Recycled Content: A Podcast from APR

Each month, host Kara Pochiro interviews experts across the recycling and packaging industries to explore new ideas, trends, and opportunities to improve plastics recycling. Explore episodes for a curated selection of insightful podcasts on topics that matter to you.

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Podcast: Sustainability in Packaging, Featuring John Caturano of Nestlé Waters

John Caturano, Senior Sustainability Manager of Packaging and Programs at Nestlé Waters, NA, joins host Steve Alexander for a wide-ranging conversation that covers how Nestlé is coping with coronavirus and the company’s commitments to sustainability. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!
June 26, 2021
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Podcast: Plastic Circularity with Plastics News Editor Don Loepp

APR President Steve Alexander is joined this week by Don Loepp, Editor of Plastics News and Editorial Director with the Crain Polymer Group. Steve and Don talk potential federal activity on plastic recycling, compare US and European standards, and explore communications around sustainable practice. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, or anywhere else […]
June 26, 2021
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Podcast: Increasing Demand for Recycled Plastic with APR’s Ali Briggs-Ungerer

Today’s episode features an excellent interview on the generation of demand for recycled plastic with APR’s Director of Market Development, Ali Briggs-Ungerer. This discussion serves as a great primer on the world of plastic recycling and how the circular economy is driven, while also covering APR’s Demand Champions campaign and how companies can participate and […]
June 26, 2021
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Podcast: Paving the Path to a Circular Economy with U.S. Plastics Pact Executive Director Emily Tipaldo

Joining the Recycled Content podcast this week is Emily Tipaldo, Executive Director of the U.S. Plastics Pact. Emily and Steve discuss the Pact’s goals for the future of plastic recycling and the circular economy, her experience in the world of plastics, and bringing transparency and accountability into this vital space. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, […]
June 26, 2021
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Podcast: A Year in Review: 2020 and Plastic Recycling

2020 has certainly been a challenging year for the plastic recycling industry, but we at APR are proud of our industry’s accomplishments this year in the face of the pandemic. Tune in to this Year in Review episode for a dive into all the unique challenges we’ve tackled this year and what we are looking […]
June 26, 2021
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Podcast: Post-Consumer Resin (PCR): The Key to a Circular Recycling Economy

Our hosts Steve and Kara are back to discuss the value and benefits of post-consumer resin (PCR), APR’s PCR Certification Program, and the importance of distinguishing between “post-consumer” materials and “post-industrial” materials for labeling purposes. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!
June 25, 2021
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