Ep. 39: Plastics Recycling in 2025: Progress, Priorities, and Possibilities w/ Steve Alexander, President & CEO of APR

Update: 2025-02-10

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To kick off 2025, Recycled Content host Kara Pochiro is joined by President & CEO of the Association of Plastic Recyclers, Steve Alexander. The two discuss how 2025 is a pivotal year for sustainability initiatives and APR’s priorities for the year ahead including pushing for policies that drive plastic recycling, emphasizing the importance of creating packaging that is designed for recyclability, and combatting misinformation. The two emphasize the economic impact of postconsumer recycled plastics as well as the pathways to stabilize markets and create a circular economy. As the 2025 Plastics Recycling Conference approaches, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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Ep. 39: Plastics Recycling in 2025: Progress, Priorities, and Possibilities w/ Steve Alexander, President & CEO of APR

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Ep. 39: Plastics Recycling in 2025: Progress, Priorities, and Possibilities w/ Steve Alexander, President & CEO of APR

Ep. 39: Plastics Recycling in 2025: Progress, Priorities, and Possibilities w/ Steve Alexander, President & CEO of APR