Current Source Reduction, Reuse, Recycling, & EPP Projects & Initiatives
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Government Recycling Demand Champions - Promoting the Purchase of Products with Post-Consumer Content
NERC, working in collaboration with the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), has launched a national program to promote the purchase of products with post-consumer content - the NERC-APR Government Recycling Demand Champions. Initially focused on plastic products, it is anticipated to expand more broadly in coming years.
The NERC-APR Government Recycling Demand Champion Campaign was created to foster and build the end-use marketplace through government purchasing action. Collectively and voluntarily, Demand Champions look to improve plastics recycling in North America by committing to increase their use of post-consumer plastic resin (PCR).
Government Demand Champions commitment to supporting end-market demand by purchasing PCR containing items. Examples include:
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Participants in the Government Recycling Demand Champion Program recognize that:
Consistent, reliable demand for recycled plastic is critical for recycling to be mature, vibrant, and sustainable.
A strong demand-pull for recycled plastics is needed to ensure not only the maintenance of but also the building of a more robust recycling supply chain.
Demand Champions look for their efforts to:
- Strengthen and increase domestic demand for residential mixed plastics.
- Help prevent “ocean plastics” by stimulating strong North American markets.
- Boost a “circular economy” for plastic packaging.
- Mitigate reliance on export markets.
For more information, contact Mariane Medeiros.
