James McLeary
United Kingdombusiness executiveMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%James McLeary is the managing director for Biffa's polymers division, where he has voiced concerns over the challenging landscape of the plastic recycling industry in the UK and Europe, highlighting the impact of rising costs and competition from cheaper virgin plastic imports.
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James McLeary is the managing director of Biffa Polymers, advocating for greater responsibility in plastic waste management.
‘Nobody cares’: the Turkish farmers bearing the burden of UK’s plastic waste problem | PlasticsThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-08-04
United Kingdom· 2026-08-04
James McLeary warns that the plastic recycling industry is facing its most challenging year yet.
Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-10-24
United Kingdom· 2025-10-24
