Surendra Patawari

1 month ago | recyclinginternational.com | Kirstin Linnenkoper |Surendra Patawari |Electronics recycling

2025 will be crucial for the European plastic scrap market, as the updated and far-reaching Waste Shipment Regulation will begin to have a profound effect on the movement of secondary plastics. Last year, the regulation underwent many changes as policy makers sought to reduce the export of plastic waste from Europe. The most significant change was a ban on such shipments to non-OECD countries from November 2026.

2 months ago | recyclinginternational.com | Robin Latchem |Surendra Patawari |Plastics Recycling |Battery Recycling

2024 was particularly challenging for the European plastic recycling industry. On the one hand, more brand owners were committed to increasing the use of recyclables in new packaging while, on the other, cheaper prime plastic was holding them back from using recyclables as they sought to remain competitive in the market. The slow economic outlook pushed many brand owners to choose cost-effectiveness over circulatory goals. Recyclers struggled to sell uncompetitive recycled granules.

Nov 28, 2024 | recyclinginternational.com | Kirstin Linnenkoper |Surendra Patawari |Plastics Recycling |Non-Ferrous metals recycling

Crude oil prices have been volatile in the last two months. At the beginning of September, they were around US$ 73 per bbl but then slumped by almost 10%, falling to US$ 65 per bbl in just 10 days. By the middle of October, they jumped by 15% and reached US$ 76 per bbl. By the end of October, they were back down to around US$ 67 per bbl. Today, prices hit US$ 69. This volatility fuels more uncertainty to the market.

Sep 16, 2024 | recyclinginternational.com | Surendra Patawari |Non-Ferrous metals recycling

As a result, many collectors and exporters of the potential raw material are concerned about future business lane and assessing the stability of their market. Without any doubt, Asian recyclers are dependent on Europe for supplying such waste to run their factories. Without adequate availability, the scale of their operations cannot be profitable. Low availability of recyclable waste in Asian countries limits new investments in recycling capacities on that continent.

Jan 25, 2024 | recyclinginternational.com | Surendra Patawari

Great efforts were made in 2023 towards sustainability and circularity in the plastic sector, particularly towards using recycled plastics in new packaging. As part of the momentum, brands promised to redesign their packaging with some even looking to reuse packaging to reduce the burden of recycling. The major challenge was always going to be a constant supply of good quality recycled granules. The talk was of reducing prime plastic production and increasing the use of recycled plastics.