Bale pricing bucks seasonal trend, trade alliances shift
Post-consumer plastics bales are defying typical springtime trends, with average pricing in May reported flat-to-softer on the month as the...
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Clarity on future of FDA LNO program yet to emerge
Amid sweeping federal staffing cuts, the future of a government program to assess processes to make food packaging from recycled...
Eastman, LyondellBasell provide plant updates
Two U.S.-based chemical companies discussed upcoming recycling projects during recent earnings calls, expressing optimism despite persistent economic uncertainty and potential...
LyondellBasell to complete PreZero upgrade in early 2026
Global polymers heavyweight LyondellBasell provided updated timelines for some of its U.S. recycling projects amid progress toward 2030 plastics goals...
Procurement tactics adapt to new supply realities
With PCR requirements increasing rapidly, companies throughout plastics value chains face similar challenges in controlling feedstock supply, scaling up supply...
Analysts detail uncertainty for recycled plastics
Analysts from market intelligence firms emphasized the lack of solid footing and stiff competition from virgin resin and imports as...
HDPE bale spread widens further despite firming prices
March prices for HDPE natural bales rose by 10% on the month to a more than three-year high, further widening...
Price spread between color, natural HDPE at record high
The price spread between natural and color HDPE reached a record high in February, as natural bales pricing increased while...
Some plastics could see recyclability label changes
The How2Recycle labeling initiative is considering downgrading four types of plastic packaging in response to recent acceptance data, according to...
Coffee pods, bulky rigids may lose ‘check locally’ label
The How2Recycle labeling initiative is considering downgrading four types of plastic packaging in response to recent acceptance data, according to...
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