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The Association of Plastic Recyclers<\/a> (APR) and the National Association of Plastics Industries in Mexico (ANIPAC) have signed a collaboration agreement to strengthen plastics recyclability, promote international design for recycling guidelines, and support the development of a stronger circular economy in Mexico.<\/p>\n The alliance seeks to establish a space for technical and strategic cooperation between both organizations to promote best practices across the entire plastics value chain, from packaging and product design to material recovery, recycling, and reintegration into the market.<\/p>\n APR, an international non-profit and the largest North American organization focused exclusively on improving plastics recycling, will contribute with technical tools, training programs, and design criteria focused on increasing packaging recyclability and strengthening markets for post-consumer recycled content<\/a> (PCR).<\/p>\n ANIPAC, which has represented Mexico\u2019s plastics industry since 1961, will contribute its reach and representation across the sector\u2019s full supply chain, including raw material producers, recyclers, machinery manufacturers, distributors, and plastics converters, while promoting the adoption of international standards that strengthen the competitiveness of the industry.<\/p>\n Steve Alexander, APR President and CEO, highlighted that collaboration among North American organizations is essential to advancing greater regional harmonization in recyclability and the circular economy.<\/p>\n \u201cCollaboration among organizations across North America is fundamental to strengthening recycling infrastructure, promoting common technical standards, and accelerating the transition toward more circular and sustainable models for plastics,\u201d Alexander said.<\/p>\n Benjam\u00edn del Arco, President of ANIPAC, said, \u201cThis agreement represents a strategic step toward strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of Mexico\u2019s plastics industry. The adoption of international design for recyclability guidelines allows us to advance toward more efficient solutions aligned with market needs and current environmental challenges, while providing greater technical certainty to all stakeholders across the value chain.\u201d<\/p>\n The collaboration also reinforces ANIPAC\u2019s role as a key coordinator of Mexico\u2019s plastics value chain by promoting solutions based on innovation, technical evidence, and international cooperation. The association has consistently emphasized that progress toward a circular economy requires not only commitment, but also clear criteria, adequate infrastructure, and coordinated participation among industry, government, and society.<\/p>\n As part of this effort, both organizations will promote the exchange of technical and regulatory information, joint projects, specialized training, and design criteria that facilitate the recycling of plastic packaging and products in Mexico.<\/p>\n \u201cIn the current context, where challenges related to waste management and regulation continue to gain importance, this agreement helps position Mexico within global recyclability trends by facilitating international alignment of criteria and strengthening the technical capabilities of the sector,\u201d APR said in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n