Recycling

FTSE100 packager reports progress against its nine long-term sustainability goals, achieving an 11% reduction in carbon emissions in five years

The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has confirmed the publication of its Annual Review 2019-2020 – Primed for Growth. The first draft of the review led on the impact the…

UK and European First Half Report from BIR Writing in the BIR World Mirror Quarterly Report for the Recovered Paper Division, Keith Trower of Viridor reports that in the second…

Stora Enso and Helsinki Olympic Stadium have signed a partnership agreement to develop low-carbon, eco-friendly operations at the stadium by promoting the use of renewable materials and circular economy solutions….

The European paper recycling rate has increased from 71.7% in 2018 to 72% in 2019 due to a stable utilisation of Paper for Recycling (PfR) in the European paper industry….

In 2019, Cepi members produced close to 90 million tonnes of paper and board, of which 54.6% were based on recycled fibres – compared to 53.1% in 2018 – as indicated…

Visy Executive Chairman, Anthony Pratt has confirmed that the company had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Australian and New Zealand glass manufacturing business of Owens Illinois (O-I)…

On 6 July 2020, the Solid Waste & Chemicals Management Centre of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China published the ninth batch of waste…

The European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA) has welcomed the German government’s priorities under its Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The Alliance is offering its expertise to support…

With more people ordering online during the Covid-19 pandemic alongside changing shopping habits, there are understandable concerns over the impacts on air quality and packaging on the environment. The Times…

On 24th June 2020, the millionth tonne of 2020 PRNs was traded through The Environment Exchange (t2e). This is 46 days earlier than last year’s record for reaching this milestone,…

Recycling division announces changes to senior management team

The paper recycling industry is little more than 20 weeks away from a turning point. China has established itself over recent years as the dominant export outlet for recovered fibre…

DS Smith Plc has confirmed the appointment of Geoff Drabble to the Company’s Board as Chairman Designate and a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 September 2020. His election will…

The Recycling Association is calling for the Government to support investment in UK paper and recycling infrastructure on the back of recent announcements from China and Indonesia. China recently confirmed…

The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has released its 2019 Annual Report that highlights key recycling industry developments and data as well as the organization’s activities on behalf of its…