Valpak models changes for packaging waste producers under EPR proposals
Compliance scheme Valpak has produced a report that looks at how packaging waste producers will be affected by the Government's proposals for...
New 12-month forecast prices for LDPE 98/2 on Recycling Insights. More key grades coming...
Recycling Insights has launched 12-month forecast prices for LDPE 98/2 and other materials will follow soon.
The 12-month forecast...
RECOUP finds 584,000 tonnes of household plastic packaging was recycled in 2020
RECOUP's 2021 UK Household Plastics Collection Survey has estimated that 584,000 tonnes of household plastic packaging was recycled in 2020.
Environment Bill brings more producer responsibility and plastic export ban
The Government will introduce its Environment Bill before Parliament today that will make manufacturers responsible for the products they bring to market.
The Recycling Association welcomes separate collection consultation by Defra
A plan by Defra to consult on guidance and further regulations on separate collection of materials has been welcomed by The Recycling...
Mars Petcare UK and TerraCycle to recycle packaging from all pet food brands
A nationwide pet food packaging recycling scheme has been launched by Mars Petcare UK and TerraCycle.
Mars Petcare owns brands including Whiskas and James Wellbeloved.
Believed...
How we have turned marine plastics into a revenue source
By Matt Hulland, Resource Recovery Manager, Exeter City Council
Since 2016, Exeter City Council has been working with Odyssey...
Call to stimulate recycling markets following EU President’s State of the Union Address
European recycling and waste trade association have welcomed EU President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address, but called for...
Volvo promises 25% recycled plastic
Volvo Cars has announced that from 2025 at least 25 per cent of plastics used in every newly launched Volvo car will be made...
Viridor to cut plastic exports and recycle all core plastics in UK
Plastic exports will be cut by Viridor next year when it has pledged to recycle all core plastics in UK.