Support relevant to your organisation

RECOUP works with organisations across the plastics value chain. Select the option that best reflects your organisation to explore how we typically work with organisations like yours.

Manufacturers & converters

Independent insight. Practical guidance. System‑wide perspective

Manufacturers and converters play a critical role in shaping the environmental performance of plastics, from material selection and product design through to production, use and end-of-life outcomes. RECOUP supports organisations with independent expertise and evidence-based insight across the full plastics value chain, helping navigate technical, regulatory and sustainability challenges with confidence.

RECOUP helps you to:

  • Understand the implications of material and design choices across the plastics value chain
  • Improve resource efficiency and support circular economy objectives
  • Respond to evolving policy, regulatory and sustainability requirements
  • Identify opportunities and challenges associated with collection, sorting and recycling systems

RECOUP provides independent, evidence-based insight to support better decisions across materials, products and packaging, helping organisations improve resource efficiency, reduce risk and contribute to a more circular future.

Brand owners & retailers

Independent insight. Informed decisions. Evolving market awareness.

Brand owners and retailers operate in an increasingly complex environment where packaging and product decisions are influenced by consumer expectations, sustainability commitments, legislation and commercial objectives. RECOUP supports organisations with independent, evidence-based insight that helps inform strategic and operational decision-making across the plastics value chain.

RECOUP helps you to:

  • Understand emerging policy and regulatory developments
  • Make informed decisions on packaging and product design
  • Access independent technical guidance and industry insight
  • Engage with stakeholders across the plastics value chain
  • Support sustainability and resource efficiency objectives with credible evidence

RECOUP provides an independent, non-commercial perspective that helps organisations navigate change, manage risk and make confident decisions based on robust evidence and real-world industry understanding.

Universities & Academic Institutions

Independent evidence. Real‑world relevance. Industry connection.

Universities play an important role in advancing knowledge, innovation and future thinking across sustainability, resource efficiency and circular economy challenges. RECOUP helps academic institutions connect research, teaching and engagement activities with current industry practice and policy developments.

RECOUP helps you to:

  • Connect research and innovation with real-world industry challenges
  • Support knowledge exchange across industry, government and academia
  • Enhance teaching with current evidence and sector insight
  • Engage with professionals across the plastics value chain

RECOUP provides an independent, non-commercial platform that helps bridge the gap between academic research and practical application.

 

Waste management & recycling operators

Operational insight. Strategic influence. Value chain collaboration.

Waste management companies and recycling operators provide essential insight into the realities of material use, collection, recovery and resource management. RECOUP helps organisations share expertise, influence industry thinking and contribute to the development of practical solutions.

RECOUP helps you to:

  • Share operational insights with industry stakeholders
  • Contribute to the development of best practice and guidance
  • Engage with manufacturers, brands, retailers and policymakers
  • Stay informed on emerging legislation, trends and market developments

RECOUP provides an independent platform where operational experience helps shape future industry strategies and decision-making.

Local authorities & public sector bodies

Trusted guidance. Practical support. Informed decision-making.

Local authorities and public sector organisations play a vital role in delivering environmental outcomes and public services. RECOUP supports evidence-based decision-making through access to independent expertise, sector knowledge and collaborative networks.

RECOUP helps you to:

  • Access impartial technical and policy insight
  • Understand emerging legislation and industry developments
  • Engage effectively with stakeholders across the value chain
  • Support strategic planning and service development

RECOUP provides trusted, non-commercial support to help navigate a changing policy and resource management landscape.

Consultants, service providers & material suppliers

Independent insight. Industry engagement. Enhanced credibility.

Consultants, service providers and material suppliers support organisations across the plastics value chain through expertise, innovation and specialist services. RECOUP helps members stay informed, build connections and align with evolving industry priorities.

RECOUP helps you to:

  • Strengthen technical expertise with independent evidence
  • Stay informed on policy, legislation and industry developments
  • Build relationships across the plastics value chain
  • Contribute knowledge and expertise to wider industry discussions

RECOUP membership positions your organisation alongside trusted, evidence-led industry practice while supporting greater collaboration across the sector.

Whatever your organisation’s role in the plastics value chain, RECOUP can support you.

Get in touch to discuss membership options and how RECOUP can support your organisation’s goals.