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The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and RecyClass Mark a Second Year of Progress in Driving Global Harmonization of Plastic Recyclability

APR & RecyClass released their second progress report, highlighting advancements in harmonizing plastic recyclability standards for a global circular economy.

April 16, 2025

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APR Recycling Leadership Award Winners Announced to Honor Excellence in Plastics Recyclability

The 2025 APR Recycling Leadership Awards, presented at the Plastics Recycling Conference, recognized innovators for their contributions to advancing plastics recyclability.

March 24, 2025

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Aligning North American Design Guidance for Plastic packaging

APR released the French APR Design® Guide to align packaging design across North America and support Québec’s recycling system with recyclable packaging.

March 18, 2025

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Recyclers Across the Country Will Open Their Doors to the Public This May

Recyclers nationwide will open their doors in May for Recycling in Action, an APR initiative showcasing the plastic recycling process and its benefits.

March 11, 2025

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Press Release: APR Recycling Leadership Awards to Honor Excellence in Plastics Recyclability

Innovators to be celebrated at the 2025 Plastics Recycling Conference

January 10, 2025

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Press Release: APR Releases New and Improved PCR Certification Program

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently announced significant upgrades and improvements to the APR PCR Certification Program.

November 21, 2024

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Press Release: APR Launches New Digital Tool to Celebrate 30 Years of the APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability

APR recently launched the new and improved APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability Digital Tool to commemorate its 30th anniversary. 

September 26, 2024

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Press Release: APR and the Circular Plastics Taskforce (CPT) Join Forces to Advance Plastics Recycling Solutions

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and Canada’s Circular Plastics Taskforce (CPT) are announcing a partnership to improve North American plastics recycling systems through pilot and research projects.

September 23, 2024

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Press Release: APR Updates Formal Position and Recyclability Category for Degradable Additives

Based on APR’s definition of recyclable, they are now included in the “RENDERS THE PACKAGE NON-RECYCLABLE” category in the APRDesign® Guide for Plastics Recyclability leading to APR’s formal position to state they are not recyclable.

September 18, 2024

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