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Plastic bales prices remain steady for October

Published: October 15, 2025
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The national average price for bales of post-consumer PET beverage bottles and jars remained steady in October, now averaging 4.50 cents/lb, compared to 4.66 cents this time last month. Regional contracts are still yielding in the 3-7 cent range. One year ago this grade was trading at an average 17.59 cents/lb.

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ICIS: Plastic scrap pricing may have hit bottom

Published: October 15, 2025
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While most US recycled plastic scrap markets remain weak, several have likely found a pricing floor, prompting some stabilization. | Garry Killian / Shutterstock

While most US recycled plastic scrap markets remain weak, several have likely found a pricing floor, prompting some stabilization. Overall demand remains soft, especially as buyers seasonally reduce inventory volumes within the fourth quarter. Continue Reading

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FFP barriers continue to restrict recycling systems

Published: October 15, 2025
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Production of film and flexible packaging is growing while recycling rates remain low. | K M Hargreaves / Shutterstock

While film and flexible packaging represent about 34% of the total US plastic packaging industry by weight, abysmal recycling rates are requiring adjustments across the entire system. Continue Reading

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State of Washington studies bag ban effectiveness

Published: October 15, 2025
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While Washington aims to reduce plastic bag waste, the mandate for thicker bags is in question, resulting in more plastic volume overall. | Olga Miltsova / Shutterstock

The Washington State Department of Commerce released a report on the effectiveness of the state’s retail carryout bag policy prohibiting thin, 0.5 mil thickness single-use plastic bags. Continue Reading

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Colorado EPR development advances to next phase

Published: October 15, 2025
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The Circular Action Alliance and Colorado are gearing up to implement the state’s new EPR law. | Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

Editors note: Join us at the 2026 Resource Recycling Conference where we’ll dive deeper into EPR compliance and policy.

The group overseeing Colorado’s upcoming recycling system overhaul is moving forward with new plans to boost participation statewide. Continue Reading

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ADS recycled plastic purchase share sinks to 3-year low

Published: October 8, 2025
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Advanced Drainage Systems, one of the biggest buyers of recycled HDPE and PP, also saw a 7.3% drop in purchases of recycled materials. | Courtesy ADS

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

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Colorado approval signals path forward for PRO choice

Published: October 8, 2025
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The Lubricants Packaging Management Association became the first independent producer responsibility organization to gain approval in a state EPR program. | Air Images / Shutterstock

Although a designated producer responsibility organization (PRO) receives much of the attention for any state’s emerging extended producer responsibility (EPR) plan for packaging, independent PROs quietly address more specialized needs. Continue Reading