Membership

Partner with the UK’s trusted authority on plastics recycling
 
RECOUP is a member‑supported, independent charity working at the heart of the UK plastics and packaging 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 recycling decisions now directly affect:

• Regulatory compliance and risk
• Packaging 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, 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
  • Packaging 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

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

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 RECOUP?

• Independent and evidence‑led
• Established in 1990 with over 30 years’ experience
• Deep understanding of UK recycling systems
• Trusted by industry, government and local authorities
• Focused on what works – not theory

RECOUP is widely recognised as the UK’s authoritative voice on plastics resource efficiency and recycling.

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