Waste plastics policy regulatory review

ADI Analytics conducted a policy and regulatory assessment to support a client’s strategy in the recycling market, focusing on plastic waste management and reduction initiatives.

The client

A stakeholder in the plastics recycling market seeking to understand evolving regulations and incentives impacting recycled plastics.

The situation

The client needed a detailed understanding of regional policies impacting plastic recycling and packaging, including bans, mandates, and financial incentives across key North American and European markets.

ADI’s contributions

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Regulatory landscape scan

Identified actions by regulatory agencies and local governments across North America and Europe impacting plastics recycling.

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Policy mapping and comparison

Provided a comprehensive overview of regional single-use plastic bans, PCR content mandates, and EPR laws in the U.S. and Canada.

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Incentive and funding analysis

Evaluated tax credits, subsidies, and IRA provisions relevant to plastics recycling investments.

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Corporate commitment tracking

Assessed progress by major packaging companies toward commitments to reduce virgin plastic usage.

Key outcomes

  • ADI’s work enabled the client to refine its strategic positioning and identify regions with the strongest alignment to its business goals.
Customer Results
ADI was very responsive to our requirements and effective in performing a market assessment for our new technology. They brought deep market knowledge and helped us identify our technology’s value through a significant amount of knowledge transfer.
David Hatrick Huntsman Advanced Materials

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