Strong growth seen in UK circular economy investments
A report from accountancy firm BDO has found that more than £1.5 billion of capital has been made into UK circular economy...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 22 July 2022
It was another week of gradually easing prices for many key grades with the same pattern expected over the summer.
Recycled plastic export report: May 2022
Please note this report just focuses on the waste polymers of ethylene commodity code (391510), as exports of other plastics are relatively...
Recycled paper export report: May 2022
Exports of all key paper grades were up in May compared to what had been quite a weak April.
Trial assesses print qualities of PP flexible packaging that contains recycled content
Luxembourg-based Flint Group Packaging has been working on a project with the European CEFLEX Quality Recycling Project (QRP) to test whether recycled...
Hot weather causes new fire at Smurfit Kappa Nechells mill
A new fire broke out at the Smurfit Kappa Nechells mill in Birmingham just weeks after a major blaze there.
Biffa to provide logistics for Scottish Deposit Return Scheme
Circularity Scotland has announced that Biffa will be the official logistics provider for the Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
SABIC launches blockchain pilot to see if it can track circularity of plastics
Saudi petrochemical company SABIC is to investigate whether blockchain technology can be used to track circular feedstock in consumer products.
Thai company SCG Packaging buys Peute
Paper and plastics recycler Peute has been bought by Thai company SCG Packaging.
The acquisition will enable SCG Packaging...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 15 July 2022
Many in the market seem to be employing a 'buy what you need' strategy rather than attempting to stock up for the...