Waste Dive 20 February 2026

Ahead of the demand curve? What’s behind the rPET slump.

Ahead of the demand curve? What’s behind the rPET slump.

Why It Matters for ITAD

Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services.

A recent spate of rPET facility closures follows a slightly premature ramp-up, said one converter. But renewed investment is needed to ensure “we still have an rPET industry on this continent,” according to NAPCOR.

Key Takeaways

  • Ahead of the demand curve?
  • But renewed investment is needed to ensure “we still have an rPET industry on this continent,” according to NAPCOR.

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