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Top 5 stories for October 2025

byEditorial Staff
November 4, 2025
in Plastics
Top 5 stories for October 2025
In a statement, the company called the closure of the plastic film processing plant temporary, amid challenging macroeconomic conditions. | Courtesy of Natura

Stories exploring the closure of a major film recycling plant, a recyclability assessment platform, ADS recycled plastic purchases, PET imports and drew reader attention in October.

The list below shows our top stories published in October in terms of unique page views.

1 | WM closes Natura PCR film operation in Texas

Hauler WM has shuttered its plastic film processing operations near Houston only months after starting up a new $150 million plant, amid lackluster market conditions.

2 | APR launches recyclability assessment platform

The Association of Plastic Recyclers will launch a new digital platform to help brands and packaging suppliers evaluate the recyclability of entire plastic packages and prepare for policy requirements in the US and abroad.

3 | ADS recycled plastic purchase share sinks to 3-year low

Major buyer Advanced Drainage Systems reached its lowest level of recycled plastic purchases since its fiscal 2022 baseline, according to its annual sustainability report.

4 | APR applies pressure on PET imports, tariffs

The RecycleOn Oregon center in Ashland opened this month, the first of more than 140 planned in the state. The center is the product of a collaboration between Circular Action Alliance (CAA) and West Coast collection and processing company Recology.

5 | RecycleOn Oregon opens first drop-off hard-to-recycle site

The RecycleOn Oregon center in Ashland opened this month, the first of more than 140 planned in the state by Circular Action Alliance (CAA) and West Coast collection and processing company Recology.

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