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Did you know that about 100 billion plastic bottles are produced every year, while only 35 billion are recovered and recycled?

We're working hard to improve the life cycle of plastics like these to ensure recyclability and support a circular economy.

Did you know that about 100 billion plastic bottles are produced every year, while only 35 billion are recovered and recycled?

We're working hard to improve the life cycle of plastics like these to ensure recyclability and support a circular economy.

The APR Design® Guide

APR's Design Guide is the recognized industry leader in providing technically rigorous guidance representing a consensus among the plastic recycling industry. The success of APR's Design Guide demonstrates that functional, attractive, and economical plastic products can be designed that are also fully compatible with material and plastics reclamation systems.