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APR highlights growth of recycling in US


The US Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) has issued a state-of-the-industry report on recycling in the US showing that it is a viable, accessible and scalable solution for reducing plastic waste. It compiles research and analysis from across the $236bn recycling industry, which provides over 200,000 jobs and includes over 9,000 community programs and more than 100 recyclers. In a June 2022 survey,


nearly a quarter of Ameri- cans said plastic waste was an issue Congress must address, a significant increase from two years earlier. APR said consumers are developing a greater understanding of their role in the chain, and several new studies show they are willing to pay more for products created from recycled material. APR President and CEO


and found that 21% of these types of plastic are recycled, based on EPA data. PET and HDPE bottles have reached a current recycling rate of 28%, and with more help from consumers, this figure could be boosted to over 40% using existing process- ing infrastructure and with minimal new investment. Alexander added:


Above: Recycling rate is increasing in US, says Steve Alexander, CEO


Steve Alexander said: “This is an industry that processed almost five billion pounds [2.2m tonnes] of post-con- sumer plastic material in 2020 despite a pandemic and related lockdown, and we have every expectation that number will continue to grow.” The report explains that


80% of rigid plastic packag- ing is PET, HDPE, and PP,


“Increasing the recycling rate is important because demand for recycled material, a key driver of the recycling chain, is stronger than ever, spurred by a variety of factors including brand sustainability commit- ments and legislative activity. This report shows that, while there is still work to be done, plastic recycling can succeed. Consumers want recycling to work, and recyclers are ready to process more material.” � https://plasticsrecycling.org


Amcor joins new global


venture Amcor has joined forces with Minderoo Foundation, an Australian philanthropic initiative backed by Andrew and Nicola Forrest, to launch a project aimed at tackling global plastics waste. The partnership, called


‘Sea the Future’, intends to build a global network of recycling plants with the first three hubs in Indone- sia, the Netherlands and Brazil. These hubs aim to unlock an estimated $300m worth of invest- ment worldwide, produce 150,000 tonnes of recy- cled plastics per year, and prevent the incineration, landfilling and littering of 200,000 tonnes of plastic waste. Construction of the plants is expected to begin within two years. � www.amcor.com � www.minderoo.org


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