Available Circular Economy Features
Missing Circular Economy Features
Pricing
Starting Price
Options
- Monthly Subscription
Available Since
Deployment Options
- Web Browser (Cloud - Based)
Good Option For
- Freelancers (1 person company)
- Microbusiness (2-10 people)
- Small Business (11-50 people)
- Medium Business (51-250 people)
- Large Business (250+ people)
Deep dive
Core Features
The APR Design Assessment Tool applies the technical criteria of the APR Design Guide through a structured digital assessment process. Its methodology considers the compatibility of complete plastic packaging designs with established recycling systems. Its main features include:
Complete Packaging Assessment: Evaluates packaging as a whole, considering base resins, colors, labels, barriers, closures, and other design elements that can influence recycling compatibility.
Recyclability Classification: Assigns one of four APR Design classifications: Preferred Design for Recycling, Tolerated but Needs Improvement, Non-Recyclable, or Requires Testing.
Design Improvement Recommendations: Identifies missing product information, highlights components that may interfere with recycling processes, and recommends changes to improve packaging recyclability.
Packaging Portfolio Management: Supports assessments of multiple packaging designs, with CSV-based bulk uploads available in higher subscription tiers. This allows companies to evaluate packaging portfolios rather than individual products alone.
Enterprise Integration and Reporting: The Enterprise tier, delivered through Recyda, supports API connections with business systems, interactive dashboards, exportable reports, and analysis of packaging requirements across multiple countries.
Closing Insights
The APR Design Assessment Tool became available for public access in September 2026. Its development with Recyda combines APR's recycling expertise with software designed to manage packaging data and regulatory requirements. The platform is particularly relevant to businesses operating in North America, where recyclability criteria increasingly influence packaging regulations. California's SB 54 and SB 343 regulations as well as Canadian producer responsibility organizations (PRO) packaging assessment frameworks reference APR guidance.
APR offers three subscription levels: Starter ($99/month), Scale, and Enterprise. The higher-tier Recyda solution extends functionality to non-plastic packaging, international regulatory requirements, and EPR fee forecasting. Additional EPR fee calculation features are also available for applicable US and Canadian jurisdictions.