Category Archives: Recycling

First Import Permits for Recovered Paper in China Larger and Earlier Than Expected

It has been a rollercoaster year for recycled paper markets around the globe as many exporters scramble to find destinations other than China for their wastepaper. Perhaps indicating an attempt to stabilize its domestic recovered paper (RCP) market, China issued a first round of import permits earlier than expected. On December 14, 2018, China’s Ministry…

China Gives Rest of World Opportunity to Step Up Recycling Efforts

China’s stricter recycling import laws is not new news. Yet the changes China has implemented is forcing countries near and far to revisit their own recycling practices. (more…)

This week, Berg Mill provides market updates regarding Malaysia’s new plastic import requirements, as well as talks of India’s developing domestic recycling plan. (more…)

There is no doubt that 2018 has been a challenging year for recycling companies, as Asian markets, new policies, and burdensome tariffs have created a lasting uncertainty in the industry. North America has struggled throughout this time and the shift has forced us to begin considering other solutions to protect recycling’s future. While we try…

Category Archives: Recycling

First Import Permits for Recovered Paper in China Larger and Earlier Than Expected

China Gives Rest of World Opportunity to Step Up Recycling Efforts

Recycling Updates in Malaysia and India

Tariffs Taking a Toll on Recycling

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