Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)
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APR is an international non-profit focused exclusively on improving recycling for plastics.
Washington, DC
Joined April 2014
APR is heading to PACK EXPO! Visit us at Booth W-110 in the Association Partner Pavilion & catch Curt Cozart Sept. 30 at 12 PM on the Sustainability Central Stage. Let’s talk recyclable packaging. Info ➡️
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What does “made with recycled content” really mean? 🧐 Not all recycled plastic is the same. Learn the difference between PCR & PIR, why it matters for packaging claims, and how APR PCR Certification ensures credibility.
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APR Technical Director Scott Trenor and COO Curt Cozart visited the VAN Dyk Recycling Solutions Test Center in Norwalk, Connecticut. Thank you to Paul van Trotsenburg and the Van Dyk team for demonstrating the test center’s capabilities and the APR sorting potential protocols.
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Just announced: Two-Day APR Design® Training & Tours — November 4–5 in Indianapolis. Join us for classroom learning, hands-on recycling facility tours, and networking with packaging and sustainability professionals. Register by October 13:
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Rebecca Mick, Ph.D., will be speaking at Innovation Forum’s Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum (Chicago, October 28-29). Join the conversation with Rebecca! Register now and take advantage of the early-bird discount: #IFpackagingUS25
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A new Oregon bill taking effect Oct 2025 will incentivize more bulk beverage container redemption sites—making recycling easier for residents & more flexible for businesses. Read more:
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Still Time to Participate!. Help provide accurate data for the plastic recycling industry. • Aggregated results are shared with key decision-makers influencing the future of plastic recycling. • Email info@stinainc.com to participate.
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Recycling is about more than materials—it’s about systems that work. ♻️. From reclaimers to brand owners, our members power real progress in recyclability, PCR markets & policy. Check out a few of the hundreds of members supporting our work:
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Recycling brings together rural, suburban, & urban interests—creating jobs, reducing waste, & cutting costs. In a new op-ed, TRP CEO Keefe Harrison makes the case for the bipartisan CIRCLE Act. APR proudly supports this commonsense legislation. Read more:
thehill.com
The CIRCLE Act is a bipartisan bill that would create a 30 percent investment tax credit for businesses, nonprofits and individuals building or upgrading recycling infrastructure, which could creat…
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Why Participate in the Plastic Recycling Study? Help track recovery, measure impact, & reveal market trends. • Aggregated data shared. Your data matters! Our industry depends on it. 📩 Email info@stinainc.com to get started. #plasticsrecycling #circulareconomy #stinainsights
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Recyclers say: quality in = quality out. As packaging evolves, updated “quality” standards are key. APR & ReMA’s new bale specs reflect today’s tech, design & sortation. Read the full press release
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36 recycling facilities in 20 states hosted 150+ tours for APR’s first Recycling in Action month. Results:.• 85% said recycling works better than they thought.• 70% feel more confident.• 82% plan to share what they learned. Learn more:
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#DYK Since 2021, 35+ recyclers have been certified through the APR PCR Certification Program, covering 30%+ of PCR materials in North America! Discover why recyclers and brands trust APR for compliance and credibility to meet their goals. Learn more:
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Did you know that as much as 70% of energy can be saved by replacing virgin plastic with recycled materials? This energy reduction results in lower emissions of greenhouse gasses and less fossil fuels being burned. Read more:
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APR is proud to welcome Trioworld North America, Inland Packaging, Anchor Packaging, and Circularix as our newest members! 👏. Interested in becoming a member? Learn more here:
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When 74% of people say they trust recycling more after touring a facility, it proves one thing: seeing is believing. APR’s Recycling in Action month gave thousands a behind-the-scenes look at how plastics are sorted, processed, and reused.
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Plastics recycling can scale. The U.S. & Canada can recycle 2B+ more lbs/year, but smart federal policy is key. APR submitted comments to Congress' first recycling hearing this session urging national labeling, content standards & more:
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APR supports the bipartisan CIRCLE Act, a smart step to strengthen U.S. recycling, grow domestic markets, reduce plastic waste, and create jobs. Let’s build a stronger circular economy. More from The Recycling Partnership and others soon. ♻️
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Rhode Island is now the 4th state to pass a needs assessment law, launching a third-party review of its waste system. Results are expected in 2026. This study stands out by examining both EPR for packaging & a bottle bill.
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Calling all Plastic Recyclers!. The Plastic Recycling Study Survey is live–help document post-consumer, post-commercial and post-industrial plastic recovered for recycling across North America. 📩 Contact info@stinainc.com to participate. #plasticsrecycling #data Stina_Inc
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