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Kraton Corporation announces that it has joined the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR). Kraton solutions enable a holistic approach to the plastic product life cycle.
Recycling of Post-consumer Plastic Packaging
Kraton’s new portfolio of CirKular+™ products offers versatile multi-resin compatibilization in a wide range of applications for virgin materials, bioplastics and industrial plastic and PCR streams.
APR is the national trade association representing companies that acquire, reprocess and sell the output of more than 90 percent of the post-consumer plastic processing capacity in North America. Its membership includes independent recycling companies of all sizes, processing numerous resins. APR strongly advocates the recycling of all post-consumer plastic packaging. It also promotes development of the plastics recycling industry by providing leadership for long-term industry growth and vitality.
“Kraton is excited to be a member of a leading industry association and leverage our unique innovations to collectively advance the circular economy,” said Bob Hall, Senior Director, Global Marketing, Kraton. “We are well-positioned to drive success in this space through value chain collaboration and cost-efficient solutions, expanding end-use applications for various post-consumer recycling (PCR) streams.”