by jondabach | Nov 26, 2018 | Market Prices, Recycling
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. Back in the 1980s, curbside recycling grew in popularity, giving homeowners everywhere a way to...
by jondabach | Nov 5, 2018 | Market Conditions, Market Prices, Recycling
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. Plastic import changes in Malaysia Malaysia is following in the footsteps of China, which has largely...
by jondabach | Sep 17, 2018 | Market Prices, Recycling, Shipping and Logistics
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...
by jondabach | Aug 27, 2018 | Market Conditions, Market Prices, Recycling
As promised, restrictions are coming from other countries, such as Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The U.S. continues to consider other avenues that are left, as overseas options are becoming scarce. This week, Berg Mill provides market updates regarding Thailand’s...
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...
