Ahead of the announcements, International Paper, Smurfit Westrock and others pointed to a sudden rise in demand, higher costs and low customer inventories.

The British RGE Group plans to open the plant near San Antonio in September, and its UK facilities incorporate recycled plastics for high-performance applications.

The organization administering the first US EPR law for plastic boat wrap provides an interactive map of collection sites and events, and guidance for material preparation.

The Wisconsin thermoformer, whose customers include Starbucks, will incorporate PureFive resin in 25% to 100% PCR products.

Despite recent recycled paper acquisitions, Packaging Corporation of America will still lean on strength and flexibility of its virgin paper products, executives said.

A quarterly report from the American Forest & Paper Association attributed the drop to "evolving trade dynamics," while production increased for recycled linerboard and recycled boxboard grades.

The PE giant emphasized cost-advantaged North American feedstock and the lack of infrastructure damage from the conflict, and expects to increase operating rates further in the second quarter.

The communications giant will have more than 200 retail collection points, and the Texas nonprofit will process and distribute old devices.

The company is currently optimizing operations at the existing mechanical recycling facility, which it bought in 2024.

Vertical integration can be one option for supply security or guaranteed demand, but comes with caveats, McKinsey consultants say.