The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and RecyClass published the third progress report of their collaboration, which aims to accelerate the global harmonization of plastic recyclability. Key updates include alignment with natural polypropylene (PP) design guidance, RecyClass and APR agreement on tie layers that are fully compatible with polyethylene (PE) film recycling, alignment in defining blue tints in PET.
鈥淎s we wrap up our third year of collaboration, our partnership with RecyClass continues to deliver meaningful alignment and progress,鈥� said Steve Alexander, APR President & CEO 鈥淭ogether, we are strengthening global design for recyclability guidance, supporting innovation, and advancing practical solutions that move the plastics value chain closer to a circular economy.鈥�
Over the past year, APR and RecyClass carried out extensive testing campaigns, working closely to coordinate both the scope and execution of the studies. Test data and findings were shared and evaluated collaboratively, with relevant outcomes adopted by each organization鈥檚 technical committees when appropriate. This coordinated approach has significantly reduced duplication of effort while improving consistency and efficiency across recyclability evaluations.
鈥淚n an environment of ever-evolving legislative requirements, global harmonization is essential to ensure that recyclability claims are robust, consistent and credible across markets,鈥� commented Paolo Glerean, Chairman of RecyClass. 鈥淥ur collaboration with APR enables us to base alignment on scientific evidence, reduce divergences in recyclability assessments, and provide clearer guidance to the entire plastics value chain.鈥�