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A public work commissioned in Summer 2024 to showcase recyclable plastics to encourage people to see beyond the linear economy and take action to bring about greater circularity where everything’s value is fully maximized.

Artist Hyland Mather used found objects around the city of Atlanta by partnering with CHaRM Atlanta along with plastics collected by ALPLA employees to create a colorful work of art in the heart of the city.

The installation made a splash locally and globally. Take a look at some of the articles featuring details about the work.

Sustainable Plastics

Upcycling in ATL

Learn more about how this art piece is the perfect example of upcycling.

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Yahoo Finance

Recyclables make a statement

Discover how recyclables were used to make a three-dimensional work of art for public viewing.

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Rough Draft Atlanta

A sustainability journey through art

Waste turned to meaningful art through a wonderful journey of partnership and recycling.

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The ALPLA 2026 Packaging Claims Reality Check Report

In spring 2026, ALPLA and Plastic Reimagined surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults about how they interpret sustainability claims on packaging. The findings revealed that while nearly every shopper encounters these claims, many are unsure what they actually mean.

The results highlight a significant gap between what brands communicate on packaging and what shoppers understand, underscoring the need for clearer, more consistent labeling.

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89%

of U.S. adults saw sustainability messaging on packaging in the past six months.

64%

interpret “recyclable” as something other than acceptance in their local recycling program.

64%

of Gen Z have skipped a purchase because a claim was unclear or hard to believe.

59%

view brands more positively when sustainability claims use simple language.

Plastics News

Young US consumers most confused by packaging sustainability claims, ALPLA finds

Recycling Today