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

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

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