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RECOUP Members site visit to Clean Tech 1 July
2025-07-01 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Hemswell Business Park Lincolnshire Hemswell DN21 5TU
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.

RECOUP Members Coffee Catch Up with ReVentas
2025-08-27 10:30 - 11:15 (Europe/London) | Online
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 on 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 of the process of dissolution recycling and much more.

Members Visit to Blue Planet Washing Solutions
2025-09-09 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | 15 Gatwick International Distribution Centre, 15 Gatwick International Distribution Centre, West Sussex, RH10 9RX
Blue Planet Washing Solutions proudly invites RECOUP members to see Blue Planet Washing Solutions

Preston City Council Recycling Campaign – Insights, Results and Learnings
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
In 2024, Preston City Council, RECOUP, and Beyondly collaborated on a recycling campaign aimed at increasing recycling rates and reducing contamination among residents in Preston.
Join us for this insightful webinar as we share:
The aims and design of the campaign
Key results
Resident engagement insights
Lessons learned and next steps

Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM Expo)
2025-09-17 09:30 - 2025-09-18 18:30 (Europe/London) | NEC Birmingham
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

The RECOUP Conference
2025-09-25 08:00 - 16:00 UTC | KingsGate Conference Centre, 2 Staplee Way, Peterborough, PE1 4YT
AGENDA
08:00-09:00 – Registration and Networking Breakfast
09:00-09:15 – Welcome – RECOUP Opening

09:15-10:40 – SESSION ONE: Can Plastic Circularity In The UK Ever Really Be Achieved?
Over the past decade, the UK has struggled to turn plastic circularity ambitions into action. Amid ongoing market challenges and policy shifts, this session brings together industry leaders to explore what real progress looks like and how to achieve it. Discussions will cover investment, innovation, policy, infrastructure, and practical solutions to strengthen the UK’s circular plastics future.

CHAIR
Adam Read – Chief External Affairs and Sustainability Officer – SUEZ
Speaker
Dana Clouston – Head of Growth and Specialist Propositions – Barclays
James McLeary – Managing Director – Biffa Polymers
Mary-Jane Hogg – Global Director of Feedstocks of the Future Strategy – DOW
James Bull – Head of packaging and Food waste strategies – Tesco
Pauline Metivier – Head of Business and Sector Support – ReLondon
James Marsh – Senior Packaging Sustainability Specialist – Nestlé Uk Ltd

10:40-11:10 – Comfort Break

11:10-12:40 – SESSION TWO: Achieving Plastic Circularity Systems – A Global Perspective
What are the big solutions and key learnings outside of the UK when it comes to Plastic Circularity? This session takes a closer look at the systems, policies, solutions and challenges beyond the UK. Through open dialogue, the session aims to uncover how international learning and collaboration can help move plastics circularity and governance forward.

CHAIR
Joachim Quoden – EXPRA
Speaker
Klaus Wohnig – Co-Founder – DROP-IN
Tom Gaynor – Chief Operations Office – REPAK
Carlos Ludlow-Palafox – CTO – Greenback Recycling Technologies
Professor Steve Fletcher – Director – University of Portsmouth
Lucie Charbonnel – Sustainability Director Amcor Flexibles EMEA – Amcor
Chris Dow – Global Business Development Director – Coperion Recycling
Megg Humphrey – Technical Partnership Manager – WRAP

12:40-13:00 – Signposting Session
15 mins of signposting
13:00-14:15 – Lunch
14:15-14:25 – RECOUP Update

14:25-15:55 – SESSION THREE: Plastic Fact vs Plastic Fiction – The Plastic Paradox
Since Sir David Attenborough brought the issue of plastic pollution to the mainstream with the Blue Planet documentary 8 years ago, there has been a non-stop flow of evidence, opinions and research regarding the positioning and use of plastics, and impact on the environment. This session explores the current thinking and direction, the UK role in research and engagement, greenwashing (and hushing), material innovation and preferences, and how companies and organisations are striving to make a difference.

CHAIR
Paula Chin – Senior Policy Advisor – WWF
Speaker
Grahame Woods – Head of Policy – Viridor
Denise Mathieson – Head of Packaging Design & Programme Delivery – Waitrose
Rosie Bartram – Senior Manager Public Affairs – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Clover Walton – Manager Group Sustainability & External Affairs – Faerch UK Ltd
Dan Cooke – Director of Policy, Communications and External Affairs – CIWM
Robyn Macpherson – Project Manager, Birmingham University

15:55-16:00 – Closing Thoughts
16:00 – FINISH

RECOUP Sustainability Clinic at The Recycling Expo - sponsored by Buss ChemTech
2025-10-07 10:00 - 2025-10-08 16:00 (Europe/London) | ExCeL London
Dates: 7–8 October 2025 (10:00–16:00)
Venue: ExCeL London (inside The Recycling Expo)
Cost: Free to attend for industry professionals
Register Here
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.
Register now

Chemical Recycling 2025
2025-11-04 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Uncover the latest challenges and opportunities facing the plastics industry and this advanced recycling method. In this half-day online event, we will dive into the latest developments and identify what needs to happen for this technology to expand. Sessions will examine legislative changes, capacity, LCA’s, funding and innovation.

RECOUP Members Visit to IPL Bright Green
2025-11-05 10:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Newton Ln, Allerton Bywater, Castleford WF10 2AL, Newton Ln, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2AL
IPL Bright Green proudly invites RECOUP members to see how they stand as a leading plastic recycling company in the UK

RECOUP Members Visit to CCL Label Limited
2025-11-13 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Unit 3 Pioneer way, Unit 3 Pioneer Way, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5QU, United Kingdom
CCL Label Limited proudly invites RECOUP members to CCL industries Which creates innovative packaging solutions for life.

Plastics and Packaging Seminar
2025-11-13 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | BPF House, London, 5-6 Bath Pl, London, EC2A 3JE
This in-person event will feature discussions on a range of significant themes including the latet government legislation, an update on EPR, AI in packaging, alternative materials and industry case studies.

Training Session: The Recyclability of Packaging and Meeting the Needs of the Value Chain
2025-11-20 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Sherbourne Resource Park, Sherbourne Resource Park 255 London Road, Coventry, CV3 4AR
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!

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

Plastics in Automotive
2025-11-25 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, Edgbaston Road, Birmingham, B5 7QU
This one day event will attract 50 + plastics industry professionals and will include sessions on topics including Tariffs, Drive35 funding and navigating automotive supply chains.

BPF Recycling Seminar
2025-12-02 09:30 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | BPF House, London, 5-6 Bath Pl, London, EC2A 3JE
The BPF Recycling Seminar has been designed to provide plastics recyclers with an in-depth look at the very latest developments, ideas and industry case studies. This full-day seminar will offer attendees an examination of the advancements in plastics within the recycling sector.

Packaging Innovations and Empack
2026-02-11 - 2026-02-12 | NEC Birmingham
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.

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The RECOUP Summit
2026-03-04 10:00 - 15:45 (Europe/London) | Horizon Leeds, 3rd Floor, 2 Brewery Wharf, Kendell Street, Leeds, LS10 1JR, United Kingdom
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.
AGENDA
10 am Arrival Breakfast & Registration
10.45 am Welcome
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.
Speakers:
Jonathan Edmunds – Sustainability Director, Woodly
Neil Court-Johnston – Chief Executive Officer, ReZorce
Anup Pala – New Product Development Manager, Pulpex

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.
Speakers:
Ethar Alali – Managing Director, ReallyRecycle
Ahmed Detta – CEO & Founder, Enviroo
Alice Rackley – Chief Executive Officer, Polytag

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.
Speakers:
Anthony Hornsby – Partnerships & Communication Manager, Sherbourne Recycling
Jo Liang – CEO & Co-Founder, Cauli Ltd
Rahul Bhogasara – Technical Account Manager, Grey Parrot

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.
Speakers:
(CHAIR) Adam Herriott – Senior Specialist, WRAP
Jonathan Attwood – Head of Technical & Quality, IPL Brightgreen
Gareth Callan – Sustainable Packaging Lead, PepsiCo
Fiona Dobson – Senior Manager Packaging Development and Print, Asda
Venetia Spencer – Head of Public Affairs Europe, Borealis
David Gudgeon – Head of External Affairs, Reconomy

3.30 pm Closing Thoughts
3.45 pm Finish

LCA vs EPD vs PCF: Choosing the Right Tool for Your Product
2026-03-11 12:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Are you developing a product with environmental benefits and hearing about all these tools like LCA( Life Cycle Assessment), PCF (Product Carbon Footprint), EPD( Environmental Product Declaration), but do not know which one to use, where to start, or who to turn to for help?
Join our 30-minute lunch webinar to:

Understand what each environmental assessment tool offers
Learn when and how to use them at different stages of product development
Discover who can do it – in-house or with expert support
Find out what you can do with the results, from internal insights to public claims
Compare cost structure and see which tool fits your budget

Whether you’re taking your first steps into sustainability or looking to make credible claims, this session will guide you in choosing the right tool at the right time.

Avery Dennison Members Visit
2026-03-18 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Avery Dennison, Neslon Way, Nelson, NE23 1JR
Avery Dennison proudly invite RECOUP members to their site in Nelson.

Join industry peers for an exclusive look inside the Avery Dennison’s Cramlington manufacturing plant. Avery Dennison is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in a wide variety of labeling and functional materials, including pressure-sensitive adhesives, tags, and RFID solutions.
Gain unparalleled insight into modern operations with a guided tour of our manufacturing plant and laboratory. Our experts will also host a key session exploring the intricate process of how labels are made and their crucial role in enabling the recycling and reuse of plastics.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of material science, sustainable packaging, and the circular economy.

Agenda:
10:00: Arrival follow by Tea & Coffee
10:30: Health & Safety Briefing
11:00: Rotation 1 (Talk/Plant Tour/Lab Tour)
12:00: Lunch
13:00: Rotation 2 (Talk/Plant Tour/Lab Tour)
14:00: Rotation 3 (Talk/Plant Tour/Lab Tour)
15:00: Goodbyes
1) Our customer experience room: Filled with labelled products. Here we’ll give a talk on how labels are manufactured and explain the role of labels in the context of plastic recycling, PPWR, UK EPR and RAM.
2) A tour of our manufacturing facility: including adhesive mixing, coating and slitting of materials.
3) A tour of our laboratory: demonstrating various label test methods and showing how wash off labels can support plastic recycling.

This visit is only open to non-competitors please do not book any transport or accommodation until you have received confirmation from Rebecca Davis at RECOUP of your confirmed spot.
Transport and accommodation for this visit are not included.

Alpek Polyester Members Visit
2026-03-19 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Alpek Polyester, Davies Offices Wilton International, Lazenby, Redcar, TS10 4RG
Visit Alpek Polyester UK in Redcar, Cleveland:
Discover the UK’s largest PET resin manufacturing facility, producing up to 610 tonnes per day of PET for food and beverage packaging across the UK and Europe.

During the visit, you’ll gain insight into:
· The scale and design of a modern PET resin plant
· How PET is produced at industrial scale
· Early-stage work exploring pathways to incorporate recycled content

The agenda includes a brief overview of Alpek’s global polyester business, followed by a guided tour of the LC1 plant, showcasing key stages from polymerisation to pelletising and finished product loading.
Alpek’s team will be on hand throughout to discuss PET manufacturing, recycling, and circularity projects.

This visit is only open to non-competitors please do not book any transport or accommodation until you have received confirmation from Rebecca Davis at RECOUP of your confirmed spot.
Transport and accommodation for this visit are not included.

Future of reuse: lunchtime webinar
2026-04-22 12:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Join us for an engaging lunchtime session where we bring together the UK’s pioneers in reusable packaging to explore what reuse systems could look like over the next 10–20 years. We’ll dive into what it takes to make reuse work in the real world today while also giving ourselves space to imagine the ambitious, circular future we’re all working toward.
Expect a mix of informed discussion, practical insight, and relaxed conversation as we consider how reuse can scale, what needs to change to support that shift, and how each of us contributes to shaping the Reuse Future.

Speakers:
Irina Ankudinova, Sustainability & Circularity Manager, RECOUP
Dan Dicker, CEO and Founder, Circular and Co
Jo Liang, CEO and Co-founder, CauliBox
Lynn Johnson, Managing Director, FSG Returnables

Household Plastic Packaging Collection Survey 2025 Webinar
2026-04-29 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Online
The RECOUP Household Plastic Packaging Survey is an annual, specialist, research-based report providing a comprehensive review of the collection of household plastics for recycling in the UK, and the opportunities and challenges facing local authorities and waste management providers. This years webinar outlines the key findings from the new 2025 Survey report, and will feature guest speaker Gareth Rollings from LARAC, who will discuss the impact of the findings and policy developments from a local authority perspective.

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.

See the full agenda and book your ticket

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

View the full agenda and book your ticket

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.

View more information and book your ticket

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.

View more information and book your ticket

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
