Like Number 1 plastic, HDPE has long been accepted in blue bin programs and has stable and secure local markets. "The pricing is fairly strong," said Dan Stone, the general manager of Cascades ...

Any plastic packaging will eventually turn into microplastics if it’s left outside. But bright red, green, or blue plastic turns into pollution much faster than the colors white, black, and silver.

Blue magnesium is being pitched as a premium laptop casing that's lightweight and durable. The big question is whether tech buyers can get over that mental hurdle that comes with a plastic feel.