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
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.
RECOUP can support members with project management, contribution to projects and research.
FREE access to a range of RECOUP events including webinars, the annual RECOUP Conference, regional networking events and site visits.
Priority access to RECOUP reports and research.
Including recyclability assessments of products or packaging and access to our in-house lab and LCA services.
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
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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
Clearpoint Recycling Limited
https://www.linkedin.com/company/clearpoint-recycling/?viewAsMember=true
Morph Bricks Limited
http://www.morphbricks.com
LitterLotto
https://www.litterlotto.com/
Nextek Ltd
http://www.nextek.org
DDRS Alliance
https://www.ddrsalliance.com/
North Yorkshire Council
www.northyorks.gov.uk
Beyondly Global Inc
- Zero Waste to Landfill
- Plastic Packaging Tax
- Extended Producer Responsibility
- Sustainable Packaging
- ISO14001
- Life Cycle Assessment
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/
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.
Ocado Retail Ltd
http://www.ocado.com
Ecosurety
http://www.ecosurety.com
Emerge Recycling
https://www.emergerecycling.co.uk/
Mura Wilton Limited
www.muratechnology.com/murawilton
Milton Keynes Council
http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/
McDonald’s
Future Makers
https://www.future-makers.co.uk/
Wastebuster
http://www.wastebuster.co.uk
ReallyRecycle
https://www.reallyrecycle.com/about.html
Modiform
https://www.modiform.com/en/
Machinex
https://www.machinexrecycling.com/
Dsposal
https://dsposal.uk/
Aeroplas UK Limited
http://www.aeroplas.net/
Agriculture Plastics Environment UK
https://ape-uk.com/
NEWS (Norfolk Environmental Waste Services)
http://www.norfolk-waste.co.uk/
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.
Impact Solutions
http://www.impact-solutions.co.uk
SOPARCO
https://www.soparco.com/en/
PlasticsEurope
http://www.plasticseurope.org/
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).
Nestlé Waters (UK) Ltd
http://www.nestle.co.uk/
Boots / No7 Beauty Company
www.boots.com
UKAP
http://www.ukap.co.uk
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.
KraftHeinz
https://www.kraftheinzcompany.com/
WRAP
https://wrap.org.uk/
Lavazza
https://www.lavazza.co.uk/en.html
- Reliability – all our machines average over a year between service calls
- Hassle-free – Machines designed to be simple with no mess and no fuss vending
- Great service – 9 out of 10 customers rate our service as “Great”
- Quality – our aim is for 100% quality drinks, consistently delivered every time
- Choice – producing over 60 of the UK’s favourite drinks and snack brands
- Sustainability – ZERO waste to landfill manufacturing and machines which are rated A+ for energy efficiency, as well as community enhancement projects both in the UK and in countries of origin.
Yeo Valley Farms Production
https://www.yeovalley.co.uk/
Pi Polymer Recycling Ltd
https://pipolymerrecycling.com/
Aston University
http://www.aston.ac.uk/research/eps/ebri
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.
Envipco
https://www.envipco.com/
- We are a manufacturing company with a complete portfolio of reverse vending machines that we develop, manufacture, service and maintain for a global client base.
- We are a technology company, with a German-based team of research and development engineers who continually develop new and improved processes to sort, flatten, crush, and record materials.
- We are a data management company that has devised complex, automated accounting systems to recover, identify, and account for every used beverage container. Based on these trusted counts, we act as a clearing bank for deposits on containers.
- We are a transportation and logistics company that efficiently manages the handling of returned containers, and recycles HDPE and PET plastics at our plant in France.
- We are an entrepreneurial company that works with different parties across the globe to develop recycling systems that will thrive in their communities and make recycling financially rewarding for everyone.
Nestle´© UK Ltd
http://www.nestle.co.uk/
People Against Dirty Holdings Limited (Ecover & Method)
https://methodproducts.co.uk/people-against-dirty/
Danone
http://www.danone.co.uk/
Monoworld Ltd
http://www.monoworldrecycling.co.uk/
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
http://www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/
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