets continued to be sluggish.
Plastics packaging grades dropped...
Scotland drops business waste zones as part of Circular Economy Bill
The Scottish Government has not included business waste zones in its new Circular Economy Bill.
These zones were consulted...
Recycled plastic export report: April 2023
These are the latest HMRC export figures for April 2023 for PE-based plastics – commodity code 391510. Only destinations of more than...
Recycled paper export report: April 2023
These are the latest HMRC export figures for April 2023 for key paper and cardboard grades. Only destinations of more than 1,000...
UK firm Enval opens its first commercial flexible packaging recycling plant
A commercial facility to recycle flexible packaging has been opened using technology provided by UK business Enval.
Based in...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 9 June 2023
Markets remain tough for paper grades and plastics especially, but there was a little bit of respite from the PRN/PERN market this...
Britivic launch less recyclable Ecopack for Robinson’s squash drinks
Soft drinks brand Britvic has launched what it calls an Ecopack for its Robinson's squash drinks.
While the company...