Membership

Partner with the UK’s trusted authority on plastics recycling
 
RECOUP is a member‑supported, independent charity working at the heart of the UK plastics and packaging value chain. Membership provides organisations with clarity, confidence and influence in an increasingly complex regulatory and technical landscape.

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Why become a RECOUP member?

Plastics recycling decisions now directly affect:

• Regulatory compliance and risk
• Packaging design and material choices
• Infrastructure compatibility
• Reputation and stakeholder confidence

RECOUP supports members to make informed, evidence‑based decisions, grounded in how UK recycling systems actually operate.

Membership means you don’t have to navigate change alone.

What membership gives you

Independent technical expertise

Evidence‑based guidance across recyclability, infrastructure, policy and LCA.

Early insight on regulation and policy

Clear interpretation of change, including EPR and future direction.

Connection across the value chain

Engagement with brands, converters, recyclers, local authorities and innovators.

Trusted, independent perspective

A credible, non‑commercial reference point to support internal decisions, governance and stakeholder confidence.

Access to research, data and events

Member‑only reports, briefings, webinars and networking.

Influence on guidance and best practice

Opportunities to contribute sector experience and shape deliverable outcomes.

Who membership is for

RECOUP membership is suited to organisations that:

  • Are responsible for packaging, sustainability or compliance
  • Need clarity on recyclability and regulatory change
  • Value independent, non‑commercial expertise
  • Want practical collaboration across the system

Our members include:

  • Brand owners and retailers
  • Packaging manufacturers and converters
  • Waste management and recycling organisations
  • Local authorities and public bodies
  • Consultants, material and service providers

Membership is organisational, supporting teams rather than individuals.

Our Members

Haleon
University of Cambridge
CCL Label Ltd
One Hundred Knightsbridge Ltd.
Huntingdonshire District Council
Monoworld Ltd
HSSMI
Aston University
IPL Brightgreen Plastics Ltd
Valpak
Brunel University London
INCPEN
Sherbourne Recycling
North Yorkshire Council
BPF Recycling Group
Gualapack S.p.A
Convert Design/Bottld Ltd
Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)
DDRS Alliance
Beko
Campden BRI
Big Blue Ocean Clean Up
Nestlé Waters (UK) Ltd
SOPARCO
Casepak
Wastebuster
Pellenc Selective Technologies
Papier-Mettler UK Ltd.
Pentex
Mura Wilton Limited
PPS Recovery Systems Ltd
ReVentas
Milton Keynes Council
Composites UK
Biffa Polymers
Bryson Recycling
People Against Dirty Holdings Limited (Ecover & Method)
Cameron-Price Limited
Cauli Ltd
Yoplait
Derbyshire County Council
FSG TABLEWARE LTD
The Retail Institute
Teesside University
Polyolefin Circular Economy Platform (PCEP)
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Norfolk Waste Partnership [Recycle for Norfolk]
Stuff4Life
MarinaTex
PepsiCo
Pelican Communications
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
Realise Futures Eco Furniture
Marine Conservation Society
Bank of England
ALDI Stores Ltd
Laytons Solicitor LLP
Fab Materials Ltd
ReallyRecycle
Recorra
AMC Plastic Recycling Solutions
Clean Tech
ThePackHub Ltd
WRAP
KraftHeinz
Müller UK & Ireland
Macpac
Jayplas
Podback Ltd
Klöckner Pentaplast
Lincolnshire Waste Partnership
OPRL Ltd
Emerge Recycling
L’ORÉAL (UK) Ltd
Thalia
Bericap UK Ltd
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
Regen Enviro
Waitrose & Partners
Cambridgeshire County Council Waste Team
Envipco
Ashortwalk Ltd
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Sonic Solutions Ltd
McDonald’s
Robinson Plastic Packaging
Marmax
Cromwell Polythene Ltd
LINEV Systems UK Ltd
Alpek Polyester UK Ltd
Hilton Food Group plc
Avery Dennsion
We Do Stories
Modiform
Ynys Resources Ltd
Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd
Danone
Products of Change
Keep Scotland Beautiful
Polytag Limited
Boots / No7 Beauty Company
Ecosurety
Yeo Valley Farms Production
Greyparrot
Future Makers
SPS Pouches
REPLO LIMITED
Morph Bricks Limited
Wholly Shrink! Pty Ltd
Agriculture Plastics Environment UK
Eurofins Sustainability Services
Kingfisher plc
Logoplaste
Faerch UK Ltd
Durham County Council
Marks & Spencer Group plc
City of Bradford Council
University of Northampton
Lincolnshire County Council
Lavazza
The University of Manchester
Plastipak
Sorted Technologies Ltd
Axion
UKAP
Aeroplas UK Limited
Pöppelmann Plastics UK Ltd
Sharpak Aylesham (GUILLIN Group)
Iqpak GmbH
Procter & Gamble
ASDA
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
West Sussex County Council
Dsposal
Trioworld UK Ltd
Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire Shared Waste Service
High Peak Borough Council
Clean Up Britain
Measom Freer & Company Limited
Enviroo Holdings Ltd
Pulpex Limited
Veolia Environmental Services
PlasticsEurope
Nextek Ltd
Hain Celestial
ABP
Greenback Recycling Technologies Limited
TOMRA Sorting Solutions
Woodly Oy
Thames21
Amcor
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Pi Polymer Recycling Ltd
Revolution Plastics, University of Portsmouth
Oakdene Hollins
Machinex
Impact Solutions
Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge
PlastIC Research Centre (Arts University Bournemouth)
Greiner Packaging Ltd
University of Birmingham
International Polymer Solutions Ltd
NEWS (Norfolk Environmental Waste Services)
Aura-Soma Products Ltd
Unilever
Nestle´© UK Ltd
Beyondly Global Inc
Circular&Co
Cofresco
Clearpoint Recycling Limited
Coveris
The Packaging Forum
Tesco PLC
Petcore Europe
Mannok Pack Ltd
Ocado Retail Ltd
LitterLotto

How membership works

RECOUP is a not‑for‑profit charity, supported by its members to deliver work that benefits the whole sector.

Membership supports:

  • Independent research and trials
  • Practical technical guidance
  • Policy engagement and industry representation
  • Cross‑sector collaboration

Membership levels reflect different organisation types and sizes.

 

Why RECOUP?

• Independent and evidence‑led
• Established in 1990 with over 30 years’ experience
• Deep understanding of UK recycling systems
• Trusted by industry, government and local authorities
• Focused on what works – not theory

RECOUP is widely recognised as the UK’s authoritative voice on plastics resource efficiency and recycling.

Talk to us about membership

If you’re considering membership, we encourage a conversation.

We’ll help you:

  • Understand how RECOUP can support your organisation
  • Identify relevant expertise and working groups
  • Explore the most appropriate membership option