Waste plastics policy regulatory review

ADI Analytics conducted a policy and regulatory assessment to support a client’s strategy in the recycling market, focusing on plastic waste management and reduction initiatives.

A stakeholder in the plastics recycling market seeking to understand evolving regulations and incentives impacting recycled plastics.

The client needed a detailed understanding of regional policies impacting plastic recycling and packaging, including bans, mandates, and financial incentives across key North American and European markets.

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Identified actions by regulatory agencies and local governments across North America and Europe impacting plastics recycling.

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Provided a comprehensive overview of regional single-use plastic bans, PCR content mandates, and EPR laws in the U.S. and Canada.

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Evaluated tax credits, subsidies, and IRA provisions relevant to plastics recycling investments.

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Assessed progress by major packaging companies toward commitments to reduce virgin plastic usage.

  • ADI’s work enabled the client to refine its strategic positioning and identify regions with the strongest alignment to its business goals.
Customer Results
ADI was very responsive to our requirements and effective in performing a market assessment for our new technology. They brought deep market knowledge and helped us identify our technology’s value through a significant amount of knowledge transfer.
David Hatrick Huntsman Advanced Materials

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