The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and RecyClass published the second progress report1 of their collaboration, which aims to accelerate the global harmonisation of plastic recyclability.

Matt Seaholm, President and CEO of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s implementation of reciprocal tariffs:

Reporting follows European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for the first time. Greenhouse gas emissions from products sold have decreased by 18% since base year 2019 (target: -30% by 2030). Outstanding progress achieved on social factors.