June 17, 2020 - Recycling Product News
APR in the News
Plastic resin production expected to decline by about 10% through 2020 due to impacts of coronavirus
ISRI virtual plastics spotlight examines effect of COVID-19 on producers and recyclers
June 17, 2020 - APR Press Release
APR Applauds Senate EPW Committee Hearing on Recycling; Urges Congress to Bolster Infrastructure and Demand for Recycled Content
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), The Voice of Plastic Recycling®, applauds the United States Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for holding an important hearing today on “Responding to the Challenges Facing Recycling in the United States.” APR members, who represent every link of the plastics industry supply chain, work every day to strengthen the circular economy and create a more sustainable, less wasteful world.
June 16, 2020 - PR Newswire, Caelus Green Room
APR in the News
Nation's First Pilot Project Recycling Flexible Plastic Packaging Yields Successful Results
Materials Recovery For the Future's (MRFF) pilot program in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, is a replicable model for other communities
June 11, 2020 - Recycling Today
APR in the News
EPA hosts webinar to discuss stimulating recycling markets and creating demand
During a webinar hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency June 10, five speakers shared their insights on the ways to stimulate and advance a more circular economy.
June 11, 2020 - Plastics News
APR in the News
Plastic recyclers say suspending California bag ban ‘evaporated' film market
When California suspended its plastic bag ban in late April, recyclers took an unexpected hit.
June 10, 2020 - Plastics Recycling Update
APR in the News
Assessments help plastic end users gauge recyclability
A European trade association has published step-by-step guides allowing packaging producers to rate the recyclability of their products and receive a certification.
June 8, 2020 - New Hope Network
APR in the News
Recycling explained: Designing packaging for recyclability
Foundational knowledge in recycling programs and infrastructure is crucial to the pursuit of sustainable packaging.
June 3, 2020 - MSW Management, Recycling Today, Scrap Beat, Flexible Packaging
APR in the News
APR announces newest Recycling Demand Champion companies
The campaign continues to grow exponentially, with seven new companies announced this week.
June 3, 2020 - Plastics Recycing Update
APR in the News
Sector’s current focus: policy, demand and COVID-19
Although they can’t meet in person, plastics recycling stakeholders this week are still coming together for the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) members meeting, being held online for the first time.
June 3, 2020 - Print Action
APR in the News
Inx releases Genesis GS washable label inks
Inx International Ink and Sakata Inx have released Genesis GS washable label inks, a product that was recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in March for meeting or exceeding the group’s strict testing protocol for washable and recyclable PET shrink sleeve applications.
June 2, 2020 - Plastics News
APR in the News
APR launches Demand Champs for governments
To boost markets for recycled plastic, the Association of Plastic Recyclers and the Northeast Recycling Council are launching a voluntary effort to get government agencies to increase their green purchasing.
June 1, 2020 - Label & Narrow Web
APR in the News
Avery Dennison delves into recycling and sustainability
The latest installments in the company’s webinar series have identified environmental friendliness.
June 1, 2020 - Plastics Recycling Update, Waste360
APR in the News
Here are the latest label offerings that help out PET recycling
May 28, 2020 - Plastics Recycling Update, Global Recycler
APR in the News
Plastics processors grapple with drops in pricing and demand
May 28, 2020 - Plastics News
APR in the News
Perspective: Why a global pandemic and oil glut is the perfect time to commit to recycling
May 26, 2020 - Flexible Packaging
APR in the News
Copolyester Film Recognized for Improved Recyclability by The Association of Plastic Recyclers
Far Eastern New Century’s Top Green® Heat Shrinkable PET film for shrink sleeve labels has been recognized by The Association of Plastic Recyclers for meeting or exceeding APR’s Critical Guidance Protocol for Clear PET Articles with Labels and Closures requirements (PET-CG-02).
May 26, 2020 - Politico
APR in the News
Plastics in the time of pandemic
For a while, it looked like 2020 would be a turning point in the war against single-use plastics, with California and New York adopting new bans and federal legislation being introduced. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit.
May 21, 2020 - Beauty Packaging
APR in the News
Pearly Whites Shine Bright Naturally
Oral care is taking cues from skin care and brands are leading with clean ingredients, product innovations, and sustainable packaging.
May 19, 2020 - Plastics Recycling Update
APR in the News
Detectable by design
Black plastics have long eluded sorters, but a collaborative effort by brands, color providers, recyclers, and others is working to change that reality.
May 19, 2020 - Plastics Recycling Update
APR in the News
Slipping through the cracks
The plastics recycling industry is under pressure to deliver more quality material to end users. As it turns out, key gains could be made just by cutting down on what’s inadvertently lost in the recycling process.
