👥 At APR, we believe in collaboration for better plastic recycling. Our definition of "recyclable" considers the entire recycling industry, including collection, design, market value, and end products. Join our network of members working towards a more sustainable future. https://ow.ly/u8EH50SBaBa
Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)
Environmental Services
Washington, District of Columbia 26,037 followers
APR is an international non-profit focused exclusively on improving recycling for plastics.
About us
APR is a US-based international non-profit and the only North American organization focused exclusively on improving recycling for plastics. Our tools & resources help companies design packaging that can be recycled, support innovations that overcome existing recycling challenges, and encourage stable and reliable markets for post-consumer recycled content. All so that the plastic recyclers—those that we represent—can successfully turn plastic waste into a new resource.
- Website
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https://plasticsrecycling.org/
External link for Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
Locations
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Primary
2050 M St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20036, US
Employees at Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)
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Edward Socci
Director, Sustainable Materials and Technologies at PepsiCo
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Pia Baker
Brand & Sustainability Consultant I Partner at Grounded World- B Corp, 1% for the Planet I Recycling Aficionado
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Jagannath Srivatsan
Sustainability and Circular Economy Consultant | Board Advisor at Ocean Material®
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Sandeep Kulkarni
Technical Consultant at Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)
Updates
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Canada's PROs are scaling up plastics recycling with a new REOI. As EPR programs expand, efficient sortation and recycling solutions are needed. Open globally, this initiative seeks innovative technologies. Submit proposals by August 16, 2024. Learn more: https://ow.ly/AxYx50SzeOb
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Meet your Sustainability Goals with APR's Two-Day Design Training & Tours!📢 APR is offering an interactive two-day training and recycling facility tours on October 8-9 in Dallas, Texas. This program will take attendees deep into the recycling process so they better understand the opportunities and pitfalls of designing for recyclability. All led by APR Chief Operating Officer Curt Cozart. Features: - Classroom learning on recyclability and recycling systems - Field trips to observe the full recycling processes in action - Practical recommendations and updates on recycling policy and economics Space is limited. Register now to bring valuable expertise back to your company. https://ow.ly/mU5T50SB9Y5
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Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. adjusted how they report on the goal to make all packaging recyclable or compostable to now include packaging categorized as 'recyclable with detrimental qualities' per the Association of Plastic Recyclers. This change reflects their commitment to transparency and continuous improvement in sustainable packaging. https://ow.ly/JNma50SyWcl
Keurig Dr Pepper reaffirms commitment to 2025 sustainable packaging goals
packagingdive.com
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Congratulations to Fuji Seal America, Guangdong Neat Packaging Co., Ltd., Green Bay Packaging, and Pactiv Evergreen Inc., the latest companies to receive APR Design® Recognition! These companies have met the highest criteria for recyclability according to the APR Design® Guide. 👏♻️ Find their recognized products here: https://ow.ly/hInH50SyUR0
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EPR laws are not just about recycling—they encompass everything from product design to lifecycle management. Heidi Sanborn and other experts suggest that companies embracing sustainable design and multistakeholder collaboration will gain a competitive edge. Read more: https://ow.ly/uh4I50SyUbP
Companies Seek Federal EPR: How Producers Can Prepare
waste360.com
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Did you know that by meeting APR Preferred status, you can avoid the "problematic" design elements identified by the US Plastics Pact? Don't put this off! Meeting your sustainability commitments starts with design. https://ow.ly/pZpc50Syt5g
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Congratulations to Ravago Recycling, the latest recycler to receive APR PCR Certification for their LDPE. They join a growing number of companies taking this important step to build trust and transparency in the post-consumer recycled content market, and support the long-term vision of a circular economy. 🎉✅ https://lnkd.in/enNN46e
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"Sustainability is not a trend, but a responsibility." Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. (makers of REPREVE® )'s achievement of recycling 40 billion bottles into Repreve fabric underscores the crucial role of corporate commitment. https://ow.ly/OV0z50SufGf
Unifi highlights high-volume end users
https://resource-recycling.com/plastics