Single-use plastics are everywhere, with most of us regularly relying on the convenience of products such as plastic bags, straws, utensils, takeaway coffee cups, food packaging and water bottles.
Single-use plastics are everywhere, with most of us regularly relying on the convenience of products such as plastic bags, straws, utensils, takeaway coffee cups, food packaging and water bottles.
PET prices have dropped slightly, but another key curbside plastic, natural HDPE, continues to coast along at high levels.
Bales of PET continue to rise in value, while natural HDPE prices fall slightly but remain at a relatively high level.
There’s no denying it; the world is experiencing a plastic waste crisis and it’s growing – but so is public awareness and action.
Recovered PET prices have continued their steady rise, while natural and color HDPE values have remained flat over the past month.
Sellers are seeing higher prices for recovered PET, HDPE and PP bales, according to the latest markets analysis.
As a nation, we’re doing a pretty good job collecting plastic bags and wraps for recycling. But we need to do a much better job creating demand for this recycled plastic film.
