Membership

Partner with the UK’s trusted authority on plastics recycling
 
RECOUP is a member‑supported, independent charity working at the heart of the UK plastics and packaging 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 recycling decisions now directly affect:

• Regulatory compliance and risk
• Packaging 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, 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
  • Packaging 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

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

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 RECOUP?

• Independent and evidence‑led
• Established in 1990 with over 30 years’ experience
• Deep understanding of UK recycling systems
• Trusted by industry, government and local authorities
• Focused on what works – not theory

RECOUP is widely recognised as the UK’s authoritative voice on plastics resource efficiency and recycling.

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