The RECOUP Conference – Leading a More Circular Plastics Value Chain Returns for 2025

The highly anticipated RECOUP Conference will return on 25 September 2025 at the KingsGate Conference Centre in Peterborough, sponsored by leading organisations including Amcor, WRAP, and Ecosurety. Recognised as the UK’s premier platform dedicated to plastics resource efficiency and recycling, the conference will once again gather stakeholders from across the plastics value chain to drive forward the transition to a circular economy.

With mounting pressure across the industry, The RECOUP Conference 2025 arrives at a critical moment. The event will spotlight the innovations, policies, and partnerships needed to achieve true circularity in plastics. Attendees will benefit from expert-led discussions, policy updates, and practical insights designed to accelerate sustainable transformation across the sector.

Three Key Thematic Sessions:

This year’s agenda is built around three sessions that delve into the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the plastics industry:

• Can Plastic Circularity in the UK Ever Really Be Achieved? Over the past decade, the UK has struggled to turn plastic circularity ambitions into action. Amid ongoing market challenges and policy shifts, this session brings together industry leaders to explore what real progress looks like and how to achieve it. Discussions will cover investment, innovation, policy, infrastructure, and practical solutions to strengthen the UK’s circular plastics future.
• Plastic Fact vs Plastic Fiction – The Plastic Paradox. Since Sir David Attenborough brought the issue of plastic pollution to the mainstream with the Blue Planet documentary 8 years ago, there has been a non-stop flow of evidence, opinions and research regarding the positioning and use of plastics, and impact on the environment. This session explores the current thinking and direction, the UK role in research and engagement, greenwashing (and hushing), material innovation and preferences, and how companies and organisations are striving to make a difference.
• Achieving Plastic Circularity Systems – A Global Perspective. What are the big solutions and key learnings outside of the UK when it comes to Plastic Circularity? This session takes a closer look at the systems, policies, solutions and challenges beyond the UK. Through open dialogue, the session aims to uncover how international learning and collaboration can help move plastics circularity and governance forward.

These sessions aim to challenge assumptions, provoke meaningful debate, and identify clear pathways forward for stakeholders ranging from manufacturers and recyclers to retailers and regulators.

A Line-up of Influential Industry Voices:

The conference will feature a powerful roster of keynote speakers including:

• Carlos Ludlow-Palafox, Greenback Recycling Technologies
• Clover Walton, Faerch UK Ltd
• Dr David Greenfield, CIWM
• Denise Mathieson, Waitrose
• Joachim Quoden, EXPRA
• Paula Chin, WWF
• Steve Fletcher, University of Portsmouth
• Rosie Bartram, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
• Tim Rotheray, Viridor
• Zoe Kavanagh, REPAK
• Dana Clouston, Barclays

These thought leaders will offer a comprehensive perspective on the advancements and challenges in the plastics circularity journey, both in the UK and globally.

Why Attend?

• Network with hundreds of professionals across packaging, recycling, retail, academia, and policy.
• Gain exclusive insights into the latest trends, technologies, and regulatory developments shaping plastics circularity.
• Participate in lively debates and collaborative discussions that influence future practices and policies.
• Discover real-world case studies and pioneering initiatives driving impact in plastics recovery and reuse.

“The RECOUP Conference is where real dialogue happens between those shaping the future of plastics,” said Stuart Foster, CEO of RECOUP. “This year, we continue to lead the conversation on circularity, sustainability, and resource efficiency, driving progress and inspiring action across the industry.”

Secure your place at The RECOUP Conference 2025 and help shape the future of a truly circular plastics value chain.

Register now: https://www.recoup.org/news-events/the-recoup-conference-2025