THE ROAD TO RECYCLABILITY Designing for Plastics Recyclability

Hosted by:

AGENDA

1. Introductions

2. The APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability Overview

3. The APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability Training Program

4. Questions

TODAY’S PRESENTERS

Curt Cozart

President, Common Sense Solutions, Inc

Kara Pochiro

VP of Communications & Public Affairs,

Association of Plastic Recyclers

WHO IS APR?

International trade

association

The Voice of Plastics Recycling®

Companies committed to

the success of plastics recycling

Increase Supply

Enhance Quality

Expand Demand

Communicate Value

APR Primary Goals

WHO IS APR? APR MEMBER SAMPLING

• APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability

• Test Methods

• Training

• Communication

• Advocacy

WHO IS APR? ENSURING PACKAGE DESIGN FITS WITH RECYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE

WHO IS APR? APR’S INTERFACE WITH OTHERS

WHERE TO FIND GUIDANCE

•Scope: Curbside & store drop off

•Web based – open source www.plasticsrecycling.org

•One chapter for each polymer

A package is a compilation of design features

Size

Shape

Layers

Additives

Color

Attachments

Label

Inks

Adhesive

Polymer

Each design feature is classified into

a recyclability category

• APR Design® Preferred

• Detrimental to recycling

• Renders the package non-recyclable

• Requires testing

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SIG

N F

EATU

RES

RECYCLABILITY CATEGORIES

”detrimental…” ”preferred” ”not recyclable…”

Recyclable Not Recyclable

Additionally: “Five for focus” lists the most common issues

“Critical Guidance Recipients”

lists products having passed the most stringent testing

“Design Guide Resources”

Provides in-depth discussion of a particular topic

Industry Game Changers

Driven by the APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability

“EPET”

Sortable black colorant

Shrink sleeve innovations

Recycle - friendly pressure sensitive adhesives

TRAINING PROGRAM

Three Programs Available: • Full day, on site program tailored to your companys products including

• 2 day regional program including guided recycling facility tours

• 1-2 hour ”lunch and learn” program for a more general audience

QUESTIONS