These bales are then marketed and shipped to different mills throughout the world. Depending on the feedstock needed for the material being produced at the particular mill, the current market and supply and demand of the material can fluctuate (these are all variables that affect the current market prices). After the proper mill is distinguished, the transportation is then scheduled and the material is loaded onto the vehicle to transport it to the mill.

Various modes of transportation are used to ship these commodities, such as tractor-trailers, container ships, or rail cars. Once the commodity arrives at the mill, the material is used as a feedstock to produce many of the products consumers use on a daily basis. Some basic examples of the various products are: cups to cans, carpet to car parts, towels to tissues, and glass containers to glassphalt. Although too numerous to list, these recycled products are far too important to be forgotten, so please don’t forget look for products with that small print that says "made with recycled material". And always remember to take that next step and complete the cycle by recycling.