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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at ICPG! We’re grateful for our customers, partners, and the chance to create sustainable solutions for a brighter future 🌿🌱

We all want to do the right thing when it comes to recycling our food packaging containers – but how do we tell if the material is recyclable or not? While the symbol on the bottom can help with material identification, that’s only one piece of the recyclability puzzle. Read our latest blog post to learn more about recyclable food packaging: https://hubs.ly/Q02XHjcc0

Plastic recycling can provide a number of environmental benefits, but there is much room for improvement. According to Kate Bailey, Chief Policy Officer at the Association of Plastic Recyclers, we have the tools to double the rate of recycling in the US using a combination of educational programs, infrastructure improvements, regulations and policies, and proper packaging design. Listen to the full episode to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e22pp4tN

Welcome back to the Crazy About Packaging podcast! In the latest episode, Natalie, Mike, and Jonathan are joined by Kate Bailey, Chief Policy Officer at the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). Curious about what’s covered? Here’s a sneak peek: https://hubs.ly/Q02Yb3-90

Did you know that using recycled plastic in packaging can save 75-85% of the energy required to make new plastic? Despite this positive statistic, confusion regarding plastic recycling and misconceptions that the entire system is a “scam,” leads consumers to throws in the towel and give up on the whole system. But this is detrimental for a number of reasons. Listen to the episode to learn more about how plastic recycling works and the environmental benefits that can result from efficient recycling systems: https://lnkd.in/eH_CA27Q

Tomorrow is America Recycles Day! Recycling plays an important part in achieving goals for plastic waste reduction and improved sustainability in packaging – but there are many misconceptions about plastic recycling that can have negative implications on the effectiveness of the recycling system. This month, the CAP Pack is talking with Kate Bailey, Chief Policy Officer at the Association of Plastic Recyclers, to get some answers to common questions about plastic recycling - Does recycling work? How effective is it? What is the truth behind the recycling rates? What is actually meant to be recycled? We talk all about the misconceptions about plastic recycling, and get to the bottom of these questions from an expert. Listen to the episode to hear for yourself: https://lnkd.in/eacB_3CY

Today is the final day of the Sustainable Packaging Summit! Make sure you stop by Booth #10 to meet with the ICPG team and learn how we can collaborate to help you achieve your sustainable packaging goals and comply with the ever-evolving circularity regulations in 2025! Book a meeting with the team: https://hubs.ly/Q02XHhdp0

A new episode of the Crazy About Packaging podcast is out! On this month’s episode we are joined by, Kate Bailey, Chief Policy Officer at the {{linkedin_mention(urn:li:organization:19165010|Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR))}}, as our special guest here to discuss common misconceptions about plastic recycling. The CAP Pack and Kate kick off the episode with a game of “Can I Recycle That” where the group discussion highlights why recycling can be so confusing for the consumer, and the steps the industry can take to simplify the process. Listen to the episode to hear the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/eDQ5MBHv

Today is the first day of the Sustainable Packaging Summit! Make sure to stop by booth #10 to meet with the ICPG team during the show today – and be sure not to miss Jonathan Cage’s speech, taking place at 5:55PM at the Elevator Pitch Stage in the Networking & Exhibition Area to learn about how our XPP Polypropylene Solutions can help you transition to more sustainable food packaging materials while balancing critical operational requirements. Book a meeting with our team: https://hubs.ly/Q02XHcNZ0

Today is SPC Engage, Amsterdam! Make sure to stop by our booth to meet with the ICPG team to learn how our XPP Polypropylene Solutions can help brands, processors, and the industry transition towards more sustainable solutions without sacrifice. Use the link below to schedule one-on-one time with our team or stop by our booth at the conference! https://hubs.ly/Q02XHh6Q0