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
Campden BRI
http://www.campden.co.uk
Campden BRI is the UK’s largest independent membership-based organisation carrying out research and development for the food and drinks industry worldwide. It is committed to providing industry with the research, technical and advisory services needed to ensure product safety and quality, process efficiency and product and process innovation. The R&D programme reflects needs identified by industrial members and provides a constantly renewable knowledge base for technology transfer. A continuous programme of investment ensures leading-edge processing and analytical facilities for research and contract work. Campden BRI maintains close working relationships with industry through frequent meetings with its twelve technical advisory panels and associated industrial working parties. Contract R&D is also carried out on behalf of UK government departments, levy boards, industrial consortia and the European Union. Consultancy work is done under Aid-funded programmes for countries with a developing market economy. Facilities include three fully equipped food processing halls, product and process development facilities, a substantial, leading-edge sensory analysis suite, and extensive research and analytical laboratories covering microbiology, hygiene, chemistry, biochemistry and microscopy. Overview of services Purpose built training centres and dedicated information services are central to Campden BRI’s pivotal role in technology transfer. A substantial and growing training programme forms the basis of worldwide in-house training for industry tailored to specific company requirements. Best-practice guidelines with industrial input and endorsement provide practical knowledge, and newsletters, alerting bulletins and seminars address current issues. Campden BRI has achieved 9001 certification for all UK activities. Many of the technical services are UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited. Campden BRI is committed to high standards of training for all staff, providing industry with a centre of excellence in skills and learning.
Thames21
https://www.thames21.org.uk/
Thames21 is an environmental charity for rivers committed to transforming the River Thames and its tributaries and working to develop, deliver and showcase innovative and sector-leading initiatives through national and international networks and collaborations. We work to deliver increasingly resilient and healthy rivers within landscapes that have abundant wildlife and to transform the resilience of river systems to climate change. We work hand-in-hand with communities, training and supporting citizen scientists, involving people in local river improvements and building advocacy, action and long-term stewardship of rivers at the local level. Our work includes:- • Tackling waste and pollution in rivers and evidencing solutions • Restoring ecological processes and rolling back physical modifications to enable biodiversity to thrive • Working to combat low flows in rivers and increase resilience to flooding • Bringing awareness to the public of the vital role that rivers play in the natural environment and in providing adequate and clean water for people.
The Retail Institute
https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/the-retail-institute/
Sherbourne Recycling
https://sherbournerecycling.co.uk/
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.
Yoplait
http://www.yoplait.fr
Thalia
https://thalia.co.uk/
Derbyshire County Council
https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
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.
Ashortwalk Ltd
Papier-Mettler UK Ltd.
http://www.papier-mettler.com/
Ynys Resources Ltd
https://www.ynysresources.co.uk/
Aeroplas UK Limited
http://www.aeroplas.net/
Laytons Solicitor LLP
http://www.laytons.com/
Laytons is a commercial law firm founded on a strong set of values that imbue all that we do and are calculated to enable us to achieve the highest standards. For clients, our focus is on you and what is important for you. We apply our expertise with commercial insight to help achieve your objectives. We invest time in building lasting relationships and a good understanding of your affairs. Wherever practical the same lawyers act. In this way we know what matters and our advice can be relevant, effective and appropriate. Commerce is global and therefore so is our capability. Working with overseas firms that we know well to be excellent in their field and jurisdiction, we advise and operate across geographic borders and legal jurisdictions. In short, we seek to understand your needs and to deliver the results that you want, where and when you need them. If you seek a career, our internal culture mirrors our external ethos. We enjoy our work, working with good colleagues and resources, on good quality matters for good clients. Mutually supportive and non-hierarchical, we allow space for development and meld the contributions of all in providing excellent service to our clients.
HSSMI
https://hssmi.org/
HSSMI is an independent, growing business driven by the expertise of its team. To stay ahead of the curve HSSMI collaborates with manufacturers, technology providers and academic institutes to deploy technologies, techniques and processes. As a strategic Partner within the manufacturing sector, HSSMI provides guidance and services to support UK manufacturing, helping to ensure the sector remains sustainable, productive and competitive
Cromwell Polythene Ltd
http://www.cromwellpolythene.co.uk
McDonald’s
Keep Scotland Beautiful
http://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org
Huntingdonshire District Council
https://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/
Huntingdonshire District Council is situated within Cambridgeshire and is the lower tier of a two tier local government system with Cambridgeshire County Council. The district council provides services such as waste collection and recycling, local planning and housing services, environmental health services and council tax collection.
University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/
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.
REMONDIS Plastics Recycling U.K. Ltd
http://www.remondis-recycling.com
The REMONDIS group is one of the world’s largest providers for recycling, services and water. Everything revolves around sustainability for them: They take care of protecting the environment, climate and valuable resources in more than 30 countries on 4 continents. In their operative business, they combine consistent customer-orientation with a perfect service, sophisticated logistics and the wide-ranging options provided by their comprehensive network of facilities. The result are forward-thinking solutions that incrementally improve the day-to-day lives of their customers and the world as such, one step at a time. On behalf of the future. REMONDIS Recycling is the group’s recycling specialist for glass and plastics, primarily PET, HDPE, PP and polyamide. A key focus area of their service spectrum is packaging waste. The materials they recycle come from municipal collections and the dual systems, but also from the beverage industry, as well as the central depots and branches of food retailing. REMONDIS Recycling stands for optimal recycling chains. To realize the ambitious processing objectives, they bank on fully developed services, perfect logistics, and facilities with the latest technologies. The core business also embraces services related to deposit systems. They are one of the most important providers for beverage deposits and deposit clearing in Germany. Where deposit solutions are concerned, they offer all-inclusive packages for handling non-reusable and reusable deposit containers as well as the entire data management. The highest levels of quality. Working for the future.
Greyparrot
https://www.greyparrot.ai/
Polytag Limited
http://www.polytag.co.uk
Teesside University
https://www.tees.ac.uk/
Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire Shared Waste Service
http://www.cambridge.gov.uk
Valpak
http://www.valpak.co.uk
Müller UK & Ireland
https://www.muller.co.uk/
Mura Wilton Limited
www.muratechnology.com/murawilton
Nestlé Waters (UK) Ltd
http://www.nestle.co.uk/
Recorra
https://www.recorra.co.uk
Recorra is a leading commercial recycling company operating in London and the South East. Founded in 1988, the company brings recycling and waste management insight to forward-thinking, environmentally aware companies of all sizes. The company has consistently been one of the first to bring to market new recycling streams, such as coffee grounds, coffee cups and compostables and other innovations such as fully electric RCVs.
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.
Procter & Gamble
https://www.pg.co.uk/
P&G serve nearly 5 billion people around the world with their brands. With operations in around 70 countries, they have one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality and leadership brands. Serving the world’s consumers, they believe in – and have publicly committed to – doing what’s right and being a good corporate citizen. Environmental sustainability is embedded in how they do business. They have a responsibility to make the world better, through the products they create and the positive impact their brands and Company can have in communities. P&G have established ambitious goals to minimise their environmental footprint, to innovate with the best and safest ingredients from both science and nature, and to create products that make responsible consumption irresistible for people everywhere.
LINEV Systems UK Ltd
www.linevsystems.uk
- 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.
Durham County Council
https://www.durham.gov.uk/
Durham County Council is a local unitary authority working with a range of partners to provide public services to the Durham County.
Cofresco
https://www.cofresco.de/
Klöckner Pentaplast
https://www.kpfilms.com/en/index.php
Robinson Plastic Packaging
http://www.robinsonpackaging.com
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.
ASDA
http://www.asda.com
Pi Polymer Recycling Ltd
https://pipolymerrecycling.com/
Composites UK
http://www.compositesuk.co.uk
Avery Dennsion
https://label.averydennison.com/eu/en/home.html
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.
PepsiCo
https://www.pepsico.co.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.
Hain Celestial
https://www.hain.com/company/
Boots / No7 Beauty Company
www.boots.com
Wastebuster
http://www.wastebuster.co.uk
ABP
www.abpuk.com
Modiform
https://www.modiform.com/en/
Gualapack S.p.A
http://www.gualapack.com
LitterLotto
https://www.litterlotto.com/
Cauli Ltd
www.wearecauli.com
Hilton Food Group plc
http://www.hiltonfoodgroupplc.com/
Impact Solutions
http://www.impact-solutions.co.uk
IPL Brightgreen Plastics Ltd
https://iplbrightgreen.co.uk/
Bryson Recycling
https://www.brysonrecycling.org/
University of Birmingham
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/plastics/index.aspx
Haleon
Milton Keynes Council
http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/
Lincolnshire Waste Partnership
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/recycling-waste/lincolnshire-waste-partnership
The Lincolnshire Waste Partnership (LWP) aims to:
- Provide innovative, customer-friendly waste management.
- Seek the best environmental options.
- Give value for money to Lincolnshire residents.
- National policy — In December 2018 the Government published its new national waste and resources strategy for England.
- Food waste — The national strategy proposes weekly food waste collections from 2023, in preparation they have been running a trial for food waste collections in South Kesteven to understand the challenges this may bring. They are seeking a sustainable and renewable solution which will be explored over the next few years.
- Plastics — Since the adoption of the Lincolnshire strategy, the world has seen a blaze of interest in plastic waste and how the recycling we collect is handled. Media investigations have challenged waste management practices and raised the profile of accountability and social responsibility.
- Waste crime — The Environment Agency (EA) has an open invitation to LWP meetings providing advice and guidance, the LWP also support the EA in waste crime operations in the county.
- Recycling quality — A separated paper and card collection trial in place from September 2019 with the aim of avoiding any contact with liquids and food, keeping it clean and dry, means they can meet high quality standards of the paper mills who recycle waste paper and card saving vital natural resources. The trial has been a great success and plans are underway to expand collections to more areas in Lincolnshire.
- The wider environment — Driving many miles to collect and dispose of waste increases the carbon footprint for their transport operations so they have worked to optimise routes and are investigating how, in the longer term, they can change to different vehicle fuels to reduce their CO2 emissions.
Nextek Ltd
http://www.nextek.org
Kingfisher plc
https://www.kingfisher.com/
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
http://www.lrsuntory.com
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.
TOMRA Sorting Solutions
https://www.tomra.com/
Trioworld UK Ltd
https://www.trioworld.uk/
ReallyRecycle
https://www.reallyrecycle.com/about.html
The Packaging Forum
https://www.packagingforum.org.nz/
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.
Pelican Communications
http://www.pelicancommunications.co.uk
Pelican help organisations succeed by delivering strategic marketing and PR campaigns that make a measurable commercial difference. They are expert communicators committed to being specialists in our chosen markets: food, packaging & food production, environment and outdoor & leisure. Pelican also have a great track record advising trade associations and delivering people development programmes.
Stuff4Life
https://stuff4.life/
Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)
https://hta.org.uk/
- working closely with government and the media to influence policy and projects.
- provision of advice-based services such as business improvement schemes, briefings, and helplines.
- training, conferences, and events for members.
- market information and research.
- promotions such as the National Garden Gift Voucher scheme.
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).
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
https://www.indoramaventures.com/en/home
Tesco PLC
http://www.tesco.com/
High Peak Borough Council
http://www.highpeak.gov.uk/
High Peak Borough Council is the local authority for High Peak, a borough of Derbyshire, England. It forms part of the two-tier system of local government for High Peak, alongside Derbyshire County Council
Volumatic
https://volumatic.com/
Veolia Environmental Services
https://www.veolia.co.uk/
Realise Futures Eco Furniture
http://www.realisefuturesecofurniture.co.uk
Biffa Polymers
Polyolefin Circular Economy Platform (PCEP)
http://www.pcep.eu
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.
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.
Clean Up Britain
http://www.cleanupbritain.org
Clean Up Britain is a national campaigning NGO, using behavioural change expertise to stop litter and fly-tipping.
Unilever
https://www.unilever.com/
Unilever are are a global company selling fast-moving consumer goods. Thier purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace.
Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd
http://www.suez.co.uk/
Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd was established in 1988 and currently employs more than 5,500 people. We have a proud history of delivering environmentally responsible and innovative waste solutions. A recycling and resource management company, we deliver solutions to 12 million residents and 40,000 business customers throughout the UK. We enable all our customers to reduce their impact on the environment by using waste to create new products or generate energy, helping to conserve natural resources and reduce landfill. Our services are tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers, which include a large variety ofbusinesses and local authorities. Operating in over 300 locations throughout the UK – from household waste recycling centres, transfer stations and landfills, to energy-from-waste, recycling, composting and secure shredding facilities – we are able to provide an extensive range of managed services.