Economic struggles across the United States have
not only affected the world economy, it has also undermined the
recycled commodity marketplace as well. Here is a sampling of what
folks are saying about the market difficulties.
"Recycling Markets in Trouble" - The
Greater Philadelphia Commercial Recycling Council's (GPCRC) Executive
Director David Biddle (PROP's first executive director) passed
along some reflections and hints on how to get through the tough
times. (http://www.gpcrc.com/marketsletter08.asp)
"Back at Junk Value, Recyclables are Piling
Up" - The New York Times looks at the problems of processors
across the country that have been unable to unload recycled commodities.
- (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/08/business/08recycle.html)
"Bottom drops out
of recycling industry" - Forbes Magazine looks at the impacts
of the seriously depressed recycling markets from the perspective
of several programs across the U.S. (http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2008/12/07/ap5789869.html)