Webinar training – Free
2026-03-05
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Mastering Plastic Recyclability:
Designing Labels that Comply with APR Design® Standards
About the Association of Plastic Recyclers
The Association of Plastic Recyclers supports companies throughout the plastics recycling value chain by providing design guidance and recognition, certification and recycled content specifications, training and policy advocacy, and much more.
Why attend?
- Develop expertise to help your company meet requirements for EPR recycling targets, improve the supply of high-quality PCR, and reduce plastic waste going to landfills
- Understand the intricacies of the APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability, APR test methods, and APR Design® Recognition
- Learn from a legend—the course has been designed by APR Chief Operating Officer Curt Cozart, who has over 30 years of experience building and operating recycling facilities in North America. Curt will lead the English session and Pierre Benabidès, with 20 years of experience working in the sector, will lead the French session.
- No registration fee. This session is generously sponsored by RLG, Imprimerie Ste. Julie, UPM, and Siegwerk.
What Will Be discussed?
- Overview of the sorting and recycling processes and the impact of label design on package recyclability
- Latest updates on Canadian recycling regulations
- Deep dive into the APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability with respect to label, adhesive and ink design
- Introduction to APR tools to help meet recyclability requirements: APR Design® Recognition and APR Design® Assessment Tool
Case studies and interactive brainstorming on particularly challenging label applications
Date & Time
- English session: April 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)
- French session: May 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)
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OUR SPEAKERS
Curt Cozart
Chief Operating Officer, APR
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Tim Bohlke
Director of Sustainability, RLG
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Kristian Walsh
Head Of Application Technology, Siegwerk USA
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Jessica Rocha
Sustainability Manager Americas, UPM
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