Two-Day APR Design® Training & Tours

What Does the Two-Day Training & Tours Package Include?

This interactive session dives deep into how to design for recyclability and why it is important. Both days start with classroom learning where we cover what it means to be recyclable, how packaging makes it through the full North American recycling system, recommendations and watchouts for design, as well as recycling policy and economic updates.

The group will do field trips in the afternoons to see recycling in action and put the classroom learning to the test—touring a materials recovery facility (MRF) on day one and a plastics recycler on day two. Ultimately, this program will develop expertise and insights that attendees can bring back to their companies and leverage to lead better packaging design.

Who Is This For?

• Package Design Engineers
• Sustainability Managers
• Product and Marketing Managers
• Procurement Managers

Why Should I Attend?

• Recycling is a complex process!  Dive into the details with an expert and see the process first-hand to get an invaluable experience that will guide all future packaging design discussions
• Develop plastics recycling expertise to meet voluntary and legislative requirements, improve the supply of high-quality PCR, and reduce plastic waste going to landfills.
• Understand the intricacies of the APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability, APR test methods and recognition programs.
• Experience an APR Design® Training at an entry-level price, great for small companies or larger companies that are thinking about scheduling a customized full-day session in the future.

Who Leads The Training?

Curt Cozart is Chief Operating Officer at APR, as well as president and owner of Common Sense Solutions, Inc., a consulting company specializing in plastics recycling plant design, project management, and operations. He has worked in the plastics recycling industry since 1991 when, as a project manager for Mobil Chemical Company, he built the first North American film recycling plant dedicated to LLDPE stretch film. Since that time, he has participated in the construction and operation of much of the North American PET, HDPE and film recycling industry. Curt holds a BS in mechanical engineering from The United States Military Academy at West Point.

How much does it cost?

Pricing can vary, since these events are held at different venues around the country. But generally pricing is between $1,200 and $1,750 USD. APR negotiates hotel room rates, but those are booked separately by the attendees. Check the event registration page for specifics.

When is the next session?

Stay tuned– we anticipate scheduling an event in 2025.  To read about our October 2024 event, click here.  If you’d like to be alerted when we schedule the next event, contact us.