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One policy has the single greatest impact to reduce both plastic waste and the production of new plastic: mandated recycled content.

Blog Posts

Using More Recycled Plastic is the Best Strategy to Reduce Global Plastic Waste and the Production of More New Plastic

The data show one policy has the greatest impact to reduce both plastic waste and the production of new plastic: mandated recycled content.

By Megan Byers, Association of Plastic Recyclers | April 16, 2026

Blog Posts

Our Power, Our Planet: Recycling Works When We All Work Together

Our power to fight plastic waste comes from the whole system working together—collecting, processing, and using plastic again.

By Kara Pochiro, Association of Plastic Recyclers | April 16, 2026

Press Releases

Recyclers Across the US Invite the Public to See How Recycling Works This May

This May, material recovery facilities (MRFs) and plastic reclaimers will offer tours giving the public a firsthand look at the recycling process.

April 15, 2026

People touching recycled plastic during a tour of KW Recycling facility

Webinars

APR Recycling in Action Webinar: A Movement to Improve Confidence and Participation in Plastic Recycling

Two participating facilities demonstrate the power of public tours to change hearts and minds.

April 15, 2026

Podcasts

Ep. 56: Inside Pizza Hut’s Award-Winning Recyclable Wing Bowl w/ Kat Smith

Kara Pochiro talks with Pizza Hut’s Kat Smith about the award-winning recyclable Wing Bowl and scaling practical packaging innovation.

April 9, 2026

APR In The News

There’s a growing call to standardize recyclability criteria as Mexico prepares to implement new rules under its Circular Economy Law

Mexico pushes to standardize recyclability rules as new circular economy law nears, highlighting design, infrastructure gaps, & quality challenges.

April 8, 2026

Press Releases

APR Publishes First Semi Annual APR Design® Guide Update

APR announced its first semi-annual Design® Guide update, enhancing alignment, coordination, and innovation in plastics recyclability.

April 2, 2026

Podcasts

Ep. 55: Policy, Demand, and Closed-Loop Recycling w/ Crystal Howe

Crystal Howe, Vice President of Sustainability and Government Relations at Ice River Sustainable Solutions, joins host Kara Pochiro to discuss her work advancing closed-loop plastics recycling at Blue Mountain Plastics Recycling.

March 25, 2026

Podcasts

Ep. 54: Recyclable Packaging Design & Industry Collaboration w/ APR Leadership Winner Dr. Ed Socci

In this episode, 2026 APR Recycling Leadership Award recipient Dr. Ed Socci shares insights from more than 30 years of driving innovation & collaboration in recyclable packaging.

March 11, 2026

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blue and green pellets spilling out of two clear vials

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