September 2011

In this issue:

Battling the bulge It was once said that television is nature’s way of telling us we should have gone out and done something more enjoyable. But if you have been order... more Cartridge recycling: the goal of going global Despite the claimed pursuit of recycling being a byword across contemporary society and industry worldwide, the consumption of imaging consumables - i... more Recycling all in a good cause Within the global recycling sector, the role of non-profit organisations is perhaps underestimated. In some markets, charities, schools, churches and ... more Umicore and the battery’s final heartbeat Most of the world’s discarded rechargeable batteries are recycled at Umicore, but there is one complication: just 3% of spent rechargeable batteries... more The importance of regulation - and enforcement Governments requiring high standards should enforce regulations to protect the investments designed by responsible electronics recyclers to meet those... more No signs of supply recovery Although availability remains a widespread issue, there is consumer pressure on recovered paper suppliers to cut their lower grade prices in Europe. T... more Foam formed from paper mill waste In the production of paper, quite a large proportion of the finer fibres and water goes to form a by-product that is generated in millions of tonnes a... more Multi-billion reasons to laud US recycling industry The recycling industry’s environmental contribution tends to grab most of the headlines in this ever-greening world - to the extent that its hugely ... more Economic worries fuel market jittersInternational ferrous scrap prices were largely unruffled in the immediate aftermath of the renewed economic and financial market turbulence which eme... more Markets mired in unpredictability Having slid at one point to US$ 2050 per tonne, 304 quality stainless steel scrap has recovered to US$ 2120-2170 at the time of writing while 316 mate... more Tight supply originals continues The European textiles recycling market continues to suffer from tight supply. Although sorting companies currently have sufficient material for their ... more Prices show resistance to economic woesDespite the difficult economic conditions in some EU member states, Europe’s metal traders anticipate continuing high commodity price levels while s... more