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The RECOUP Summit: The Challenge of Future Advancements

Events
Posted: 21/10/2025

The RECOUP Summit: The Challenge of Future Advancements

The Summit will focus on new developments in materials and technology that will help to drive improvements in the plastics recycling and resource efficiency value chain. With collaboration being a key factor to success we feel that it is also important to acknowledge the challenges faced when putting these developments into action, discussing how we can work together to overcome these challenges and drive improvements together. The RECOUP Summit will consist of focused breakout rooms in the morning followed by lunch and networking in the afternoon.

4 March 2026 10.00am – 3.45 pm at the Horizon Leeds

AGENDA

10 am Arrival & Registration

11 am Breakout Sessions

Materials of Tomorrow: Innovation Driving Circular Change

Discover the latest breakthroughs in material innovation shaping the future of plastics. This session explores how new materials and approaches can deliver performance while supporting circularity and sustainability goals. Learn how industry pioneers are redefining what materials can do and how they fit into a changing world.

Rebuilding the UK Recycling System

As materials and product systems evolve, so must the infrastructure that supports them. This session explores the advancements needed to manage complex materials and develop the circular systems that will enable a more sustainable future. It highlights how investment, innovation, and collaboration can create the next generation of infrastructure to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

AI and the Future of Plastics

Artificial intelligence is transforming how plastics are produced, used, and recovered. This session explores real-world applications of AI across the circular economy. Discover how AI is shaping the next era of plastics and helping the industry improve efficiency, reduce waste, and accelerate the transition to a truly circular plastics system.

1 pm Lunch & Networking

2.30 pm Afternoon Session

The Challenge of Future Advancements.

With collaboration being a key factor to success this session will focus on how we can work together to overcome these challenges and drive improvements together.

3.30 pm Closing Thoughts

3.45 pm Finish

Tickets for The RECOUP Summit

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If you have any questions or require further information, please contact RECOUP at enquiry@recoup.org.

M3P3 to unite the materials, minerals and mining community in Birmingham

Events
Posted: 23/09/2025

M3P3 to unite the materials, minerals and mining community in Birmingham

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) will host Materials, Minerals and Mining for People, Places, Planet (M3P3) on 11–12 November 2025 at Millennium Point, Birmingham.

M3P3 brings together over 22 technical communities for two days of insight, debate and collaboration. Delegates will hear from experts and policymakers on industrial strategy, AI, circular economy, critical minerals, infrastructure and the skills pipeline.

A key highlight is the Circular Economy plenary, part of the Changemakers in Conversation sessions. The session will explore how the UK can rethink the way resources are used, keep materials in circulation and design out waste. With the UK Government’s upcoming Circular Economy Strategy shaping the landscape, speakers will discuss practical steps for sectors to lead the way towards more sustainable growth.

Speakers include Mary Creagh CBE MP, Minister for Nature; Libby Peake, Senior Fellow and Head of Resource Policy at Green Alliance; Professor Mark Miodownik MBE FREng CEng HonFIMMM, Professor of Materials and Society at University College London; and Iain Gulland, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland.

Other highlights include four Changemakers in Conversation plenaries, twelve interactive Topical Knowledge Exchange Sessions, IOM3 Training Academy taster workshops, satellite conferences on timber, bio-based polymers and materials for fission and fusion net-zero, and a dedicated student and early careers programme.

Keynote speakers include Ed Conway HonFIMMM, Economics Editor at Sky News; Mary Creagh CBE MP, Minister for Nature in Defra; Sarah Mukherjee MBE, CEO of ISEP; and David Knowles FREng CEng CSci FIMMM, CEO of Henry Royce Institute.Dr Colin Church CEnv FIMMM, CEO of IOM3, said:

‘M3P3 is about more than technical discussion. It is about exploring sustainable solutions and how we can use materials more responsibly. By bringing together our community, we are creating a space where people can connect, collaborate and influence what comes next.’

M3P3 is open to all, with one-day and two-day passes available. Delegates can connect, share ideas and explore the developments shaping the sector.11 – 12 November 2025 | Millennium Point, Birmingham: iom3.info/m3p3

Training Session: The Recyclability of Packaging and Meeting the Needs of the Value Chain

Events
Posted: 17/09/2025

Training Session: The Recyclability of Packaging and Meeting the Needs of the Value Chain

Working or studying in packaging design or the waste industry?

Join RECOUP and Sherbourne Recycling on Thursday 20th November for an interactive, expert-led training session on: “The Recyclability of Packaging and Meeting the Needs of the Value Chain”

What you’ll gain:
• Confidence in your recycling claims & design principles for recyclability/circularity
• Tips to save on EPR fees through smart design changes
• First-hand insight into the packaging journey via a sorting facility tour for knowledge that can be applied to your packaging development, innovation, and communication campaigns.
• Networking with industry peers & aspiring professionals
• Have your questions answered by the RECOUP and Sherbourne team

Why attend?
Get real-world context, practical advice, and insider knowledge to design smarter, compliant packaging that works across the full recycling value chain. The training will also be submitted for CPD accreditation!

Date: Thursday 20th November 2025 approx. 10am – 3pm

Location: Sherbourne Recycling Facility, Coventry – includes lunch, guided tour & networking opportunities

Cost: RECOUP members £149pp Non-members £249pp

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RECOUP Sustainability Clinic at The Recycling Expo – sponsored by Buss ChemTech

Events
Posted: 18/08/2025

RECOUP Sustainability Clinic at The Recycling Expo – sponsored by Buss ChemTech

Dates: 7 – 8 October 2025 (10:00–16:00)
Venue: ExCeL London (inside The Recycling Expo)
Cost: Free to attend for industry professionals
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Overview:
Get 1:1, evidence-based guidance on plastics, packaging and policy at the RECOUP Sustainability Clinic, sponsored by Buss ChemTech. Diagnose design-for-recycling issues, clarify compliance and labelling, and leave with specific next steps for your team. Ideal for brands, manufacturers, retailers and product developers. While you’re on site, explore co-located features including the Sustainable Trade & Production Expo, ReLondon Innovation Hub, Waste Authorities Lounge, and 1:1 Business Matching Zone.

Members Visit to IPL Brightgreen

Events
Posted: 24/07/2025

Members Visit to IPL Brightgreen

IPL Brightgreen’s consistent success within recycling year after year is rooted in our unwavering commitment to steering plastic waste away from incineration, prioritising its diversion from incineration and landfills.

Recognising the high and reliable calorific value of waste plastic, often used in energy production through incineration, we have strategically collaborated with numerous organisations.

This visit is only open to non-competitors please do not book any transport or accomodation until you have received confirmation from Rebecca Davis at RECOUP of your confirmed spot.

Transport and accommodation for this visit are not included.

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Members Visit to Blue Planet Washing Solutions

Events
Posted: 22/07/2025

Members Visit to Blue Planet Washing Solutions

Blue Planet Washing Solutions provide high volume washing and rental solutions for returnable items.

Serving London and the South of England, with state-of-the-art technology, they work with leading re-usable cup providers and large scale events. their processes have been honed for optimal quality and efficiency, washing up to 10,000 items every hour!

This visit is only open to non-competitors please do not book any transport or accomodation until you have received confirmation from Rebecca Davis at RECOUP of your confirmed spot.

Transport and accommodation for this visit are not included.

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Members Visit to CCL Label Limited

Events
Posted: 21/07/2025

Members Visit to CCL Label Limited

CCL Label Limited proudly invites RECOUP members to CCL industries Which creates innovative packaging solutions for life.

Serving the packaging and promotional industry for over sixty years, CCL is the global supply chain leader of innovative premium packaging, promotional vehicles and comprehensive label solutions for the world’s largest consumer, agricultural and healthcare corporations.

With 213 production facilities in 42 countries this an opportunity for RECOUP members to visit two adjacent sites producing pressure sensitive labels and shrink sleeves, incorporating the newest technology, ideas, and features.

CCL labels and sleeves support Design for Recycling – Essentially CCL want to support our members in achieving their sustainability goals and accelerating this were possible. Making sure products fit the “Design for Recycling” guidelines that drive much of the rethinking packaging activities at the small and big brands.

CCL will present their sustainability roadmap “The Positive Program – Enlabeling Sustainability.”

The program has three main pillars, The Positive Plastic Pledge, Positive Products and Production and The Positive Academy.

CCL are committed to using varied materials from paper to plastic for unique solutions, pledging a sustainable approach when dealing with plastics aimed at producing more sustainable solutions for our customers, which will be highlighted during the tours of the two sites.

This visit is only open to non-competitors please do not book any transport or accomodation until you have received confirmation from Rebecca Davis at RECOUP of your confirmed spot.

Transport and accommodation for this visit are not included.

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RECOUP Members Coffee catch up with ReVentas

Events
Posted: 08/07/2025

RECOUP Members Coffee catch up with ReVentas

RECOUP will be hosting a Coffee catch up with ReVentas. This is for RECOUP members only to join and learn all the latest on dissolution recycling. And how they are unlocking value from plastics that can’t be reached today. ReVentas will talk about the diversity of advanced recycling and the current barriers and future barriers of using PCR along side the process of dissolution recycling and much more.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recoup-members-coffee-catch-up-with-reventas-tickets-1451995620989?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM Expo)

Events
Posted: 25/06/2025

Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM Expo)

Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM Expo)
Date: 17-18 September 2025
Location: NEC, Birmingham
Opening Times: 09:30 – 16:30

The Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM) returns in 2025 as the premier event for professionals across the recycling, resource, and waste management sectors. Whether you’re a waste leader, sustainability expert, or an industry newcomer, RWM offers the perfect platform to connect with global innovators, discover the latest trends, and source groundbreaking solutions for sustainable resource management.

With over 9,000 attendees in 2024, RWM 2025 is set to be bigger and better than ever, featuring cutting-edge solutions, live demonstrations, expert-led sessions, lucrative investment opportunities, and crucial insights to elevate your operation.

Why Attend RWM 2025?

  • Discover your next solution: Explore cutting-edge innovations, initiatives, technology and solutions in recycling, energy-from-waste, circular economy strategies, and more across three exhibition halls and a 10,000m² outdoor area.
  • Live Demonstrations: Witness incredible displays of the latest waste processing machinery and collection vehicles in-action, and see their benefits first-hand.
  • Expert-Led Conferences: Gain valuable insights from keynote sessions, seminars, and workshops designed to address industry challenges and provide actionable insights.
  • Unparalleled Networking: Connect with peers, suppliers, consultants, and decision-makers driving sustainable resource forward across diverse sectors. Create powerful new partnerships to take your business to new heights.
  • Comprehensive Solutions: Access a one-stop platform for resource management, offering everything from advanced technologies to actionable strategies.

RWM is part of the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), the UK’s largest event dedicated to environmental services and technology. The Expo unites eight co-located shows, and one free ticket provides attendees with a unique, comprehensive platform to explore the latest advancements in resource, waste, land, water, energy, air quality, and everything in between:

  • RWM – Resource & Waste Management Expo
  • CLR – Contamination & Land Remediation Expo
  • EFD – Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation Expo
  • WWEM – Water, Wastewater & Environmental Management Expo
  • AQE – Air Quality & Emissions Expo
  • GEO – Geotechnical Engineering and Operations Expo (New for 2025)
  • CARS & MRE – Complete Auto Recycling Show & Metals Recycling Event (Co-located with ESS for the first time)

Secure your free ticket to attend: https://hubs.la/Q03t6DqX0

RECOUP Members site visit to Clean Tech 1 July

Events
Posted: 22/05/2025

RECOUP Members site visit to Clean Tech 1 July

Clean Tech part of Plastipak proudly invites RECOUP members to visit one of Europe’s leading rPET pellet and flake manufacturers. The site produce food grade rPET pellets that are approved by the European Food Safety Authority and our customers manufacture PET packaging and other PET products across Europe. They operate the UK’s largest and most technically advanced PET bottle reprocessing plant and can handle in excess of 100,000t of PET packaging every year.

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