Recycled Content

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Recycled Content

Recycled Content is a podcast from the Association of Plastic Recyclers.

  1. Ep. 38: Plastic Recycling Challenges and Solutions with Industry Veteran Greg Janson, CEO of Granite Peak Plastics & Triton Ties

    12/18/2024

    Ep. 38: Plastic Recycling Challenges and Solutions with Industry Veteran Greg Janson, CEO of Granite Peak Plastics & Triton Ties

    To close out 2024, Greg Janson, President and CEO of Granite Peak Plastics and Triton Ties, joins Recycled Content host Kara Pochiro to discuss the everyday challenges faced by plastic recyclers and explore potential solutions for the industry. Greg highlights the importance of diverse applications for recycled materials, the critical role of long-term contracts in making recycled plastic competitive with virgin and wide-spec plastics, and the need to create strong demand for recycled materials. Kara and Greg dive into Triton Ties more sustainable alternatives to wooden rail ties as well as the company’s emphasis on creating a circular economy that relies on collaboration within the industry. To hear more from a 40-year veteran in the recycling industry and what his thoughts are on how to improve and expand the recycling industry, tune in! Link to Recycled by Design with Triton Ties video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBzGLDGetZQ

    39 min
  2. Ep. 37: Exploring the Role of MRFs & the Recycling Journey w/ Eureka Recycling Co-President Miriam Holsinger

    11/08/2024

    Ep. 37: Exploring the Role of MRFs & the Recycling Journey w/ Eureka Recycling Co-President Miriam Holsinger

    Recycled Content host Kara Pochiro and Miriam Holsinger, Co-President and Chief Operating Officer at Eureka Recycling, take you behind the scenes of one of the nation's cleanest Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) to explore their critical role in the recycling supply chain.  Miriam shares her expertise on how recyclables are collected, sorted, and processed at MRFs, and explains the technologies used to separate different materials like plastics, aluminum, and glass so they can eventually be made into new products. They dive into some of the challenges MRFs face, common misconceptions about recycling, and the impact of policy on recycling efforts.  Want to know how much of what you put in the bin actually gets recycled? Then tune in!

    37 min
  3. Ep. 36: Addressing Additives in Plastics to Improve the Circular Economy w/ Dr. Kara Lavender Law and Dr. Margaret Sobkowicz

    10/23/2024

    Ep. 36: Addressing Additives in Plastics to Improve the Circular Economy w/ Dr. Kara Lavender Law and Dr. Margaret Sobkowicz

    This month, Recycled Content host, Kara Pochiro, is joined by APR’s Technical Director as a co-host of the pod, Scott Trenor. Kara and Scott welcome authors of the “Untangling the chemical complexity of plastics to improve life cycle outcomes” study, Dr. Kara Lavender Law, Research Professor of Oceanography at Sea Education Association, and Dr. Margaret Sobkowicz, Professor of Plastics Engineering at University of Massachusetts Lowell. The team explores the role of chemical additives used in plastic production and the need for better collaboration across the value chain. With insights into the benefits and uses of additives, the potential environmental impacts, and the challenges faced by manufacturers, this episode sheds light on the path toward a more sustainable and circular plastic economy. Tune into this episode as we unravel the science surrounding plastic use and recycling! Link to the Study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41578-024-00705-x More on this topic in Plastics Recycling Update: https://resource-recycling.com/plastics/2024/10/16/group-encourages-public-private-partnership-in-plastics/

    34 min
  4. Ep. 35: A Circular by Design® Packaging Case Study w/ PakTech Sustainability Officer Gary Panknin

    09/12/2024

    Ep. 35: A Circular by Design® Packaging Case Study w/ PakTech Sustainability Officer Gary Panknin

    On the newest episode of the Recycled Content Podcast, host Kara Pochiro focuses on creating packaging that is Circular by Design® that can be used to manufacture a clean supply of post-consumer recycled resin (PCR). Kara is joined by Gary Panknin, Sustainability Officer and Plastic Materials Procurement Manager at PakTech, a secondary packaging manufacturer based in Eugene, Oregon focused on creating a more sustainable and recyclable friendly future. Kara and Gary discuss the importance of creating packaging that is both aligned with the APR Design® Guide, ensuring it is designed to be recyclable, and manufactured with recycled plastics that come from post-consumer sources.  Want to hear more about what PakTech and APR are doing to drive a circular economy for plastics? Tune in!

    27 min
  5. Ep. 34: Correcting the Record on Plastic Recycling w/ APR’s Chief Policy Officer Kate Bailey

    08/14/2024

    Ep. 34: Correcting the Record on Plastic Recycling w/ APR’s Chief Policy Officer Kate Bailey

    The Association of Plastic Recyclers’ (APR) Chief Policy Officer, Kate Bailey, joins Recycled Content host Kara Pochiro to focus on battling the misinformation being spread regarding plastic waste and recycling. Kate and Kara break down major headlines and claims regarding the plastic recycling industry that are often aimed at taking down the plastics industry rather than focusing on the benefits of recycling or addressing solutions to improve the system.  Want to know how plastic recycling actually works? Want to hear real data points from actual recyclers? Then tune in!

    34 min
  6. Ep. 33: Sustainability in the Summer: Tips to Tackle Plastic Waste in the Warmer Months w/ APR’s Technical Director Scott Tenor

    07/02/2024

    Ep. 33: Sustainability in the Summer: Tips to Tackle Plastic Waste in the Warmer Months w/ APR’s Technical Director Scott Tenor

    As we approach the 4th of July, show host Kara Pochiro is joined by APR’s Technical Director, Scott Trenor, to discuss all things recycling in the summertime. The duo talks tips for improving recycling at summer events, along with advice on how manufacturers of summer products, such as sunscreen, can design for recyclability. Their conversation dives into the importance of knowing what can be recycled, and buying products made with recycled content to complete the cycle of recycling. Tune in to hear about their recommendations for having a sustainable summer and encouraging summertime recycling!

    31 min
  7. Ep. 32: Design for Recyclability & the Evolution of the APR Design® Recognition Program w/ Rebecca Mick & Ruben Nance

    05/16/2024

    Ep. 32: Design for Recyclability & the Evolution of the APR Design® Recognition Program w/ Rebecca Mick & Ruben Nance

    Recycled Content Host and the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) VP of Communications and Public Affairs, Kara Pochiro, is joined this episode by two fellow APR colleagues, Rebecca Mick, Program Director for Film & Packaging Innovation, and Ruben Nance, APR Program Director responsible for the management and growth of APR’s Preferred Design Recognition (PDR) Program. The team discusses the APR Design® Guide , as well as the growth and expansion of the APR Design® Recognition Program over the past year. Tune in to hear how the APR Design® Guide is helping companies find success in package recyclability, how companies investing in sustainable packaging innovations can get formally recognized, success stories, and continued progress.

    28 min
  8. Ep 31: Recycle More, Use Less: A conversation with the U.S. Plastics Pact’s Emily Tipaldo.

    04/18/2024

    Ep 31: Recycle More, Use Less: A conversation with the U.S. Plastics Pact’s Emily Tipaldo.

    The Recycled Content Podcast welcomes back Emily Tipaldo, Executive Director of the U.S. Plastics Pact, for a sit-down with show host and VP of Communications & Public Affairs at APR, Kara Pochiro. With the Pact turning four, as well as Earth Day and INC-4 just around the corner, the two discuss the meaning of the current moment in the plastic recycling industry’s efforts to manage material that could otherwise be waste. Kara and Emily highlight the need for both voluntary and mandatory commitments to improve recycling. Tune in to hear about these strategies and the important goals and initiatives of the U.S. Plastics Pact. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

    38 min
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Recycled Content is a podcast from the Association of Plastic Recyclers.

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  • Creator
    Association of Plastic Recyclers
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    38
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    © Association of Plastic Recyclers 2020
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