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

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

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