Top 15 Packaging Challenges For Recycling in a MRF AMERIPEN Annual Meeting June 2 nd, 2016.

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Top 15 Packaging Challenges For Recycling in a MRF AMERIPEN Annual Meeting June 2 nd, 2016

Top Packaging Challenges Revisited “Top 10” released December 2014 One of the most popular articles with 2,000+ page views Keep building momentum with Packaging Innovation Gateway project

Top Packaging Challenges Revisited Released April 4 th, 2016 Input from project committee of 30+ members Subject matter experts across the packaging value chain 5 new packaging formats

Top Packaging Challenges Revisited Addresses impact area(s) with explanation -What happens to the material today? -What is being done about it? -Recommendations Reference latest studies and best practices Report is a living document PACKAGE DESIGN SORTING TECHNOLOGY END MARKET VALUE CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT

1. Multi-Layer Laminates Compostable Plastic 3. Black Plastic Containers Full Shrink Wrap Label Hot Beverage Polycoated Cups ++ 5 Top 15 Packaging Challenges in a MRF

6. Metalized Tubes 7. Single-Serve Hot Beverage Pods Colored Opaque PET 9. Non-PET Clamshells 10. Corrugated Tray with Plastic Film 6 Top 15 Packaging Challenges in a MRF

*11. Caps on Plastic Bottles *12. Labels on PET Thermoforms *13. Glass Jars and Bottles *14. Plastic Bags and Films *15. Polycoated Containers 7 Top 15 Packaging Challenges in a MRF

8 Packaging Innovation Gateway Process Inputs current, modified, new package designs panel review & assessment Innovation Gateway Yes No Maybe widely recycled re-design alternate approach action plan re-assess harmonize material acceptance alternative collection methods MRF sorting technology re-processing solutions develop end markets partial re-design communication & education

Challenges vs. opportunities for improved recovery Ongoing work with multiple stakeholders to identify opportunities for higher levels of recyclability Assessing short term option for engineered fuel until recycling opportunities are developed Program consistency across jurisdictions makes education easier resulting in better program performance Not stuck on everything MUST go through curbside Top 15 Next Steps

Thank you! Rachel Morier Program Manager, Packaging & Food Waste Access report at pacnext.com!