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December 17, 2022
December Plastics Market Update

We might be nearing the light at the end of the inflation tunnel, with the rate of inflation starting to ease during the month of December so far. The Federal Reserve also boosted...

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October 13, 2022
October Plastics Market Update

Real GDP for the world is down, and industrial production has slowed down globally. It’s becoming a more competitive market through the end of 2022 with the...

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August 25, 2022
Safety Toolbox Talk – Hand Tool Safety 8/24/22

Why is it important? One of the key issues associated with hand tool safety is choosing and using the right tool. Unfortunately, many people use tools improperly,...

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August 24, 2022
August 2022 Plastics Market Update

Market demand is up by sector with automotive and appliances are still holding demand, expecting to fill the pipeline and warehouses through the end of the year....

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August 4, 2022
Safety Toolbox Talk – Fire Safety 8/7/2022

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS IN THE WORKPLACE Eliminate workplace fire hazards: Damaged electrical outlets, cords, cables, etc.Overloaded outlets and circuitsCombustible...

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July 8, 2022
June 2022 Plastics Market Update

As we reach the summer of 2022, we see overall demand remaining solid, while prices start to stabilize or only slightly increase for engineering resins. However, Benzene is...

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June 28, 2022
Sustainability Terms – The Basics

Sustainability has been the backbone of Star Plastics since our humble beginnings in 1988. Starting in the industry as a post-industrial recycling company, we know the ins...

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June 7, 2022
May 2022 Plastics Monthly Market Update

Plastics Market Update May 2022 Demand is looking solid through the end of the year, but at the same time, the economy is slowing down. The back log of orders is what...

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May 2, 2022
April 2022 Plastics Market Update

As we move into the second quarter of 2022, the Eastern European War has slowed the economy across Europe to a crawl, energy costs are up 5-fold, and supply for polymers and...

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