Membership

Join 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 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 practical insight into the UK’s plastic value chain.

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

The value of RECOUP membership

Independent expertise

Access trusted, evidence-based guidance across plastics resource efficiency, recyclability, collection systems, policy, life cycle assessment and related topics.

Policy insight and representation

Stay informed on evolving legislation and policy developments while helping to shape consultations, responses and discussions with government departments.

Connections across the value chain

Engage with organisations from across the plastics value chain, including brands, retailers, recyclers, local authorities and innovators.

Research and resources

Benefit from access to reports, technical services and industry intelligence that support informed decision-making.

Events and collaboration

Participate in webinars, conferences, working groups and networking events to share knowledge and address common challenges.

Share best practice

Help shape industry guidance, research and best practice while contributing to the future of plastics resource efficiency and recycling.

Who membership is for

RECOUP membership is suited to organisations that:

  • Want to stay informed about developments in plastics resource efficiency and recycling

  • Need clarity on recyclability, policy and regulatory change

  • Value independent, evidence-based expertise

  • Want to collaborate and share knowledge across the plastics value chain

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
  • Universities and research organisations

Membership is organisational, supporting teams rather than individuals.

Our Members

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

How membership works

RECOUP is an independent, not-for-profit charity supported by its members to deliver work that benefits both members and the wider sector.

Membership helps support:

  • Independent research and evidence generation
  • Practical technical guidance and support
  • Policy engagement and informed industry dialogue
  • Collaboration across the plastics value chain

Membership categories are designed to 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”

Ecosurety

Ecosurety

“RECOUP’s strength lies in its ability to bring together the right people with expertise from across the plastics and recycling value chain, to drive meaningful progress. Membership provides invaluable access to industry knowledge, collaborative partnerships and independent technical insight that help organisations navigate change and accelerate circularity ambitions”

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