The UK EA's recently published National Packaging Waste Database reported that over 1.86M/t packaging was recycled during Q4/2009. According to Angus Macpherson, MD of the Environment Exchange, the country's recycling target was met in 2009, contrary to earlier forecasts. He said that the supply of PRNs had significantly increased due to export growth; while demand for packaging dropped by 150,000/t, lower than the 2008 level. He added that increased supply & reduced demand had lowered packaging prices during Q4. Duncan Simpson, MD of Valpak, said he is hoping for a stable year for glass recycling, even with the company's growth during the 4Q slightly lower than the previous quarter. Rebecca Cocking, recycling manager of British Glass, said it was encouraging to see a rise in Q4 figures, even if the increase was not that huge as glass recycling only increased about 45,000 tonnes.
