International

China to compel businesses to provide recycling and energy statistics

05/01/2012

The Chinese government is to pilot a statistical gathering exercise that will require businesses to provide data on recycling and energy use.
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China to close steel and paper facilities due to power shortages

12/07/2011

The Chinese government is to close 2,255 industrial facilities in an attempt to fight severe power shortages.

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Funds reducing investments in commodities

05/07/2011

Speculators have cut their net-long positions in 18 US commodities by 15 per cent, data compiled by Bloomberg shows.

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Coca Cola believed to have put US PET recycling facility up for sale

24/06/2011

A Coca Cola PET bottle recycling facility in the United States has been put up for sale, according to sources.

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Early monsoon rains dampen Indian steel prices

20/06/2011

The early arrival of the monsoon season in the south of India has suppressed the price of steel long after recent momentum.

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Major Chinese recycling centre opens in Neijiang

17/06/2011

A $500 million recycling park has opened in Neijiang, and is the largest recycling centre in south west China.

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Indian steel demand should stay strong stays steelmaker

17/06/2011

Both flat steel and long steel are expected to be needed in India over the next few years, according to Indian steelmaker JSW Steel.

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US exported scrap aluminium to over 50 countries in 2010

16/06/2011

American Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) president Robin Wiener has said that the United States now exports scrap aluminium to more than 50 countries.

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