The waste industry is no stranger to new factors entering the space and changing how different companies handle materials. So far in 2025, things are moving very quickly with changes to policies, new tariffs, and the ever-rising costs of business, operation, and more. At the Plastics Recycling Conference this week, Emily Friedman took the stage to help keep us up to speed on the breakneck pace changes in the industry can have, price trends, and what the next 18 months may look like for U.S. RPET, sustainability commitment, legislation, and trade trends.