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Fiber, film, metal bales stable while plastics continue to drop

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Post-consumer PET bottles dropped to 4.66 cents per pound in September while steel, aluminum and fiber prices remained unchanged for the month.

 

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Containerboard prices begin slow recovery

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The North American containerboard industry is slowly recovering from a post-COVID inventory contraction and demand is expected to bounce back at a “modest” 0.53% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2027, according to Rabobank’s Q3 2025 report.

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California’s 2024 carpet recycling rate exceeds annual goal

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California’s carpet recycling rate has improved for the fifth consecutive year, with Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) citing financial incentives, including grants, as a key driver of the continued growth.

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A Pivotal Year in EPR Policy

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EPR is no longer just a legislative concept—it’s becoming an operational reality that’s reshaping the materials economy.

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In Need of a Charge

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he electric vehicle battery recycling business remains in flux, but reasons for optimism remain.

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