Hosted by the Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center. APR's Kate Eagles, a plastics recycling industry expert, provides an update on collection, markets, and recent challenges for recycled plastics in the U.S. The session also includes brief descriptions of APR's programs, as well as recent activities and communications on the impacts of the Coronav...
This webinar program will provide a status report documenting where critical proposals stand on Capitol Hill, Sacramento, and beyond. Join us to learn what we can be doing during this time to maintain momentum on the critical issues to enhance our recycling infrastructure. View the presentation slides. View the webinar recording.
Presented by Berry Global Inc. in partnership with the Association of Plastic Recyclers, we invite you to discover how to design for recyclability by considering material selection, special features, and sortation. View the presentation slides. View the webinar recording.
Hear from APR and our lobbying and communications team at the Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell LLP as we discuss the impact of the recently passed stimulus bill on the plastic recycling industry. We will provide members with insights relevant to the recycling industry about how the federal government is responding to the COVID-19 virus, includi...
To support and grow the use of postconsumer recycled plastics, APR understands that it is essential that PCR certification be reliable, consistent, and accessible by both producers and users of recycled plastic resins. The APR Postconsumer Resin (PCR) Certification Program is a process to endorse companies that provide third-party certification of ...
October 30, 2020 - Plastics in Packaging APR in the News Dow adds PCR-rich resin for shrink film Dow has introduced its first recycled resin for shrink film applications in North America. October 30, 2020 - Plastics in Packaging APR in the News Dow adds PCR-rich resin for shrink film The LDPE resin includes 70 per cent recycled material, which give...
October 30, 2020 - European Plastic Product Manufacturer, Recycling Today, Recycling Product News, Label & Narrow Web APR in the News Record number of innovations recognised during October APR meeting The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) announced a record number of innovations that have received APR Critical Guidance Recognition (CGR) du...
APR's Recycling Demand Champion Campaign has seen continuous growth, market impact, and expansion since its launch in October 2018. This webinar will provide an overview of the campaign and highlight two recent developments to expand its reach: Waste Management's commitment to purchase curbside recycling carts made with 10% postconsumer HDPE derive...
October 29, 2020 - APR Press Release Record Number of Innovations Recognized During October APR Member Meeting Enhancing the recyclability of products to serve a global industry The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) announced a record number of innovations that have received APR Critical Guidance Recognition (CGR) during the October 2020 Virtu...
APR President and CEO Steve Alexander answers questions about a new law in California that sets minimum post-consumer resin content requirements for plastic bottles. What is AB-793? AB 793 is a new law in California, passed unanimously by the California legislature and signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom on August 28, 2020, that req...
October 22, 2020 - Beauty Packaging APR in the News Berry Global Recognized by Association of Plastic Recyclers The company's polyethylene squeezable tubes meet and exceed APR's HDPE-01 Critical Guidance. October 22, 2020 - Beauty Packaging APR in the News Berry Global Recognized by Association of Plastic Recyclers Berry Global Inc.'s polyethylene ...
October 21, 2020 - Waste Dive, DailyGreenWorld APR in the News New Jersey recycled content bill seeing multiple changes, likely moving action into 2021 New Jersey's recycled content bill, SB 2515, will be overhauled after an extensive meeting between lawmakers and the state's Department of Environmental Protection. October 21, 2020 - Waste Dive, Da...
October 21, 2020 - NERC APR in the News NERC Announces its 2020 Environmental Sustainability Leadership Award Winners Liz Bedard is being recognized with a NERC lifetime achievement award. NERC only occasionally recognizes individuals for lifetime contributions to the environment and sustainability, and this year we are privileged to recognize Liz....
In 2017 there was a perfect storm for the plastics recycling industry in the United States. With China's National Sword policy, U.S. recyclers suddenly lost a market for 65% of curbside-collected polypropylene, including nearly all bulky rigids. At the same time, a tsunami of virgin resin hit the marketplace, with over 50 million pounds (260 ...
October 16, 2020 - Flexible Packaging APR in the News The Role Labeling Plays in Sustainability Sustainability in packaging, specifically in the labels market, is a goal on the minds of virtually all brands and CPGs. October 16, 2020 - Flexible Packaging APR in the News The Role Labeling Plays in Sustainability Sustainability in packaging, specific...
October 14, 2020 - Plastics News APR in the News Partnership: PP 'at risk' of losing recycling acceptance Polypropylene is one of the most widely used plastics in packaging. But difficulties with recycling are potentially putting its acceptance at risk. October 14, 2020 - Plastics News APR in the News Partnership: PP 'at risk' of losing recycling a...
October 7, 2020 - Plastics Recycling Update APR in the News APR issues recyclability letters for label and tubes Testing has shown that a label for PET bottles and several tube packages are compatible with current plastics recycling processes. October 7, 2020 - Plastics Recycling Update APR in the News APR issues recyclability letters for label and...
October 6, 2020 - Realtor.com, Jody Minns's Stories APR in the News 6 Must-Know Recycling Rules That'll Keep You From Doing More Harm Than Good Everyone knows that recycling is good for the environment. Most do their part to make the planet more green by regularly tossing items into the blue recycling bin. October 6, 2020 - Realtor.com, Jody Minns'...
October 6, 2020 - Aircraft Interiors International APR in the News Formia enhances its sustainability strategy for amenities Formia, a specialist in inflight amenities, has launched the first stage of its enhanced sustainability strategy. October 6, 2020 - Aircraft Interiors International APR in the News Formia enhances its sustainability strategy ...
October 1, 2020 - Knowable Magazine APR in the News Design for recycling A major headache for recyclers is complex packaging that incorporates multiple materials. So why not consider the end point in the first place? October 1, 2020 - Knowable Magazine APR in the News Design for recycling The good news is that the drawbacks of single-use, hard-to-r...
