Recycled paper export report: June 2023
These are the latest HMRC export figures for June 2023 for key paper and cardboard grades. Only destinations of more than 1,000...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 18 August 2023
Recyclate markets remain quiet and challenging at the same time as global economic news weighs heavy.
Markets had been...
Treasury raises £276 million from Plastic Packaging Tax in 2022/2023
A total of £276 million was collected by HMRC in 2022/2023 that went into Treasury coffers from the Plastic Packaging Tax.
James Armitage on the PRN market
Valpak’s head of procurement James Armitage gives his opinion on the PRN market
Over the last few weeks, the...
LyondellBasell invests in Dutch and Italian plastics recyclers
Dutch chemicals giant LyondellBasell has acquired Italian recycler Mepol Group and a 50% stake in Netherlands-based recycling company Stiphout Industries.
Scottish research to look at turning waste PET into drugs
A team of Scottish researchers are investigating whether PET could be recycled into drugs to treat neurological conditions.
Scientists...
Sainsbury’s rolls out cardboard hangers for baby clothes
Supermarket Sainsbury's has started using cardboard hangers for its own brand baby clothes.
These new cardboard hangers will replace...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 11 August 2023
As we get deeper into the summer holidays, and with very little European demand across materials, markets are very quiet at the...
Tesco sets eliminating waste as one of its six science-based net zero targets
Supermarket Tesco has included eliminating waste as one of its six science-based net zero targets.
Its net zero targets...
Mondi to start production of recyclable metal- and plastic-free barrier paper in Poland
Mill group Mondi has begun production of a recyclable barrier paper that does not contain an aluminium or plastic lining.
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