Plastics market update << Back to Main News Page Added: Monday, 5 January 2009 As the year draws to a close, there has been only a slight improvement in the export market for used mixed baled plastics. Sharp falls in the value of virgin polymers and reduced demand from overseas markets knocked down prices in the autumn which had been high during the summer. Even higher quality materials, baled by polymer type, saw their value fall to around a third of their summer rate by November. The prices have now started to stabilise generally, and end markets are still available for good quality materials, however the general consensus from the industry is that the markets are unlikely to start recovering until at least Q2 2009. Recoup’s subsidiary arm Recoup Services Limited (RSL) trades within the plastics recycling industry. They can offer secure markets, excellent sustainable rates and a reliable service for recycling your plastics packaging waste. If they are not already doing so, RSL can help you manage your plastics packaging recycling. To find out more about RSL’s services, visit www.recoupservicesltd.com or call 01733 390021 and ask to speak to Alison Rutterford .