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Raising quality to protect markets for UK recovered materials

RECYCLING ASSOC LOGO_509CD7[1]The Recycling Association

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Press Release 3 August2018

 

RWM 2018 Stand: 4F70 

12-13 September 2018, NEC Birmingham

 

Raising quality to protect markets for UK recovered materials

The Recycling Association is calling on all visitors to RWM 2018 to visit its stand to ensure they have a true understanding of the steps they can take to improve material quality.

 

Simon Ellin, CEO of The Recycling Association, said that doing so will protect material markets both at home and abroad in what continues to be turbulent times.

 

"We have spent the last two years very vociferously campaigning for quality recycling," said Simon Ellin.

 

"We have encouraged our members, and indeed anyone involved in UK recycling, to raise their quality game.

 

"We foresaw what was going on in China and warned operators that only those that produced a quality material would remain viable.

 

"Now we are seeing other markets follow suit. And it's not limited to those in Asia."

 

But The Recycling Association CEO assured the industry that it wasn't all bad news.

 

"Many UK recyclers have proved that they can adapt quickly and put in place systems that are able to deliver very high quality materials," said Simon Ellin.

 

"We've put a lot of effort into promoting that capability, and the message has been well received worldwide.

 

"Certainly, the UK is seen to be a supplier of premium recovered materials, which puts our industry in a good place. Quality material will still find a market.

 

"Furthermore, as the retail and packaging sector look to incorporate more recycled content into packaging and review design for recyclability, the market should improve," he said.

 

Since its launch in 2016, The Recycling Association's Quality First campaign has become a central focus for improving quality outcomes across all aspects of the UK's recycling supply chain.

 

RWM 2018 visitors are invited to review the newly published Quality First Report which is being launched at the exhibition. The report explains the achievements of the campaign over the last year and outlines its future, short-term objectives.

 

Simon Ellin will also be discussing quality on several panel debates during RWM 2018. For full programme details visit:http://www.rwmexhibition.com/seminars/

 

For more information visitwww.therecyclingassocation.com.

 

 

ENDS 

For more information, contact Paul, Adrienne or Alex at Hanicke Robins Sanderson:

paul.sanderson@harosa.comor 07747 785980

adrienne.robins@harosa.comor 07855 643094

alex.bean@harosa.comor 0151 707 3588

 

Editors' Notes 

  • The Recycling Association represents more than 80 UK recycling organisations producing more than 5 million tonnes of recyclate a year.
  • Founded in 1975, it is the largest network of independent waste and recycling operators in the UK with a combined annual turnover in excess of £2 billion.
  • Members supply recovered material to re-processors worldwide and work at regional, national, European and international levels.
  • The Association lobbies and campaigns for better recycling outcomes, supporting supporting members with best practice, operational or legislative advice.
  • The Association is committed to quality recycling and promotes this via its Quality First campaign which was launched in 2016.

 

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