December 25, 2019 - Mail Tribune
APR in the News
Since You Asked: Plastic bag ban is across Oregon
House Bill 2509 dramatically restricts single-use plastic bags at checkout lines statewide.
December 20, 2019 - Plastics Recycling Update
APR in the News
Production growth outpaces bottle recycling increase
More plastic bottles were recycled in 2018 than the prior year. But because of an overall bottle production increase, the recycling rate fell.
December 18, 2019 - Recycling Today
APR in the News
US plastic bottle recycling rate at 29 percent in 2018
The five-year compounded annual growth rate for plastic bottle recycling slid 0.4 percent.
December 18, 2019 - APR Press Release
Plastic Bottle Recycling Strong Despite Challenges
Pounds, Rate Largely Remain Steady in 2018
The domestic collection of plastic bottles for recyclingrose 52 million pounds, or 1.8 percent, to reach nearly 2.9 billion pounds in 2018.
December 16, 2019 - Packaging Strategies
APR in the News
Understanding the Role of Inks in Sustainability
Inks and coatings are manufactured to improve eco-efficiency in the pressroom and deliver value that benefits brand owners and consumers.
December 13, 2019 - Recycling Today
APR in the News
APR announces its 2020 board
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), Washington, has announced its board of directors that will lead the organization in 2020.
December 13, 2019 - Plastics News
APR in the News
Kickstart: 'No, please don't do that'
If there's one company that can make a major impact in consumer packaging, it's Walmart Co. The Arkansas-based retail giant says its serious about putting better, more sustainable packaging on its shelves.
December 12, 2019 - APR Press Release
Plastic Recyclers Elect New Board of Directors for 2020
Strong Leadership to Support the Plastics Recycling Industry
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently announced its leadership team and Board of Directors to lead the organization for 2020.
December 11, 2019 - Plastics Recycling Update
APR in the News
How a new domestic end market for HDPE emerged
A group’s green light to use recycled HDPE in road drainage pipes opens a potentially massive market for recovered plastic. Officials recently explained the work that drove the decision.
December 4, 2019 - Plastics Today, Industry Global News 24
APR in the News
True confessions: Plastics engineer humbled by recycling dilemma
It has been a little over a month since I started monitoring my use of polyethylene (PE) film. I have come to the realization that I don’t know diddly squat about plastic film recycling.
December 4, 2019 - Plastics Today, Industry Global News 24
APR in the News
True confessions: Plastics engineer humbled by recycling dilemma
It has been a little over a month since I started monitoring my use of polyethylene (PE) film. I have come to the realization that I don’t know diddly squat about plastic film recycling.
December 4, 2019 - StyleCaster
APR in the News
Tom’s of Maine Gave Its Toothpaste a Low-Key Makeover That We’re Actually Impressed By
What you put inside your body matters, as well as what you’re putting back into the planet. Tom’s of Maine recyclable toothpaste is here to help.
December 3, 2019 - Route Fifty
APR in the News
Congressional Proposals Would Pay For Recycling Education at Local Level
Two new bills would provide funding for state and local governments to better educate consumers about what can and cannot be recycled in an effort to reduce waste.
December 2, 2019 - Plastics News
APR in the News
Kickstart: The Sustainability Bowl
It's getting close to college football bowl season, which means it's an opportunity to celebrate zero (zero waste that is).
November 27, 2019 - Plastics News
APR in the News
Turning a recycling nightmare into a success story
This month Colgate-Palmolive Co. delivered to retailers the first tube recognized as being recyclable by the Association of Plastic Recyclers.
November 27, 2019 - Plastics News
APR in the News
PolyOne expands sustainables lineup
In September at the 2019 Beverage Packaging Conference in Munich, PolyOne announced the commercial availability of ColorMatrix-brand SmartHeat Re-Heat Clear as part of its circular economy solutions portfolio for recycled PET resins and PET bottles.
November 26, 2019 - Packaging Strategies
APR in the News
APR Recycling Champions Catapult Domestic Demand for Recyclable Plastics
A program designed to expand market demand for recycled plastics has generated almost 26 million pounds of new demand for post-consumer resin (PCR), more than tripling the amount generated in the first year.
November 26, 2019 - Plastics Today
APR in the News
UL certifies energy-saving claims of Milliken’s Hyperform HPN PP additives
UL Environment & Sustainability, a unit of the global UL group, confirmed recently that it has certified that four grades of Milliken Chemical’s Hyperform HPN produced an average of 5 to 8% energy savings for firms that injection mold thin-wall container lids or similar polypropylene (PP) products.
November 22, 2019 - Resource Recycling, Times Bulletin
APR in the News
Portman, Stabenow introduce RECYCLE Act to improve recycling
Friday, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) introduced new legislation – S. 2941, the RECYCLE Act – to create a new federal grant program through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help educate households and consumers about their residential and community recycling programs
November 22, 2019 - U.S. Department of Energy
APR in the News
Department of Energy Launches Plastics Innovation Challenge
The U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced the launch of the Plastics Innovation Challenge, a comprehensive U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program to accelerate innovations in energy-efficient plastics recycling technologies
