by jondabach | Aug 6, 2018 | Market Prices, News Brief, Recycling, Sustainability
Last month officially marked a year after China announced their mixed paper import ban. Recyclers have struggled to make progress during this difficult time, and it is about to get even more challenging with China’s most recent announcements. Berg Mill reports the...
by jondabach | Jul 16, 2018 | News Brief, Recycling, Sustainability
Environmentally-conscious Californians may have good intentions when they actively recycle, but unfortunately, their efforts have become futile. Not all passionate recyclers are aware of where their recyclables are really headed. This week, we discuss the hardships...
by jondabach | Jul 2, 2018 | Market Conditions, Recycling, Shipping and Logistics, Sustainability
Scrap plastic is overflowing in Asia, including China’s neighboring countries. Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia are beginning to experience the effects of the plastic ban, causing concern amongst several countries. In this week’s blog we present the updates regarding...
by jondabach | Jun 19, 2018 | Market Conditions, Recycling
Old ways of thinking in the industry must change to enhance the quality of exported recyclables. The U.S. is changing the way we collect and sort scrap since China added more strict quality standards. This week, Berg Mill Supply Co. discusses the challenges the U.S....
by jondabach | Jun 5, 2018 | Market Conditions, Recycling
Due to overcapacity, Vietnamese shipping ports are temporarily not accepting any scrap plastic imports. The terminals have received an influx of the material, partially as a result of China’s import ban. In this week’s blog, Berg Mill addresses the issue and how this...
