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

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

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