Plastic's Costly Pound: Exploring The True Price Of Plastic

The price of plastic per pound varies depending on its grade. For example, Grade A film is currently trading at 16.94 cents per pound, while Grade C film is at a low 0.5 cents per pound. Polypropylene (PP) is trading at 8.13 cents per pound, up from 5.38 cents last month. Natural high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is at an average of 68.22 cents per pound. The price of plastic per pound is a key indicator of the health of the recycling industry, and prices have been on a steady upward trend in recent months.

Polypropylene (PP) is trading at 8.13 cents per pound

PP is a type of plastic that has been on a steady upward trend since last fall, with prices rising by 51% in the last month. This increase in price could be beneficial for MRFs, who have been experiencing challenges due to down fiber markets.

The price of PP is not the only plastic that has seen a rise. Grade A film, which typically does not experience dramatic price swings, has increased to 16.94 cents per pound, up from 15.63 cents last month. Grade B film has also seen a slight increase to 7.94 cents, while Grade C film remains at a low 0.5 cents per pound.

Natural high-density polyethylene (HDPE) has also seen a price increase, now averaging 68.22 cents per pound, a 10% rise. This upward trend in plastic prices has been observed since September 2022, with PET trading 30% lower three months ago.

Grade A film is trading at 16.94 cents per pound

The price of plastic varies depending on its grade and type. For example, the national average price of Grade A film is 16.94 cents per pound, compared to Grade B film which is 7.94 cents per pound, and Grade C film which is 0.5 cents per pound.

The price of plastic also depends on the type of plastic. Polypropylene (PP) is trading at 8.13 cents per pound, compared to 5.38 cents per pound last month. This is a rise of 51%. One year ago, in March 2022, PP was trading for 29.44 cents per pound.

Other types of plastic include PET, which is currently trading at 13.94 cents per pound, compared to 13.16 cents per pound last month. Natural high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is up 10%, now at an average of 68.22 cents per pound.

The price of plastic is constantly changing, with some types of plastic experiencing more dramatic price swings than others.

Grade B film is trading at 7.94 cents per pound

The price of plastic varies depending on its grade. Grade B film is trading at 7.94 cents per pound, compared to 6.94 cents last month. This is a rise of 14%. Grade A film is trading at 16.94 cents per pound, compared to 15.63 cents last month. Polypropylene (PP) is trading at 8.13 cents per pound, compared to 5.38 cents last month. This is a rise of 51%. One year ago, in March 2022, PP was trading for 29.44 cents per pound.

The price of plastic has been rising since September 2022, when it was 7.53 cents per pound. The national average price of post-consumer PET beverage bottles and jars is currently 13.94 cents per pound, compared with 13.16 cents per pound last month. Some regions are now trading as high as 17.00 cents per pound. The national average for natural high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is up 10%, now at an average of 68.22 cents per pound.

Grade C film is trading at 0.5 cents per pound

The price of plastic varies depending on its grade. Grade C film is trading at 0.5 cents per pound, while Grade A film is trading at 16.94 cents per pound. Grade B film is trading at 7.94 cents per pound.

The price of plastic has been rising since September 2022, when it was 7.53 cents per pound. The national average price of post-consumer PET beverage bottles and jars is currently 13.94 cents per pound, compared with 13.16 cents per pound last month. Some regions are now trading as high as 17.00 cents per pound.

The national average price of natural high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is up 10%, now at an average of 68.22 cents per pound. Polypropylene (PP) is also up dramatically, now trading at 8.13 cents per pound, compared with 5.38 cents last month. That’s a rise of 51%.

PET is trading at 13.94 cents per pound

The price of plastic varies depending on its grade. For example, Grade C film is currently trading at 0.5 cents per pound, while Grade A film is trading at 16.94 cents per pound. Polypropylene (PP) is trading at 8.13 cents per pound, up from 5.38 cents last month. PET is trading at 13.94 cents per pound, up from 13.16 cents per pound last month. Some regions are now trading as high as 17.00 cents per pound.

The price of plastic has been steadily increasing over the past year. For example, Grade A film was trading at 15.63 cents per pound last month, and one year ago, it was trading at 14.20 cents per pound. Polypropylene was trading at 29.44 cents per pound one year ago. PET was trading at 23.42 cents per pound one year ago.

The price of plastic is also influenced by the type of plastic. For example, natural high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is currently trading at 68.22 cents per pound, up 10% from last month. Color HDPE is up 45% from last month.

The price of plastic is also influenced by the region. For example, some regions are now trading PET as high as 17.00 cents per pound, while the national average price is 13.94 cents per pound.

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