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

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

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