Membership
RECOUP members represent the whole plastics value chain and come from a diverse range of sectors including manufacturers of plastic packaging and products, retailers, brands, plastic recyclers and reprocessors, waste management organisations, local authorities and universities.
Benefits of being a member
Support and guidance with access to the RECOUP team’s knowledge and expertise as well as member forums and working groups. Regular updates on relevant sector activities.
RECOUP can support members with project management, contribution to projects and research.
FREE access to a range of RECOUP events including webinars, the annual RECOUP Plastics Resource and Recycling Conference, regional networking events and site visits.
Priority access to RECOUP reports and research.
Including recyclability assessments of products or packaging and access to our in-house lab and LCA services.
Discounted rates for work including RecyClass certification, LCA services and any required bespoke project work.
Joining RECOUP
One of the unique benefits of RECOUP is its ability to link all parts of the value chain to share knowledge, expertise and collaborate to keep plastics in a circular system that protects the environment.
Any organisation that shares our commitments is encouraged to join our network of members. The cost of RECOUP membership varies depending on organisation type, sector and size so please get in touch if you would like to find out more.
What our members say
“RECOUP have a wealth of detailed knowledge and practical expertise which is coupled with a genuine passion for bringing about change within the plastics value chain, putting them in a unique position for driving forward positive change in plastics recycling and reducing plastic waste.”
“As a previous RECOUP member, I am proud to be a RECOUP trustee. Their work in promoting the circularity of plastics through citizen engagement is exemplary and fills a much-needed space in helping the UK increase its recycling and materials efficiency goals.”
“Pledge2Recycle Plastics, RECOUP’s educational programme, kept the children very engaged in the workshop. It was very hands-on and encourage the children to ask many questions too. The presentation was engaging and delivered in an easy to understand way for the age group. Children and staff loved it and hope to have a visit and presentation again in the future.”
“At Berry we are delighted to be associated with RECOUP. The organisation works tirelessly both on the ground and through their influence by driving forward the plastics recycling agenda. RECOUP’s experience, built up over the last 30 years, is used for the benefit of the whole of the plastics recycling industry with a sensible and practical approach.”
“RECOUP provide a fantastic network and forum for discussing all things plastic. Their events are expertly co-ordinated and efficiently organised to cover the breadth of issues effecting the recycling of plastics and actions being taken. We have directly benefitted from their in-house understanding of the market landscape for recycling plastics, whether it be in designing more recyclable products or creating demand for used material.”
“RECOUP has become my go-to organisation for making sense of all the facts and figures shared around. RECOUP produce non-biased evidence-based reports, freely available to members. The testing that RECOUP provides free to members has provided our organisation valuable data and insights. We have been able to make adjustments to increase the recyclability levels of our products. The enthusiasm and professionalism of the RECOUP team make them a pleasure to work with.”
“Without doubt being part of the RECOUP membership is fundamentally important to us. RECOUP provide the entire plastics industry with a forum to come together to discuss all aspects of plastics and recycling. Their ‘Design For Recyclability Guidelines’ is the go-to bible for all. The support of the team has been invaluable and helped us to drive forward with an Industry changing project.”
“RECOUP have a wealth of detailed knowledge and practical expertise which is coupled with a genuine passion for bringing about change within the plastics value chain, putting them in a unique position for driving forward positive change in plastics recycling and reducing plastic waste.”
“As a previous RECOUP member, I am proud to be a RECOUP trustee. Their work in promoting the circularity of plastics through citizen engagement is exemplary and fills a much-needed space in helping the UK increase its recycling and materials efficiency goals.”
“Pledge2Recycle Plastics, RECOUP’s educational programme, kept the children very engaged in the workshop. It was very hands-on and encourage the children to ask many questions too. The presentation was engaging and delivered in an easy to understand way for the age group. Children and staff loved it and hope to have a visit and presentation again in the future.”
“At Berry we are delighted to be associated with RECOUP. The organisation works tirelessly both on the ground and through their influence by driving forward the plastics recycling agenda. RECOUP’s experience, built up over the last 30 years, is used for the benefit of the whole of the plastics recycling industry with a sensible and practical approach.”
“RECOUP provide a fantastic network and forum for discussing all things plastic. Their events are expertly co-ordinated and efficiently organised to cover the breadth of issues effecting the recycling of plastics and actions being taken. We have directly benefitted from their in-house understanding of the market landscape for recycling plastics, whether it be in designing more recyclable products or creating demand for used material.”
“RECOUP has become my go-to organisation for making sense of all the facts and figures shared around. RECOUP produce non-biased evidence-based reports, freely available to members. The testing that RECOUP provides free to members has provided our organisation valuable data and insights. We have been able to make adjustments to increase the recyclability levels of our products. The enthusiasm and professionalism of the RECOUP team make them a pleasure to work with.”
“Without doubt being part of the RECOUP membership is fundamentally important to us. RECOUP provide the entire plastics industry with a forum to come together to discuss all aspects of plastics and recycling. Their ‘Design For Recyclability Guidelines’ is the go-to bible for all. The support of the team has been invaluable and helped us to drive forward with an Industry changing project.”
Our Members
Bryson Recycling
https://www.brysonrecycling.org/
Sustainable Certifications Group (SCG)
www.scgroupuk.org
- Carbon Saving Statements: Have your carbon savings from your recycled content verified. Sell your statements to local authorities, customers and other organisations.
- Low carbon Products: Have the material from which your product is made certified as having been recycled. Display your genuine low carbon credentials. Help your customers towards net zero.
- Sustainably Sourced Plastic: Have your material and products certified as using genuine recycled plastic. Improve sales with independent certification. Help packaging customers avoid tax.
People Against Dirty Holdings Limited (Ecover & Method)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/scj-lifestyle-brands/
People Against Dirty have always done things differently. They are fearless thinkers, mad scientists and adventurous designers who believe that making soap leads to brave ideas, bold inventions and beautiful bubbles. They are small but have big plans to make the world a cleaner, greener, more colorful place. You are all invited to join them as they pioneer a future where doing business is doing good for all.
Kent Resource Partnership
http://www.kent.gov.uk/
The Kent Resource Partnership (KRP) is a partnership between the district and borough councils and us. They collect discarded household materials in Kent and we deal with its onward treatment.
University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/
With more than 18,000 students from all walks of life and all corners of the world, over 11,000 staff, 31 Colleges and 150 Departments, Faculties, Schools and other institutions, no two days are ever the same at the University of Cambridge. At the heart of this confederation of Departments, Schools, Faculties and Colleges is a central administration team. It is small because the Colleges are self-governing and teaching staff carry out much of the daily administration at Cambridge.
Sonic Solutions Ltd
www.sonicsolutionsltd.com
PlasticsEurope
http://www.plasticseurope.org/
PlasticsEurope is a leading European trade association, with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. Networking with European and national plastics associations Plastics Europe have more than 100 member companies, who are responsible for producing more than 90% of all polymers across the 27 member states of the European Union, plus Norway, Switzerland, Turkey and UK. On a global level, they actively support the World Plastics Council (WPC) and the Global Plastics Alliance (GPA).
Coveris
https://www.coveris.com/
City of Bradford Council
Bradford Council is a public sector organisation which is responsible for a number of services which benefit people living in the Bradford district. These services include social care, education, housing, highways, planning, environmental protection, libraries, street cleaning, waste collections and swimming pools. There are certain services that we have to deliver by law (for example environmental protection) and some that we choose to deliver because they benefit our residents (for example sports centres and swimming pools). We do not deliver all the services ourselves and often commission other organisations to deliver them on our behalf (for example housing). Bradford Council is a metropolitan council, one of 36 in the country. This term is used to describe a council which serves a large town or city and its surrounding population. The total population of the district the Council serves is approximately 522,500 (2011 Census) and covers an area of approximately 141 square miles. This includes Bradford city centre, the towns of Shipley, Bingley, Keighley and Ilkley and many other communities including Addingham, Baildon, Burley, Cullingworth, Denholme, Eastburn, Eccleshill, Haworth, Menston, Oxenhope, Queensbury, Silsden, Steeton and Thornton.
PZ Cussons
https://www.pzcussons.com/
PZ Cussons is an international consumer products group with operations across Europe and the Americas, Africa and Asia Pacific. The business operates in four categories: Personal Care including Beauty, Food & Nutrition, Home Care and Electricals. It has created some of the World’s best-lived and most trusted brands including Imperial Leather, Original Source, Carex, Sanctuary, St Tropez, Premier, Cussons Baby, Morning Fresh and Hair Thermocool.
Repak
https://repak.ie/
Repak is an environmental not-for-profit organisation, with a social mission. Our purpose, on behalf of our Members, is: to lead the recycling and sustainability of Ireland’s packaging waste; advocate for a new circular economy; and educate businesses and consumers on reducing and recycling packaging waste.
Thalia
https://thalia.co.uk/
The Marketing Store Worldwide (Europe) Ltd
https://themarketingstore.com/
The Marketing Store Worldwide (Europe) Ltd (a HAVI Company) is a privately owned Global Customer Engagement and Supply Chain Partner, connecting consumers with ideas, data with insights, supply with demand, restaurants with deliveries, and ultimately people with products they love.
Lincolnshire County Council
http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
Stuff4Life
https://stuff4.life/
Measom Freer & Company Limited
http://www.measomfreer.co.uk/
Marmax
http://www.marmaxproducts.co.uk
TOMRA Sorting Solutions
https://www.tomra.com/
Huntingdonshire District Council
https://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/
Huntingdonshire District Council is situated within Cambridgeshire and is the lower tier of a two tier local government system with Cambridgeshire County Council. The district council provides services such as waste collection and recycling, local planning and housing services, environmental health services and council tax collection.
Pelican Communications
http://www.pelicancommunications.co.uk
Pelican help organisations succeed by delivering strategic marketing and PR campaigns that make a measurable commercial difference. They are expert communicators committed to being specialists in our chosen markets: food, packaging & food production, environment and outdoor & leisure. Pelican also have a great track record advising trade associations and delivering people development programmes.
Nestle´© UK Ltd
http://www.nestle.co.uk/
Pöppelmann Plastics UK Ltd
https://www.poeppelmann.com/en/plastics-our-profession/
One Hundred Knightsbridge Ltd.
http://www.onehundredknightsbridge.com/
The Private Office, One Hundred Knightsbridge Ltd., was established by its Principal, Siobhan Barney, in order to assist private clients and their family offices raise appropriate financial packages to meet their real estate needs. The Private Office, One Hundred Knightsbridge Ltd., sources and structures financial solutions for real estate transactions; principally regulated private client mortgages, real estate investment, and residential development funding. The Private Office, One Hundred Knightsbridge Ltd., recognises introducing parties and would be delighted to provide private clients, or their professional advisors, with advice on different funding solutions prior to being formally appointed.
Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd
http://www.suez.co.uk/
Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd was established in 1988 and currently employs more than 5,500 people. We have a proud history of delivering environmentally responsible and innovative waste solutions. A recycling and resource management company, we deliver solutions to 12 million residents and 40,000 business customers throughout the UK. We enable all our customers to reduce their impact on the environment by using waste to create new products or generate energy, helping to conserve natural resources and reduce landfill. Our services are tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers, which include a large variety ofbusinesses and local authorities. Operating in over 300 locations throughout the UK – from household waste recycling centres, transfer stations and landfills, to energy-from-waste, recycling, composting and secure shredding facilities – we are able to provide an extensive range of managed services.
University of Manchester
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/
The University of Manchester offer world-leading programmes across a wide range of disciplines, with graduates excelling in industry, academia, government, business and financial services. The nine Departments that make up the Faculty of Science and Engineering all have a strong reputation for teaching and learning, and for producing employable graduates. Their programmes are designed to provide flexibility of choice and are continually revised to reflect new development in each subject area allowing one to work at the cutting edge of science. For more info: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/
PREP Design Pty Ltd
https://prep.design/
- A more granular evaluation framework that considers the bonding of composite materials
- PREP Data Sharing module to receive projects from suppliers;
- Middleware to allow for CSV data uploads and API links; and
- EPR module, which allows users to estimate their future liabilities using eco-modulation fees.
Hilton Food Group plc
http://www.hiltonfoodgroupplc.com/
Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd
https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/
Since they set up shop in 1869, they’ve always had a strong sense of social, environmental and economic responsibility and an understanding that their success depends on society’s success. Today, with one billion people living in extreme poverty; malnutrition and obesity becoming more prevalent and our planet’s resources being pushed to their limits, their values are helping us to drive lasting, positive change in the UK and internationally. They support the UN Sustainable Development Goals and want to play their part in tackling climate change, injustice and inequality and ending poverty. These 17 Goals also offer great economic opportunity and in a highly competitive industry like theirs, they make strong commercial sense. Their values help us strengthen relationships with all their stakeholders, build trust, reduce operating costs, mitigate risks and attract and retain talent in a crowded marketplace. They’re focusing efforts where they can make the greatest difference and they believe collective action is the only way to address these global issues at the speed and scale required.
Biffa Polymers
University of Birmingham
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/plastics/index.aspx
Clean Planet Energy
http://www.cleanplanetenergy.com
Clean Planet Energy is a UK based company that builds ecoPlants around the world with a mission to remove over 1MT of non-recyclable waste plastic every year from the environment. A Clean Planet ecoPlant is an ultra-clean chemical recycling plant that is processing 20,000 metric tonnes of waste plastic every year. The ecoPlants produce sustainable products (Circular Naphtha, ULSD, SAF and LSFO) which have significant carbon-saving properties. Their ecoPlants are built with environmental factors in mind, in the UK this includes BREEAM standards, and budgets assigned to use reclaimed materials where possible. Almost half of the land (outer shell) is the environmental outer layer that provides additional sustainability elements to the plant including a lagoon, wild gardens, nature reserve, reed bed waste filtering, plus artistic elements for value growth
WRAP
https://wrap.org.uk/
Aeroplas UK Limited
http://www.aeroplas.net/
Greyparrot
https://www.greyparrot.ai/
Ynys Resources Ltd
https://www.ynysresources.co.uk/
Beko
https://www.beko.co.uk/
Müller UK & Ireland
https://www.muller.co.uk/
Realise Futures Eco Furniture
http://www.realisefuturesecofurniture.co.uk
Composites UK
http://www.compositesuk.co.uk
Keep Scotland Beautiful
http://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org
Clean Up Britain
http://www.cleanupbritain.org
Clean Up Britain is a national campaigning NGO, using behavioural change expertise to stop litter and fly-tipping.
Valpak
http://www.valpak.co.uk
Mercona
https://www.mercona.com/
Brunel University London
http://www.brunel.ac.uk/
Brunel is a world-class university based in Uxbridge, West London. Now over 40 years old, our mission has always been to combine academic rigour with the practical, entrepreneurial and imaginative approach pioneered by our namesake Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
ReNew ELP
http://www.renewelp.co.uk
PPS Recovery Systems Ltd
http://www.pps-ltd.com/
Veolia Environmental Services
https://www.veolia.co.uk/
Ocado Retail Ltd
http://www.ocado.com
Morph Bricks Limited
http://www.morphbricks.com
Southend Borough Council
Hain Daniels Group
https://www.haindaniels.com/
Danone
http://www.danone.co.uk/
Premier Foods Group Ltd
https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/
Cyngor Gwynedd Council
http://www.gwynedd.gov.uk/
Gwynedd Council is the governing body for the principal area of Gwynedd, one of the subdivisions of Wales within the United Kingdom.
Modiform
https://www.modiform.com/en/
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
https://www.indoramaventures.com/en/home
Aura-Soma Products Ltd
http://www.aura-soma.com
Impact Solutions
http://www.impact-solutions.co.uk
Milton Keynes Council
http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/
North Yorkshire Council
www.northyorks.gov.uk
Faerch UK Ltd
https://www.faerch.com/
Enviroo Holdings Ltd
http://www.enviroo.co.uk
Axion
http://www.axiongroup.co.uk
Axion develops and supports circular economy initiatives to enable products to remain in use for as long as possible and to ensure that valuable resources are recovered and re-used at end of life. Axion operate our own multimillion pound advanced sorting and reprocessing plants and share our engineering and business expertise through our consultancy services. Axion are experts in developing innovative resource recovery technologies, process plants and business models for a wide range of materials including flexible and rigid plastics, packaging and critical raw materials. Axion have delivered a number of projects within the automotive, packaging, construction and medical sectors.
Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire Shared Waste Service
http://www.cambridge.gov.uk
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
http://www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/
Staffordshire Moorlands is a local government district in Staffordshire, England. Its council, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, is based in Leek and is located between the city of Stoke-on-Trent and the Peak District National Park