Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)

Wondering if war is leading to more plastics recycling? APR’s latest blog explores what current market conditions reveal about the structural challenges facing North American recyclers and why the long-term solutions remain the same. lnkd.in/gFze37Zz

Recycling in Action tours are happening coast to coast this month, and momentum is growing! The more people who see recycling in action, the more confidence, participation, and recyclables we gain. Join a tour near you: ow.ly/84Hu50Z0kMS

From EPR implementation to recycled plastics in food-contact packaging, this year’s APR Summer Member Meeting will bring together the organizations directly shaping Canada’s circular economy framework. Register now, Rates increase after May 15: ow.ly/2bQF50YZOtE

A recent stop at the Baltimore County MRF gave partners and Maryland delegates an inside look at the technology, workforce, and precision powering the circular economy. Thank you to all the partners making these tours possible! Read More: ow.ly/HPx550YWKki

Thinking about joining us at next month’s member meeting? Make the most of your time Québec! APR members have the opportunity sign up for two behind-the-scenes tours of collection and sorting systems scaling up circularity in Quebec: ow.ly/jJhw50YVPBM

We’re back with Part 2 of why PET recycling markets are collapsing and how to fix it. ♻️🛠️ No single actor can fix this. But each one has a clear role to play — and the steps are practical, not theoretical. Learn more: plasticsrecycling.org/resources/how-…

In our latest Recycled Content episode, Charles David Mathieu-Poulin of Éco Entreprises Québec and Baltej Gill of Circular Materials discuss how PROs are working together to create national eco-design guidelines aligned with the APR Design® Guide. ow.ly/NpgM50YRZeW

What happens after something is tossed in the recycling bin? ♻️ Most people don’t know—that’s why we created Recycling in Action. Join our free May 5 webinar to hear from recyclers hosting tours and changing how people see recycling. Register: ow.ly/ZAsb50YQJfL

What’s the most effective way to reduce plastic waste at scale? The data is clear. Research from UC Berkeley & UC Santa Barbara points to one policy with the greatest impact: requiring recycled content. Read more: ow.ly/4HMb50YPsTW

@FirstarFiber Thanks for opening your facility and being part of #RecyclingInAction.

On Earth Day 🌍- we encourage the public to sign up for a tour of our recycling center see where the local ♻️goes, how we work to keep your recyclables in the loop and how we manufacture ReClaim™ Plastic Lumber! @APRrecycles #recyclinginaction #materialsrecoveryfacility

♻️ Calling all MRFs & plastic reclaimers! This May, join @APRrecycles for #RecyclingInAction—a nationwide open house showing what happens after the blue bin. Easy, turnkey, high impact. 📧 Email APR by end of Feb to sign up: plasticsrecycling.org/recycling-in-a…

Our Power, Our Planet—and the system behind it. This Earth Day, APR highlights what makes plastics recycling work: a system where every step matters. Recycling in Action shows this system at work. Learn more: ow.ly/VjMx50YO8ya

APR was proud to be part of Ecomondo Mexico last week, where leaders in environmental technology and the circular economy came together to focus on what’s needed to strengthen recycling systems in the region. Thank you to everyone who connected with us.

“Our Power, Our Planet” starts with collaboration. Real progress happens when design, operations, supply chains, and recycling align. Kat Smith (Pizza Hut): “This project required a whole village.” 🌍🤝 Listen to the episode on YouTube: ow.ly/jYoj50YNb3t

Tour top rigid & flexible recycling facilities♻️ Join the 2026 APR Design Training & Tour for insights on recycling systems, packaging design best practices, and key economics & policy updates. plasticsrecycling.org/three-day-apr-…

That wing bowl on your table? There’s more behind it than you think. Kat Smith from Pizza Hut joins APR’s Recycled Content podcast to break down their award-winning recyclable Wing Bowl. Tune in: ow.ly/TTLI50YGJ0N

In a new Milenio article, APR’s Martha Ricardi explains how regulations and market pressures are reshaping plastics recycling in Latin America. As Mexico’s Circular Economy Law takes shape, design for recyclability is becoming essential. Read more: ow.ly/L78W50YFWpq

APR Design® Training & Tours (Sept 22–24, Indianapolis) is an immersive program helping professionals understand how packaging works in real recycling systems—plus exclusive private tours of leading recycling facilities. Learn more: ow.ly/NLL550YCLOT

APR has moved to a twice-yearly update schedule, improving consistency in recyclability guidance. The March release is now available, with updates from APR’s Technical Committees and real-world recycling system testing. ow.ly/vf5U50YCuy0