Recycling prices and market commentary: 24 February 2023
While physical market conditions remain weak, the PRN/PERN price continues to prop up some grades.
In plastics, some price...
UK paper mills and heavy metal industries to get energy support
Around 300 energy intensive UK companies including paper mills and metal forges are to get support to ensure they have a level...
SUEZ, Loop and SK Geo Centric to build PET chemical recycling plant in France
The first European Loop Industries Infinite Loop PET chemical recycling facility will be built in France it has been announced.
Thailand confirms plastic import ban will begin in 2025
The Government of Thailand has confirmed that it will introduce a ban on the import of plastics for recycling from 1 January...
Interseroh+ offers Made for Recycling paper/cardboard packaging assessment
German recycling alliance Interseroh+ is offering a Made for Recycling service that assesses whether paper and cardboard packaging meets new CEPI guidelines....
Small increase in demand for plastics at start of 2023 says BIR
BIR's Plastics Committee has said that there was a small increase in demand for recycled plastics at the beginning of 2023.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 17 February 2023
Physical markets are quiet, but there was strong movement for the plastic PRN/PERN this week.
Demand is generally poor...
Study shows that mixed waste sorting is key to meeting circular economy objectives
Research commissioned by Reloop and Zero Waste Europe has found that applying sorting systems to mixed waste prior to thermal treatment and...
VAT won’t be charged on returned bottles under Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme
The UK Treasury has confirmed to the Scottish Government that VAT won't be charged on bottles returned under Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme...
MPs question whether proposed EU Packaging laws will lead to recycling differences between Great...
MPs on the European Scrutiny Committee have asked for clarity from Environment Minister Rebecca Pow on how a new EU Packaging and...