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The Market: Weak pulp market drags white grades

By Ken McEntee Although a couple sources reported that Sorted Office Paper (SOP) was beginning to show improvement this month, prices for the grade generally trickled further downward. The average… Thank you for checking us…



The Market: High supply keeps OCC prices down

Ken McEntee Recovered paper traders during the last two weeks of July reported improved export orders for old corrugated containers (OCC), with modestly improved prices on both the East and… Thank you for checking us…


The Market: Global scrap paper markets remain weak

With limited Chinese demand for old corrugated containers (OCC) and a reduced European demand for packaging, the global recovered paper market remained weak through the second quarter of the year,… Thank you for checking us…




Lexington suspends paper recycling

Changes in the global marketplace for recycled materials are forcing the Lexington (Kentucky) Recycle Center to temporarily suspend recycling of paper products, the city announced. Lexington does have a buyer for dry corrugated cardboard, like…


The Market: Have OCC, SOP reached the bottom?

By Ken McEntee May 1 Scrap Paper Price Update Here Prices of old corrugated containers (OCC) and Sorted Office Paper (SOP) are taking further hits this month, but some traders… Thank you for checking us…