Informational Resources

Fighting misinformation with accurate data. “Lots of reports come out that aren’t always grounded in the best data,” Emily Friedman, Recycled Plastics Senior Editor at ICIS added. “We have the correct, verified, accurate data to refute these reports. The best way to combat misinformation is with true data. I’ve seen great work from organizations like […]

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requested comments on its revisions to the Green Guides and got 850 responses, with many calling for a crackdown on deceptive claims and better definitions of key terms. FTC is looking to update those guides and asked for public and stakeholder comments by April 24. Several large organizations submitted comments, […]

The recycling supply chain may be complex but the mission is simple – conserve the Earth’s resources and reduce waste. With APR programs and guidance, companies can make recyclable products, collect and process those products, and make new products from recycled materials. by Steve Alexander On Earth Day, just like every day, APR is the […]

Communicating the Facts About Plastics Recycling The Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) today announced a series of educational webinars to empower action across the plastics value chain that will contribute to the success of plastics recycling. As The Voice of Plastics Recycling®, APR works to counteract the rising tide of misinformation and skepticism about plastics […]

Learn about the current supply and demand for recycled plastics, how we can boost demand to support a robust market, and the benefits of diverse applications for PCR.

View the recording View the slides Recycling works. As the Voice of Plastics Recycling®, we see it happening every day. APR works to counteract the rising tide of misinformation and skepticism about plastics recycling through fostering rational, fact-based dialogue that communicates the value of recycling and recycled plastics. This webinar will debunk many of the […]

View the recording  View the slides The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently announced new packaging components eligible for the Meets Preferred Guidance (MPG) Program, which recognizes products that are considered Preferred according to the APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability. MPG provides credible recognition from the technical experts of the recycling industry that your product meets […]

New Report Shows More Than Five Billion Pounds of Post-Consumer Plastic Acquired for Recycling in 2021 Recyclers acquired more than five billion pounds of post-consumer plastic recovered for recycling in the United States (U.S.) in 2021, an increase of 280.3 million pounds compared to 2020 volumes, according to a new report released today by the Association of […]

Labels, inks, closures, base resins for PET and HDPE packaging now eligible for recognition The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently announced new packaging components eligible for the Meets Preferred Guidance (MPG) Program, which recognizes products that are considered Preferred according to the APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability. The program now includes the following […]