"Dark colored plastics have historically been landfilled because the concentrates used to make the color absorb light in the NIR spectrum which the optical sorters need to identify and sort the package," stated Curt Cozart, APR COO. "NIR sortable dark color concentrates allow these packages to be recovered because they don't absorb this light. This is extremely impactful in a time where the industry needs more supply."
The program also now includes a more streamlined online submission process designed to clarify submission requirements, facilitate the transmittal of data, and provide better tracking. This updated submission process allows the next candidates to be rolled out more quickly. Upcoming candidate products include:
- Film Labels Fixed to a PET Container with an Adhesive
- Film Labels and Direct Print Labels that do not employ an Adhesive
- Hot Caustic Resistant and Washable Inks for Labels for PET Packaging
- Closures affixed to PET Packages
- Closures affixed to HDPE Packages
- PET Base Resin
- HDPE Base resinVisit the APR website for more information about the Meets Preferred Guidance Program, as well as other APR Recognition Programs.
