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

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

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