Paper and plastic exports decline again in 2024
Recovered paper exports dropped 11% year-over-year in 2024, and scrap plastic exports fell by about 2%, according to new trade...
Trade & Tariffs
Recovered plastic exports decline again in 2024
Scrap plastic exports fell by about 2% in 2024, according to new trade data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Meanwhile,...
China issues new critical mineral export barriers
As trade strife between the U.S. and China heats up once again, the Chinese government has restricted exports of some...
Plastics recycling industry speaks out on tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump was set to implement 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, effective Feb. 4, then delayed them,...
Plastics, recycling industries speak out on tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump implemented 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, effective Feb. 4, then delayed them, creating a rapidly...
OECD nations announce individual Basel decisions
Countries within the OECD have announced how they'll each enforce new Basel Convention rules. As was foreshadowed by their previous...
Malaysia eyes improvements to e-scrap import procedures
On the heels of high-profile illegal e-scrap import claims and updates to the Basel Convention, Malaysian officials said they would...
Industry preps for Basel rules as Canada exempts US trade
With just weeks to go before new e-scrap trading regulations take effect worldwide, companies are feeling cautiously optimistic that trade...
Threatened tariffs could have indirect effect on recycled fiber
As the January inauguration approaches – and with it the prospect of hefty tariffs on Mexico and Canada – market...
Industry views are mixed as tariff threat looms
As the January inauguration approaches – and with it the prospect of hefty tariffs on Mexico and Canada – industry...
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