In a press release on the impact of Coronavirus on the recycling sector, the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) reported mixed impacts and challenges across all sectors.
BIR Reports a Mixed Picture for Global Recycling
In the polymer sector, BIR says; “Demand for recycled plastics is feeble as a result of the lockdowns implemented in a large proportion of countries and shutdowns at many companies. The low oil price has pushed raw material values to historically low levels; the plastics recycling industry is struggling with high inventories and, as mentioned, reduced order levels...
BIR Reports a Mixed Picture for Global Recycling
In the polymer sector, BIR says; “Demand for recycled plastics is feeble as a result of the lockdowns implemented in a large proportion of countries and shutdowns at many companies. The low oil price has pushed raw material values to historically low levels; the plastics recycling industry is struggling with high inventories and, as mentioned, reduced order levels...
