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

RECOUP Awards and Networking Dinner
2025-09-24 19:00 UTC | Holiday Inn Peterborough – West, PE3 6SG

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
