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.
Chemical Recycling Collaborative
Focused on making sense of the range of chemical recycling technologies and identifying where these technologies can be applied to advance circular and sustainable packaging systems.
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
Paula Leardini
Learn more about advancements in sortation, reprocessing, and mechanical and chemical recycling – contact Paula to get involved!