Membership
The Association of Plastic Recyclers is an international non-profit representing the plastics recycling industry. APR member companies are committed to the success of recycling existing plastic into new material to reduce landfilling, plastic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Membership spans the entire industry because recycling is a highly interconnected system, and the success of each stage relies on what comes before and after it in the cycle. Ultimately, however, we are governed directly by plastic recyclers, with 9 Full Members and 2 Affiliate Members comprising our Board of Directors.
Who Are APR Members?
APR Full Membership is available to plastics reclaimers. These are companies that are purchasing postconsumer plastic material and preparing it for new use by two or more of these additional processes: grinding, washing, pelletizing, densifying, or upgrading the materials to be used or sold to an end-use market.
APR Affiliate Membership is available to other companies that have a direct business stake in the recycling of postconsumer plastics. Affiliate members represent a wide variety of roles within the value chain that include brand companies, retailers, recycling and process equipment manufacturers, packaging component manufacturers, converters, testing labs, and others.
Check out a full list of all active APR members. APR members have access to a comprehensive, interactive member directory that includes contact information.
Benefits
Why Become a Member?
Becoming an APR member enables you to:
- Help enact changes that strengthen and improve the existing recycling system
- Find solutions to problems affecting your company
- Ensure you have a seat at the table where guidelines are discussed & set
- Network with your supply chain
- Enjoy access to APR staff’s expertise & connections
- Get insight on industry trends & forecasts
- Gain the tools to meet your sustainability goals
- Directly participate in discussions that set APR’s agenda
Membership is company-based which means all employees of a member company may enjoy APR membership benefits such as:
- Participating in three in-person member meetings per year.
- Joining one of APR's many committees.
- Getting a weekly summary of key news stories, sorted for you.
- Company listing in the Buyers & Sellers Directory.
- Tailored guidance directly from APR staff, plus personal introductions to target companies or individuals
- Access to APR pro-recycling communications resources, including templates for talking to news media or policy makers.
- Receiving regular updates on APR activities & programs.
- Complimentary subscription to the Global Design Catalog.
- Reclaimers with certified PCR are included in certified PCR directory.
- And much more.
Not quite ready to join yet? Attend an APR Member Meeting!
Why join now? See it for yourself at an APR member meeting. As a non-member, you will have access to nearly all aspects of the meeting, including our committee meetings, networking receptions, and general sessions.
Your company may attend only one meeting as a non-member. Most companies send a few representatives to get the most out of our action-packed meetings. Membership is required to attend future meetings.
