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.