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MODEL BALE SPECIFICATIONS

The APR model bale specifications provide industry-developed guidelines for recycling market acceptance of various post-consumer (including some post-commercial) recycled plastic bales. They are not intended to replace the specifications of individual buyers that may allow or prohibit different contents or bale sizes.

The model bale specifications:

  1. Provide a benchmark for producers/sellers (e.g., MRFs or commercial generators) for the production of quality recycled plastic bale commodities
  2. Facilitate greater understanding of the packaging/products commonly accepted by reclaimers for recycling
  3. Provide clear specifications that help improve bale quality and contribute to higher recycled resin yields and quality
  4. Facilitate communication between bale producers/sellers and purchasers (e.g., plastic reclaimers)
  5. Provide insight for the broader marketplace and value chain, from plastic package and product developers to other stakeholders and decision makers

Please note updated specs as of September 2022 below; others are pending review and update.


PET Model Bale Specifications


HDPE Model Bale Specifications


PP & Mixed Rigid Plastic Model Bale Specifications


Film Model Bale Specifications

Polystyrene (Foam and Rigid) Resin Model Bale Specifications

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