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Recycling prices and market commentary: 5 September 2025
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Birmingham bin strikes could continue all winter
The long-running Birmingham bin strikes could last another six months at least, a trade union has warned.
Unite said workers had voted to extend a...
Sharp growth predicted for Europe’s recyclable-packaging sector
Europe's recyclable-packaging market is set to grow by more than $5bn (£3.7bn) over the next nine years, according to researchers.
Consultancy firm Towards Packaging predicted...
Arrest made after woman dies in collision with recycling lorry
A man has been arrested after an 89-year-old woman died following a collision with a recycling lorry.
North Wales Police said it detained the man...
Metal recycling sector to be worth $100bn by 2029, say researchers
Metal recycling could be worth more than $100bn by the end of this decade, according to a report.
The study, by insights specialists Research and...
Industry trio to give evidence to Parliamentary waste-crime inquiry
Leading waste industry figures will give evidence about crime in the sector in a hearing at Parliament this week.
They will speak in front of...
Food chief John Bason lands major role on UK deposit-return scheme
Food-sector stalwart John Bason is to play a key role in delivering the UK's forthcoming deposit-return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers.
The former finance director...
UK has lagged behind EU on circular economy since Brexit, warns...
EU circular-economy policy has been "more ambitious and progressive" than that produced by the UK since Brexit, according to a report.
The study, by think...
Researchers: scrap steel export ban could cost UK billions
Academics have estimated that a ban on sales of recycled steel to certain parts of the world could cost the UK almost £5bn in...
Architects call for tax incentives for building with secondary materials
Building designers have demanded tax incentives to specify reclaimed materials on projects.
The Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN) submitted policy recommendations to the Circular Economy...
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