ISRI Initiative (Cont’d from Page 1) that is recycled from the standpoint of materials and shape/ size as well as regional variances in technology and capaci- ty.With the data, the certification protocol, including testing methodologies and procedures and the application process for obtaining certification, will be developed. The process for obtaining certification by brands will be fully document- ed and transparent. “Once in place, the recyclability protocol will assist pack- aging manufacturers in understanding what is and what is not recyclable, especially in the design stage,” said Wiener. “This will lead to a revolution in design innovation as more brands seek ways to not only use recyclable content in pro- duction, but meet consumer demands for easy-to-recycle goods. As more products are developed with recycling in mind, consumers will rediscover recycling and the vast ben- efits it provides.” As part of this comprehensive undertaking, among the many things that will be taken into consideration are indus- try expertise on material supply, processing, and demand challenges and needs; ISRI’s Design for Recycling initiative, which encourages manufactures to factor in a product’s re- cyclability in the design stage; and the role of the ISRI Spec- ifications,which are used globally to buy and sell recyclable commodities. ISRI will consult with the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), the Foodservice Packaging In- stitute, The Recycling Partnership, and other stakeholders during the development of the protocol and certification. “This protocol is just the start of an effort that has the po- tential to really change the world,”concludedWiener.“Addi- tional customizable protocols can be developed for pack- aging made from other materials, including aluminum and other metals.When put together we can expand the ben- efits of recycling and see further reduction in greenhouse gases, improved environmental conservation, and an eco- nomic boost.We encourage all paper and packaging brands to join in these efforts to make it easier for all to recycle.” APR Recycling Demand Champion Companies Named The campaign that expands market demand for recycled resins and improves plastic recycling in North America announced new commitments during the June 2020 APR Member Meeting held virtually due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Developed by The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), The APR Recycling Demand Champions Campaign plays a prominent role in driving investment and increasing supply of PCR. Originally announced in October 2017 with 10 partici- pating companies, that number grew to 20 companies in 2018, and resulted in more than 30 million pounds of new demand for postconsumer resin (PCR).There are currently 40 participating companies that will report their impact in October 2020.The 7 companies below are the first, to date, that will report their impact in 2021. The new APR Recycling Demand Champions are: Fraser Plastics; Fusion Packaging; Intertape Polymer Group; rPlan- et Earth; Sabert; Silgan Dispensing; andWestfall Technik.
Buyer’s Guide BALERS (HORIZONTAL) * RECYCLING EQUIPMENT CORPORATION * 831 W. 5th St. • Lansdale, PA 19446 (267) 218-7200
Website: www.RecyclingEquipment.com E-mail: sales@recyclingequipment.com
SIERRA INTERNATIONAL MACHINERY 1620 E Brundage Ln • Bakersfield CA 93307 (800) 343-8503
Website: www.sierraintl.com E-mail: info@sierraintl.com
VAN DYK RECYCLING SOLUTIONS 78 Halloween Blvd. • Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 967-1100 • Fax: (203) 967-1199 Website: www.vdrs.com Email: info@vdrs.com
BALERS (VERTICAL)
B E EQUIPMENT, INC. 1775 Wentz Rd. • Quakertown, PA 18951 (215) 536-0700 • Fax: (215) 536-2999 Website: www.beequipment.com E-mail: sales@beequipment.com ELY ENTERPRISES 3809 Broadway • Lorain, OH 44052 (216) 252-8090 Fax: (216) 252-5607 Website: www.elyent.com E-mail: sales@elyent.com HARRIS 315 W. 12th Ave. • Cordele, GA 31015 (229) 273-2500
Website: www.harrisequip.com E-mail: info@harrisequip.com * RECYCLING EQUIPMENT CORPORATION * 831 W. 5th St. • Lansdale, PA 19446 (267) 218-7200
Website: www.RecyclingEquipment.com E-mail: sales@recyclingequipment.com
SIERRA INTERNATIONAL MACHINERY 1620 E Brundage Ln • Bakersfield CA 93307 (800) 343-8503
Website: www.sierraintl.com E-mail: info@sierraintl.com
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