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Robinson Packaging Dual Site Members Visit

Events
Posted: 08/01/2026

Robinson Packaging Dual Site Members Visit

Robinson Packaging proudly invite RECOUP members to a dual site visit starting at their Chesterfield site & ending in Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Robinson is a leading European manufacturer of custom injection and blow moulded plastic and premium rigid paperboard packaging, serving major brands in the Food & Drink, Personal Care, Homecare, and Luxury sectors focusing on design and technical expertise. Robinson is known for bespoke packaging solutions serving well-known and private label brands with sites located in the UK, Denmark, and Poland.

The day will start at Robinson’s Chesterfield site with a brief overview of the almost 200-year history of the company followed by an outline of how the company focuses on driving customer success and adding value through sustainable packaging solutions.

This will be followed by a site tour where you will see the step-by-step process of designing and manufacturing premium rigid paperboard packaging products.

In the afternoon, following lunch and a short journey south, you will visit the Kirkby-In-Ashfield site where injection and blow moulded plastic products are produced for major brand owners.

During the visit, the Robinson sustainability, commercial and technical teams will be on hand to answer any questions or queries that you may have.

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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Packaging Innovations and Empack

Events
Posted: 12/12/2025

Packaging Innovations and Empack

Packaging Innovations & Empack Birmingham is the UK’s largest packaging event, bringing together the entire packaging supply chain under one roof. Held at the NEC, it is the ultimate platform for brands, retailers, and suppliers to connect, discover new solutions, and explore the latest industry trends.

Visitors will meet 450+ suppliers shaping the next wave of packaging including Amcor, Mondi, Sonoco, Allpack, Adpack, IPS and more. Plus, visitors’ll connect with 3,000+ brands like Unilever, Nestlé, P&G, Tesco, Aldo, Diageo, and Bakkavor. It’s your chance to be inspired, spark new collaborations, and discover solutions you won’t find anywhere else. Experience the full packaging journey, from concept to fulfilment under one roof, across three focused events: Packaging Innovations, Empack, and Contract Pack & Fulfilment.

11 February – 12 February 2026
NEC Birmingham

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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.

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