Report from Plastics Europe and SYSTEMIQ calls for major changes in European plastics system...
The European Plastics System needs to adopt circularity and radical policies within the next five years, according to a report from Plastics...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 1 April 2022
There was no joking in the recycling market this week, but there was a very active PRN/PERN market.
With...
Eastman set to build 160,000 tonnes per year polyester chemical recycling plant in Normandy
Speciality materials company Eastman has revealed that it has selected a site in Normandy for its 160,000 tonnes per year polyester chemical...
European Commission to ban greenwashing including false labelling
As part of its circular economy package, the European Commission has announced that it will ban greenwashing among Member States.
China’s National Sword policy led to 23% more plastic going to landfill in United...
A study by University of Buffalo researchers has shown that 23.2% more plastic went to landfill in the United States following China's...
World Customs Organisation investigating changes for plastic HS export codes
The World Customs Organisation (WCO) has said that it is looking to change the plastic HS export codes to allow for better...
Industry responds to Defra’s views on Extended Producer Responsibility consultation
Stakeholders from the recycling industry have responded to the publication of the Government's response to the views shared in the Extended Producer...
Government to set up taskforce to come up with new business waste collection proposals
The Government has announced that it will set up an industry taskforce to develop new business waste collection proposals.
Recycling prices and market commentary: 25 March 2022
Is there a limit on how high plastic prices can go? There must be but it was another week of big jumps...
Recycled plastic export report: January 2022
Please note this report just focuses on the waste polymers of ethylene commodity code (391510), as exports of other plastics are relatively...
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