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Thursday, May 28, 2026
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**Regional Recycling and Circular Economy Trends:**

The plastics and packaging sector across Central America is seeing a structural shift as recycling capacities expand despite low utilization rates. Experts at the 11th SCAPET series emphasize that while virgin polymer prices have surged following recent international geopolitical conflicts, local recycling supply chains remain resilient due to their decentralized nature, providing a buffer against global commodity price shocks.
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