This essential program helps component and packaging manufacturers meet clients’ goals for recyclable packaging, providing third-party validation that a package or packaging component’s design is compatible with the North American recycling system., including the following new items:
- Natural and White mono-material PE Film substrates
- Preferred EVOH Barrier Materials for PP and HDPE packaging
- Attachments for PET, HDPE, and PP packaging
APR Design® Recognition can be achieved through several paths, including PDR, but all paths confirm that a package or packaging component meets the highest criteria for recyclability according to the APR Design® Guide. The new APR Design® Recognition Path Finder Tool helps determine eligibility for APR Design® Recognition, the appropriate path, and required testing.
“We’re encouraged by the continued growth of The APR Design® Recognition Program,” said Ruben Nance, APR Program Director for PDR. ” The addition of new product categories, as well as the development of resources like the APR Design® Recognition Path Finder which streamline the submission process, equip manufacturers and converters with reliable tools to evaluate the recyclability of their packaging and components.”
