The average price of mixed-paper bales jumped up by 21% this month, and natural HDPE has notched another record value.
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The average price of mixed-paper bales jumped up by 21% this month, and natural HDPE has notched another record value.
Recyclable paper bags make up a significant portion of the 68% of paper that is recycled in the United States. | Fuss Sergey/Shutterstock
Recycled-content commitments by consumer packaged goods companies and fashion brands have driven demand for recycled polyethylene terephthalate (RPET) to a level that exceeds available supply.
Stakeholders have the opportunity to share their input on the future of recycling in California.
Various factors influence the fees producers must pay in different EPR programs. | meandering images/Shutterstock
The price of natural high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bales surpassed 61 cents per pound for the first time. Meanwhile, the average mixed-paper price notched upward by several dollars.
Producer responsibility programs are among the policy actions being discussed around the world to address waste. | amophoto_au/Shutterstock
