As a part of our sustainability goals and efforts, we have achieved Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastic Certification from AM Testing and continue to participate in the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) PCR Certification Program. Highlighting our dedication to sustainability and…
As a part of our sustainability goals and efforts, we have achieved Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastic Certification from AM Testing and continue to participate in the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) PCR Certification Program. Highlighting our dedication to sustainability and supply chain integrity, this certification ensures that all High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polypropylene (PP), and Polystyrene (PS) flake generated at our recycling facility in South Haven, MI from used horticultural containers satisfies the requirements for post-consumer recycled plastic.
APR is an international non-profit organization focused on making plastic recycling better, and they offer PCR Certification to help businesses show customers that their plastic recycling efforts are legitimate and authentic (and meet upcoming regulations). Achieving certification is an important milestone for our company and shows our commitment to creating sustainable solutions for our partners.
For a company to receive PCR Certification and verify their percentage of PCR content, their product(s) using recycled materials must go through a certification process following the APR’s process. The APR works with certifying organizations (such as AM Testing) to review findings, validate PCR input, conduct mass balance analysis, and visit your business in person or virtually. Upon approval, you’ll receive certification.
We believe in making the best use of our resources. That’s why we are deciding to take advantage of the post-industrial and post-consumer plastic that’s sitting around our planet waiting to be used. On average, across our entire product line, more than 25% of the raw material we use in manufacturing is PCR—and more than 70% of the raw material we use in manufacturing is recycled.
Transforming these materials into sustainable solutions is part of our commitment to creating an energy-efficient, closed-loop plastic recycling process—making it easy for growers to fill, plant, ship, and display product around their greenhouse, nursery, or garden center. If we stay on track this year, we will recycle nearly 20 million pounds of used horticultural containers, which is now certified 100% PCR and a part of our closed loop recycling process. Plus, a closed-loop recycling process is the most circular recycling available; containers made for our industry and used in our industry are recycled into new containers for our industry. While PCR Certification helps us promote our products, it’s wonderful to receive such recognition for our efforts in creating sustainable horticultural solutions.
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