Prices for post-consumer fibers have remained steady lately, and prices for both natural and color HDPE have climbed.
Single-use plastics are everywhere, with most of us regularly relying on the convenience of products such as plastic bags, straws, utensils, takeaway coffee cups, food packaging and water bottles.
The United States has seen a dramatic shift in waste practices over the past several years. While landfills are still the most common destination for waste, individuals and organizations are actively seeking out sustainable alternatives. Traditional recycling facilities have been joined by additional environmental solutions such as composters, e-waste processors and anaerobic digesters.
Residential fiber values have flattened out, while post-consumer PET prices continue a steady recent climb.
