Informational Resources

In October, APR hosted its Two-Day APR Design® Training & Tours Program. Close to fifty attendees assembled in Arlington, Texas to learn how materials flow through the recycling system and the impact of packaging design.

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently announced significant upgrades and improvements to the APR PCR Certification Program.

On America Recycles Day, we mark 25 years of progress in recycling, highlighting its role in reducing plastic waste and promoting a circular economy.

Host Kara Pochiro & Miriam Holsinger, Co-President & COO at Eureka Recycling, take you behind the scenes of one of the nation’s cleanest MRFs to explore their critical role in the recycling supply chain. 

The team explores the role of chemical additives used in plastic production and the need for better collaboration across the value chain.

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.