Recycling

The annual ‘Women Count‘ report, published by The Pipeline, has found that just 1 in 5 commercial roles on the executive committees of FTSE350 companies in the UK is held…

The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has issued its first position paper on extended producer responsibility (EPR), calling for policymakers to ensure that EPR schemes are designed in such a…

Up to 250 million packages will be shipped in the UK following online purchases made between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Analysis from Sourceful suggests that these packages will contain around…

The American Forest & Paper Association has confirmed that its President and CEO, Heidi Brock, has been named the ‘2024 Association Executive of the Year’ by Association TRENDS and CEO Update. The…

New research from DS Smith reveals two in five pieces (44%) of paper and cardboard packaging are set to end up in landfill or incineration by 2030 if declining recycling…

Container repair and refurbishment specialist UK Container Maintenance is celebrating the significant success of its mobile offering by announcing a series of key landmarks. Over the past 12 months, the…

Presona AB has confirmed the appointment of Lenmatec as its exclusive partner for the company’s baler program in the Benelux. Lenmatec will offer both sales and service and is a family-owned…

Austrian-headquartered UNTHA shredding technology has appointed a new global marketing director, as the engineering specialist plans a significant growth over the next five years. Katie Mallinson joins the €80m turnover…

The importance of artificial intelligence and carbon credits in the future of the paper recycling sector were highlighted to the Paper Division session at the BIR World Recycling Convention in…

DS Smith has issued a pre-close trading update in respect of the half year ending 31 October 2023. The company says trading continues in line with its expectations. It reported…

Smurfit Kappa recently published its second annual Green Bond Allocation and Impact Report which provides details on the use of proceeds of its inaugural €1 bn dual-tranche Green Bond issued…

Reforms to household and business bin collections and a crackdown on unscrupulous waste carriers will boost recycling rates and protect the environment, the UK Government has said, following the launch…

Impact Environmental Group (IEG) has appointed Mike Braddock to the role of Managing Director at IEG EMEA. He joins the group with a wealth of experience, having spent over 30…

Global Machinery Solutions Ltd have installed a Shred Tech ST-100E into a French cellulose producing company site near Bordeaux to shred paper cores and large sheet cardboard. Due to the…

In August, the major European paper for recycling markets witnessed stable prices, especially for in-demand grades like mixed paper, board and OCC, says the Bureau for International Recycling (BIR). This…

The American Forest & Paper Association is celebrating the 63rd annual National Forest Products Week. Throughout this week, AF&PA will highlight the industry’s sustainability leadership and paper recycling achievements within the…