The Cost Of Plastic: Understanding The Price Per Pound

The price of plastic varies depending on its grade and whether it is being traded as scrap. In March 2022, PP was trading for 29.44 cents per pound, while Grade A film was trading for 15.63 cents per pound. In September 2022, Grade A film was trading for 20.75 cents per pound, while the PP bale price averaged 17.85 cents per pound. In March 2023, Grade A film was trading for 16.94 cents per pound, while Grade C film was trading for 0.5 cents per pound.

PP plastic costs 29.44 cents per pound

The price of plastic varies depending on its grade and type. PP plastic, for example, cost 29.44 cents per pound in March 2022, while the national average price of Grade A film was 16.94 cents per pound. PP plastic was trading at 32.91 cents per pound a year before that, and the national average price of Grade A film was 20.75 cents per pound.

The price of scrap plastic has been fluctuating, with some sources reporting notable price drops and others reporting price rises. For example, Grade B film is now 7.94 cents per pound, compared to 6.94 cents last month, while Grade C film remains at a low 0.5 cents per pound.

Prices for other recyclable materials have also been changing. Steel cans are up $16 per ton, from $176 last month to a current average of $192 per ton. The price was $236 per ton a year ago. Baled aluminium cans remain steady at 75.00 cents per pound.

Grade A film costs 16.94 cents per pound

The price of plastic varies depending on its grade. Grade A film costs 16.94 cents per pound, while Grade B film costs 7.94 cents per pound and Grade C film costs 0.5 cents per pound. PP, a type of plastic, was trading for 29.44 cents per pound in March 2022, and the national average price of Grade A film was 16.94 cents per pound. Over the past three years, the PP bale price has averaged 17.85 cents per pound, nearly three times the current value. The price of scrap plastic can vary significantly, with some materials trading at nearly 124 cents per pound this time last year.

Grade B film costs 7.94 cents per pound

The cost of plastic varies depending on its grade. Grade B film costs 7.94 cents per pound, compared to 6.94 cents last month. Grade C film is even cheaper at 0.5 cents per pound. In contrast, Grade A film is now 16.94 cents per pound, compared to 15.63 cents last month. Over the past three years, the PP bale price has averaged 17.85 cents per pound, or nearly three times the current value.

Grade C film costs 0.5 cents per pound

The price of plastic varies depending on its grade. Grade C film costs 0.5 cents per pound, while Grade A film costs 16.94 cents per pound. PP, which is another type of plastic, was trading for 29.44 cents per pound in March 2022. The price of scrap plastic can also vary depending on the market and has been known to fluctuate. For example, in March 2023, the price of scrap plastic rose notably, with steel cans increasing by $16 per ton.

Fibres cost $204 per ton

The price of plastic varies depending on its grade. For example, Grade A film is currently 16.94 cents per pound, compared to 15.63 cents last month, while Grade C film is currently 0.5 cents per pound. PP was trading for 29.44 cents per pound in March 2022, and PP bale prices have averaged 17.85 cents per pound over the past three years.

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