September 17, 2020 - Flexible Packaging
APR in the News
A Circular Economy: Working Together to Achieve Sustainability in Packaging
Many prominent consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies have set ambitious sustainability objectives, like targeting a supply of high levels of recyclable or reusable packaging as soon as 2025, while reducing the use of plastics.
These goals resonate with consumers. According to a 2018 study conducted by the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), 78% of consumers say that they support or buy from businesses with sustainability initiatives, and 79% say they prefer products that are in sustainable packaging over products that are not.
The key to helping CPGs meet their 2025 targets is cross-industry collaboration.
Read the full article from Flexible Packaging.
September 16, 2020 - Waste Dive
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Long Beach, California, revamps recycling to focus on plastics by item type, not resin numbers
The city is introducing an item-specific recycling program that avoids using numeric designations and directs residents to recycle specific types of items such as milk jugs, water bottles and cereal boxes.
September 11, 2020 - Labels & Labeling, PrintWeek, WhatTheyThink, Plastics in Packaging
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Siegwerk receives APR recognition for de-inking technology
Siegwerk’s washable ink technology allows for recycling of the sleeve along with PET bottles. It is the first technology of its kind recognized by APR.
September 10, 2020 - Environment & Energy Leader, Bake, Benzinga, MyVanCity, QSR, ABC 10, PennLive, TimeOut, KXAN, Grocerant Guru, Packaging Gateway, Elite Daily, WSTale, Kron4
APR in the News
Starbucks Releases Strawless Lids in US and Canada
The company is rolling out lightweight recyclable strawless lids for iced beverages sold in the United States and Canada.
September 6, 2020 - Considerable
APR in the News
Why you’re now supposed to leave the cap on when recycling
One recycling myth we can clear up right now.
September 4, 2020 - Packaging Strategies
APR in the News
What Does Your Labeling Say?
Labels communicate to consumers about your brand — be it a recycling claim, nutrition benefits, or how the product can be used.
September 2, 2020 - Plastics Recycling Update
APR in the News
California mandates recycled material in beverage bottles
California lawmakers approved legislation requiring beverage companies to use recycled plastic. If signed, the bill will usher in the first recycled-content law of its kind for plastic bottles in the U.S.
September 2, 2020 - Plastics Recycling Update
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PET bottle label innovations receive letters from APR
Two pressure-sensitive labels and one shrink-sleeve label recently received recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers because they were proven not to interfere with the PET recycling process.