Alberta Plastics Recycling Association

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

Thank you to everyone who participated in ACPD 2025

ACPD 2025 united individuals from across the plastics value chain for a day of presentations and networking. 

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.

Have Plastics to Recycle?

See our list of member processors here.

Industry News & Events

April Feature Member – Rite-Way Packaging Inc.

April Feature Member – Rite-Way Packaging Inc.

APRA will post monthly feature articles about our members to showcase their work to improve the circular economy. In April 2025, we connected with Rite-Way Packaging to highlight its products and services.With a client-focused approach, Rite-Way Packaging provides...

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#1 in Canada: Albertans recycle more than other Canadians

#1 in Canada: Albertans recycle more than other Canadians

This past week, our Executive Director, Tammy Schwass, attended a special presentation from the Government of Alberta to commend ABCRC for their recognition by the Global Deposit Book as having the highest beverage container rates in Canada and second highest in North...

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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

Silver Sponsors

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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