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Government regulation is emerging as a keystone to advancing recycling efforts. Globally, companies are preparing for legislation that mandates a certain percentage of recycled content in new plastics. Large soft drink manufacturers are striving to meet consumer demands by switching to bottles made entirely from recycled materials—aiming for 100% recycled content.
However, the industry struggles to meet these demands quickly enough. As a result, recycled plastics are currently priced two to three times higher than virgin plastics, making recycled options more profitable when available. This price gap underscores the urgency for scaling recycling infrastructure to meet legislative and market needs.