APR launches Recycling Leadership Awards

Launched to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability, the APR Recycling Leadership Awards recognizes packaging designers, manufacturers, researchers or innovators who are improving plastics recycling.

Winners will be announced during the opening plenary session of the Plastics Recycling Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, March 24.

Award categories focus on contributions advancing plastics recycling:

• Outstanding Leadership celebrates those whose commitment and vision have driven meaningful advancements in APR research or recyclable packaging design.
• Recycling Technology Innovation honors pioneering technology that boosts the quality and efficiency of recycled materials.
• Package Design Innovation recognizes creative packaging solutions that address major recycling challenges.
• Post-Consumer Recycled Content (PCR) Utilization awards companies demonstrating a powerful commitment to PCR through expanded applications and innovative use in new product categories.

“We’re continually inspired by incredible innovations across the plastics value chain to drive recyclability,” says Steve Alexander, APR President and CEO. “The APR Design Guide is widely recognized across the globe as the authority on plastics packaging design for recyclability. As we celebrate 30 years of impact, we are pleased to honor individuals driving significant change on a national stage at PRC this coming March.”

The deadline for nominations is Friday, Jan. 31, with self-nominations and nominations of others accepted. APR membership is not required to submit a nomination or to be nominated for an APR Recycling Leadership Award. Find more information and submit nominations on the APR website.