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ICIS August monthly recycled plastics pulse

Published: August 20, 2025
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Editor’s Note: This is a monthly PCR resin pricing analysis contributed by commodity intelligence firm ICIS.

Most U.S. recycled plastic feedstock markets have seen dramatic downward swings through the first half of the year. According to recent earnings calls from several industry groups, H2 sales are expected to be flat, if not weaker, than H1.
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Industry group details Canadian plastics registry

Published: August 13, 2025
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Industry group Coast Waste Management Association held a webinar to discuss the new reporting obligations for Canadian waste service providers. | Sherif Ashraf/Shutterstock

Editor’s Note: EPR compliance will be featured in sessions at the 2026 Resource Recycling Conference, Feb. 23-25 in San Diego, California.

Speakers from Coast Waste Management Association discussed the new reporting responsibilities for Canadian waste service providers, including recyclers, for the Federal Plastics Registry during a recent webinar. Continue Reading

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Top stories from July 2025

Published: August 13, 2025
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Photo Courtesy of U.S. House of Representatives

Federal and state policy moves on plastics recycling topped reader interest in July, joined by efforts to expand PET thermoform recovery, a major brand’s leap in PCR use, plus heightened scrutiny of imported recycled resin amid authenticity and market impact concerns.

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Denton Plastics building major Oregon PP expansion

Published: August 13, 2025
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Denton Plastics recently broke ground on a $2 million Oregon expansion to double PP recycling capacity, boost sorting technology and meet Recycling Modernization Act goals. | Photo courtesy Denton Plastics

Denton Plastics has broken ground on a major expansion of its polypropylene recycling operations in Oregon, a move hailed as both strategic and timely amid the state’s evolving recycling landscape. Continue Reading

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Republic Services sites third polymer center in PA

Published: August 13, 2025
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The Allentown site will begin by producing RPET flake to nearby Circularix and other converters, from early 2027. | Courtesy of Republic Services

During a recent investor call, Republic Services subtly confirmed it would site its third co-located polymer center and resin processing plant in Pennsylvania, and the hauler soon confirmed the specific location: Allentown. Continue Reading

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Oregon faces lawsuit over packaging EPR program

Published: August 6, 2025
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The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors says the state’s newly active packaging EPR law is unfair and ineffective. | JPL Designs/Shutterstock

Editor’s Note: EPR compliance will be featured in sessions at the 2026 Resource Recycling Conference, Feb. 23-25 in San Diego, California.  Continue Reading

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LyondellBasell, Eastman delay recycling plants

Published: August 6, 2025
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The two major U.S. chemical companies cited subdued demand and an unfavorable capital investment climate. | JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock

Two U.S. chemical recyclers have announced delays to major investments in the emerging technology, amid a challenging demand environment and funding concerns. Continue Reading

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APR, ReMA update bale specs for PE rigids, film

Published: August 6, 2025
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The two organizations maintain the industry standard for acceptable materials and contaminants, and the specifications serve as a reference tool for MRFs and other recyclers. | Photo Courtesy Jared Paben

The Association of Plastic Recyclers and the Recycled Materials Association have updated specifications for post-consumer plastic bales, following a collaborative development process between the two organizations. Continue Reading

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