How does APR PCR Certification work?
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.
Brand companies and converters can commit to using certified PCR to meet sustainability goals and prepare for upcoming regulations.
APR PCR Certification has three components:
- APR endorses third-party companies to conduct certifications.
- Reclaimers hire these companies to conduct certification.
- APR promotes a listing of certified PCR available from reclaimers who are APR members.
Get Started on your Certification
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Are you a reclaimer who wants your PCR pellet or flake certified?
Click on the "Find an Auditor" tab.Are you a reclaimer whose PCR has been certified by an APR-endorsed certifier?
Let us know so we can add you to our list! Contact us.Are you wondering how the certification process works?
Click here to see an overview of the process.Are you wondering if APR PCR Certificaiton is the right choice?
Click here to see our checklist.Are you a certifying organization that wants to be endorsed by APR?
Contact us to request an application.Are you looking to buy certified PCR?
Click on the "Find Certified PCR" tab.Not sure if PCR Certification is what you're seeking?
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Find Certified PCR
“This program promotes the critical link between the reclaimer actually making PCR and the customer wanting to use PCR. The program will undoubtably enhance the brand equity of PCR in the marketplace, helping to ensure that PCR receives the value it deserves.”
–Greg Janson, Granite Peak Plastics, and co-chair of APR’s PCR Certification sub-committeeThe below directory is a list of certified PCR available for sale. Any plastics reclaimer generating PCR pellet or flake can participate in the APR PCR Certification program, but APR only promotes certified PCR from APR member companies in its listing. Seeking guidance on procuring PCR? Check out this helpful guide.
Company Contact Information Certifier Date Certified PET HDPE PP LDPE LLDPE LLDR MDR Avangard Innovative Jon Stephens
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281-582-0793This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. November 2, 2022 X X EFS-plastics Inc. Mathew Adams
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(519) 418-3377 ext. 3119This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. May 5, 2022 X X X Envision Plastics Jean Bina
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(616) 540-2802This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. October 10, 2021 X Fizlestari Plastic Sdn Bhd Chan Tshe Chun (Cecil)
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+852 9225 7232This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. June 1, 2022 X X Fresh-Pak Corp. Rudy MacDonel
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(713)-240-9913This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. October 22, 2021 X X Merlin Plastics Tonny Wong
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(604) 522-6799This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. July 20, 2022 X X Omnigreen Joe Hendricks
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+1(479)319-7052GreenCircle Certified, LLC. November 1, 2021 X X X PreZero US Services, LLC Charlotte Fischer
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(619)240-4874This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. September 30, 2021 X X Revolution Cherish Miller
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(714) 801-3172This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. + This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Varies by Location X X X X rPlanet Earth Brian Farinha
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718-926-0013This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. March 14, 2022 X Talco Plastics Ajit Perera
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562-630-1224This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. June 4, 2022 X X Transcontinental Packaging Fabrice Laberge
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(514) 850-9409This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. valid until September 13, 2022 X Unifi Manufacturing Inc Lisa Haynes
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(336)348-6516This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. August 1, 2022 X Yuan Wei Plastic SDN BHD Marcus Soo
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012-668 8603This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. July 27, 2022 X X -
Find an Auditor
APR has endorsed multiple third party certification companies that meet the following standards:
- Have and maintain ISO 17065 Accreditation.
- Adhere to and understand ISO definitions ISO 14021:2016 (E) for Postconsumer Recycled Content (PCR) and Post-Industrial Recycled Content (PIR.)
- Maintain reasonable expectations of customer service, including having appropriate staffing to reply to customer inquiries within two business days.
- Agree to use APR’s Program Guidelines in certifying PCR.
Is your company interested in endorsement by APR to conduct audits for the APR PCR Certification Program? View the auditor application here, or contact us to learn more.
APR-endorsed Auditors
NOTE: California Senate Bill 270 requires that reusable bags distributed or sold in California must meet certain standards, including postconsumer recycled content. Any plastic reclaimer’s PCR which has been certified under the State of California’s SB 270 requirements would be considered certified PCR by APR.
