Alberta Plastics Recycling Association

APRA facilitates partnerships and programs to advance circularity across the plastics value chain

2024 Board Nominees

To view our current nominees or to apply as a board member, click the button below.

Agricultural Plastics

The Agricultural Plastics Working Group (APRG) is operating the Ag Plastics: Recycle It! pilot for grain bags and twine. APRA continues to be an active participant and advocate for a permanent program.

Learn more about APRA's annual conference, Alberta Circular Plastics Day

View the presentations and proceedings from experts across Alberta’s plastics value chain from our successful inaugural event.

Have Plastics to Recycle?

See our list of member processors here.

Industry News & Events

Research and Partnership Opportunities

Research and Partnership Opportunities

APRA has welcomed the University of Calgary as a new member. Researchers from the U of C are focused on plastics projects. The articles below summarize the research being proposed. APRA and the U of C welcome members to share their expertise and interest in joining...

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Thank You to our Annual Sponsors!

Our sponsors have helped us greatly in our mission to advance circularity in Alberta.

 

Platinum Sponsors

Nova Chemicals

Gold Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

 Programs & Projects

 The Alberta Plastics Recycling Association is focused on advancing plastics circularity in Alberta. We have projects underway including a provincial pilot program to recycle grain bags and twine.

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FAQs and Links

Learn more about the invention of plastics, the challenges and opportunities for recycling and how it is made into new materials.
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Alberta Contacts

APRA members are knowledgeable processors and recyclers and can assist with recycling your plastics. Let them know what material you have (plastics id number if possible), how much you have and where you are located.  

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Membership

As a member of APRA, you will join like-minded individuals seeking solutions to advance a circular economy and face unique industry challenges together. Explore management and recycling opportunities.

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