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Summer APR Member Meeting

Get Ready to Join Us June 5-7, 2024 Austin Marriott Downtown304 E Cesar Chavez StreetAustin, Texas 78701United States  Registration Opens Soon EARLYMarch 27 – April 5 STANDARDApril 6 – May 28 LATEMay 29 – June 6 Members $450 $475 $500Non-Members$525$550$575 Not a member? Come See What APR is All About Non-member c...

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Spring APR Member Meeting

Online Registration Closes Friday, March 22 Hundreds of plastic recycling professionals are gathering March 27-28 to continue APR's work of raising the bar for plastics recycling. Taking place on the heels of the Plastics Recycling Conference (March 25-27), this shortened member meeting is an opportunity to network with APR members a...

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Press Release: APR Completes Suite of Sorting Potential Test Methods to Improve Design for Recyclability

Lab-scale testing for full scale results The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently announced completion of a first of its kind, multi-material 2d3d sorting potential test method, "Evaluation of the 2D/3D Sorting Potential of a Whole Article," developed through supporting funding from the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI). Thi...

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For recycling to truly succeed as a solution to reduce plastic pollution, the UN should focus on six key areas

The global treaty recognizes the importance of plastics recycling as an essential solution to reduce plastic pollution, but more work is needed to invest in and incentivize the business of recycling so recyclers can outcompete virgin plastic in the marketplace. In a few short weeks, nearly 170 countries and thousands of stakeholders will gather in ...

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Ep 30: Getting ready for the Plastic Recycling Conference w/ Maite Quinn & Steve Alexander

Ahead of the 2024 Plastic Recycling Conference, Recycled Content is back with a new episode hosted by the Association of Plastic Recycler's (APR) VP of Communications and Public Affairs, Kara Pochiro as she sits down with Steve Alexander, President & CEO of APR, and Maite Quinn, a lead member for Resource Recycling's Plastic Recycling Conferenc...

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APR and USPP Joint Statement

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and the U.S. Plastics Pact issued the following statement in response to the Center for Climate Integrity's recent report on plastics recycling: "APR and the U.S. Plastics Pact know that recycling works. Recyclers take in post-consumer plastic packaging from every community recycling program across the cou...

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Plastics in AI: Reducing Plastic Waste Through Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization

From creation to disposal, the plastics industry is ripe for artificial intelligence (AI). The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) upcoming event, "Plastics in AI: Reducing Plastic Waste Through Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization," taking place online Feb. 5-7, 2024, and co-hosted with the Association of Plastics Recyclers, will explore how...

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EP:29 How Recycling Works At KW Plastics With Stephanie Baker

Host and APR's VP of Communications and Public Affairs, Kara Pochiro, is joined by Stephanie Baker, Director of Market Development for KW Plastics' Recycling Division. Kara and Stephanie discuss how KW got its beginnings from the disposal process for automotive battery casings and has now turned into a closed loop recycling business in Alabama, rev...

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APR President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Policy Officer Recognized by Plastics News as Notable Leaders in Sustainability

APR is pleased to announce that three of our top leaders have received an important industry recognition. Steve Alexander, APR President & CEO; Kate Bailey, APR Chief Policy Officer; and Curt Cozart, APR Chief Operating Officer, were included on Plastics News' inaugural list of Notable Leaders in Sustainability. Plastics News recognizes Steve, ...

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Ep 28:The Year in Review with APR President and CEO Steve Alexander

APR President & CEO, Steve Alexander, is back on Recycled Content with host Kara Pochiro to discuss and reflect upon 2023. The two give updates on their predictions and resolutions from earlier this year, talk about the current state of the recycling industry, and how APR is a key component of progress made. Steve and Kara break down the recycl...

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APR Press Release: APR Design® for Plastics Recyclability Recognition Program Is Expanding

New polypropylene (PP) packaging components now eligible for recognition  The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently announced six new packaging components eligible for the Preferred Design Recognition (PDR) Program, formerly known as Meets Preferred Guidance (MPG). This program provides third-party validation that products are compat...

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APR Press Release: APR Joins the Canada Plastics Pact

Working towards common goals to eliminate plastic waste The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has joined the Canada Plastics Pact (CPP), which aims to eliminate plastic waste and pollution by bringing together businesses, government, non-governmental organizations, and other key stakeholders in the Canadian plastics value chain. APR and CPP sh...

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Examining the EPR Legislation Wave and CA SB 54 with Bruce Magnani 

Host and APR's VP of Communications and Public Affairs, Kara Pochiro, is joined by Bruce Magnani, APR's Legislative Advocate in California, and VP of Houston Magnani Associates. Kara and Bruce start by breaking down the basics of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and California's SB 54 that focuses on packaging. The two discuss the EPR wave th...

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The Association of Plastic Recyclers Celebrates America Recycles Day

Today, November 15th, the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) is excited to mark the 26th annual America Recycles Day, the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. This day is especially important to APR as a U.S.- based, international non-profit and the only North American organizati...

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ISRI and APR Release Updated Recycled Plastic Specifications

Updates Reflect Current Market Trading Practices for PP and Mixed Rigid Plastics (November 14, 2023, Washington, D.C.) - The ISRI, "Voice of the Recycled Materials Industry™, and The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) have announced the latest update to the ISRI Specifications and APR Model Bale Specifications to include updated recycled p...

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Spotlight on Recycling in Policy: A Look Back at 2023 and Emerging Initiatives

Plastic pollution continued to be top of mind for policymakers across the US and around the world in 2023. This webinar will cover the latest in state, federal, and global policy initiatives, including the United Nations negotiations to end plastic pollution, US federal legislation and federal agency initiatives to improve recycling and reduce plas...

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APR Press Release: APR and RecyClass Work to Align Design for Recycling Guidance

"Because the recycling process is very similar in both geographies, packaging will likely be processed similarly," said Curt Cozart, APR COO. "Although some differences exist, APR Design® Guidance is nearly the same as RecyClass. The APR® Design Guide previously allowed for 5% EVOH in HDPE containers but will update to 6% to align with RecyClass De...

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October APR Member Meeting

Register Now What Happens at an APR Member Meeting? General Sessions occur at the beginning and end of the meetings. APR's President offers a "State of the APR" address and other presentations address topics of broad industry appeal. Committee Meetings mostly happen on the middle day. All attendees may participate in any committee meetings they cho...

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APR Goes to Washington

Steve Alexander Testifies on Plastic Recycling Issues Before U.S. Senate Subcommittee  On Thursday, September 28, 2023, APR President and CEO Steve Alexander was invited to testify at a hearing before the United States Senate Environment and Public Works Committee's Subcommittee Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Reg...

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APR Press Release: APR Publishes Expanded Global Design Guidance

The go-to reference for global recyclability regulations The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently expanded and updated the APR Global Design Catalog, a comprehensive resource to access the most current plastic packaging recyclability guidelines for countries and regions around the world. Different countries and regions operate a variety ...

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