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About Recovery

A well-designed package isn’t headed for the landfill. Considering the recovery infrastructure of both today and tomorrow, we help the packaging value chain find solutions for a package’s end-of-life. This includes aligning with next-level mechanical recycling technologies like enhanced sortation equipment, AI, and robotics; as well as navigating the many technologies of chemical (also known as advanced or molecular) recycling.

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Collaboratives

Explore more about Recovery through our Collaboratives and learn how SPC Members can get involved

Flexible Packaging Recovery Collaborative

Studying sustainable end-of-life solutions for multi-laminate flexible packaging.


Featured Resources

Curated Guides, Case Studies, 101s, and Position Statements publicly available to support your sustainability journey

Intro to Flexible Packaging Recovery

Flexible packaging plays an important role in packaging sustainability, however despite its many benefits, end-of-life recovery is still a major challenge

HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR PAPER PACKAGING IS RECYCLABLE

An introduction to paper packaging recyclability test methods & specifications

Plastic Film & Flexible Packaging Collection Mechanisms in the United States

A table that shows how it works, where it’s available, what materials are accepted, and its advnatages + challenges


News & Updates

Stay up to date with the latest SPC news regarding Recovery

Chemical Recycling and the Circular Economy

How Can the Chemical Recycling Industry Optimize its Role in the Circular Economy for Plastics?

Can Paper Packaging Innovations Be Recycled?

New Paper Packaging Recyclability Test from Cepi Can Help

It Will Take a Village to Recycle All Plastics

SPC Advance 2022 Recap

Collaborating to create the future of flexible packaging at SPC Advance 2022

Get in Touch with an Expert

Get in Touch: Recovery

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Ruth Maust

Senior Project Manager, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, GreenBlue

Learn more about advancements in sortation, reprocessing, and mechanical and chemical recycling – contact Ruth to get involved!