Association of Plastic Recyclers partners with Mexican industry group to advance circularity
Key takeaways
- APR and ANIPAC have joined forces to improve plastics recyclability and advance the circular economy in Mexico.
- APR will provide technical expertise, training programs, and packaging design guidelines, while ANIPAC will drive adoption across Mexico’s plastics value chain.
- The organizations aim to address growing waste management and regulatory challenges by sharing technical and regulatory knowledge.
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), a North American NGO focused on improving plastics recycling, and the National Association of Plastics Industries in Mexico (ANIPAC) have collaborated to enhance plastics recyclability, encourage international design for recycling guidelines, and support the circular economy in Mexico.
This alliance aims to create a space for technical and strategic cooperation to promote best practices across the plastics value chain, from packaging and product design to material recovery, recycling, and reintegration into the market.
APR will provide technical tools, training programs, and design criteria focused on enhancing packaging recyclability and strengthening markets for post-consumer recycled content.
Steve Alexander, president and CEO at APR, says: “Collaboration among organizations across North America is fundamental to strengthening recycling infrastructure, promoting common technical standards, and accelerating the transition toward more circular and sustainable models for plastics.”
Adopting international recycling standards
ANIPAC will contribute its reach and representation across the sector’s full supply chain, while encouraging the adoption of international standards that increase the competitiveness of the industry.
The association notes that progress toward a circular economy requires clear criteria, adequate infrastructure, and coordinated participation among industry, government, and society.
The organizations point out that challenges related to waste management and regulation continue to gain importance. In response, the collaboration is set to facilitate the exchange of technical and regulatory information, as well as joint projects.
Benjamín del Arco, president at ANIPAC, says: “This agreement represents a strategic step toward strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of Mexico’s plastics industry.”
“The adoption of international design for recyclability guidelines allows us to advance toward more efficient solutions aligned with market needs and current environmental challenges, while providing greater technical certainty to all stakeholders across the value chain.”
