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SUMMARY:The RECOUP Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAGENDA \n10 am Arrival Breakfast & Registration \n10.45 am Welcome  \n11 am Breakout Sessions \nMaterials of Tomorrow: Innovation Driving Circular Change \nDiscover 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. \nSpeakers: \nJonathan Edmunds – Sustainability Director\, Woodly \nNeil Court-Johnston – Chief Executive Officer\, ReZorce \nAnup Pala – New Product Development Manager\, Pulpex \n  \nRebuilding the UK Recycling System \nAs 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. \nSpeakers: \nEthar Alali – Managing Director\, ReallyRecycle \nAhmed Detta – CEO & Founder\, Enviroo \nAlice Rackley – Chief Executive Officer\, Polytag \n  \nAI and the Future of Plastics \nArtificial 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. \nSpeakers: \nAnthony Hornsby – Partnerships & Communication Manager\, Sherbourne Recycling \nJo Liang – CEO & Co-Founder\, Cauli Ltd \nRahul Bhogasara – Technical Account Manager\, Grey Parrot \n  \n1 pm Lunch & Networking \n2.30 pm Afternoon Session \nThe Challenge of Future Advancements. \nWith 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. \nSpeakers: \n(CHAIR) Adam Herriott – Senior Specialist\, WRAP \nJonathan Attwood – Head of Technical & Quality\, IPL Brightgreen \nGareth Callan – Sustainable Packaging Lead\, PepsiCo \nFiona Dobson – Senior Manager Packaging Development and Print\, Asda \nVenetia Spencer – Head of Public Affairs Europe\, Borealis \nDavid Gudgeon – Head of External Affairs\, Reconomy \n  \n3.30 pm Closing Thoughts \n3.45 pm Finish \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.recoup.org/event/the-recoup-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Horizon Leeds\, 3rd Floor\, 2 Brewery Wharf\, Kendell Street\, Leeds\, LS10 1JR\, United Kingdom
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