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Artwork for Recycled Content
Association Of Plastic Recyclers
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Plastic Recycling
PET Recycling Industry
Extended Producer Responsibility
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Kraft Heinz
PCR (post-Consumer Resin)
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Post-Consumer Recycled Content
Plastics Recycling
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Greenmantra Technologies

Where is plastics recycling really headed? Recycled Content, brought to you by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), goes beyond the headlines to unpack what's driving progress in plastics recycling. Each month, we sit down with industry leaders across the value chain, including brand owners, recyclers, policymakers, and innovators, to discuss the breakthroughs, roadblocks, and market shifts... more

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Este año entró en vigor la Ley General de Economía Circular de México, el primer marco nacional obligatorio que establece nuevas reglas sobre cómo se diseñan, producen y recuperan los productos, incluidos los plásticos. En este primer episodio de Rec... more

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The 2024 U.S. Post-Consumer Plastic Recycling Study found that more than 5.1 billion pounds of plastic were recovered for recycling—but what's the real story behind these numbers? In this episode of Recycled Content, host Kara Pochiro sits down with ... more

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In this episode, Domenic Di Mondo, CEO of GreenMantra Technologies, sits down with Host Kara Pochiro to explore the next frontier of plastics recycling. GreenMantra’s innovation converts recycled plastics into high-performance synthetic waxes that ca... more

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APR President and CEO Steve Alexander joins Recycled Content to discuss APR’s testimony before the Office of the United States Trade Representative and how low-priced imports are impacting domestic recyclers. Steve and Kara explore policy solutions, ... more

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Martha Ricardi Velázquez
Directora de Estrategia para América Latina de APR
Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)
Episode: Ep. 61: La nueva Ley de Economía Circular de México y el 80% de PET con Martha Ricardi
Megan Moore
Program Director for PET Packaging APR; leads APR-PET Technical Committee
Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)
Episode: Ep. 60: Inside the 2024 U.S. Post-Consumer Plastic Recycling Study with Megan Moore
Dominic Di Mondo
CEO of GreenMantra Technologies
GreenMantra Technologies
Episode: Ep. 59: How GreenMantra Technologies is Turning Recycled Plastic into Performance
Steve Alexander
APR President and CEO
Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)
Episode: Ep. 58: Inside APR’s USTR Testimony and the Critical State of the US PET Recycling Industry
Charles David Mathieu-Poulin
Lead in the Office of the CEO, Strategic Projects and Government Relations at Éco Entreprises Québec (EEQ)
Éco Entreprises Québec (EEQ)
Episode: Ep. 57: How Canada’s PROs are Driving National Alignment and Shaping the Future of Recycling
Baltej Gill
Vice President, Data Management and Program Delivery at Circular Materials
Circular Materials
Episode: Ep. 57: How Canada’s PROs are Driving National Alignment and Shaping the Future of Recycling
Kat Smith
Packaging Manager for Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut
Episode: Ep. 56: Inside Pizza Hut’s Award-Winning Recyclable Wing Bowl w/ Kat Smith
Crystal Howe
Vice President of Sustainability and Government Relations at Ice River Sustainable Solutions
Ice River Sustainable Solutions / Ice River Springs
Episode: Ep. 55: Policy, Demand, and Closed-Loop Recycling w/ Crystal Howe
Dr. Ed Socci
R&D Director for Packaging Technology Platforms at PepsiCo
PepsiCo
Episode: Ep. 54: Recyclable Packaging Design & Industry Collaboration w/ APR Leadership Winner Dr. Ed Socci

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Kara Pochiro
Host of Recycled Content; APR spokesperson representing APR in discussions on design for recyclability and industry guidance.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
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    Glad to see these in depth topics around recycled content

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Clear emphasis on standards and data-driven approaches to scaling PCR.
Industry-focused insights that connect design choices with real-world outcomes.
Thoughtful coverage of practical recycling challenges and policy considerations.
Saccessible and actionable for brands seeking to improve recyclability and supply of recycled content.
Strong guest lineups that span brands, recyclers, and policymakers.

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Ep. 61: La nueva Ley de Economía Circular de México y el 80% de PET con Martha Ricardi
Q: ¿Cuál es la prioridad para los próximos años en la industria del reciclaje?
Pasar de la intención a la acción a través del ecodiseño y la estandarización técnica en toda la región, asegurando que el diseño facilite la infraestructura de reciclaje existente y reduzca las barreras técnicas para la reciclabilidad.
Ep. 61: La nueva Ley de Economía Circular de México y el 80% de PET con Martha Ricardi
Q: ¿En qué punto está la Ley General de Economía Circular y qué significa para las empresas en México?
La ley ya está publicada y vigente; se acerca la implementación operativa, con un Sistema Nacional de Economía Circular y obligaciones de registro de planes de gestión, medición de huella ambiental y esquemas de recolección y valorización; las empresas deben cumplir con estos marcos, con responsabilidad extendida del productor y metas de reciclabilidad.
Ep. 49: Inside Colgate-Palmolive's Journey to a Recyclable Toothpaste Tube w/ Dr. Jun Wang
Q: Why was collaboration and openness important in this effort?
Because achieving recyclability is not a one-company task; broad collaboration across the value chain, guidance from APR, and sharing the technology were essential to enable widespread adoption and to ensure that the entire system could recognize and process the tubes in recycling streams.
Ep. 49: Inside Colgate-Palmolive's Journey to a Recyclable Toothpaste Tube w/ Dr. Jun Wang
Q: What were the major phases in developing the recyclable tube?
The project advanced through five phases: phase one demonstrated feasibility with HDPE despite its novelty for film; phase two improved surface smoothness; phase three adjusted layer structure for flat laminates; phase four ensured compatibility with current production lines and speeds; phase five scaled up production and commercialization while validating recyclability.
Ep. 49: Inside Colgate-Palmolive's Journey to a Recyclable Toothpaste Tube w/ Dr. Jun Wang
Q: What motivated Colgate-Palmolive to pursue a recyclable toothpaste tube in the first place?
The motivation came from recognizing that traditional aluminum barrier laminates prevented recyclability, which impeded end-of-life options. The team sought a design that could fit into existing HDPE recycling streams while preserving product protection and consumer convenience.

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A deep-dive show focused on plastics recycling, design for recyclability, policy, and market dynamics across North America and beyond. Episodes frequently feature APR leaders, brand packaging executives, and researchers spanning policy, technology, and practical implementation—covering topics like PET and recycled-content markets, extended producer responsibility, and design guidelines that improve end-of-life recyclability. Notable strengths include concrete case studies (e.g., monomaterial packaging, PCR demand programs) and clear paths from policy to practice, with guests often tying regulatory developments to real-world brand and recycler outcomes. The format tends to blend technical detail with strategic insights, making it useful for ... more

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