Member Benefits

Member companies enjoy benefits such as:

Network with your supply chain at three in-person member meetings each year.

APR Member Meetings feature committee meetings, networking receptions, and expert insights on industry issues.

Non-member companies eligible for membership may come to one (and only one) APR Member Meeting before joining. Please note full participation in committee meetings is limited to elected committee members. Members register at the member rate.

Influence the future of plastics recycling.

• Help enact changes that strengthen and improve the existing recycling system. Your APR membership amplifies the voice of the plastics recycling industry in state capitols across the U.S., on Capitol Hill, and around the world.
• Ensure you have a seat at the table where guidelines, programs, and priorities are discussed and set. Run for APR board or committee membership, and directly participate in discussions that set APR's agenda.

Expand your reach with target audiences across the value chain.

• List your materials in the Buyers & Sellers Directory.
• Get priority placement in the APR Certified PCR Directory (if certified).
• Find companies or individuals in our member directory, and request personal introductions from staff.
• Share your news and updates with members in APR’s weekly news roundup, monthly newsletter, and social media channels.
• Get priority consideration for speaking opportunities on APR educational webinars and podcasts
• Take advantage of APR’s marketing and communication tools.

Gain insight on issues affecting the industry.

• Gain early access to the latest developments in recyclable packaging components with live and recorded APR Design® Recognition webinars featuring details from product developers, results from independent testing labs, and insights from APR’s technical experts.
• Have the latest industry trends & forecasts curated for you in APR’s weekly news roundup.
• Keep up with APR’s technical, market, and policy advancements in our monthly newsletter.
• Receive regular legislative updates from our policy experts.
• Access presentations and other materials from APR member meetings.
• Find solutions to problems affecting your company with tailored guidance from staff.

Save thousands with APR member discounts on:

• APR Design® Training Program: Customize training for your team on how and why to design for recyclability.
• APR Design® Recognition Program: Get third-party validation that your packaging design is compatible with the North American recycling system.
• Complimentary subscription to the APR Global Design Catalog: Compare recyclability requirements for different regions around the world.

Benefits are nearly identical for each member type, with some voting restrictions for affiliate members. While APR member companies span the entire value chain, we are ultimately governed directly by plastic recyclers, with nine Full Members and two Affiliate Members comprising our Board of Directors.