Warren Russell

Warren Russell, a Commodity Strategist at Bank of America, dives into the turbulent journey of plastic prices. He discusses the skyrocketing costs of polypropylene and polyethylene in 2021 and their subsequent crash to record lows. The conversation unveils the impact of supply chain disruptions, like the Texas freeze, on pricing dynamics. Russell also highlights the environmental challenges of plastic production and recycling, shedding light on the urgent need for sustainability in the plastics market as it navigates the changing economic landscape.