Membership
RECOUP members represent the whole plastics value chain and come from a diverse range of sectors including manufacturers of plastic packaging and products, retailers, brands, plastic recyclers and reprocessors, waste management organisations, local authorities and universities.
Benefits of being a member
Knowledge & Expertise
Support and guidance with access to the RECOUP team’s knowledge and expertise as well as member forums and working groups. Regular updates on relevant sector activities.
Project Work & Research
RECOUP can support members with project management, contribution to projects and research.
Networking & Events
FREE access to a range of RECOUP events including webinars, the annual RECOUP Conference, regional networking events and site visits.
Resource Library
Priority access to RECOUP reports and research.
Practical and Technical Guidance
Including recyclability assessments of products or packaging and access to our in-house lab and LCA services.
Member Discounts
Discounted rates for work including LCA services and any required bespoke project work.
Joining RECOUP
One of the unique benefits of RECOUP is its ability to link all parts of the value chain to share knowledge, expertise and collaborate to keep plastics in a circular system that protects the environment.
Any organisation that shares our commitments is encouraged to join our network of members. The cost of RECOUP membership varies depending on organisation type, sector and size so please get in touch if you would like to find out more.
What our members say
Adrian Hawkes
Valpak
“RECOUP have a wealth of detailed knowledge and practical expertise which is coupled with a genuine passion for bringing about change within the plastics value chain, putting them in a unique position for driving forward positive change in plastics recycling and reducing plastic waste.”
Adrian Whyle
RECOUP Trustee
“As a previous RECOUP member, I am proud to be a RECOUP trustee. Their work in promoting the circularity of plastics through citizen engagement is exemplary and fills a much-needed space in helping the UK increase its recycling and materials efficiency goals.”
Ben Armstrong
Gifford School
“Pledge2Recycle Plastics, RECOUP’s educational programme, kept the children very engaged in the workshop. It was very hands-on and encourage the children to ask many questions too. The presentation was engaging and delivered in an easy to understand way for the age group. Children and staff loved it and hope to have a visit and presentation again in the future.”
Mike Baxter
Amcor
“At Amcor we are delighted to be associated with RECOUP. The organisation works tirelessly both on the ground and through their influence by driving forward the plastics recycling agenda. RECOUP’s experience, built up over the last 30 years, is used for the benefit of the whole of the plastics recycling industry with a sensible and practical approach.”
Robbie Staniforth
Ecosurety
“RECOUP provide a fantastic network and forum for discussing all things plastic. Their events are expertly co-ordinated and efficiently organised to cover the breadth of issues effecting the recycling of plastics and actions being taken. We have directly benefitted from their in-house understanding of the market landscape for recycling plastics, whether it be in designing more recyclable products or creating demand for used material.”
Steve Woods
Mercona
“RECOUP has become my go-to organisation for making sense of all the facts and figures shared around. RECOUP produce non-biased evidence-based reports, freely available to members. The testing that RECOUP provides free to members has provided our organisation valuable data and insights. We have been able to make adjustments to increase the recyclability levels of our products. The enthusiasm and professionalism of the RECOUP team make them a pleasure to work with.”
Denise Mathieson
Waitrose & Partners
“Without doubt being part of the RECOUP membership is fundamentally important to us. RECOUP provide the entire plastics industry with a forum to come together to discuss all aspects of plastics and recycling. Their ‘Design For Recyclability Guidelines’ is the go-to bible for all. The support of the team has been invaluable and helped us to drive forward with an Industry changing project.”
Adrian Hawkes
Valpak
“RECOUP have a wealth of detailed knowledge and practical expertise which is coupled with a genuine passion for bringing about change within the plastics value chain, putting them in a unique position for driving forward positive change in plastics recycling and reducing plastic waste.”
Adrian Whyle
RECOUP Trustee
“As a previous RECOUP member, I am proud to be a RECOUP trustee. Their work in promoting the circularity of plastics through citizen engagement is exemplary and fills a much-needed space in helping the UK increase its recycling and materials efficiency goals.”
Ben Armstrong
Gifford School
“Pledge2Recycle Plastics, RECOUP’s educational programme, kept the children very engaged in the workshop. It was very hands-on and encourage the children to ask many questions too. The presentation was engaging and delivered in an easy to understand way for the age group. Children and staff loved it and hope to have a visit and presentation again in the future.”
Mike Baxter
Amcor
“At Amcor we are delighted to be associated with RECOUP. The organisation works tirelessly both on the ground and through their influence by driving forward the plastics recycling agenda. RECOUP’s experience, built up over the last 30 years, is used for the benefit of the whole of the plastics recycling industry with a sensible and practical approach.”
Robbie Staniforth
Ecosurety
“RECOUP provide a fantastic network and forum for discussing all things plastic. Their events are expertly co-ordinated and efficiently organised to cover the breadth of issues effecting the recycling of plastics and actions being taken. We have directly benefitted from their in-house understanding of the market landscape for recycling plastics, whether it be in designing more recyclable products or creating demand for used material.”
Steve Woods
Mercona
“RECOUP has become my go-to organisation for making sense of all the facts and figures shared around. RECOUP produce non-biased evidence-based reports, freely available to members. The testing that RECOUP provides free to members has provided our organisation valuable data and insights. We have been able to make adjustments to increase the recyclability levels of our products. The enthusiasm and professionalism of the RECOUP team make them a pleasure to work with.”
Denise Mathieson
Waitrose & Partners
“Without doubt being part of the RECOUP membership is fundamentally important to us. RECOUP provide the entire plastics industry with a forum to come together to discuss all aspects of plastics and recycling. Their ‘Design For Recyclability Guidelines’ is the go-to bible for all. The support of the team has been invaluable and helped us to drive forward with an Industry changing project.”
Our Members
Aeroplas UK Limited
Aeroplas UK Limited
Website
http://www.aeroplas.net/
http://www.aeroplas.net/
Profile
From Fridges to Plantpots
For over 20 years Aeroplas has been at the forefront of thermoplastic injection moulding for the horticulture, clothing and catering industries. Items include Plant Pots, Coat hangers, Glasses, tumblers, trays and plates. Our success has been achieved through a bespoke specification policy combined with excellent customer service.
The changing environment regarding plastic has always consolidated our use of recycled materials – hence the “Fridge to Plant Pot” reference. Being at the forefront of UK Horticulture’s use of recycled/recyclable Taupe pots and trays, these now represent the vast majority of our production.
Aeroplas operates from a purpose built, 7.2acre site in the West Midlands with over 120,000 sq/ft of production bristling with modern technology and machinery that allows us to have an extensive range of products and be able to react at speed to customer needs. Continuous investment in people and plant, with a fleet of delivery vehicles and a distribution centre in central Europe gives Aeroplas UK Ltd the edge over competitors which is reflected in the repeat business from customers worldwide.
Sharpak Aylesham (GUILLIN Group)
Sharpak Aylesham (GUILLIN Group)
Website
https://www.groupeguillin.fr/en/sharpak-aylesham/
https://www.groupeguillin.fr/en/sharpak-aylesham/
Profile
SHARPAK AYLESHAM, a member of the GUILLIN Group, European market leader in eco-designed food packaging solutions, is a manufacturing company based in the South East of England. The company develops, manufactures and distributes the largest portfolio of packaging solutions for fruit and vegetables and for ready meals in the United Kingdom. In the fruit & vegetable sector it offers attractive, functional and sustainable packaging for all types and sizes of fruits, salads, vegetables and fresh herbs to retailers and food processors. SHARPAK AYLESHAM also supplies the ready-meals market, professional food trades and commercial catering with an entire range of innovative packaging options manufactured at its Aylesham production site and by the other companies in the GUILLIN Group. The company’s clients recognise its capacity for innovation, its customer service and its range of responsible fully recyclable, reusable or fully compostable products. Carrying the ALTER ECO RECYCLE, ALTER ECO RE-USE or ALTER ECO BIO segmentations, all of the packaging solutions guarantee the best protection for food. The company is also committed to sustainability projects such as Prevented Ocean Plastic™ or the UK Plastic Pact.
SHARPAK AYLESHAM, a member of the GUILLIN Group, European market leader in eco-designed food packaging solutions, is a manufacturing company based in the South East of England. The company develops, manufactures and distributes the largest portfolio of packaging solutions for fruit and vegetables and for ready meals in the United Kingdom. In the fruit & vegetable sector it offers attractive, functional and sustainable packaging for all types and sizes of fruits, salads, vegetables and fresh herbs to retailers and food processors. SHARPAK AYLESHAM also supplies the ready-meals market, professional food trades and commercial catering with an entire range of innovative packaging options manufactured at its Aylesham production site and by the other companies in the GUILLIN Group. The company’s clients recognise its capacity for innovation, its customer service and its range of responsible fully recyclable, reusable or fully compostable products. Carrying the ALTER ECO RECYCLE, ALTER ECO RE-USE or ALTER ECO BIO segmentations, all of the packaging solutions guarantee the best protection for food. The company is also committed to sustainability projects such as Prevented Ocean Plastic™ or the UK Plastic Pact.
Sherbourne Recycling
Sherbourne Recycling
Website
https://sherbournerecycling.co.uk/
https://sherbournerecycling.co.uk/
Profile
Sherbourne Recycling Ltd was established in 2021 to develop and operate a new state of the art materials recycling facility in Coventry on behalf of eight local authorities. Sherbourne’s vision to produce high quality recyclate from the widest range of materials recycled by householders and commercially is underpinned by the use of advanced technologies. With the integration of artificial intelligence at the heart of the system, the facility will combine the use robotics and optics to separate materials.
Sherbourne Recycling Ltd was established in 2021 to develop and operate a new state of the art materials recycling facility in Coventry on behalf of eight local authorities. Sherbourne’s vision to produce high quality recyclate from the widest range of materials recycled by householders and commercially is underpinned by the use of advanced technologies. With the integration of artificial intelligence at the heart of the system, the facility will combine the use robotics and optics to separate materials.
Alpek Polyester UK Ltd
Alpek Polyester UK Ltd
Website
https://www.alpekpolyester.com
https://www.alpekpolyester.com
Contact Details
Phone: 01642 451000
Email: info.UK@alpekpolyester.com
Contact Name:
Profile
Alpek Polyester is a global leader in the polyester value chain from PTA to PET and Polyester Fibres including both staple fibre and filament. Its roots link to the very first commercial polyester products and its focus fixed firmly on the future of all aspects of the polyester marketplace. A company that understands the challenges you face and has a proven track record of working collaboratively to overcome those challenges and maximise opportunities as they arise.
OPRL Ltd
OPRL Ltd
Website
https://oprl.org.uk/
https://oprl.org.uk/
OPRL are the UKs independent experts in recyclability for packaging, best known for their world leading on pack recycling labels that they supply to their members. OPRL work to achieve their vision of a world where packaging doesn’t go to waste.
They provide support to their members providing expertise and guidance on recyclability of their materials and packaging. This could be to put labels on pack, or the assurance that the recyclability information they are supplying to customers is accurate.
OPRLs tools provide fast access to EPR compliant recycling labels, and their audits give the assurance members need to make sure the labels are used in the right way.
OPRLs connections across the industry, including the Government, ensure packaging and labelling decisions are made with the latest knowledge and insight. From EPR through to changes on which and how materials are being recycled. Because at OPRL, they go beyond the label.
People Against Dirty Holdings Limited (Ecover & Method)
People Against Dirty Holdings Limited (Ecover & Method)
Website
https://methodproducts.co.uk/people-against-dirty/
https://methodproducts.co.uk/people-against-dirty/
Profile
People Against Dirty have always done things differently. They are fearless thinkers, mad scientists and adventurous designers who believe that making soap leads to brave ideas, bold inventions and beautiful bubbles. They are small but have big plans to make the world a cleaner, greener, more colorful place. You are all invited to join them as they pioneer a future where doing business is doing good for all.
Circular&Co
Circular&Co
Website
www.circularandco.com
www.circularandco.com
Circular&Co are striving for global change, by making Circular Design the new standard. Together a waste-free, endless world can be built. They design and manufacture a range of award-winning, Circular Reusables and Returnables, leading the transition away from single-use forever.
By using waste materials to make new products which are then fully recyclable, the same materials can be reused over and over, closing the circle. This drastically reduces CO2 emissions, stops consumption of the planet’s precious resources, and eliminates pollution; the three core challenges humanity faces. By joining Circular&Co on their mission for Circularity, real steps can be taken together towards a sustainable future.
LINEV Systems UK Ltd
LINEV Systems UK Ltd
Website
www.linevsystems.uk
www.linevsystems.uk
Innovating for a Safer, Sustainable Future
Linev Systems is a global leader in advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) solutions, driving innovation across industries where precision, safety, and compliance are paramount. With decades of expertise, we empower organisations to inspect, analyse, and validate materials and products without compromising integrity—ensuring reliability while reducing waste and risk.
Our mission extends beyond technology. We are committed to shaping the 360° economy, where circularity, efficiency, and sustainability converge. By integrating cutting-edge NDT systems into industrial workflows, we help businesses maximise resource use, extend product lifecycles, and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future.
What Defines Us
- Excellence in NDT: Delivering world-class inspection technologies that meet the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
- Innovation at the Core: Continuously advancing imaging, automation, and AI-driven diagnostics to redefine industry benchmarks.
- 360° Economy Commitment: Supporting circular practices by enabling safer reuse, recycling, and repurposing of materials.
- Global Collaboration: Partnering with governments, enterprises, and research institutions to foster sustainable industrial ecosystems.
West Sussex County Council
West Sussex County Council
Website
http://www.westsussex.gov.uk
http://www.westsussex.gov.uk
Profile
West Sussex County Council is the authority that governs the non-metropolitan county of West Sussex. The county also contains seven district and borough councils, and 159 town, parish and neighbourhood councils
West Sussex County Council is the authority that governs the non-metropolitan county of West Sussex. The county also contains seven district and borough councils, and 159 town, parish and neighbourhood councils
Cauli Ltd
Cauli Ltd
Website
www.wearecauli.com
www.wearecauli.com
Cauli is the largest reuse system provider for UK foodservice. Founded in 2019 by 2 female founders as the UK’s first reusable food packaging scheme, Cauli pioneered QR scanning and the use of AI in enabling seamless borrowing and returning with thousands of active users daily. Since inception, they have forged commercial partnerships with organisations including Bank of England, BT, Linklaters, numerous financial institutions, NHS Trust hospitals and universities. Their backgrounds include sustainability, hospitality, design engineering, software & AI. Cauli are venture backed by Octopus Ventures and SFC Capital. Innovation Zero Award, NHS Sustainability Partnership Award, and multiple Innovate UK winner.
Robinson Plastic Packaging
Robinson Plastic Packaging
Website
http://www.robinsonpackaging.com
http://www.robinsonpackaging.com
Profile
The plastics division has a strong focus on the Food & Drink, Personal Care and Homecare sectors. They specialise in the design and manufacture of consumer led packaging, using their expertise in injection moulding, blow moulding and injection stretch blow moulding as appropriate. Robinsons can convert a wide range of materials including PP, LLDPE, HDPE PET. Their downstream capabilities include printing, labelling, multi-port assembly and wadding. Robinsons specialise in bespoke plastic packaging and their in-house design team bring a wealth of knowledge and technical expertise to deliver the very latest in packaging innovation. They also have a range of standard, ready-to-go products that can be viewed via our catalogue.
The plastics division has a strong focus on the Food & Drink, Personal Care and Homecare sectors. They specialise in the design and manufacture of consumer led packaging, using their expertise in injection moulding, blow moulding and injection stretch blow moulding as appropriate. Robinsons can convert a wide range of materials including PP, LLDPE, HDPE PET. Their downstream capabilities include printing, labelling, multi-port assembly and wadding. Robinsons specialise in bespoke plastic packaging and their in-house design team bring a wealth of knowledge and technical expertise to deliver the very latest in packaging innovation. They also have a range of standard, ready-to-go products that can be viewed via our catalogue.
Zotefoams plc
Zotefoams plc
Website
www.zotefoams.com
www.zotefoams.com
Zotefoams plc is a pioneer in cellular materials with a legacy of sustainable innovation that stretches back to 1921. Their purpose is to produce optimal material solutions for the benefit of society and they minimise the use of natural resources through reducing energy and polymer usage. Zotefoams materials are lightweight and reduce fuel consumption of cars, trains, and aircraft, they save energy by insulating, and provide protection to people and goods.
Their block foam materials – branded AZOTE® and ZOTEK® – are notably pure, consistent and durable due to their unique manufacturing process, which uses only temperature, pressure and inert nitrogen as the expansion medium. With its absence of chemical foaming agents, this is one of the most environmentally friendly foam production methods and sets us apart from other foam products.
Zotefoams has also developed ReZorce® Circular Packaging – a fully recyclable HDPE mono-material barrier packaging range and the first viable alternative to composite barrier packaging. ReZorce enables the inclusion of high levels of recycled content and is compatible with standard recycling collection and processing. ReZorce cartons are currently the subject of a Joint Development Agreement with a major player in beverage packaging and on-shelf trials are planned for 2024.
Hilton Food Group plc
Hilton Food Group plc
Website
http://www.hiltonfoodgroupplc.com/
http://www.hiltonfoodgroupplc.com/
Profile
Hilton Food Group plc is a UK based FTSE 250 company with 5,000 employees supplying many of the world’s leading retailers including Tesco, Ahold, ICA, Woolworths Australia, Coop Denmark, and Sonae, from state of the art facilities located in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Belgium, New Zealand and Australia. Their diverse product range includes meat, seafood and vegetable protein products, and includes a wide variety of product forms from steaks to pizza and sandwiches.
Hilton Food Group’s CSR strategy, Quality Naturally, addresses the environmental and ethical challenges across these food areas including the footprint and recyclability of our diverse packaging types. They have also joined the European and UK plastics pacts and work globally with their retail partners to meet their own commitments.
Ocado Retail Ltd
Ocado Retail Ltd
Website
http://www.ocado.com
http://www.ocado.com
Profile
Ocado Retail is a joint venture between Marks & Spencer Group and Ocado Group. They are responsible for ocado.com and Ocado Zoom, their fast-growing, same-day grocery service. Ocado’s unique structure enables them to outperform the market, combining award-winning customer service and unrivalled customer data; world-leading technology and logistics from Ocado Group, and unrivalled product development from M&S. Their ambition is to be the biggest online grocer in the UK.
Papier-Mettler UK Ltd.
Papier-Mettler UK Ltd.
Website
http://www.papier-mettler.com/
http://www.papier-mettler.com/
Profile
Innovative, dynamic and reliable. Papier-Mettler is the European market leader for paper and plastic service packaging. Our family-owned company has been characterised by innovation, dynamism and reliability for over 50 years.
We drive forward the research and development of sustainable product solutions in a targeted manner. The company has been a pioneer in the field of green packaging solutions for many years and offers the most extensive range of environmentally friendly packaging in the world.
Our range encompasses recycled plastic, plastics made from renewable raw materials, bio-degradable plastics and paper.
We are a reliable and flexible partner with a long tradition of expertise that develops individual solutions to meet your requirements.
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Website
http://www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/
http://www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/
Profile
Staffordshire Moorlands is a local government district in Staffordshire, England. Its council, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, is based in Leek and is located between the city of Stoke-on-Trent and the Peak District National Park
Staffordshire Moorlands is a local government district in Staffordshire, England. Its council, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, is based in Leek and is located between the city of Stoke-on-Trent and the Peak District National Park
Polytag Limited
Polytag Limited
Website
http://www.polytag.co.uk
http://www.polytag.co.uk
Profile
Polytag is a Welsh-based company that uses two tag formats to help brands communicate better with their customers and fill in data gaps on how packaging is handled after it is sold. The technology used is low-cost and easy to implement.
Polytag uses GS1-compliant QR codes to trace packaging throughout the value chain, and invisible UV tags to count packaging at recycling centres, giving brands live barcode level information on the Polytag Dashboard.
Customers can interact with the printed tag using their smartphone to view recycling information, sustainability stories, and more. The tag can also be used by recycling apps to reward customers for recycling, much like a digital deposit return scheme, thanks to the unique tags preventing fraud and allowing for richer rewards.
Polytag maintains optimised manufacturing processes, using complementary, retrofitted technology. Our seamless app integration is fraud-proof and theft-proof. The tech has been proven to improve recycling rates and provide data.
Ashortwalk Ltd
Ashortwalk Ltd
Profile
ashortwalk is a product design and manufacturing company based near Truro, Cornwall. Started in 2003 by Dan who left his previous job as a product designer/inventor at Dyson and moved to Cornwall in order to realise a long-held desire: to set up a business, and live, ‘ashortwalk’ from the sea.
They’ve come a long way in 9 years, from their initial range of tide and time clocks. ashortwalk now offer a range of pioneering ECO products…from house numbers and house signs, to unique tableware all sold throughout the world via some very respected retail brands.
The key to staying competitive in the global market from a shed in Cornwall has always been to design and manufacture unique, functional products. They are no longer in a shed, but their philosophy is still the same, and most importantly, are ashortwalk from the beach!
Wastebuster
Wastebuster
Website
http://www.wastebuster.co.uk
http://www.wastebuster.co.uk
Profile
Wastebuster is a not-for-profit specialising in ‘entertainment for social change’ to inform, educate, and empower young people to care for the environment.
The Pod; our award-winning free schools environmental education programme, features UK and international cross-sector funded campaigns such as Waste Week, and provides STEAM focused education content on packaging and plastics promoting responsible consumption and behaviour change. Supporting 24,000+ schools in 94 countries (17,800 in UK).
Wastebuster is launching new initiatives which seek to further improve plastics and wider material circularity through global multi-stakeholder collaborations, including:
Recycle to Read uses plastic toy recycling as an engaging topic for children, families, and schools. Toy reuse and recycling helps explore the circular economy whilst delivering environmental and STEM education. Recycle to Read represents a voluntary EPR scheme for plastic toys, with collections rolling out to larger UK supermarkets in 2024. It also features a collaborative research stream supporting design and manufacture for circularity across the toy value chain.
Water Week is a new annual international school and community facing campaign being developed in collaboration with the UNEP and multiple international stakeholders, prompting the sustainable management of plastics and other actions in support of UN SDG 14 and linked SDG from 2024.
Müller UK & Ireland
Müller UK & Ireland
Website
https://www.muller.co.uk/
https://www.muller.co.uk/
Profile
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 32,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.
Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:
Müller Milk & Ingredients produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.
Müller Yogurt & Desserts is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, and FRijj, and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.
PPS Recovery Systems Ltd
PPS Recovery Systems Ltd
Website
http://www.pps-ltd.com/
http://www.pps-ltd.com/
Profile
PPS Recovery Systems Limited (PPS) has been providing independent consultancy within recycling and waste management since 1990.
Ecosurety
Ecosurety
Website
http://www.ecosurety.com
http://www.ecosurety.com
Profile
Ecosurety is the UKs leading compliance scheme and resource efficiency specialist, committed to reducing the environmental impact of UK businesses while improving performance. With more than 1,000 customers including The Co-operative Group, Innocent and Britvic, Ecosurety is leading change in approaches to environmental compliance throughout the UK, driving ever greater efficiencies of resource use.
With our new initiative Circularety, Ecosurety is bringing about change for good in the PRN market by empowering producers and recyclers of all packaging materials to increase transparency and take control of their investment in the recycling industry.
Find out more at www.ecosurety.com or contact us by calling 0845 094 2228 or emailing info@ecosurety.com.
Enviroo Holdings Ltd
Enviroo Holdings Ltd
Website
http://www.enviroo.co.uk
http://www.enviroo.co.uk
Profile
Enviroo provides a solution to post consumer plastic waste. They recycle 100% of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic waste and create food-grade polymers that are used to recreate food packaging and plastic bottles. Enviroo have created a closed loop recycling method, with long term viability as it ensures transparency, circularity and sustainability. It is their responsibility to engage and unite all stakeholders in the recycling journey which will provide a solution to single use plastic, and they are working with a plastic stream that impacts everyone thus enabling them to collaborate with government agencies, FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) brands, consumers and charities.
Machinex
Machinex
Website
https://www.machinexrecycling.com/
https://www.machinexrecycling.com/
Machinex is an industry leader in engineering, manufacturing, and installing Material Recovery Facilities all around the world. As an expert in sorting technologies, Machinex provides turnkey systems, along with custom-built sorting equipment, to help ensure our customers operations are highly performing. They also offer a full range of high-quality recycling equipment manufactured in-house, giving customers complete system integration.
CCL Label Ltd
CCL Label Ltd
Website
http://www.ccllabel.com
http://www.ccllabel.com
Profile
CCL Label Limited is the UK division of CCL Industries Inc. CCL Industries employs more than 21,000 people operating over 180 production facilities in 40 countries with corporate offices in Toronto, Canada, and Framingham, Massachusetts. CCL Label is the world’s largest converter of pressure sensitive and specialty extruded film materials for a wide range of decorative, instructional, functional and security applications for government institutions and large global customers in the consumer packaging, healthcare & chemicals, consumer electronic device and automotive markets. Extruded & laminated plastic tubes, aluminium aerosols & specialty bottles, folded instructional leaflets, precision decorated & die cut components, electronic displays, polymer bank note substrate and other complementary products and services are sold in parallel to specific end-use markets.
CCL Label Limited UK Sleeves is a world leading shrink sleeve supplier with dedicated manufacturing sites in Kings Lynn & Castleford UK as well as 5 other sites located across Europe. CCL Label Limited offer shrink sleeves printed in gravure, flexo or digital as well as a wide range of unprinted applications. CCL Label Limited have a focus on sustainability and offer numerous technical solutions to todays environmental pressures.
CCL Label Limited UK Sleeves is a world leading shrink sleeve supplier with dedicated manufacturing sites in Kings Lynn & Castleford UK as well as 5 other sites located across Europe. CCL Label Limited offer shrink sleeves printed in gravure, flexo or digital as well as a wide range of unprinted applications. CCL Label Limited have a focus on sustainability and offer numerous technical solutions to todays environmental pressures.
Agriculture Plastics Environment UK
Agriculture Plastics Environment UK
Website
https://ape-uk.com/
https://ape-uk.com/
Agriculture Plastics Environment (APE) is a not-for-profit organisation focussed on developing agricultural plastics recycling across the UK. Currently, only 25-30% of agricultural plastics are recycled in the UK, significantly trailing behind countries such as France (75%), Germany (70%), and Ireland (95%).
Supported by the UK’s leading agricultural distributors, farm equipment manufacturers, and plastics producers, APE’s goal is to fundamentally improve recycling rates for agricultural plastics, thereby supporting sustainable farming practices, reducing agricultures carbon footprint, and safeguarding our environment for future generations.
APE is working across the industry and with Government, central and devolved, to develop solutions that will support farmers on the ground to increase recycling rates.
Polyolefin Circular Economy Platform (PCEP)
Polyolefin Circular Economy Platform (PCEP)
Website
http://www.pcep.eu
http://www.pcep.eu
Profile
The Polyolefin Circular Economy Platform’s goal is to transform the entire polyolefin system from a linear to a circular one, keeping this valuable material in the economy, at its highest value, for as long as possible. PCEP is a unique forum for all stakeholders in the polyolefin value chain to work together through dialogue and collaboration. It is the embodiment of the industry’s collective commitment to take responsibility for their products and create one voice for polyolefins in Europe. Membership is open to brand owners, retailers, waste management organisations, recyclers, converters, producers and any other stakeholders playing an active role in the polyolefin value chain.
The Polyolefin Circular Economy Platform’s goal is to transform the entire polyolefin system from a linear to a circular one, keeping this valuable material in the economy, at its highest value, for as long as possible. PCEP is a unique forum for all stakeholders in the polyolefin value chain to work together through dialogue and collaboration. It is the embodiment of the industry’s collective commitment to take responsibility for their products and create one voice for polyolefins in Europe. Membership is open to brand owners, retailers, waste management organisations, recyclers, converters, producers and any other stakeholders playing an active role in the polyolefin value chain.
NEWS (Norfolk Environmental Waste Services)
NEWS (Norfolk Environmental Waste Services)
Website
http://www.norfolk-waste.co.uk/
http://www.norfolk-waste.co.uk/
Profile
Norfolk Environmental Waste Services Ltd (NEWS) is one of East Anglia’s leading waste management and recycling companies. NEWS process local authority dry recyclable waste, and offer commercial general and recyclable waste collections throughout Norfolk.
Norfolk Environmental Waste Services Ltd (NEWS) is one of East Anglia’s leading waste management and recycling companies. NEWS process local authority dry recyclable waste, and offer commercial general and recyclable waste collections throughout Norfolk.
Mura Wilton Limited
Mura Wilton Limited
Website
www.muratechnology.com/murawilton
www.muratechnology.com/murawilton
Profile
Mura Wilton is an advanced recycling facility in Teesside, Northeast England, which utilises Hydro-PRT®, a unique hydrothermal advanced recycling technology. Set to launch in 2025, this flagship facility will place 20,000 tonnes of circular hydrocarbons onto the market annually. Pioneered by parent company Mura Technology, Hydro-PRT is the next generation of advanced plastic recycling due to its use of supercritical water (water under elevated pressure and temperature, above its critical point), which distinguishes it from alternative advanced recycling processes such as pyrolysis, ensuring the efficient and scalable conversion of plastic waste to circular hydrocarbons. Hydro-PRT can process contaminated and mixed plastics, such as post-consumer flexible and rigid food packaging, producing high yields of circular hydrocarbon products for use in the manufacture of virgin-quality, recycled plastics. There is no limit to the number of times the same material can be recycled – meaning Hydro-PRT has the potential to significantly reduce the need for fossil resources in plastic production and permanently increase material circularity in the plastics industry. Independent LCAs (Lifecycle Assessments) show that Hydro-PRT is 80% less carbon intensive when compared to incinerating plastic waste, meaning that Mura Wilton is set to save c. 40,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.
Avery Dennsion
Avery Dennsion
Website
https://label.averydennison.com/eu/en/home.html
https://label.averydennison.com/eu/en/home.html
Profile
Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specialising in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labelling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets.
Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specialising in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labelling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets.
Aura-Soma Products Ltd
Aura-Soma Products Ltd
Website
http://www.aura-soma.com
http://www.aura-soma.com
Profile
“Aura-Soma seeks to ensure its impact on the planet is as light as possible. Seeking out recycled materials for its packaging where it can, being mindful of the true environmental cost of each component, as well as encouraging its community to recycle the used containers post use. Using as much renewable energy as possible to provide power for its operation, every action is considered in terms of impact on the environment.
That, along with having a 550 acre carbon sink in the form of our Shire Farm biodynamic farm, where we offer our community the possibility to plant a tree, then we do all we can to reduce our impact of doing business on the earth”
Co-op
Co-op
Website
http://www.co-operative.coop
http://www.co-operative.coop
Profile
Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives with interests across food, funerals, insurance and legal services. Owned by millions of UK consumers, the Co-op operates over 2,500 food stores, over 800 funeral homes and provides products to over 5,000 other stores, including those run by independent co-operative societies and through its wholesale business, Nisa Retail Limited. As a recognised leader for sustainability, Co-op exists to meet members’ needs and stand up for the things they believe in.
100% of Co-op’s own-brand food packaging is recyclable, at kerbside or through their soft plastic recycling bins in stores. Co-op continue to improve recyclability by working with suppliers to develop single-material flexibles and removing colour from rigid plastics. Alongside recyclability, Co-op look to prioritise the use of recycled content. All their PET bottles for water, soft drinks, mixers and juices contain 100% recycled content and their PET bottles, pots, tub, trays and punnets contain a minimum of 50% recycled content. Looking forward, they are planning the delivery of deposit return schemes and trialling the use of digital track and trace technology to gather information on recycling rates and support a model for digital DRS.
Ynys Resources Ltd
Ynys Resources Ltd
Website
https://www.ynysresources.co.uk/
https://www.ynysresources.co.uk/
Ynys Resources Ltd passionately champions a sustainable future, specialising in transformative approaches such as circular economy strategies, value chain collaboration, social value creation, and resource efficiency optimisation. In the dynamic business landscape, they acknowledge the unsustainability of traditional growth models.
Ynys Resources Ltd is committed to steering organisations towards innovative and responsible practices, benefiting both the environment and their financial performance. Their expertise includes guiding businesses in transitioning to circular economy business models, fostering value chain collaboration for transparency and shared value, integrating social value initiatives for positive community impact, and optimising resource efficiency to reduce waste, cut costs, and showcase responsible resource stewardship.
Dsposal
Dsposal
Website
https://dsposal.uk/
https://dsposal.uk/
Dsposal is an award-winning Circular Economy tech company at the forefront of the digital transformation of the waste and resources sector, working with clients like Defra, ReLondon and the NHS. Our experienced team specialise in user centred research, service design and the development of innovative tech solutions with a focus on data and compliance. Our flagship software products, Paperwork and the Compliance Dashboard, help our clients to streamline their waste operations, understand the fate of their waste and increase profitability. Our sister social enterprise, Your Dsposal, has a much-loved Waste Thesaurus (used in almost every country on the planet) and a directory of licenced waste sites. Dsposal led the SSPP funded project which led to the development of the Open 3P standard for packaging data and the data exchange platform, GING. Since our founding in 2016, we have carried out a variety of research and development contracts from improving the sustainability of inhalers, to regulatory compliance around coffee pod recycling, from working with ReLondon to develop the Material Reuse Portal, to the Defra GovTech Catalyst Smart Waste Tracking Challenge.
Amcor
Amcor
Profile
Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, 70,000 colleagues across 140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.
NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC
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Macpac
Macpac
Website
http://www.macpac.co.uk
http://www.macpac.co.uk
Profile
Designer, Toolmaker & Manufacturing of Thermoformed plastic packaging into the Food, Pharmaceutical, Electronics, Horticulture, and Cosmetics industries since 1973. Macpac’s thermoforming innovation is outstanding, taking pride in creativity through their in-house design studio, developing bespoke packaging solutions no matter what market sector you’re looking to develop packaging for.
Macpac work diligently with customers to deliver what they want, designed to impress, and cost-effective tooling while supporting their clients through the thermoforming process from an idea to delivery.
Macpac has always been at the forefront of materials technology having supplied R-PET packaging for nearly 20 years, with sustainability, recyclability, and the circular economy the focus. Using R-PET material with up to 100% recycled content Macpac produce stand out packaging that is also 100% recyclable.
A key benefit is that Macpac controls the entire process all under one roof from first idea, to design, tooling, and packaging manufacture. This total control enables faster response to urgent customer demands ensuring deadlines are met and budgets strictly adhered to. Over the years Macpac has acquired the unique knowledge that can only arise from a long, trusted, and close collaboration with customers.
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PlasticsEurope
PlasticsEurope
Website
http://www.plasticseurope.org/
http://www.plasticseurope.org/
Profile
PlasticsEurope is a leading European trade association, with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. Networking with European and national plastics associations Plastics Europe have more than 100 member companies, who are responsible for producing more than 90% of all polymers across the 27 member states of the European Union, plus Norway, Switzerland, Turkey and UK. On a global level, they actively support the World Plastics Council (WPC) and the Global Plastics Alliance (GPA).
PlasticsEurope is a leading European trade association, with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. Networking with European and national plastics associations Plastics Europe have more than 100 member companies, who are responsible for producing more than 90% of all polymers across the 27 member states of the European Union, plus Norway, Switzerland, Turkey and UK. On a global level, they actively support the World Plastics Council (WPC) and the Global Plastics Alliance (GPA).
City of Bradford Council
City of Bradford Council
Profile
Bradford Council is a public sector organisation which is responsible for a number of services which benefit people living in the Bradford district. These services include social care, education, housing, highways, planning, environmental protection, libraries, street cleaning, waste collections and swimming pools. There are certain services that we have to deliver by law (for example environmental protection) and some that we choose to deliver because they benefit our residents (for example sports centres and swimming pools). We do not deliver all the services ourselves and often commission other organisations to deliver them on our behalf (for example housing). Bradford Council is a metropolitan council, one of 36 in the country. This term is used to describe a council which serves a large town or city and its surrounding population. The total population of the district the Council serves is approximately 522,500 (2011 Census) and covers an area of approximately 141 square miles. This includes Bradford city centre, the towns of Shipley, Bingley, Keighley and Ilkley and many other communities including Addingham, Baildon, Burley, Cullingworth, Denholme, Eastburn, Eccleshill, Haworth, Menston, Oxenhope, Queensbury, Silsden, Steeton and Thornton.
Bradford Council is a public sector organisation which is responsible for a number of services which benefit people living in the Bradford district. These services include social care, education, housing, highways, planning, environmental protection, libraries, street cleaning, waste collections and swimming pools. There are certain services that we have to deliver by law (for example environmental protection) and some that we choose to deliver because they benefit our residents (for example sports centres and swimming pools). We do not deliver all the services ourselves and often commission other organisations to deliver them on our behalf (for example housing). Bradford Council is a metropolitan council, one of 36 in the country. This term is used to describe a council which serves a large town or city and its surrounding population. The total population of the district the Council serves is approximately 522,500 (2011 Census) and covers an area of approximately 141 square miles. This includes Bradford city centre, the towns of Shipley, Bingley, Keighley and Ilkley and many other communities including Addingham, Baildon, Burley, Cullingworth, Denholme, Eastburn, Eccleshill, Haworth, Menston, Oxenhope, Queensbury, Silsden, Steeton and Thornton.
Unilever
Unilever
Website
https://www.unilever.com/
https://www.unilever.com/
Profile
Unilever are are a global company selling fast-moving consumer goods. Thier purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace.
Unilever are are a global company selling fast-moving consumer goods. Thier purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace.
Derbyshire County Council
Derbyshire County Council
Website
https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
Profile
Derbyshire County Council is the upper-tier local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Derbyshire, England. It has 61 divisions, with three divisions having two members each. They are Glossop and Charlesworth, Alfreton and Somercotes, and Eckington and Killamarsh.
Derbyshire County Council is the upper-tier local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Derbyshire, England. It has 61 divisions, with three divisions having two members each. They are Glossop and Charlesworth, Alfreton and Somercotes, and Eckington and Killamarsh.
Sonic Solutions Ltd
Sonic Solutions Ltd
Website
www.sonicsolutionsltd.com
www.sonicsolutionsltd.com
Profile
Sonic Solutions clean your dirty process parts; parts like hot melt filter discs, air filters, heat exchangers, coolers, water jackets, anilox print rollers. These can all be restored to nearly new condition with full functionality to keep your process lines running effectively and efficiently.
Using specialist equipment Sonic Solutions restore dirty parts to new, saving replacement cost, the hassles of in-house cleaning, and the time of process staff on unproductive tasks. A variety of cleaning processes are used; thermal stripping, jet wash, chemical soak, ultrasonics, media blasting, and old-fashioned elbow grease, achieving outstanding results.
Not having the right skills in-house, or the right equipment, results in high parts replacement costs, frequent process downtime, and poor quality for your business. Not to mention the health & safety and environmental issues associated with cleaning chemicals and waste. Contact Sonic Solutions Ltd for your free trial clean!
The Packaging Forum
The Packaging Forum
Website
https://www.packagingforum.org.nz/
https://www.packagingforum.org.nz/
Profile
The Packaging Forum is a member-based organisation representing the depth and breadth of the packaging industry from suppliers and importers of packaging, brand owners, retailers, resource recovery businesses and processors. Packaging Forum members have committed to having all packaging in New Zealand reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. The Packaging Forum operates two voluntary product stewardship schemes: The Glass Packaging Forum and Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme is leading the co-design project to develop a regulated Plastic Packaging Product Stewardship Scheme (PPPS) for New Zealand.
The Packaging Forum is a member-based organisation representing the depth and breadth of the packaging industry from suppliers and importers of packaging, brand owners, retailers, resource recovery businesses and processors. Packaging Forum members have committed to having all packaging in New Zealand reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. The Packaging Forum operates two voluntary product stewardship schemes: The Glass Packaging Forum and Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme is leading the co-design project to develop a regulated Plastic Packaging Product Stewardship Scheme (PPPS) for New Zealand.
ReallyRecycle
ReallyRecycle
Website
https://www.reallyrecycle.com/about.html
https://www.reallyrecycle.com/about.html
ReallyRecycle is a first-of-its-kind plug-and-play closed-loop circular economy that transforms estates and facilities into high-performing resource management departments. Our service Combines our novel decentralised resource management models located at source, with high-tech additive manufacturing to transform waste into products in the first and final mile of consumers. Capturing, segregating and remanufacturing hard-to-recycle plastics into end-consumer products and [re]circulating them through the economy directly to retailers and our own direct to consumers channels for a intensive decarbonisation and waste reduction and delivering a high availability, resilient supply of products that generate commercial revenue and cost savings
Veolia Environmental Services
Veolia Environmental Services
Website
https://www.veolia.co.uk/
https://www.veolia.co.uk/
Profile
Leading resource management company, Veolia, currently processes around 100,000 tonnes of plastic a year across the UK. Using the Plastiloop service, the company provides a wide range of services covering waste collection, sorting, washing, compounding and production of ready-to-use circular and food grade polymers, which enable customers to maintain product quality, and cut their environmental footprints.
Operating through three dedicated sites in London, Essex and the Midlands, backed by ten materials recycling facilities, the company can process over 100 different grades of plastic from consumer, commercial and industrial sources, and pass these materials back into the supply chain for reuse. To help industry Veolia’s dedicated Sustainable Packaging Academy helps businesses to better understand packaging circularity and future-proof packaging design.
Included in the range of recyclable materials are High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) plastics, Polycarbonate (PC), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE), Polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene (PS) and Vinyl/Polyvinyl Chloride (V/PVC).
Globally, Veolia recycles over 610,000 tonnes of plastic waste a year, and is part of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) that has committed over $1.0 billion to develop large scale solutions that will minimize and manage plastic waste and promote solutions for used plastics.
Marmax
Marmax
Website
http://www.marmaxproducts.co.uk
http://www.marmaxproducts.co.uk
Profile
Marmax Products are award–winning manufacturers of outdoor furniture and play equipment made from 100% UK recycled plastic, all hand made on site in County Durham. All products are made from HDPE plastic which was once a milk container. Marmax Products are maintenance–free and do not rot, corrode or splinter. They are extremely tough, durable and come with a 25 year construction guarantee. Marmax Products customers are from the education, leisure, tourism, Public and Private sectors.
Volumatic
Volumatic
Website
https://volumatic.com/
https://volumatic.com/
For over 50 years Volumatic has been pioneering retail cash handling and security products. They have established a number of industry-leading money counter products and are recognised as a global leader in the design, manufacture and implementation of intelligent cash handling solutions including money counting machines, cash deposit units, forgery detectors, friction note counters and cash trolleys. As cash-handling experts, Volumatic is proud to be held in high regard by the cash industry and they regularly partner with other industry experts such as the Bank of England, Enryo, Vaultex and Cash Essentials, to share their joint knowledge to help businesses make better decisions about cash use and acceptance. They focus on making cash as convenient, safe and efficient as possible for their clients with their range of solutions. Their customers in the retail, banking and leisure industries use Volumatic products, like their award-winning CounterCache intelligent (CCi), to enhance security, reduce shrinkage and deliver process efficiencies. Volumatic remains at the forefront of technology and industry news to make sure they can deliver the best cash handling products and the best service possible for their clients, with their products used globally to count and protect over $4billion per day. Plus with their unrivalled warranty and fantastic level of customer service and support, you’ll know you’re always in safe hands.
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
Website
https://www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk/
https://www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk/
Profile
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce was first established in 1917 and has evolved to include the entire Cambridgeshire and Stamford region. As a not for profit organisation they work entirely for the benefit of their member organisations. They are constantly developing a range of services at preferential rates and hold over 150 networking events each year across all sectors and company sizes.
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce was first established in 1917 and has evolved to include the entire Cambridgeshire and Stamford region. As a not for profit organisation they work entirely for the benefit of their member organisations. They are constantly developing a range of services at preferential rates and hold over 150 networking events each year across all sectors and company sizes.
Aston University
Aston University
Website
http://www.aston.ac.uk/research/eps/ebri
http://www.aston.ac.uk/research/eps/ebri
Profile
The Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University in central Birmingham is a unique hub of bioenergy research and technology development. EBRI is home to both academic and industry-facing teams that aim to accelerate the commercial development of emerging renewable energy, bioenergy, bioproducts and supporting technologies. Our research and technology capabilities include a range of advanced thermal technologies and biological conversion processes. These include gasification, pyrolysis, catalysis, and thermochemical refining of biomass, wastes and plastics to high-quality products and fuels. We also provide valuable expertise in energy systems, supply chains, techno-economic analysis, transport logistics, analytics, engines and energy systems.
The Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University in central Birmingham is a unique hub of bioenergy research and technology development. EBRI is home to both academic and industry-facing teams that aim to accelerate the commercial development of emerging renewable energy, bioenergy, bioproducts and supporting technologies. Our research and technology capabilities include a range of advanced thermal technologies and biological conversion processes. These include gasification, pyrolysis, catalysis, and thermochemical refining of biomass, wastes and plastics to high-quality products and fuels. We also provide valuable expertise in energy systems, supply chains, techno-economic analysis, transport logistics, analytics, engines and energy systems.
Revolution Plastics, University of Portsmouth
Revolution Plastics, University of Portsmouth
Website
www.port.ac.uk/research/research-groups-and-centres/revolution-plastics-institute
www.port.ac.uk/research/research-groups-and-centres/revolution-plastics-institute
The Revolution Plastics Institute is based at the University of Portsmouth, a top 3 modern university for research power. Our mission is to urgently confront the global plastics crisis through inclusive, solutions-focused research and innovation to support the transition to a sustainable plastics future. We’re analysing plastics policy worldwide. Engineering enzymes to break down plastic faster. Developing new, sustainable materials. Pioneering the use of arts-based research methods to address plastic pollution. And furthering the world’s understanding of how microplastics affect us all. We see a critical space for the University as an independent, objective evidence provider at the interface of government, businesses, citizens, and researchers, working together to address the impact of plastic and achieve sustainability across all aspects of society, politics and the economy
Modiform
Modiform
Website
https://www.modiform.com/en/
https://www.modiform.com/en/
Profile
Modiform focuses on the various links in the horticultural supply chain and is always looking for ways in which the various parties can collaborate, from breeder and grower to trade, retail, and consumers.
Modiform supports, facilitates, and develops a whole spectrum of solutions, from simple to complex, for packaging needs, adding value for the client. Thinking and acting sustainably is in the genes of this family company. Materials are collected from wider society and upcycled into high-quality and unique products as well as innovative concepts.
Pentex
Pentex
Website
http://www.pentex.co.uk/
http://www.pentex.co.uk/
Profile
Pentex represents equipment and speciality material suppliers into the rigid plastics packaging sector. Since 2000 we have concentrated on rPET materials and technologies. Between 2000 and 2017 we have supplied more than 65,000 tons of sheet extrusion capacity for PET and rPET; 36,000 tons of pellet extrusion; more than 90,000 tons of supercleaning and solid stating and have retrofitted gauging and measuring equipment to more than 20 existing extrusion lines. Our focus is improving the quality of recycled materials as well as working in the recycling community to find new applications and supplying additives, colours and processes to achieve the required levels of performance. We can deliver turnkey packages for the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging based on recycled materials.
Pentex represents equipment and speciality material suppliers into the rigid plastics packaging sector. Since 2000 we have concentrated on rPET materials and technologies. Between 2000 and 2017 we have supplied more than 65,000 tons of sheet extrusion capacity for PET and rPET; 36,000 tons of pellet extrusion; more than 90,000 tons of supercleaning and solid stating and have retrofitted gauging and measuring equipment to more than 20 existing extrusion lines. Our focus is improving the quality of recycled materials as well as working in the recycling community to find new applications and supplying additives, colours and processes to achieve the required levels of performance. We can deliver turnkey packages for the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging based on recycled materials.
Kingfisher plc
Kingfisher plc
Website
https://www.kingfisher.com/
https://www.kingfisher.com/
Kingfisher plc is an international home improvement company with over 1900 stores, supported by a team of over 78,000 colleagues. We operate in eight countries across Europe under retail banners including B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, TradePoint and Koçtaş.
We offer home improvement products and services to consumers and trade professionals who shop in our stores and via our e-commerce channels.
Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. At Kingfisher, we believe a better world starts with better homes and we strive to help make that happen.
UKAP
UKAP
Website
http://www.ukap.co.uk
http://www.ukap.co.uk
Profile
As part of a global leader in the supply and distribution of plastics, UKAP work closely with their customers and manufacturing partners to offer the materials required to meet the challenges of modern packaging. UKAP is renowned for quality and service together with product development and support. They are proud to be working with some of the major food, healthcare and specialist thermoforming companies with so many household names packed in their products.
As part of a global leader in the supply and distribution of plastics, UKAP work closely with their customers and manufacturing partners to offer the materials required to meet the challenges of modern packaging. UKAP is renowned for quality and service together with product development and support. They are proud to be working with some of the major food, healthcare and specialist thermoforming companies with so many household names packed in their products.
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Website
http://www.lrsuntory.com
http://www.lrsuntory.com
Profile
Lucozade Ribena Suntory (LRS) is one the leading soft drinks businesses in the UK and Ireland. LRS was formed in 2014, and is part of Suntory Beverage & Food Europe. Our much-loved soft drinks brands include Lucozade Energy, Lucozade Sport, Fitwater, Ribena, Orangina and True Nopal Cactus Water. Our business is driven by our “Yatte Minahare” spirit and our role is to have a positive impact on the lives of our consumers by providing them with a responsible choice of great-tasting drinks, enabling them to lead active lifestyles.
Lucozade Ribena Suntory (LRS) is one the leading soft drinks businesses in the UK and Ireland. LRS was formed in 2014, and is part of Suntory Beverage & Food Europe. Our much-loved soft drinks brands include Lucozade Energy, Lucozade Sport, Fitwater, Ribena, Orangina and True Nopal Cactus Water. Our business is driven by our “Yatte Minahare” spirit and our role is to have a positive impact on the lives of our consumers by providing them with a responsible choice of great-tasting drinks, enabling them to lead active lifestyles.
IPL Brightgreen Plastics Ltd
IPL Brightgreen Plastics Ltd
Website
https://iplbrightgreen.co.uk/
https://iplbrightgreen.co.uk/
Profile
IPL Brightgreen are industry leaders and global innovators of plastic recycling. At their recycling plant in Castleford, they use world-class plastic recycling processes to turn recycled plastic waste back into a raw material for use by both consumer and commercial customers. It is their mission to ensure recycled plastic provides a quality, sustainable and CSR-friendly alternative to virgin plastic. At their state-of-the-art recycling facility they can comfortably recover and process more than 40,000 tonnes of the UKs plastic waste every year; a figure that has meant they are now one of the fastest growing plastic recyclers in Europe.
Cameron-Price Limited
Cameron-Price Limited
Website
https://cameron-price.co.uk/
https://cameron-price.co.uk/
Profile
Cameron-Price was established in 1960 as a precision plastic component and assembly manufacturer to the automotive industry and has built its excellent relationship over the past 60+ years. During that time the business has successfully diversified to serve multiple sectors including medical, electrical, sport and FMCG.
Complete satisfaction in their services and injection moulding products is what they aim for. From your initial idea to volume manufacture and assembly, they offer a complete injection moulding solution and a Right First Time approach. Cameron-Price know how to create superior, cost-effective polymer products, and meet your delivery dates, so your plastic moulding and customer experience is always the best it can be. Also, as they are IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 accredited, you can be confident that they care about the environment, customer satisfaction and maintaining their high standards.
Woodly Oy
Woodly Oy
Website
www.woodly.com
www.woodly.com
Woodly is a materials science company, who’s mission is to enable carbon reduction, with scalable nature-based plastics. Our solutions drive defossilisation, decarbonisation and food waste reduction. Better for our partners, and better for our world.
their innovative and carbon-negative bioplastic granulate, engineered in Finland, and now available globally, looks like plastic and acts like plastic, yet it is derived from FSC certified wood cellulose. they like to call it, the good plastic.
It’s unique and patented properties are proven to extend shelf life of fresh foods when converted to packaging films, but is versatile enough to use in a range of thermoplastic applications, including extrusion cast and blown films, thermoforming, injection and blow moulding, 3D printing, coatings and lamination, and more. All as a drop in solution, requiring no additional equipment or capex from packaging manufacturers.
Woodly materials are mechanically recyclable, NIR detectable, and density separable. We value the circular economy, and strive to achieve scalable recycling and closed loop solutions through industry collaboration. We believe that materials like ours are essential in replacing fossil derived plastics, and delivering a decarbonised packaging value chain. Naturally the better choice.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Website
https://www.cam.ac.uk/
https://www.cam.ac.uk/
Profile
With more than 18,000 students from all walks of life and all corners of the world, over 11,000 staff, 31 Colleges and 150 Departments, Faculties, Schools and other institutions, no two days are ever the same at the University of Cambridge. At the heart of this confederation of Departments, Schools, Faculties and Colleges is a central administration team. It is small because the Colleges are self-governing and teaching staff carry out much of the daily administration at Cambridge.
With more than 18,000 students from all walks of life and all corners of the world, over 11,000 staff, 31 Colleges and 150 Departments, Faculties, Schools and other institutions, no two days are ever the same at the University of Cambridge. At the heart of this confederation of Departments, Schools, Faculties and Colleges is a central administration team. It is small because the Colleges are self-governing and teaching staff carry out much of the daily administration at Cambridge.
Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge
Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge
Website
https://www.ukri.org/our-work/our-main-funds/industrial-strategy-challenge-fund/clean-growth/smart-sustainable-plastic-packaging-challenge/
https://www.ukri.org/our-work/our-main-funds/industrial-strategy-challenge-fund/clean-growth/smart-sustainable-plastic-packaging-challenge/
Profile
The Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge will establish the UK as a leader in smart sustainable packaging and support a reduction in waste entering the environment. In total it will fund up to £60 million to support academic-led research to address known problems and to support industry-led collaborative research and development of new technologies, matched by £149 million from industry. The Challenge aims to:
The Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge will establish the UK as a leader in smart sustainable packaging and support a reduction in waste entering the environment. In total it will fund up to £60 million to support academic-led research to address known problems and to support industry-led collaborative research and development of new technologies, matched by £149 million from industry. The Challenge aims to:
- Tackle the environmental impact of plastic packaging through the development of a more sustainable plastic packaging supply chain in the UK
- Drive research and innovation to develop more sustainable plastic packaging materials and designs, and enable new recycling processes and infrastructure
- Encourage collaboration and innovation in integrated circular supply chains using insights into consumer behaviour to reduce the environmental impacts of plastic packaging.
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