Recycled plastics industry gets unexpected boost from Iran War

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www.latimes.comby https://www.latimes.com/people/susanne-rustMay 1, 2026Submitted May 3, 2026

As the war with Iran sends the price of virgin plastic skyward, speculation is growing as to whether recycled plastic could finally have its day after struggling for years to gain a greater foothold among...

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