Dive Brief:
- A new resource was launched that aims to establish universal terminology for recycling programs in the U.S. and Canada.
- “Plastics Recycling Terms & Tools” was created using information collected from a range of industry representatives including plastics manufacturers, recyclers, reclaimers, trade associations, and material recovery facilities.
- The purpose of the tool is to spread consumer knowledge about plastics recycling while increasing the rates and quality of the materials recycled.
Dive Insight:
The tool seeks to eliminate confusion nationwide, as different areas adopt different terms to describe recyclables. The aim of implementing standardized terms is to promote an efficient exchange in the buying and selling of commodities.
Patty Moore, CEO of Moore Recycling Associates Inc., said, “Public opinion surveys and everyday experience demonstrate that many people are confused about which plastics are accepted for recycling in their community.”