Recycling Reimagined A Changing Landscape State of Recycling - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Recycling Reimagined A Changing Landscape State of Recycling Industry Key Drivers of Change Decreased oil prices and changes in global economy impacting demand are driving a steep decline in commodities pricing Lightweighting of
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Commodities prices are at a 5 year low and dynamics have changed permanently
Key Drivers of Change
and changes in global economy impacting demand are driving a steep decline in commodities pricing
packaging
contamination rates
Trends Implications Material no longer in circulation 18M tons in 2000 ~2M in 2015 Lighter-weight and limited end markets HDPE off-spec PET Lighter-weight and flexible packaging not recyclable Tin can copolymer pouch Waste Minimization Increasing Pressure on Total Waste and Recycling Tons
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1990-2012 % Change from 1990
Declining prevalence
0% 2% 4% 6%
Increasing prevalence Source: RRS
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negative value unless supported by subsidies
Cardboard has decreased in price per ton for last 5 years
impacted by global slow- downs
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Yard Waste Styrofoam Pizza Boxes Food Contamination Clothing
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