Key updates include streamlining the measurement of intrinsic viscosity variation for PET bottles and harmonising the filter pack used in extrusion during HDPE and PP rigid packaging recyclability tests to facilitate future common assessments.
‘We are pleased to maintain the impactful partnership between APR and RecyClass as both organisations remain committed to promoting innovation, harmonising design for recyclability guidance, and continued progress toward a global circular economy for plastics.’ said Steve Alexander, APR President & CEO.
Over the past year, APR and RecyClass conducted extensive test campaigns. The main areas of investigation included inks and laminating adhesives for PE films, additives that cause yellowing in recycled PET for PET bottles, and metallised labels.
Following the results, the two associations actively participated in the respective Technical Committees to align the benchmarks of the APR Critical Guidance Test Protocols2 and RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols3.
