Alberta Plastics Recycling Association

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

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.

Alberta Circular Plastics Day Held March 15, 2023

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

APRA Networking Event

APRA Networking Event

On May 31st, APRA will be hosting networking event with a tour at the Lethbridge Waste adn Recycling Centre from 2-3 pm. The Recycling Centre is located at 213044 Township Road 100, Lethbridge County. Afterwards, we will move to the Nest (located at 2808 5 Ave N,...

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APRA Members Featured in New Podcast

APRA Members Featured in New Podcast

Life in the Heartland has launched a new podcast episode highlighting the circular economy of plastics. Featured in the podcast are APRA's Executive Director, Tammy Schwass and long-time APRA member Dan Zembal from PolyAg Recycling. Listen here:...

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The Government of Canada has released the Regulatory framework paper: Recycled content and labelling rules for plastics and the Technical paper: Federal Plastics Registry, which can be accessed on the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Registry. The publication of...

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 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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