Board Converting News® is published weekly by NV Business Publications, PO Box 802, Manasquan, NJ 08736-0802. Sub- scription Rates in U.S. and Canada: $275 per year or $395 for two years. Overseas rate USD $395 per year. No part of this pub- lication may be reproduced without written permission. Len Prazych - President/Publisher: lprazych@nvpublications.com Ashley Prazych - Assoc. Editor: aprazych@nvpublications.com Robyn Smith - Vice President Sales: rsmith@nvpublications.com Greg Kishbaugh - FMN Editor/Sales: flexo@nvpublications.com The Smithers report The Future of PCR Packaging to 2031 provides detailed forecasts, regulatory analysis and technology assessments for those looking to understand the full scope of the market. PCR Packaging (CONT’D FROM PAGE 38) other region, underpinned by the regulatory framework that gives brand owners and packaging manufacturers clear long-term signals on required PCR content. North America has active EPR legislation in seven states but lacks consistency, and a shift in the policy environment at federal level is creating additional uncertainty. Asia pres- ents the most varied picture, with some of the world’s most ambitious PCR targets sitting alongside significant gaps in collection and processing infrastructure. For packaging manufacturers, brand owners and re- tailers, the direction of travel is clear even if the pace is uneven. PCR content requirements will increase, reporting obligations will multiply, and the cost of non-compliance will rise in most major markets. Businesses that have al- ready invested in understanding their supply chains, se- curing access to quality recyclate and engaging with EPR schemes are better positioned than those waiting for the regulatory picture to stabilise fully before acting. For investors and technology providers, the gap be- tween current PCR supply and legislated demand rep- resents a structural commercial opportunity. The recycling infrastructure deficit is real and will require sustained cap- ital allocation to address. Mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, digital tracking and verification, and closed-loop logistics all represent areas where private investment can accelerate the transition while generating returns. The PCR packaging market is moving fast, and the data behind strategic decisions needs to move with it. Smith- ers continuously monitors real-world market conditions through its global expert network, updating estimates and forecasts as new evidence emerges.
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