Posts from RecyclingInternational

09-08-2019

Business Paper

High supply keeps OCC prices in check

The lowest prices for years and low demand from Asia have prompted stockpiling in the US and a growth in…

06-08-2019

Business Textiles

African markets seek higher quality used clothing

In recent months, we have seen a slight easing of values of original unsorted used clothing, although some might say…

09-05-2019

Business Paper

Traders giving away OCC as prices plumet

Diverting fibre from China to its Asian neighbours is no longer making business sense for Western exporters struggling to find…

30-04-2019

Business Editors’ Top Picks Ferrous Metals

Kiwi recycling finds new momentum

Recycling in New Zealand is crawling up again after a slump of many years. ‘New Zealand is just a drop…

04-04-2019

Business

How is the British recycling sector shaping up?

As we move towards 2020 and the deadline for many long-term goals on recycling and sustainable business, it’s easy to…

26-03-2019

Product Spotlight

Idromec’s Triple Baler IHD 3C

The world of scrap metal processing machines boasts a variety of solutions, designed for various types of materials, for multiple…

11-01-2019

Legislation Non-Ferrous Metals

More scrap grades added to China’s hit list

The import of eight grades of non-ferrous and ferrous scrap into China is being stopped from 1 July with analysts…

04-12-2018

Plastics

SABIC looks to crack waste plastic

Chemical manufacturer SABIC is planning a demonstration plant in the Netherlands to test the use of low quality, contaminated mixed…

23-11-2018

Business

Concrete ideas about sustainable buildings

Insights into a sustainable strategy by the authorities in the German city of Heidelberg was one of the highlights of…

13-11-2018

Business Technology

New technology boosts phosphorus recycling

Three plants recovering phosphorus from incinerated sewage sludge are being planned for Germany, Denmark and Sweden. Danish engineering specialist COWI…

23-10-2018

Business Plastics

Ban on selected single-use plastics proposed for UK

The UK Government has announced plans to ban the distribution and sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds….