David Platt, Sustainable Plastics Journalist Profile

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Recyclate prices: producersâ€™ margins under renewed pressure

1 week ago | plasticsnews.com | David Platt

European recyclers attempted to raise prices in June to cover the rising cost of scrap materials, but competition from low-cost imports, lower prices for virgin material and buyer resistance contrived to exert downward price pressure on most recycled plastic types. There has been no significant improvement in demand for most recycled plastics types, although recycled PET demand is approaching normal levels as the peak summer beverage season approaches.
European polymer prices soften on lower feedstock costs, demand

1 week ago | plasticsnews.com | David Platt

Standard thermoplastics prices in Europe remained under sharp downward pressure in May following a fall in feedstock costs due to lower crude oil and naphtha prices and ongoing demand weakness. Polyolefin and PVC prices softened slightly at the beginning of June following a rollover for the ethylene and propylene costs while polystyrene prices have fallen in line with the cost of styrene monomer.
Recyclate prices: producers’ margins under renewed pressure

1 week ago | sustainableplastics.com | David Platt

The latest pricing charts can be accessed here. Recyclers attempted to raise prices in June to cover the rising cost of scrap materials, but competition from low-cost imports, lower prices for virgin material and buyer resistance contrived to exert downward price pressure on most recycled plastic types. There has been no significant improvement in demand for most recycles plastics types, although R-PET demand is approaching normal levels as the peak summer beverage season approaches.
Polymer prices: June breakdown

1 week ago | sustainableplastics.com | David Platt

Polyolefin and PVC prices have softened slightly at the beginning of June following a rollover for the ethylene and propylene costs while polystyrene prices have fallen in line with the cost of styrene monomer. The latest pricing charts can be accessed here. L/LDPE L/LDPE prices fell within the €60-70/tonne range in May, which was a similar level to the €70/tonne reduction for the ethylene contract price.
Polymer prices soften despite cost rollover

1 week ago | sustainableplastics.com | David Platt

The latest pricing charts can be accessed here. Standard thermoplastics prices remained under sharp downward pressure in May following a fall in feedstock costs due to lower crude oil and naphtha prices and ongoing demand weakness. Polyolefin and PVC prices have softened slightly at the beginning of June following a rollover for the ethylene and propylene costs while polystyrene prices have fallen in line with the cost of styrene monomer.
Are You Reading the Bible the Wrong Way?

3 weeks ago | outreachmagazine.com | David Platt

Reading God’s Word is insufficient if we don’t rightly understand the context and meaning behind the words we’re reading. It is possible to read the Bible and misunderstand the point of what God is saying. Such misunderstandings can actually be harmful to our lives and our relationship with God. Specifically, we need to steer clear of these dangerous approaches to reading the Bible. The Emotional Approach: What Feels Good to Me?
Empowered Together: A New Fight

1 month ago | thegospelcoalition.org | David Platt

Episode No. 001 More Episodes Empowered Together: A New Fight Enlightened Together: A New Ministry Chosen Together: A New Calling Why We Need Women Involved in Ministry In his keynote message from TGC25, David Platt unpacks Ephesians 6:10–20, urging believers to recognize the reality and intensity of spiritual warfare and highlighting how Satan attacks our emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. He exhorts the church to stand firm by putting on the full armor of God—truth, righteousness,...
European recycled resin prices show mixed picture in May

1 month ago | plasticsnews.com | David Platt

Most types of standard recycled resins have maintained an uptrend price trend during the last two months after a slow start to the new year. However, competition from low-cost imports and lower prices for virgin material have begun to put downward pressure on some recycled plastic types. There has been a modest improvement in demand as converters have started to replenish stocks in preparation for the spring season, although volume calls remain lower than normal.
Drop in European resin prices closely match fall in feedstock costs

1 month ago | plasticsnews.com | David Platt

Standard European thermoplastic prices were under downward pressure in April and into May following a fall in feedstock costs due to lower crude oil and naphtha prices and ongoing demand weakness. In April, polyethylene prices fell by just €15 per metric ton compared with a €55 per tonne reduction for the ethylene contract price. This month, PE prices are under pressure as buyers seek to make up for the low discounts on offer in April.
Recyclate prices show mixed picture in May

1 month ago | sustainableplastics.com | David Platt

The latest pricing charts can be accessed here. Most types of standard recyclate have maintained an uptrend price trend during the last two months after a slow start to the new year. However, competition from low-cost imports and lower prices for virgin material has begun to put downward pressure on some recycled plastic types.