by jondabach | Dec 5, 2018 | Market Conditions, Market Prices
In light of China’s wavering economy, buyers of recovered paper (RCP) imports from the U.S. and Europe are pushing for lower prices. Despite the fact that RCP shipments are set to land in China this January, China’s buyers don’t yet have 2019 import permits that would...
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 | Oct 22, 2018 | Market Conditions
Though most of the stories making headlines throughout this year have been about decreases in supply or dismal news, the industry is finally starting to see a turnaround with expected containerboard growth. Original presentations and predictions revealed growth...
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...
