Membership

Partner with the UK’s trusted authority on plastics resource efficiency and recycling
 
RECOUP is a member‑supported, independent charity working at the heart of the UK plastics 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 resource efficiency and recycling decisions now directly affect:

• Regulatory compliance and risk
• 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 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, products, 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
  • 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

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

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 organistions work with RECOUP

Pöppelmann Plastics UK Ltd

Pöppelmann Plastics UK Ltd

“We have always found RECOUP helpful and supportive – they are my go-to organisation for information and advice on plastics recycling. Their online resource library and recyclability testing have been particularly valuable. Member visits offer an excellent opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes in UK recycling, while the annual conference provides a broad perspective on the packaging and recycling sectors, helping to gauge the general direction of travel. RECOUP’s expertise and knowledge makes them an essential partner in driving recyclability and circularity forward”

Pragmatic Semiconductor

Pragmatic Semiconductor

“Working with RECOUP on the Innovate UK TRACE project was an absolute pleasure. The team brought exceptional expertise, reliability, and attention to detail to every stage of the collaboration. Their “Reusability by Design” report was thorough, insightful, and genuinely impactful, providing invaluable guidance to the entire value chain on embedding reusability into products. Their dedication and professionalism made them an outstanding partner throughout the project”

INCPEN

INCPEN

“The INCPEN team highly values the constructive and collaborative relationships we have with RECOUP colleagues.  Purpose, outcomes and value are three of the many key areas where INCPEN and RECOUP align well for our collective members’ benefit”

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