From the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) have announced the latest update to the ISRI Specifications and APR Model Bale Specifications to include updated recycled plastics specifications. Following a collaborative process between the two organizations and their members, the specifications were approved separately during October 2023 by both the ISRI Board of Directors and the APR Board of Directors. The specification updates are intended to more accurately reflect the recycled Polypropylene (PP) and Mixed Rigid plastics currently being traded in the marketplace.
Revised Specifications:
Specification: PP Small Rigid Plastic
Specification: Mixed Small Rigid Plastic
Specification: Mixed Bulky Rigid Plastic
For ISRI, this release serves as the 30-day public notice as required by the stated rules governing the procedures from the addition, amendment, or withdrawal of ISRI’s Specifications. Further information can be found in the ISRI Specifications. To submit comments, recommendations, or questions please contact ISRI Chief Economist and Director of Commodities Joe Pickard or ISRI Senior Economist Bret Biggers.
These three proposed revisions replace several existing PP and Mixed Rigid specifications to reduce confusion and better reflect the scope of what is traded and processed in today’s marketplace. ISRI would like to thank the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for contributing their expertise in the development of these revisions.
“These most recent ISRI and APR Specifications updates align with the recycled materials industry focus on technological innovations and Design for Recycling®,” said ISRI President Robin Wiener. “The changes announced reflect the ongoing review by dedicated volunteers in ISRI’s Plastics and our partnership with the Association of Plastic Recyclers. Our partnership allows us to work together to strengthen our specifications.”
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