Many in the U.S. may be unfamiliar with reverse vending machines, because only 10 of 50 states have deposit redemption programs. | Karen McFarland/Shutterstock
Bales of curbside plastics have experienced notable price increases this month, with natural HDPE again hitting a record high.
The author argues that post-industrial plastics recycling yields important environmental benefits and can help overcome challenges in post-consumer plastics recycling. | mofaez/Shutterstock
The past month has been marked by value boosts for recovered PET, HDPE and PP materials.
Prices for recovered plastics increased across the board during the past month, with natural high-density polyethylene bales notching another record.
Most food waste consists of meats, vegetables, fruit and bakery products, according to a recent Denkstatt report.
The need to reduce food waste has escalated as an issue during COVID-19. In response to current realities, consumers have raced to grocery stores to stockpile food, often buying in surplus. Now, we’re seeing food’s perishability firsthand.
