HDPE, PP bales rise as paper fiber and cans stabilize
National average prices of post-consumer material bales were flat to higher on the month.
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Dow makes case for PE price hikes amid layoffs
Persistently low virgin resin pricing has been a significant factor for PE recyclers, who have been unable to compete.
HDPE, PP bales firm as paper stays level
US prices for plastic film bales continued to weaken in January, while HDPE grades firmed and PET, paper and UBCs...
Virgin PE producers maintain high run rates despite downturn
For the past three years, virgin PE resin has caused severe headaches for North American recyclers who are unable to...
ADS recycled plastic purchase share sinks to 3-year low
Major buyer Advanced Drainage Systems reached its lowest level of recycled plastic purchases since its fiscal 2022 baseline, according to...
APR updates design recognition, submissions
The Association of Plastic Recyclers has added new packaging components to its eligibility criteria for Preferred Design Recognition, along with...
Republic Services sites third polymer center in PA
During a recent investor call, Republic Services subtly confirmed it would site its third co-located polymer center and resin processing...
Associations update bale specs for fiber, plastics
The Association of Plastic Recyclers and the Recycled Materials Association have updated specifications for post-consumer plastic bales, following a collaborative...
APR, ReMA update bale specs for PE rigids, film
The Association of Plastic Recyclers and the Recycled Materials Association have updated specifications for post-consumer plastic bales, following a collaborative...
Dow execs talk PE production during bleak earnings call
Despite being entrenched in what the CEO described as "one of the longest downturns our industry has experienced," chemical and...
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