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Price surge drives substitutes for plastics

February’s polar storm in the US has further squeezed markets that were already tight, leading some companies to seek substitutes for plastics and chemicals they would normally buy.

What plastics may be substituted in the US?

Take a look with insight from our experts at how some plastics converters and brand owners are adapting to market conditions by seeking substitutes and how this could shift market dynamics.

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