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

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