The APR Design® Guide is widely recognized as the authority on how to design plastics packaging for recyclability in North America. Referenced by leading organizations around the world, our comprehensive design guidance and testing protocols allow you to measure each aspect of a package design against industry-accepted criteria.
To get started with this free self-service tool, review the information below to learn how APR classifies package design features. Or, jump straight in: select your package’s primary material.
Get StartedPackaging made with the following materials is not recyclable per APR definition and fails to meet the criteria for consumer access to collection established by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Green Guides. If the use of these materials cannot be avoided, APR encourages suppliers to use the design guidelines.
APR offers several on site and remote Training Program options tailored to your company’s unique needs. By meeting one-on-one with your design, sustainability and/or market teams, we can help your company design recycling compatible packaging.
The APR Global Design Catalog is your all-in-one access to current plastic packaging recyclability guidelines around the world.
APR PCR Certification provides transparency to support a reliable, robust PCR market. Any plastics reclaimer generating PCR pellet or flake can participate in this program to provide customer assurances in the authenticity of their product.
