Table 1.
Prices for a selection of common polymers derived from both traditional (petrochemical) and alternative (biological) routes. Pricing data was acquired from ICIS Chemical Business and are listed as of the date of the publication.
| Material | price ($/lb) | Date of Publication |
|---|---|---|
| PVC | 0.45 | 8/27/2012 |
| PET | 0.59–0.85 | 2/14/2011 |
| PP | 0.74 | 8/28/2012 |
| LDPE | 0.77 | 8/27/2012 |
| PLA | 0.85–1.25 | 8/27/2012 |
| PS | 1.00 | 2/14/2011 |
| Starch-based biodegradable plastics | 1.50–2.20 | 2/14/2011 |
| BASF Ecoflex | 2.00 | 2/14/2011 |
| PLA/PBS | 2.00–2.50 | 2/27/2012 |
| PHA (Mirel) | 2.25–2.75 | 2/14/2011 |