The latest expansion of the APR Recycling Demand Champions Program highlights a growing group of organizations taking measurable steps to strengthen North America’s recycling system through long-term PCR use.
Recognizing Industry Leadership and the Pregis Commitment
Pregis is proud to be recognized among this group of leaders. This recognition reflects an ongoing commitment to integrating post-consumer recycled materials into packaging solutions while maintaining performance, consistency and efficiency.
Being named a Recycling Demand Champion is not based on intent alone. It recognizes companies that are:
- Actively sourcing PCR from North American suppliers
- Establishing long-term purchasing strategies
- Expanding the use of recycled content across applications
- Supporting certified and traceable material streams
Through these actions, participating companies help create the stable demand needed to scale recycling systems and strengthen the circular economy.
For our customers, this recognition reinforces the way we approach packaging grounded in performance, practicality and long-term impact. We work closely with organizations to integrate recycled content responsibly, navigate material availability and make informed tradeoffs between sustainability, cost and performance. As PCR demand continues to increase, building efficient, resilient packaging systems has never been more important.
Turning Commitment Into Action
Recognition as a Recycling Demand Champion reflects a broader shift across the packaging industry. Companies are moving beyond sustainability goals and toward execution, where measurable actions drive real impact.
At Pregis, this includes working with customers to:
- Identify where PCR can be successfully integrated
- Validate performance through testing and data
- Optimize packaging designs for both protection and sustainability
- Support long-term strategies that align with evolving regulations and expectations
Contributing to a More Resilient Recycling System
A stronger recycling system depends on consistent demand for recycled materials. By prioritizing the use of North American PCR, Demand Champions help create the conditions needed for:
- Increased recycling rates
- Greater investment in infrastructure
- Improved material quality and availability
- Reduced reliance on virgin plastic
Programs like this reinforce an important reality: Sustainability progress is driven by coordinated efforts across the value chain.
