Plastics Recycling Update
PP bales rise, paper grades edge higher
The national average price of post-consumer PET beverage bottles and jars rose marginally in May, now averaging 2.24 cents per...
May pricing bullish for most bales
Parts of the struggling recycling sector are seeing upside in war-related surges in commodity pricing.
LyondellBasell sees upside for PP over PE
About 20% of global PE supply is affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, compared to nearly three-quarters...
Trex points to strength from recycled film feedstock
Despite persistent softness in the construction sector, the deck and railing company is leaning into marketing and innovation to convert...
APR, industry groups testify on overcapacity
Steve Alexander, CEO of APR, pointed to China as driving global oversupply despite fluctuating PET imports to the US and...
Plastics talking points: Takeaways from Q1 earnings
Get quick, need-to-know info about what's happening in recycled plastics and beyond, from the most recent investor updates.
PP most likely plastic to shift in 2026
During recent industry updates, stakeholders have indicated that the polymer could experience a more profound shift than polyethylene.
PureCycle sees long-term upside from Iran war
War-related supply constraints have pushed virgin resin prices much higher while feedstock bales for recycled PP have seen less dramatic...
Lawsuits hover days after SB 54 approval
NRDC and Californians Against Waste are suing CalRecycle over finalized EPR regulations they say unlawfully allow chemical recycling and other...
Origin Materials to shut down, sell PET cap design
CEO John Bissell has stepped down from the company, which previously reported it had enough money to operate only through...