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The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and ECOCE, a Mexican environmental organisation, have announced a partnership to enhance plastic packaging recyclability.<\/p>\n

This collaboration will focus on sharing information, building stakeholder relationships, and developing joint projects in the North American region.<\/p>\n

APR and ECOCE will work together to create a Spanish version of the APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability. The guide will be adapted to reflect the unique recycling infrastructure in Mexico.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the APR Design Training Program will be expanded to include Spanish-language resources, promoting the APR Design Recognition Program in Mexico.<\/p>\n

ECOCE general director Jorge Terrazas Ornelas said: \u201cThe signing of this MOU [memorandum of understanding] reaffirms our commitment to advancing a more sustainable model of production and consumption.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough our collaboration with APR, we seek to accelerate the adoption of international standards that improve packaging recyclability in Mexico.\u201d<\/p>\n

This partnership is part of a broader initiative involving APR, ECOCE, RecyClass, and other stakeholders to standardise recyclability guidelines and protocols globally.<\/p>\n

The aim is to provide clear, consistent direction for the entire value chain while acknowledging regional recycling system variations.<\/p>\n

The APR ECOCE recycling partnership is a strategic move to address the challenges of plastic waste and promote sustainability across borders.<\/p>\n

By aligning design guidelines and recognising regional differences, these organisations hope to make a significant impact on the recyclability of plastic packaging.<\/p>\n

APR president and CEO Steve Alexander said: \u201cAPR is pleased to formalise our relationship with ECOCE as we work to align plastic design for recyclability across the globe.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoth organisations are committed to creating a circular economy and improving recycling for plastics.\u201d<\/p>\n

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