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

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