Informational Resources

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). This completes the series of Sorting Potential […]

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 […]

APR released a comprehensive report that models the potential of pyrolysis technologies, as a complement to mechanical recycling, to recycle FFP back into plastic resins to be remanufactured into new plastic products.

Kara, Steve, and Maite discuss the upcoming Plastics Recycling Conference, including key speakers who will discuss the annual plastics recycling study, key issues and challenges to address during the conference, and more!

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, revitalizing […]

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 country and process it […]

A great new blog post published this week by Dr. Kate Beers, a polymer scientist who leads work on the circular economy for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), says “Plastics and polymers are an essential part of life, but we can be more thoughtful about how much of […]

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, Kate, and Curt […]

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 artificial intelligence and digitalization are revolutionizing […]