The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and the National Association of Plastics Industries in Mexico (ANIPAC) signed a collaboration agreement to strengthen plastics recyclability, promote international design for recycling guidelines, and support the development of a stronger circular economy in Mexico.
This alliance seeks to establish a space for technical and strategic cooperation between both organizations to promote best practices across the entire plastics value chain, from packaging and product design to material recovery, recycling, and reintegration into the market.
APR, an international non-profit and the largest North American organization focused exclusively on improving plastics recycling, will contribute with technical tools, training programs, and design criteria focused on increasing packaging recyclability and strengthening markets for post-consumer recycled content.
ANIPAC, which has represented Mexico鈥檚 plastics industry since 1961, will contribute its reach and representation across the sector鈥檚 full supply chain, including raw material producers, recyclers, machinery manufacturers, distributors, and plastics converters, while promoting the adoption of international standards that strengthen the competitiveness of the industry.
Steve Alexander, APR President and CEO, highlighted that collaboration among North American organizations is essential to advancing greater regional harmonization in recyclability and the circular economy.
鈥淐ollaboration among organizations across North America is fundamental to strengthening recycling infrastructure, promoting common technical standards, and accelerating the transition toward more circular and sustainable models for plastics,鈥� said Alexander.
For his part, Benjam铆n del Arco, President of ANIPAC, stated: 鈥淭his agreement represents a strategic step toward strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of Mexico鈥檚 plastics industry. The adoption of international design for recyclability guidelines allows us to advance toward more efficient solutions aligned with market needs and current environmental challenges, while providing greater technical certainty to all stakeholders across the value chain.鈥�
For ANIPAC, this collaboration also reinforces its role as a key coordinator of Mexico鈥檚 plastics value chain by promoting solutions based on innovation, technical evidence, and international cooperation. The association has consistently emphasized that progress toward a circular economy requires not only commitment, but also clear criteria, adequate infrastructure, and coordinated participation among industry, government, and society.
As part of this effort, both organizations will promote the exchange of technical and regulatory information, joint projects, specialized training, and design criteria that facilitate the recycling of plastic packaging and products in Mexico.
In the current context, where challenges related to waste management and regulation continue to gain importance, this agreement helps position Mexico within global recyclability trends by facilitating international alignment of criteria and strengthening the technical capabilities of the sector.
Through this agreement, APR and ANIPAC reaffirm their commitment to promoting concrete actions that support the transition toward more sustainable production and consumption models by advancing plastics recycling through eco-design and strengthening market development in Mexico and the region.