Darren Thorpe is Managing Director of APR and a respected leader in Australia’s recycling sector. With over 40 years’ experience, he leads four integrated businesses – Australian Paper Recovery, APR Kerbside, APR Plastics, and APR ChemCycle. Darren is the driving force behind Australia’s first commercial-scale soft plastics pyrolysis plant, converting waste into new food-grade plastics. Known for his hands-on leadership, he champions innovation, circular economy solutions, and strong partnerships with government, industry, and community. Under his guidance, APR has become a trusted name in sustainable resource recovery—diverting waste from landfill and turning it into valuable materials for the future.
