Building markets: Most recycling markets hit bottom in 1993

Journal Article · Fri Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1994 · Waste Age; (United States)

OSTI ID:7046709

For most recycling markets, 1993 was the year prices hit bottom. However, in the final weeks of 1993, recyclers saw slight, but much appreciated, price increases for most commodities. Overall in 1993, glass, plastics, and steel markets remained relatively stable, with some price fluctuations, while markets for paper and aluminum weakened. The paper recycling industry suffered from weak but volatile markets for all grades of secondary fiber, despite and explosion of new deinking facilities, and a host of voluntary recycled-content purchasing agreements. In a move that some recyclers say may be a needed shot in the arm for paper markets, Clinton signed an Executive Order in October 1993 requiring federal agencies to purchase printing and writing paper containing 20% post-consumer material by the end of 1994 and 30% post-consumer content by the end of 1998. Many recyclers are hoping that this will serve as a model for state and local governments.

• OSTI ID: 7046709
• Journal Information: Waste Age; (United States), Journal Name: Waste Age; (United States) Vol. 25:4; ISSN WAGEAE; ISSN 0043-1001
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320305 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes-- Industrial Waste Management
320604* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Municipalities & Community Systems-- Municipal Waste Management-- (1980-)
ALLOYS
ALUMINIUM
ELEMENTS
GLASS
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
IRON ALLOYS
IRON BASE ALLOYS
MARKET
MATERIALS
METALS
MUNICIPAL WASTES
PAPER
PETROCHEMICALS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PLASTICS
RECYCLING
STEELS
SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
WASTES