Recovered PET prices have continued their steady rise, while natural and color HDPE values have remained flat over the past month.
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.
The upward price trends for recovered PET and natural HDPE continues, according to the latest market data.
In an effort to reduce litter and increase recycling, more and more jurisdictions are turning to deposit return systems for the recovery of beverage containers. These systems require consumers to pay a small deposit at the point of purchase, and they get the deposit back when they return the empty container for recycling.