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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 Oy
Neil Court-Johnston – Chief Executive Officer, ReZorce

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

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

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:
Jonathan Attwood – Head of Technical & Quality, IPL Brightgreen

3.30 pm Closing Thoughts
3.45 pm Finish
