Taking Action To Improve Recycling
Why Recycling Is Essential
Plastic waste is a major environmental challenge that requires bold, comprehensive solutions including reduction, reuse, and recycling. Providing thousands of jobs across the US, every year recycling keeps billions of pounds of plastic out of oceans and landfills and ensures more products are made from recycled material, and less from virgin plastic. Recycling is not the only solution, but it is a critical part of the system to build a more sustainable world.
Pounds
Of Plastic Was Recycled in North America in 2022
Source: 2022 Post Consumer Plastic Recycling ReportOf Plastic Collected for Recycling in North America is Processed Here (Not Exported!)
Source: 2022 Post Consumer Plastic Recycling ReportJobs Support Recycling & Reuse Activities in the US
Source: EPA, 2020Introducing the Inaugural APR Recycling Leadership Awards!
Launched in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the APR Design® Guide, the inaugural APR Recycling Leadership Awards celebrate individuals and organizations whose outstanding achievements are improving plastics recyclability.
APR Design® Recognition
Design Training with the Professionals
For companies of any size that design, manufacture or use plastic packaging, the APR Design® for Recyclability Training Program will inspire and empower your team to meet their sustainable packaging goals.
Certification to Support PCR
APR Post-Consumer Resin (PCR) Certification helps meet legislative requirements, builds confidence with customers, promotes standardization and trust across the supply chain, and stabilizes the PCR market.
Together We Break Down Barriers to Recycling
Join more than 300 companies committed to powering the circular economy.
Collaborate Across the Value Chain
APR brings the industry together to create solutions that strengthen our recycling systems.
Influence the Future of Plastics Recycling
Your membership amplifies the voice of plastics recycling in North America and around the world.
Network and Expand Your Reach
Connect with members through our meetings, directories, and other marketing opportunities.
Gain Insight on Industry Issues
Stay up to date with rapidly evolving policy, market, and technical trends affecting plastics recycling.
About the APR Team
APR staff represent a wide variety of experience across the recycling value chain, ranging from engineering, operations, design, research, development, policy and communications. We know what it takes to make plastic recycling work, and our team is passionate about overcoming challenges and taking steps to improve the system every day.
Latest Updates & Resources
Press Release: APR Releases New and Improved PCR Certification Program
Understanding How Recycling Works to Recycle More and Use Less on America Recycles Day 2024
Policy Resources
Policymakers at every level of government are looking for solutions to reduce plastic pollution. APR champions the environmental and economic benefits of scaling plastics recycling alongside reduction and reuse. We provide reliable, technical support for policy development and implementation, and our staff are leading voices on the role of recycling and effective policy solutions.