Informational Resources

Whether you are new to the APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability or a long-time power user, you will want to follow along as APR introduces the new and improved APR Design® Guide digital tool. We’ve made significant updates to the user interface, making it easier to search, filter and quickly link to next steps. […]

Starting October 1, 2024, all Critical Guidance Recognition submissions will require pre-approval by APR before testing is started.

APR recently launched the new and improved APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability Digital Tool to commemorate its 30th anniversary. 

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and Canada’s Circular Plastics Taskforce (CPT) are announcing a partnership to improve North American plastics recycling systems through pilot and research projects.

Based on APR’s definition of recyclable, they are now included in the “RENDERS THE PACKAGE NON-RECYCLABLE” category in the APRDesign® Guide for Plastics Recyclability leading to APR’s formal position to state they are not recyclable.

On the newest episode of the Recycled Content Podcast, host Kara Pochiro focuses on creating packaging that is Circular by Design® that can be used to manufacture a clean supply of post-consumer recycled resin (PCR).

Recent media stories using tracking devices to test recycling might be interesting, but they don’t tell the full story. These tests can actually disrupt the recycling process, leading to inaccurate conclusions.

The Association of Plastic Recyclers’ (APR) Chief Policy Officer, Kate Bailey, joins Recycled Content host Kara Pochiro to focus on battling the misinformation being spread regarding plastic waste and recycling.

Raising doubts about plastic recycling doesn’t stop virgin plastic production, but it does keep plastic out of recycling bins.