June 1, 2020 - Label & Narrow Web
APR in the News
Avery Dennison delves into recycling and sustainability
The latest installments in the company’s webinar series have identified environmental friendliness.
June 1, 2020 - Plastics Recycling Update, Waste360
APR in the News
Here are the latest label offerings that help out PET recycling
May 28, 2020 - Plastics Recycling Update, Global Recycler
APR in the News
Plastics processors grapple with drops in pricing and demand
May 28, 2020 - Plastics News
APR in the News
Perspective: Why a global pandemic and oil glut is the perfect time to commit to recycling
May 26, 2020 - Flexible Packaging
APR in the News
Copolyester Film Recognized for Improved Recyclability by The Association of Plastic Recyclers
Far Eastern New Century’s Top Green® Heat Shrinkable PET film for shrink sleeve labels has been recognized by The Association of Plastic Recyclers for meeting or exceeding APR’s Critical Guidance Protocol for Clear PET Articles with Labels and Closures requirements (PET-CG-02).
May 26, 2020 - Politico
APR in the News
Plastics in the time of pandemic
For a while, it looked like 2020 would be a turning point in the war against single-use plastics, with California and New York adopting new bans and federal legislation being introduced. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit.
May 21, 2020 - Beauty Packaging
APR in the News
Pearly Whites Shine Bright Naturally
Oral care is taking cues from skin care and brands are leading with clean ingredients, product innovations, and sustainable packaging.
May 19, 2020 - Plastics Recycling Update
APR in the News
Detectable by design
Black plastics have long eluded sorters, but a collaborative effort by brands, color providers, recyclers, and others is working to change that reality.
May 19, 2020 - Plastics Recycling Update
APR in the News
Slipping through the cracks
The plastics recycling industry is under pressure to deliver more quality material to end users. As it turns out, key gains could be made just by cutting down on what’s inadvertently lost in the recycling process.
May 19, 2020 - Plastics Recycling Update
APR in the News
International embrace
American recycling professionals might be surprised to learn that container deposit laws are experiencing explosive growth around the world.
May 20, 2020 - WasteDive
APR in the News
Road ahead for recycled PET markets complicated by coronavirus-induced supply disruptions
Market analysts expect the cost of recycled PET will eventually start to gain parity with virgin, but recent low oil prices and issues with container redemption programs are complicating that outlook.
May 12, 2020 - Labels & Labeling, Label & Narrow Web, PETnology, Graphic Display World, Packaging Impressions
APR in the News
INX International introduces Genesis GS washable inks for labels
INX International Ink, with Sakata INX, have released Genesis GS washable label inks. In March, the ink was recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for meeting or exceeding the group’s strict testing protocol for washable and recyclable PET shrink sleeve applications.
May 9, 2020 - OpenPR
APR in the News
Plastic Tubes Market 2020 Analysis by Global Manufacturers - Essel Propack, Albea S.A, Berry Global, CCL Industries, Linhardt GmbH, Huhtamaki, Bowler Plastics, Emold Services CC
Essel Propack's Platina 250 and Green GML 300 Lamitubes have been recognized by Association of Plastic Recyclers(APR), USA as meeting or exceeding the strict APR critical guidance criteria.
May 7, 2020 - Waste Today
APR in the News
APR encourages California retailers to use reusable plastic bags
Organization releases statement in response to Gov. Newsom’s order that temporarily suspends enforcement of single-use plastic bag ban at some retailers.
May 7, 2020 - APR Statement
APR Statement on California Executive Order That Suspends Ban on Single Use Plastic Bags (Order N-54-20)
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) shares Governor Gavin Newsom’s goal to protect the health and well-being of all Californians. APR members are operating to serve Californians and our country, and safety always comes first. Our members follow the guidelines set by the State of California, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other relevant state and federal agencies.
On April 27th, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-54-20, which in part temporarily suspended the enforcement of the ban the distribution of single use plastic bags by specified retailers. It is important to note that the Executive Order did not ban or limit the use of reusable plastic bags nor require retailers to stop using the reusable bags produced by APR members. There continues to be sufficient amount of postconsumer resin (PCR) for APR members to produce reusable bags, and there has been no change in the reasons why these reusable bags are popular: these products are good for the environment and are popular among California’s consumers. There are also no safety concerns with the inclusion of PCR in reusable bags as long the Cal-OSHA guidelines for consumers using their own bags are followed.
John Caturano, Senior Sustainability Manager of Packaging and Programs at Nestlé Waters, NA, joins host Steve Alexander for a wide-ranging conversation that covers how Nestlé is coping with coronavirus and the company's commitments to sustainability. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, or anywhere else you get your podca...
May 4, 2020 - Packaging World, Pro Food World
APR in the News
COVID-19 Changes the Plastics Conversation, but CPGs Still Innovating
The coronavirus raises concerns about reusable packaging and deals a blow to recycling, but amidst the uncertainty, CPGs and associations still work toward greater packaging sustainability.
April 29, 2020 - Plastics Recycling Update
APR in the News
Pause on bag law is a hit to some recyclers
California’s single-use bag ban has been suspended for two months, with the governor citing coronavirus safety concerns.
Steve chats with Greg Janson, CEO of QRS Inc., a post-consumer plastic processor, to discuss how QRS is functioning in the time of coronavirus, how post-consumer processing works and the American demand for this work, and what it takes to enhance the value of post-consumer resin (PCR). Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud,...
April 27, 2020 - Sustainable Plastics, European Plastic Product Manufacturer, Industry Today, Plastics in Packaging, Packaging World, Plastics News
APR in the News
Barrier packaging technology from Inhance Technologies recognised as fully recyclable
A barrier solution that ‘alleviates concerns about multilayered packaging’ has now been officially recognized by both the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in the US and Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) as fully recyclable.
