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African Recycling Markets | The Race for Reliable Feedstock
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African Recycling Markets | The Race for Reliable Feedstock

By George Kiernan

African Recycling Markets face rising demand for reliable feedstock as PET investment, scrap metal trade and new EU export rules reshape opportunities.

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Recycled PET in Egypt | The 8,000-Tonne Reality Check
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Recycled PET in Egypt | The 8,000-Tonne Reality Check

By George Kiernan

Recycled PET in Egypt and Delta El Nile reports 8,000 tonnes of customer-supplied rPET. What does it mean for recyclers, resin buyers and export supply chains?

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French recycled Materials Demand | France’s €31bn Industry Faces a Critical Test
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French recycled Materials Demand | France’s €31bn Industry Faces a Critical Test

By George Kiernan

French recycled materials demand is central to France’s €31bn waste strategy. What will its 2026–2029 agreement mean for manufacturers, recyclers and traders?

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Recycled PET Prices | Virgin PET's Sharp Rise Closes the Gap
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Recycled PET Prices | Virgin PET's Sharp Rise Closes the Gap

By George Kiernan

Recycled PET Prices matched virgin PET in Southeast Asia in October 2026. Discover what price parity means for buyers, recyclers and manufacturers.

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Recycled Material Traceability | Digital Passports Expose a Critical Gap
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Recycled Material Traceability | Digital Passports Expose a Critical Gap

By George Kiernan

Recycled Material Traceability and how EU digital passports and UK policy are changing the evidence manufacturers need from recycled-material suppliers.

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DIWASS Rollout Raises Commercial Concerns for Recyclers
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DIWASS Rollout Raises Commercial Concerns for Recyclers

By George Kiernan

DIWASS rollout raises commercial concerns as recycling businesses face shipment delays and prepare for EU digital waste shipment requirements in 2027.

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EU Ban on Plastic Waste Exports | 21 Nov 2026, Just One Month To Go
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EU Ban on Plastic Waste Exports | 21 Nov 2026, Just One Month To Go

By George Kiernan

EU Ban on Plastic Waste Exports: one month to prepare. Learn what the November 2026 deadline means for buyers, sellers, recyclers and logistics firms.

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UK Soft Plastics Recycling | The New £20 Million Plant
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UK Soft Plastics Recycling | The New £20 Million Plant

By George Kiernan

UK soft plastics recycling gains new capacity in Corby, but feedstock quality, pricing and demand will determine the plant's wider commercial impact.

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Nigeria Plastic Recycling Revolution | Could New Plastic Laws Create Africa’s Next Major Recycled Materials Market?
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Nigeria Plastic Recycling Revolution | Could New Plastic Laws Create Africa’s Next Major Recycled Materials Market?

By George Kiernan

Nigeria Plastic Recycling could transform the market as new regulations, investment and growing demand create opportunities for recycled PET and recyclable materials.

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Europe’s New Waste Shipment Rules | The Hidden Cost for Recyclers
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Europe’s New Waste Shipment Rules | The Hidden Cost for Recyclers

By George Kiernan

EU waste shipment rules can affect delivery times, storage costs and recycling margins. Find out how recyclers can protect cross-border trade.

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Trump Copper Tariffs Overshadow a Critical Scrap Rule for Traders
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Trump Copper Tariffs Overshadow a Critical Scrap Rule for Traders

By George Kiernan

Trump copper tariffs overshadow an undefined US scrap rule. Here is what the 25% domestic sales requirement means for US copper scrap traders in 2026.

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Digital Waste Tracking UK 2026 | The Critical October Deadline
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Digital Waste Tracking UK 2026 | The Critical October Deadline

By George Kiernan

Digital Waste Tracking UK 2026: what changes on 1 October, who must report, what records remain, and why accurate waste data now matters to operators.

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