The Cost of Using PCR
Assessing the Costs of Using PCR in the Manufacture of Plastic Packaging & Products
Ocean pollution and depletion of natural resources have been tied to plastic use, with many major brands making commitments to utilize more recycled content. One avenue is utilizing post-consumer resin (PCR) in the production of new products. PCR is derived from consumer packaging that is processed into recycled plastics.
The Canadian government has set an aspirational target of incorporating 50% recycled content in plastic products, where applicable, by 2030. The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) sought to understand the feasibility and the cost of incorporating PCR in certain plastic packaging applications. The ECCC is a department of the Canadian government responsible for coordinating environmental policies and programs, as well as informing the public about ensuring a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.
The ECCC retained …