Robinson Packaging Dual Site Members Visit
2026-04-30 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Robinson Packaging, Wheatbridge Road, Chesterfield, S40 2AB, United Kingdom
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.

The Challenges of Incorporating Recycled Content into Plastics Packaging
2026-05-13 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
This half-day online seminar, kindly sponsored by BPF Energy, will provide a detailed insight into the latest developments in incorporating recycled content into plastics packaging.
Featuring presentations from expert speakers on topics including legislation, food contact and the impact of EPR, this online event will provide an overview of the various technological innovations to certify, verify and quantify recycled content and will be of interest to all stakeholders in the supply chain including processors, brands, retailers, raw material suppliers and recyclers.
All attendees will also receive full recordings of our last four events, listen to over 24 additional archived sessions.

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Are you a RECOUP member? RECOUP members can get a discount on the non-member rate for the event – contact us at enquiry@recoup.org for the discount code.

RECOUP Members site visit to Sherbourne Recycling 14 May
2026-05-14 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | Sherbourne Resource Park, Sherbourne Resource Park 255 London Road, Coventry, CV3 4AR
RECOUP are offering members the opportunity to visit Sherbourne Recycling new state of the art materials recycling facility which combine the use of robotics and optics to separate materials.
Sherbourne Recycling
Automation, flexibility and sustainability
Who are we and how did we get here?
• Sherbourne Recycling was established in 2021, but the journey started way back in 2016
• Mandated to develop, operate, and maintain a new state of the art materials recycling facility in Coventry
• Partnership of eight local authorities makes up the company structure
Design solution
• Technologically advanced solution, highly automated and innovative state of the art facility designed and manufactured by Machinex
• Integrates artificial intelligence at the core of its system that allows real-time interconnectivity between the main sorting equipment
• Adaptability to evolve with minimal input
• Designed to process fully commingled DMR
Taking the next step
• Film extraction present at almost every step of the material sorting process, allowing
Sherbourne’s MRF to be the first of its kind to positively extract flexible films in its input streams

Plastics in Construction Seminar 2026
2026-05-19 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Join the BPF at our inaugural ‘Plastics in Construction’ online seminar, taking place on 19th May 2026. This event will provide an insightful overview on the latest developments in the plastics in construction sector. The seminar is free to attend for BPF member companies.
Sessions include:
➡️ Construction Market Update
➡️ Regulations in Construction in the UK
➡️ Plastics Sustainability in the Construction Sector and How AI Can Help
➡️ LCA’s, EPD’s, RICS, WLCA and Building Carbon Modelling
Who should attend:
This event is aimed at senior and middle management professionals from all parts of the plastics supply chain who are interested in
finding out more about the latest in plastics for construction

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Are you a RECOUP member? RECOUP members can get a discount on the non-member rate for the event – contact us at enquiry@recoup.org for the discount code.

Achieving Net Zero
2026-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
The BPF’s Annual Net Zero Seminar will be a half-day online event with discounted rates available to BPF members.
Join our half-day online seminar for an in-depth examination of “Achieving Net Zero.” The event will cover the plastics transition, updates from Government bodies, BPF’s Net Zero updates, industry case study from Altro and how to motivate your workforce to reduce carbon. Additionally, attendees will gain insights into how to measure your carbon footprint and why you should do it.
The seminar will also feature a panel discussion on how can we use AI in sustainability. Industry experts will explore how AI can support smarter decision-making, optimize resources, and create impactful solutions for environmental challenges.
Book now to secure your spot and gain access to a wealth of Net Zero updates from industry champions.

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Are you a RECOUP member? RECOUP members can get a discount on the non-member rate for the event – contact us at enquiry@recoup.org for the discount code.

Interplas 2026
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-04 | NEC Birmingham
The UK’s leading plastics exhibition returns 2–4 June 2026, bringing together the full plastics supply chain under one roof.

With 500+ suppliers showcasing the latest machinery, materials and manufacturing technologies, the event offers valuable insight for professionals working across plastics design, production and recycling.

Alongside the exhibition, the Interplas Insights conference programme will feature expert speakers exploring key industry topics, including sustainability, innovation and the future of plastics.

REACH and the Plastics Industry
2026-06-10 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Join the BPF at this seminar to discover the latest news and developments in REACH legislation, EU REACH revision and what it means for the plastics industry.
In this online half-day event expert speakers will provide an in-depth exploration into key topics such as government updates, developments on PFAS, and the latest overview on REACH including SVHC.
The seminar will also include a panel discussion exploring how to implement REACH changes and what they will actually mean for the plastic industry. You will have the opportunity to gain practical insights and engage directly with our panelists through a Q&A.

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Are you a RECOUP member? RECOUP members can get a discount on the non-member rate for the event – contact us at enquiry@recoup.org for the discount code.

PRAS
2026-07-09 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | University of Sheffield, The Wave, 2 Whitham Rd, Sheffield, S10 2AH
PRAS is a one-day event designed to connect academics, students, industry professionals and sustainability experts through high quality research, practical insights and meaningful discussion. The event showcases work that supports better design, use, reuse and recovery of plastics. With multiple conference sessions, high calibre
speakers and a focused exhibitor area, PRAS offers a clear space to explore new developments, build connections and discover solutions that support better outcomes for plastics and the environment.

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Sustainability & Impact Summit 2026
2026-07-14 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Kia Oval Cricket Ground, London, Kennington Oval, London, SE11 5SS, United Kingdom
Packaging News launches Sustainability & Impact Summit and Awards
The packaging industry is entering a new phase of transformation. Expectations around sustainability are rising, regulation is tightening and businesses are under growing pressure to demonstrate real progress. In response to this shift, Packaging News has launched the Sustainability & Impact Summit and Awards, a refreshed and expanded evolution of the long-standing Environmental Packaging Summit and Awards.
Taking place on Tuesday 14 July 2026 at the Kia Oval in London, the one-day conference and awards ceremony will bring together leaders from across the packaging and waste value chain to explore the practical realities of sustainable packaging.
The Sustainability & Impact platform reflects a broad change in the industry itself. The conversation around packaging sustainability has matured, moving beyond environmental ambition toward measurable outcomes, commercial viability and system-wide change.

A platform built for real industry progress
For many years the Environmental Packaging Summit and Awards provided a respected forum for discussing sustainability challenges and recognising best practice. The new Sustainability & Impact Summit and Awards builds on this strong foundation while expanding its focus to better reflect the complexities facing the industry today.
While the core principles remain unchanged, including rigorous benchmarking, independent expert judging and practical industry insight, the scope of the programme has broadened significantly.
The new platform now explores key themes shaping the future of packaging, including circular economy solutions, carbon reduction strategies, regulatory reform, innovation in materials and design, and the real-world implementation of sustainable packaging systems.
Together, the Summit and Awards create a joined-up platform where the industry can share knowledge, recognise leadership and tackle the challenges that are reshaping packaging today.

Guided by leading voices across the packaging value chain
A key part of the programme’s development is the involvement of a dedicated Advisory Board, bringing together senior leaders from across the packaging supply chain.
Their role is to provide strategic input into the content of the Summit and ensure that discussions reflect the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
The Advisory Board currently includes:

Jude Allan (OPRL)
Margaret Bates (former head of the UK pEPR Scheme administrator)
Martin Kersh (Packaging Federation)
Gillian Garside-Wight (Aura)
Roger Wright (Biffa)
Adam Read (SUEZ)

Their combined expertise ensures the programme remains grounded in real industry experience, helping to guide conversations that drive meaningful progress across the packaging sector.

Recognising leadership and innovation
Alongside the conference, the Sustainability & Impact Awards will celebrate the organisations and individuals delivering tangible progress across the packaging landscape.
From breakthrough materials and circular packaging systems to innovative business models and collaborative initiatives, the awards recognise the work that is turning sustainability ambition into measurable impact.
The awards programme continues to maintain the credibility the industry expects, with independent judging and a robust benchmarking process that highlights genuine leadership and innovation.

A clearer, future-focused direction
According to Simone Broadhurst, event director and publisher of Packaging News, the new format reflects the growing complexity of the sustainability conversation.
“Together, the Summit and Awards provide a joined-up platform to recognise leadership, share best practice and help businesses navigate tightening regulation, rising costs and increasing scrutiny,” she said.
“The Sustainability & Impact Summit and Awards continue to offer the same credibility and rigour the industry trusts, delivered through a clearer, more future-focused lens.”

Join the conversation
The Sustainability & Impact Summit and Awards will bring together brands, retailers, packaging manufacturers, recyclers, policymakers and sustainability leaders for a day of discussion, collaboration and recognition.
If you are ready to be part of the conversation shaping the future of packaging, now is the time to get involved!
Find out more about the Awards and secure your place at one of the industry’s most important sustainability event of the year.
Visit their website here: https://q.me-qr.com/oomxac6i
Register your interest to stay in the loop of updates of the event here: https://sustainability.packagingnews.co.uk/sustainabilityandimpact2026/en/page/register-your-interest-for-2026

London Packaging Week
2026-09-16 - 2026-09-17 | ExCeL London
Supported by RECOUP, London Packaging Week is London’s home of packaging innovation and design – where the industry comes together to uncover the hidden decisions, unseen innovation, and untold stories shaping the future of packaging.

Bringing together the worlds of luxury, beauty, drinks, FMCG, and the design community, the event connects brands, designers, suppliers, innovators, and creators all under one roof. From breakthrough materials and sustainable solutions to inspiring design and emerging technologies, discover the ideas and connections driving the industry forward.

Whether you’re sourcing new partners, exploring future trends, or looking for fresh inspiration, London Packaging Week is where ideas turn into action.

Discover more and Register FREE – www.londonpackagingweek.com

Resource & Waste Management Expo 2026 (RWM Expo)
2026-09-16 09:30 - 2026-09-17 18:30 (Europe/London) | NEC Birmingham
Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM Expo)
Date: 16-17 September 2026
Location: NEC, Birmingham
Opening Times: 09:30 – 16:30
Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM) is the UK’s largest and leading business exchange for the waste management, recycling and resource sectors. Championing the circular economy, RWM brings together the latest recycling machinery, waste processing technologies, material handling equipment, municipal and commercial collections, logistics, transport, and energy-from-waste solutions.
This is the ultimate platform for accessing the resource sector’s most influential people, technologies, strategies and conversations. Network with world-class suppliers, form lucrative new business partnerships, explore an expansive range of products and services, and connect with the who’s who of the resource industry.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to RWM Expo, we’re delighted to welcome you for two days of networking, knowledge exchange and business opportunities found nowhere else.
Why Attend RWM Expo 2026?
• Discover your next solution: Explore cutting-edge innovations, technologies and initiatives across recycling, energy-from-waste and circular economy strategies, showcased across three exhibition halls and a 10,000m² outdoor demonstration area.
• Live demonstrations, in action: Witness live displays of the latest material handling machinery and municipal vehicles in-action, and see their benefits first-hand.
• Expert-led conference programme: Gain practical, actionable insights from keynote sessions, seminars and workshops tackling the sector’s biggest challenges and opportunities – all designed to help elevate your operations and put you in front of industry influence.
• Unrivalled networking opportunities: Connect with peers, suppliers, consultants, and decision-makers driving sustainable resource forward across diverse sectors. Build valuable relationships and unlock new commercial opportunities.
• A truly comprehensive platform: Access the one-stop platform for resource management, offering everything you need – from the latest in efficiency-enhancing products and services, to actionable strategies and powerful new partnerships.
RWM is part of Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), the UK’s largest event dedicated to environmental services and technology. The Expo unites seven co-located shows, attracts 15,000+ visitors, and one free ticket provides attendees with a unique, comprehensive platform to explore the latest advancements in resource, recycling, land remediation, water, energy, geotechnical engineering, 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
• CARS & MRE – Complete Auto Recycling Show & Metals Recycling Event

Find out more: https://hubs.la/Q04fC6nd0
Add this event to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/event/yF26783015

RECOUP Awards and Networking Dinner
2026-09-30 18:30 - 23:00 UTC | Holiday Inn Peterborough – West, PE3 6SG
The RECOUP Awards recognise and celebrate excellence in plastics resource efficiency and recycling and organisations leading a more circular plastics value chain. Enter the awards for FREE by 26 June 2026 and book your ticket for the dinner by clicking here.

The RECOUP Plastics Assembly
2026-10-01 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Holiday Inn Peterborough – West, PE3 6SG
The RECOUP Plastics Assembly 2026 brings together decision-makers from across the plastics value chain to address the regulatory, environmental, and market pressures shaping the future of plastics.

AGENDA

9 am Registration & Breakfast
9:30 am Welcome

10:15 am Breakout Sessions. Join one of our 3 sessions
Designing Plastic Products for a Circular Future
Recycling Infrastructure for Circular Plastics
Who Drives Circular Behaviour – Rethinking Responsibility?

11:15am Break
11:45 am Breakout Sessions. Join one of our 3 sessions
The Future of Materials: Sustainable Plastics, Plastic Alternatives, Composites & Beyond
Stopping Plastic Pollution: Tackling Leakage & Waste Crime
The Policy Landscape

12:45 pm Lunch
2:15 pm Afternoon Session
Solutions for a Circular Economy

3.45 pm Closing Thoughts

For more information please visit The RECOUP Plastics Assembly page

Training Session: The Recyclability of Packaging and Meeting the Needs of the Value Chain
2026-11-03 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Sherbourne Resource Park, Sherbourne Resource Park 255 London Road, Coventry, CV3 4AR
Join RECOUP on Tuesday 3 November for an informative and practical training day, including a site tour of Sherbourne Recycling to see a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in action and gain first hand insight into how packaging is sorted and recycled in the real world.

The day will explore the impact of the UK’s Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) on packaging design decisions, helping delegates understand how recyclability assessments are shaping the future of packaging development. We will also delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by the forthcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), examining what these legislative changes mean for packaging producers and brands.

Attendees will learn how to future proof packaging portfolios, ensuring designs remain resilient against future RAM revisions and evolving regulatory requirements. The training will highlight the importance of robust testing and evidence-based design, providing guidance on how to identify potential recyclability issues early and avoid costly redesigns later.

Key topics will include:

Understanding how the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) influences packaging design.
Navigating upcoming PPWR requirements and their implications for businesses.
Future proofing packaging against regulatory and assessment changes.
The role of testing, validation and evidence in demonstrating recyclability.
Insights from the recycling sector on what works and what doesn’t in practice.
A guided tour of Sherbourne Recycling’s MRF to see the collection, sorting and processing of packaging materials.

This training day is ideal for packaging technologists, sustainability professionals, brand owners, retailers and anyone involved in packaging development who wants to stay ahead of regulatory change and design packaging that performs effectively within the UK’s recycling infrastructure.

Cost: RECOUP members £214.80pp Non-members £334.80pp

2026 ISWA World Congress
2026-11-09 08:00 - 2026-11-11 17:00 (Europe/London) | QEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
Beyond waste: a global call to action
The 2026 ISWA World Congress, hosted by CIWM in partnership with ISWA, is the flagship event for the global waste and resource management sector. Taking place from 9–11 November 2026 at London’s iconic QEII Centre, it brings together leaders from across the world to unite around a shared ambition: to move the world beyond waste.
This is your moment to create a legacy.
Returning to the UK for the first time in over 30 years, this historic homecoming will welcome thousands of professionals from across the waste management, resource recovery and circular economy sectors. The Congress uniquely brings together practitioners, policymakers, researchers and academics to connect, collaborate and drive progress.
London isn’t just our location. It’s our statement. A global hub where environmental leadership meets technological innovation. Discover a city whose diversity mirrors our own, rich in heritage, and the spirit of a nation ready to lead.
Join us in showcasing global best practice and highlighting the critical role of effective systems in protecting health, the environment and economies. Through an ambitious scientific and technical programme, real-world insights and international collaboration, this is where bold ideas meet global solutions, building the lasting legacy our planet demands.
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UKPackaging Expo 2026
2026-11-10 - 2026-11-11 | Exhibition Centre Liverpool, King's Dock, Port of Liverpool, Liverpool, L3 4FP, United Kingdom
UKPackaging Expo 2026 is not just another date on the packaging industry calendar. It is a bold reimagining of what a trade event can be, designed for a sector that is transforming at speed. On 10 and 11 November 2026, the Exhibition Centre Liverpool will become a platform for new ideas, new buyers and new opportunities, all created to challenge the traditional event model.
While many shows repeat the same formula and attract the same visitor base year after year, UKPackaging Expo is breaking that cycle. This event flips expectations by delivering something fresh, disruptive and regionally focused, opening the door to audiences who have long been underserved by southern based exhibitions.

Visit https://ukpackagingexpo.co.uk to register your interest and for more info.
