Membership

Partner with the UK’s trusted authority on plastics resource efficiency and recycling
 
RECOUP is a member‑supported, independent charity working at the heart of the UK plastics value chain. Membership provides organisations with clarity, confidence and influence in an increasingly complex regulatory and technical landscape.

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Why become a RECOUP member?

Plastics resource efficiency and recycling decisions now directly affect:

• Regulatory compliance and risk
• Design and material choices
• Infrastructure compatibility
• Reputation and stakeholder confidence

RECOUP supports members to make informed, evidence‑based decisions, grounded in how UK recycling systems actually operate.

Membership means you don’t have to navigate change alone.

What membership gives you

Independent technical expertise

Evidence‑based guidance across recyclability, infrastructure, policy and LCA.

Early insight on regulation and policy

Clear interpretation of change and future direction.

Connection across the value chain

Engagement with brands, converters, recyclers, local authorities and innovators.

Trusted, independent perspective

A credible, non‑commercial reference point to support internal decisions, governance and stakeholder confidence.

Access to research, data and events

Member‑only reports, briefings, webinars and networking.

Influence on guidance and best practice

Opportunities to contribute sector experience and shape deliverable outcomes.

Who membership is for

RECOUP membership is suited to organisations that:

  • Are responsible for packaging, products, sustainability or compliance
  • Need clarity on recyclability and regulatory change
  • Value independent, non‑commercial expertise
  • Want practical collaboration across the system

Our members include:

  • Brand owners and retailers
  • Manufacturers and converters
  • Waste management and recycling organisations
  • Local authorities and public bodies
  • Consultants, material and service providers

Membership is organisational, supporting teams rather than individuals.

Our Members

Iqpak GmbH
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Sherbourne Recycling
Mannok Pack Ltd
Veolia Environmental Services
Brunel University London
Bank of England
Papier-Mettler UK Ltd.
Morph Bricks Limited
Clean Tech
AMC Plastic Recycling Solutions
Mura Wilton Limited
Composites UK
Pelican Communications
We Do Stories
Big Blue Ocean Clean Up
HSSMI
One Hundred Knightsbridge Ltd.
Coveris
IPL Brightgreen Plastics Ltd
SPS Pouches
High Peak Borough Council
Ecosurety
L’ORÉAL (UK) Ltd
Alpek Polyester UK Ltd
Milton Keynes Council
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
City of Bradford Council
Circular&Co
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
Procter & Gamble
Biffa Polymers
Modiform
REPLO LIMITED
Casepak
The Packaging Forum
Agriculture Plastics Environment UK
Pentex
WRAP
Ynys Resources Ltd
ReVentas
OPRL Ltd
Hain Celestial
PlasticsEurope
PPS Recovery Systems Ltd
People Against Dirty Holdings Limited (Ecover & Method)
Unilever
Trioworld UK Ltd
Klöckner Pentaplast
Robinson Plastic Packaging
Beyondly Global Inc
Valpak
Lincolnshire County Council
Lincolnshire Waste Partnership
Pellenc Selective Technologies
Lavazza
Axion
Keep Scotland Beautiful
Boots / No7 Beauty Company
Tesco PLC
Recorra
West Sussex County Council
Avery Dennsion
The Retail Institute
Future Makers
Woodly Oy
Machinex
Huntingdonshire District Council
Macpac
KraftHeinz
Stuff4Life
Clearpoint Recycling Limited
Jayplas
Cameron-Price Limited
Ashortwalk Ltd
Laytons Solicitor LLP
Nextek Ltd
Sorted Technologies Ltd
Amcor
Measom Freer & Company Limited
Ocado Retail Ltd
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
University of Northampton
Marine Conservation Society
Waitrose & Partners
SOPARCO
Pi Polymer Recycling Ltd
Wastebuster
Greiner Packaging Ltd
Nestlé Waters (UK) Ltd
Aura-Soma Products Ltd
University of Cambridge
TOMRA Sorting Solutions
Müller UK & Ireland
University of Birmingham
PlastIC Research Centre (Arts University Bournemouth)
Cromwell Polythene Ltd
Teesside University
International Polymer Solutions Ltd
Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd
ABP
Regen Enviro
Clean Up Britain
Thalia
Fab Materials Ltd
NEWS (Norfolk Environmental Waste Services)
Plastipak
Convert Design/Bottld Ltd
Greenback Recycling Technologies Limited
Durham County Council
Polyolefin Circular Economy Platform (PCEP)
ALDI Stores Ltd
PepsiCo
Bryson Recycling
Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)
Danone
Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge
Oakdene Hollins
Marmax
Beko
Pulpex Limited
Monoworld Ltd
Logoplaste
The University of Manchester
Enviroo Holdings Ltd
Derbyshire County Council
Revolution Plastics, University of Portsmouth
LitterLotto
LINEV Systems UK Ltd
Petcore Europe
Gualapack S.p.A
Thames21
Aston University
Pöppelmann Plastics UK Ltd
ThePackHub Ltd
DDRS Alliance
Hilton Food Group plc
Realise Futures Eco Furniture
McDonald’s
Eurofins Sustainability Services
Cauli Ltd
Sharpak Aylesham (GUILLIN Group)
Dsposal
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Podback Ltd
FSG TABLEWARE LTD
Campden BRI
Greyparrot
Kingfisher plc
BPF Recycling Group
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
ASDA
North Yorkshire Council
Impact Solutions
UKAP
Cofresco
INCPEN
Polytag Limited
Cambridgeshire County Council Waste Team
FIA UK (Flexographic Industry Association)
MarinaTex
Products of Change
Nestle´© UK Ltd
Envipco
CCL Label Ltd
Faerch UK Ltd

How membership works

RECOUP is a not‑for‑profit charity, supported by its members to deliver work that benefits the whole sector.

Membership supports:

  • Independent research and trials
  • Practical technical guidance
  • Policy engagement and industry representation
  • Cross‑sector collaboration

Membership levels reflect different organisation types and sizes.

 

Why organistions work with RECOUP

Pöppelmann Plastics UK Ltd

Pöppelmann Plastics UK Ltd

“We have always found RECOUP helpful and supportive – they are my go-to organisation for information and advice on plastics recycling. Their online resource library and recyclability testing have been particularly valuable. Member visits offer an excellent opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes in UK recycling, while the annual conference provides a broad perspective on the packaging and recycling sectors, helping to gauge the general direction of travel. RECOUP’s expertise and knowledge makes them an essential partner in driving recyclability and circularity forward”

Pragmatic Semiconductor

Pragmatic Semiconductor

“Working with RECOUP on the Innovate UK TRACE project was an absolute pleasure. The team brought exceptional expertise, reliability, and attention to detail to every stage of the collaboration. Their “Reusability by Design” report was thorough, insightful, and genuinely impactful, providing invaluable guidance to the entire value chain on embedding reusability into products. Their dedication and professionalism made them an outstanding partner throughout the project”

INCPEN

INCPEN

“The INCPEN team highly values the constructive and collaborative relationships we have with RECOUP colleagues.  Purpose, outcomes and value are three of the many key areas where INCPEN and RECOUP align well for our collective members’ benefit”

Talk to us about membership

If you’re considering membership, we encourage a conversation.

We’ll help you:

  • Understand how RECOUP can support your organisation
  • Identify relevant expertise and working groups
  • Explore the most appropriate membership option