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A new Oregon bill taking effect Oct 2025 will incentivize more bulk beverage container redemption sites—making recycling easier for residents & more flexible for businesses. Read more: ow.ly/R76y50WzNIz

Rebecca Mick, Ph.D., will be speaking at Innovation Forum’s Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum (Chicago, October 28-29). Join the conversation with Rebecca! Register now and take advantage of the early-bird discount: ow.ly/IM5m50WEauB #IFpackagingUS25

Just announced: Two-Day APR Design® Training & Tours — November 4–5 in Indianapolis. Join us for classroom learning, hands-on recycling facility tours, and networking with packaging and sustainability professionals. Register by October 13: ow.ly/HBcF50WIIhH

APR Technical Director Scott Trenor and COO Curt Cozart visited the VAN Dyk Recycling Solutions Test Center in Norwalk, Connecticut. Thank you to Paul van Trotsenburg and the Van Dyk team for demonstrating the test center’s capabilities and the APR sorting potential protocols.

What does “made with recycled content” really mean? 🧐 Not all recycled plastic is the same. Learn the difference between PCR & PIR, why it matters for packaging claims, and how APR PCR Certification ensures credibility. ow.ly/gPNM50WLoRI

APR is heading to PACK EXPO! Visit us at Booth W-110 in the Association Partner Pavilion & catch Curt Cozart Sept. 30 at 12 PM on the Sustainability Central Stage. Let’s talk recyclable packaging. Info ➡️ ow.ly/Nbtg50WMjCP

Join us in extending a warm welcome to our newest APR members, ABX, CellMark, HLP Klearfold, and Fortis Solutions Group. Your commitment to improving recycling and sustainability is invaluable. 👏 Learn more about getting involved: ow.ly/R8PN50WNlz9

Plastics recyclers: Don’t overlook the growing e-scrap market. From e-plastics to battery casings, ESC brings together OEMs, brands, and processors seeking recycling solutions and end markets. Discover new business opportunities at ow.ly/vPwR50WNTLk #ESC2025

Is your packaging really recyclable? 🤔♻️ It’s more than just design — recyclability requires: ✅ Designed for recycling ✅ Consumer access ✅ Accepted in the stream ✅ Viable end markets Use the free APR Design® Guide to check: ow.ly/hKcH50VaN4A

Over 100 packaging items have earned APR Design® Recognition through the Preferred Design path in just 2 years! 🎉 48 companies are proving what it means to design for recyclability in today’s system. See the recipients: plasticsrecycling.org/apr-design-hub…

How do curbside plastics become safe for food packaging? ♻️ APR’s Scott Trenor talks with FDA’s Sean Fischer on evaluation, No Objection Letters, and what reclaimers + brands need to know for food-contact PCR. Listen now on your favorite platform 🎧: ow.ly/2TJy50WUQov

If your company designs or uses plastic packaging, APR’s latest webinar is a must. Get a live walkthrough of the Design® Guide, testing protocols, and certification tools — plus a Q&A with APR experts. 📅✅ Register here: plasticsrecycling.org/resources/educ…

Think your packaging is recyclable? The system could say otherwise. Join APR’s Two-Day Design® Training & Tours to see how design really impacts recyclability — plus tour real recycling facilities. Register before spots fill up or by October 13: ow.ly/1KQh50WXGA5

Legislation is here—is your packaging ready? Join APR at the Sustainability Central Stage for the launch of a new tool to assess recyclability, support compliance, and simplify reporting. Then stop by Booth W-110 to connect with our technical team. invt.io/1lxbhsqwinl

Buy, sell, and connect with ease! ✅ The APR Buyers & Sellers Directory is a trusted resource for finding recycled plastic materials. Search by resin, source, or form and connect with reliable APR members. Explore today: ow.ly/wQox50WZAoa

He’s back—and the landscape has changed since summer. APR’s Nicholas Laneville will break down new PET resin tariffs and key trade updates at the Fall Member Meeting. APR members: register and book by Sept. 26 to save. plasticsrecycling.org/events/apr-fal…

Last chance to register! 🚨 Join APR leads tomorrow at 2 PM ET for the latest on the APR Design® Guide, testing, and certification. Open to members & non-members. Don’t miss it! Register here: ow.ly/QuMi50X1HRO

At #PACKEXPOLasVegas2025? Be among the first to try the new APR Design® Assessment Tool powered by Recyda! Visit Booth W-110 for a live demo with Sarah Bradshaw from APR. It evaluates full package recyclability—launching Q1 2026. Free demos thru Wednesday!

ICYMI: Nicole Janssen, President of Denton Plastics & longtime APR member, was named a Notable Leader in Sustainability 2025! 👏 With 30+ years in plastics recycling, her leadership reflects the expertise & collaboration APR members bring to the table. plasticsnews.com/news/nicole-ja…