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
For those of us working in the recycling industry, improving quality has become a priority. The question is: How do we clean up the recycling stream and do it cost-effectively and quickly?
Several curbside recyclables grades have enjoyed notable price increases this month, including OCC, mixed paper, UBCs, HDPE and PP.
