PODCAST: US sustainable plastics quiet but impact seen in latest earnings
Emily Friedman
18-Feb-2025
HOUSTON (ICIS)–The latest corporate earnings calls from companies actively engaged in the US recycled plastics market show that the focus on sustainability, though slightly muted, is still top of mind for many firms.
In this podcast, Americas recycled plastics analyst regional lead Andrea Bassetti and US recycled plastics senior editor Emily Friedman dive into the latest earning calls to break down key takeaways, highlight emerging trends and talk about evolving market dynamics.
Major themes discussed include sustainability and market adjustments, economic pressures and closures, market trends and demand outlooks.
- Companies continue to focus on sustainability though discussions somewhat subdued.
- Consumer goods companies report mixed performance
- Uncertain 2025 demand outlook, with inflationary pressures, affordability challenges impacting consumers differently
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