Recovered paper industry faces price swings, policy shifts, and growing demand

Recovered paper industry faces price swings, policy shifts, and growing demand

Published Online: May 28, 2025

Written by: Recycling Product News Staff

"At the BIR World Recycling Convention in Valencia in May, industry experts discussed the issues of tariffs and economic nationalism and how recyclers can continue to strengthen specifications and promote recyclables as essential materials.

This approach to the sector is essential as cross-border trade pressures have put sustainability under threat, an idea shared by keynote speaker Brian Henesey, past chair of ReMA and vice president of Rocky Mountain Recycling Inc. (USA) at the BIR Paper Division plenary session.

The gathering also heard from other speakers on topics including recovered paper markets, legislative developments, and shipping challenges. ..."

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