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Virgin plastics companies recently released PCR offerings, published 2019 sustainability reports and provided updates on chemical recycling technologies. The following...
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Ups and downs in curbside plastics pricing
The average price of PET bales fell this month, but natural HDPE values have remained stable. Â The national average price...
Average OCC price drops 30% in one month
After climbing for four straight months, the price of OCC has fallen sharply this month. But the average value of...
Survey shows fast-rising MRF processing costs
The blended value of recyclables in the Northeast region increased during the first quarter of 2020, but MRF processing costs...
Chinese firm defaults on loan used to buy Ingram Micro
Because of mounting financial problems, Chinese government officials have seized control of the parent company of Ingram Micro, which has...
Industry council forms with eye on ‘meaningful change’
The Recycling Partnership is bringing together three dozen individuals from across the recycling value chain for some frank discussion about...
Sector’s current focus: policy, demand and COVID-19
Although they can't meet in person, plastics recycling stakeholders this week are still coming together for the Association of Plastic...
Industry council forms with eye on ‘meaningful change’
The Recycling Partnership is bringing together three dozen individuals from across the recycling value chain for some frank discussion about...
California hikes payments for stressed e-scrap companies
Citing difficult market conditions and rising costs for the industry, California officials will greatly increase the rates they pay e-scrap...
Plastics processors grapple with drops in pricing and demand
Rock-bottom virgin prices and manufacturing shutdowns tied to the coronavirus have put a significant squeeze on plastics recycling profits of...
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