The Association of Plastic Recyclers | Preferred Design Recognition

Formerly known as Meets Preferred Guidance (MPG) Recognition
Provides 3rd party recognition for manufacturers of materials, components and/or complete packages whose items are listed as Preferred in the APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability AND are within categories that have been reviewed and approved by the APR committee. NOTE: Not all Preferred items are eligible for Preferred Design Recognition yet, but we will be adding items regularly, so follow us so stay in the know
Recognition may be requested by brands and retailers for increased confidence, and to save time, money and resources when researching recyclable packaging
The path generally takes 2-6 weeks, and consists of an evaluation by the APR Design® Guide Administrator and technical staff, measuring the candidate item against each APR Design^® Guide criterion for a Preferred design
If successful, results in an APR Design^® for Recyclability Recognition letter, certificate and marketing toolkit, and APR will promote item across its media channels and list on website

Ready to apply for APR® Design Recognition for Preferred Design?

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Choose from one of the eligible items below, and click to submit your application and pay the program fee:

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