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Participating in the PET Thermoform Label and Adhesive Evaluation Program

 

APR, the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers, promotes development of the plastics recycling industry by providing leadership for long-term industry growth and vitality. APR strives to expand the post-consumer plastics recycling industry through a cooperative effort aimed at identifying and eliminating barriers to successful commercial recycling by:

  • Developing protocols for the design of packaging for greater recyclability.
  • Improving the quality of post-consumer plastics entering the system.
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  • Fostering a strong interface with end-user markets.
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  • Promoting a cooperative testing program.
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  • Encouraging design for recyclability with guidelines and programs. 
  • Listing materials and materials combinations that facilitate recycling.

 

 

 

 

 

In accordance with APR’s intention, the PET Thermoform Program offers a voluntary program to makers of PET thermoform labels and adhesives to assess the effects of materials decisions on the recyclability of PET thermoforms and receive publicity for successful evaluations.

Step One:

Read the Protocol for Evaluating PET Thermoform Labels and Adhesives for Compatibility with PET Recycling, the PET Thermoform Program Operating Procedures and the PET Thermoform Program Petitioner Agreement.

 

Step Two:

Register the intention to test a label and adhesive system. Click here for registration form. There is no fee needed to register. The fee will be required when data are submitted for evaluation.

 

Step Three:

Conduct testing with an accepted laboratory. Each discrete label and adhesive combination is considered a separate petition and data set.

 

Step Four:

Return a signed Petitioner Agreement to APR at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and send the application fee to Ms. Sue Green, c/o APR, 1109 N. Quantico Street, Arlington, VA, 22205 and have the testing laboratory send its test results and statement of laboratory compliance to APR.

 

Step Five. Successful petitions will be listed here. [MATERIALS FOUND CONFORMING TO THE EVALUATION PROTOCOL]