Negligible PET bottle bale values elicit fears of landfilling, while rising prices for HDPE natural and PP bales add to recyclers' costs.

US and Israeli strikes in Iran and the subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed diesel fuel prices higher and further complicated domestic logistics.

A Pennsylvania engineering consultancy is seeking to impose sanctions on chemical recycler Encina for work relating to a project in the state that was ultimately canceled.

The Foodservice Packaging Institute’s Foam Recycling Coalition will award grants of up to $50,000 to expand US recycling access for EPS products.

Both long- and short-term solutions including policy, localization can help support the industry, panelists said during the 2026 Plastics Recycling Conference in San Diego.

While most recycled commodity values continued to fall during the quarter, they did so at a slower pace, according to NERC data.

Panelists from state government, Circular Action Alliance and a reclaimer explored the particulars of REMs at the 2026 Plastics Recycling Conference in San Diego.

The new tool provides a "matchmaking service" for waste haulers and generators, to help streamline demand sourcing and potentially increase revenue.

The CEOs of the Association of Plastic Recyclers and Circular Action Alliance held a candid, spirited discussion at the 2026 Plastics Recycling Conference.

The Canadian producer is hopeful to gain adoption, despite the challenges common to recycling plastic film.