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Leeds Paper Recycling forced into liquidation

A Leeds-based recycling and waste management company has been placed into liquidation.

Resource Association wants better sampling of recycling and unannounced audits as part of MRF Code of Practice

Trade body the Resource Association has called for unannounced audits and greater sampling intensity as part of its submission to the MRF Code of Practice consultation.

Eco Plastics calls for MRF Code of Practice to be made mandatory to improve recycling quality

Leading plastics recycling Eco Plastics has said that the MRF Code of Practice should be made mandatory.

Scrap metal firm Chadwicks Recycling wins appeal against Bolton planning refusal

A scrap metal firm has won an appeal against Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for site improvements.

SAICA recycled cardboard mill in Manchester officially opened

Europe’s most advanced recycled paper mill has been officially opened by Business and Energy minister Michael Fallon.

Valpak and WRAP to investigate glass packaging supply chain

An investigation has begun into the volatility experienced in the glass packaging supply chain in 2012 and what this will mean for the split recycling targets for 2013.

European Metal Recycling fails to get Cornwall planning permission despite backing of planning inspectors

Cornwall Council has decided not to give European Metal Recycling (EMR) planning permission for a new scrap yard, despite the facility getting backing from the council’s planning inspectors.

First recycling compliance period looks healthy so far for packaging

The first interim recycling and recovery results for the 2013 compliance period have been published and so far look positive for the year ahead.

Upturn predicted for UK plastic recycling

Rising costs of manufacturing in the Far East could lead to improved opportunities for UK companies, says Axion Polymers.

Metal recycler fined after worker loses arm in machinery

A Lincoln-man suffered life-changing injuries because of a series of safety failings at the waste recycling plant in which he worked in Scunthorpe, a court has heard.

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Cardboard / OCC (UK £)	82	92
Copper - Dry Bright (China US$)	7200	7400
HMS #1 (UK £)	195	210
LDPE Film 98/2 (China US$)	575	610
Natural PET Bottles (UK £)	280	310
Natural PET Bottles (China US$)	915	950
ONP (China US$)	180	220

Published on 24/10/2012

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