Plastics Market Situation Reports
11th January 2017
WRAP’s series of Market Situation Reports provide in-depth information on the latest economic, market and regulatory trends affecting the capture and recycling of key recovered materials.
Key points:
Significant improvements have been made by local authorities, the recycling industry and other parts of the supply chain towards achieving a circular economy for plastics
With over two-thirds of LAs collecting pots, tubs and trays (PTTs), finding sustainable end markets for these non-bottle rigid plastics is of particular concern
Overview
Overview
The previous update to the Plastics Market Situation Report was published in 2011. This report provides an update on key developments over the past few years and covers the following key themes:
Significant improvements
Significant improvements have been made by local authorities, the recycling industry and other parts of the supply chain towards achieving a circular economy for plastics
Future target concerns
Amid concern that the UK may not meet future plastic recycling targets, the sustainability of recycled plastic end markets is a concern for brands, manufacturers, LAs and reprocessors alike.
End markets
With over two-thirds of LAs collecting pots, tubs and trays (PTTs), finding sustainable end markets for these non-bottle rigid plastics is of particular concern.
Operation Green Fence
Operation Green Fence (OGF), introduced in early 2013, resulted in stricter enforcement of Chinese import controls over the quality of recovered material imported into the country.
Plastic bottle prices
Recovered polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles prices and mixed polymer plastic bottle prices have generally declined since 2011 due to lower oil and cotton prices and concerns about China’s enforcement of import controls.
Plastic recyclers
Plastics recyclers are particularly vulnerable to changes in market conditions, due to their position in the middle of the supply chain.
Recycling infrastructure
Recycling infrastructure based on the ability to supply products to a wide range of end markets, and at low cost, are those businesses most likely to be resilient and robust in the current environment.
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Use the following chapters to jump into individual sections of the report:
Chapters
Chapters
Contents
Contents
Plastics arisings >>
Plastics collection >>
Packaging recycling >>
End markets >>
PET >>
HDPE >>
LDPE >>
PP >>
Non-packaging/other polymer end markets >>
UK plastic recyclers >>
Exports >>
Plastics prices >>
Environmental benefits >>
Bioplastics >>
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Related
Related
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China >>
Paper >>
Glass >>
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