European Commission proposes very tough new rules on waste shipments
The European Commission has said that its preference is to go for the toughest possible rules on waste shipments outside of the...
United States commits to improving recycled material markets as part of first ever circular...
The United States Government will seek to improve markets for recycled commodities as part of its first ever commitment to creating a...
OPRL adding crisp packets and chocolate wrappers to in-store recycling labelling
Crisp packets and metallised snack and chocolate wrappers will now be able to have an in-store recycling label from OPRL on them.
Colin Clarke’s fibre report: November 2021
After high prices over recent months, it seems there is a correction going on currently.
Prices for OCC and...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 12 November 2021
The market followed the trend of previous weeks with PRN/PERNs dominating for plastics, and prices easing for paper grades.
China and the United States to work together on circular economy
China and the United States have agreed to work together on building a circular economy.
In a joint declaration...
Veolia calls for mandated plastic recycling to reduce CO2
Veolia has said that plastic recycling should be made mandatory in order to reduce CO2 emissions.
Its senior executive...
Veolia benefits from higher recyclate prices
Waste management company Veolia saw its profits increase in the first nine months of its latest financial year, with higher recyclate prices...
Plastic Energy raises €145 million to accelerate global expansion of plastic chemical recycling
Plastic Energy has completed raising €145 million (£124 million) from three investors to rapidly expand its technology and global portfolio of recycling...
Recycling prices and market commentary: 5 November 2021
It was a week for fireworks in the plastic packaging market, with a surprise announcement regarding the PRN/PERN market pushing up prices.