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Resource & Waste Management Expo 2026 (RWM Expo)

Events
Posted: 17/02/2026

Resource & Waste Management Expo 2026 (RWM Expo)

Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM Expo)
Date: 16-17 September 2026
Location: NEC, Birmingham
Opening Times: 09:30 – 16:30

The Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM) is the UK’s premier event for the recycling, resource, waste, and broader environmental services industry. Formerly known as RWM & Letsrecycle Live, the event provides a platform to connect with others, learn and drive positive industry and environmental change.

RWM invites participants to engage in critical discussions, explore ground-breaking green technologies, and to utilise the event as an international springboard for innovative solutions that address the world’s environmental challenges. The event is organised in collaboration with industry-leading organisations such as the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management, Environmental Services Association, and www.letsrecycle.com.

Secure your free ticket to attend: https://www.ess-expo.co.uk/rwm

UKPackaging Expo 2026

Events
Posted: 17/02/2026

UKPackaging Expo 2026

UKPackaging Expo 2026 is not just another date on the packaging industry calendar. It is a bold reimagining of what a trade event can be, designed for a sector that is transforming at speed. On 10 and 11 November 2026, the Exhibition Centre Liverpool will become a platform for new ideas, new buyers and new opportunities, all created to challenge the traditional event model.

While many shows repeat the same formula and attract the same visitor base year after year, UKPackaging Expo is breaking that cycle. This event flips expectations by delivering something fresh, disruptive and regionally focused, opening the door to audiences who have long been underserved by southern based exhibitions.

 

A show built for the North

The North West is the UK’s number one manufacturing region, generating £29.5 billion in manufacturing output, more than any other region in the country. It is where production happens, where technical teams operate and where packaging solutions are needed every single day. Yet most major packaging events still take place in the Midlands or the South, creating travel barriers for thousands of Northern, Scottish and Welsh organisations.

UKPackaging Expo brings the industry closer to the people who rely on it. It gives exhibitors access to new visitors, new buyers and new regional markets that are not already saturated by the traditional trade show circuit. This creates real commercial potential and a genuine opportunity for suppliers to build connections where demand is strongest.

 

A new kind of event for a changing industry

Packaging is shifting faster than ever. Sustainability expectations, supply chain pressures, automation, digital workflows and new regulations are redefining how brands operate. The industry needs an event that does not simply mirror the past but instead pushes conversations forward.

This is why UKPackaging Expo is building two dedicated stages for 2026, each focused on future trends, technical insight and transformative ideas. According to Naomi Stewart, Head of Marketing at UKPackaging Expo, “We are incredibly excited about what is coming for 2026. Our team is currently developing a completely new content programme across two stages, bringing together innovators, technical experts and change makers who will challenge the status quo. This is not another traditional trade show. It is a fresh direction for the industry and a platform that finally puts the North at the forefront.”

From circular economy materials to smart packaging and automation, the programme will shine a light on the topics that matter most to modern brands.

 

Where creators and problem solvers meet

UKPackaging Expo 2026 is where designers, manufacturers, creators, engineers and supply chain specialists come together to redefine what packaging can be. It is where fresh thinking is encouraged, where new markets are discovered and where ideas turn into opportunities.

If you are ready to step outside the familiar, reach new buyers and explore untapped regions, this is the event for you. Do not be a stranger to new things. Join us in Liverpool for the event where the industry turns upside down to get it right-side up again

 

Visit https://ukpackagingexpo.co.uk to register your interest and for more info.

 

Alpek Polyester Members Visit

Events
Posted: 26/01/2026

Alpek Polyester Members Visit

Visit Alpek Polyester UK in Redcar, Cleveland:

Discover the UK’s largest PET resin manufacturing facility, producing up to 610 tonnes per day of PET for food and beverage packaging across the UK and Europe.

 

During the visit, you’ll gain insight into:

· The scale and design of a modern PET resin plant

· How PET is produced at industrial scale

· Early-stage work exploring pathways to incorporate recycled content

 

The agenda includes a brief overview of Alpek’s global polyester business, followed by a guided tour of the LC1 plant, showcasing key stages from polymerisation to pelletising and finished product loading.

Alpek’s team will be on hand throughout to discuss PET manufacturing, recycling, and circularity projects.

 

This visit is only open to non-competitors please do not book any transport or accommodation until you have received confirmation from Rebecca Davis at RECOUP of your confirmed spot.

Transport and accommodation for this visit are not included.

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Avery Dennison Members Visit

Events
Posted: 21/01/2026

Avery Dennison Members Visit

Avery Dennison proudly invite RECOUP members to their site in Nelson.

Join industry peers for an exclusive look inside the Avery Dennison’s Cramlington manufacturing plant. Avery Dennison is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in a wide variety of labeling and functional materials, including pressure-sensitive adhesives, tags, and RFID solutions.

Gain unparalleled insight into modern operations with a guided tour of our manufacturing plant and laboratory. Our experts will also host a key session exploring the intricate process of how labels are made and their crucial role in enabling the recycling and reuse of plastics.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of material science, sustainable packaging, and the circular economy.

Agenda:

10:00: Arrival follow by Tea & Coffee

10:30: Health & Safety Briefing

11:00: Rotation 1 (Talk/Plant Tour/Lab Tour)

12:00: Lunch

13:00: Rotation 2 (Talk/Plant Tour/Lab Tour)

14:00: Rotation 3 (Talk/Plant Tour/Lab Tour)

15:00: Goodbyes

1) Our customer experience room: Filled with labelled products. Here we’ll give a talk on how labels are manufactured and explain the role of labels in the context of plastic recycling, PPWR, UK EPR and RAM.

2) A tour of our manufacturing facility: including adhesive mixing, coating and slitting of materials.

3) A tour of our laboratory: demonstrating various label test methods and showing how wash off labels can support plastic recycling.

 

This visit is only open to non-competitors please do not book any transport or accommodation until you have received confirmation from Rebecca Davis at RECOUP of your confirmed spot.

Transport and accommodation for this visit are not included.

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Robinson Packaging Dual Site Members Visit

Events
Posted: 08/01/2026

Robinson Packaging Dual Site Members Visit

Robinson Packaging proudly invite RECOUP members to a dual site visit starting at their Chesterfield site & ending in Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Robinson is a leading European manufacturer of custom injection and blow moulded plastic and premium rigid paperboard packaging, serving major brands in the Food & Drink, Personal Care, Homecare, and Luxury sectors focusing on design and technical expertise. Robinson is known for bespoke packaging solutions serving well-known and private label brands with sites located in the UK, Denmark, and Poland.

The day will start at Robinson’s Chesterfield site with a brief overview of the almost 200-year history of the company followed by an outline of how the company focuses on driving customer success and adding value through sustainable packaging solutions.

This will be followed by a site tour where you will see the step-by-step process of designing and manufacturing premium rigid paperboard packaging products.

In the afternoon, following lunch and a short journey south, you will visit the Kirkby-In-Ashfield site where injection and blow moulded plastic products are produced for major brand owners.

During the visit, the Robinson sustainability, commercial and technical teams will be on hand to answer any questions or queries that you may have.

This visit is only open to non-competitors please do not book any transport or accomodation until you have received confirmation from Rebecca Davis at RECOUP of your confirmed spot.

Transport and accommodation for this visit are not included.

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Packaging Innovations and Empack

Events
Posted: 12/12/2025

Packaging Innovations and Empack

Packaging Innovations & Empack Birmingham is the UK’s largest packaging event, bringing together the entire packaging supply chain under one roof. Held at the NEC, it is the ultimate platform for brands, retailers, and suppliers to connect, discover new solutions, and explore the latest industry trends.

Visitors will meet 450+ suppliers shaping the next wave of packaging including Amcor, Mondi, Sonoco, Allpack, Adpack, IPS and more. Plus, visitors’ll connect with 3,000+ brands like Unilever, Nestlé, P&G, Tesco, Aldo, Diageo, and Bakkavor. It’s your chance to be inspired, spark new collaborations, and discover solutions you won’t find anywhere else. Experience the full packaging journey, from concept to fulfilment under one roof, across three focused events: Packaging Innovations, Empack, and Contract Pack & Fulfilment.

11 February – 12 February 2026
NEC Birmingham

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The RECOUP Summit: The Challenge of Future Advancements

Events
Posted: 21/10/2025

The RECOUP Summit: The Challenge of Future Advancements

The Summit will focus on new developments in materials and technology that will help to drive improvements in the plastics recycling and resource efficiency value chain. With collaboration being a key factor to success we feel that it is also important to acknowledge the challenges faced when putting these developments into action, discussing how we can work together to overcome these challenges and drive improvements together. The RECOUP Summit will consist of focused breakout rooms in the morning followed by lunch and networking in the afternoon.

4 March 2026 10.00am – 3.45 pm at the Horizon Leeds

AGENDA

10 am Arrival & Registration

11 am Breakout Sessions

Materials of Tomorrow: Innovation Driving Circular Change

Discover the latest breakthroughs in material innovation shaping the future of plastics. This session explores how new materials and approaches can deliver performance while supporting circularity and sustainability goals. Learn how industry pioneers are redefining what materials can do and how they fit into a changing world.

Rebuilding the UK Recycling System

As materials and product systems evolve, so must the infrastructure that supports them. This session explores the advancements needed to manage complex materials and develop the circular systems that will enable a more sustainable future. It highlights how investment, innovation, and collaboration can create the next generation of infrastructure to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

AI and the Future of Plastics

Artificial intelligence is transforming how plastics are produced, used, and recovered. This session explores real-world applications of AI across the circular economy. Discover how AI is shaping the next era of plastics and helping the industry improve efficiency, reduce waste, and accelerate the transition to a truly circular plastics system.

1 pm Lunch & Networking

2.30 pm Afternoon Session

The Challenge of Future Advancements.

With collaboration being a key factor to success this session will focus on how we can work together to overcome these challenges and drive improvements together.

3.30 pm Closing Thoughts

3.45 pm Finish

Tickets for The RECOUP Summit

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If you have any questions or require further information, please contact RECOUP at enquiry@recoup.org.

M3P3 to unite the materials, minerals and mining community in Birmingham

Events
Posted: 23/09/2025

M3P3 to unite the materials, minerals and mining community in Birmingham

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) will host Materials, Minerals and Mining for People, Places, Planet (M3P3) on 11–12 November 2025 at Millennium Point, Birmingham.

M3P3 brings together over 22 technical communities for two days of insight, debate and collaboration. Delegates will hear from experts and policymakers on industrial strategy, AI, circular economy, critical minerals, infrastructure and the skills pipeline.

A key highlight is the Circular Economy plenary, part of the Changemakers in Conversation sessions. The session will explore how the UK can rethink the way resources are used, keep materials in circulation and design out waste. With the UK Government’s upcoming Circular Economy Strategy shaping the landscape, speakers will discuss practical steps for sectors to lead the way towards more sustainable growth.

Speakers include Mary Creagh CBE MP, Minister for Nature; Libby Peake, Senior Fellow and Head of Resource Policy at Green Alliance; Professor Mark Miodownik MBE FREng CEng HonFIMMM, Professor of Materials and Society at University College London; and Iain Gulland, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland.

Other highlights include four Changemakers in Conversation plenaries, twelve interactive Topical Knowledge Exchange Sessions, IOM3 Training Academy taster workshops, satellite conferences on timber, bio-based polymers and materials for fission and fusion net-zero, and a dedicated student and early careers programme.

Keynote speakers include Ed Conway HonFIMMM, Economics Editor at Sky News; Mary Creagh CBE MP, Minister for Nature in Defra; Sarah Mukherjee MBE, CEO of ISEP; and David Knowles FREng CEng CSci FIMMM, CEO of Henry Royce Institute.Dr Colin Church CEnv FIMMM, CEO of IOM3, said:

‘M3P3 is about more than technical discussion. It is about exploring sustainable solutions and how we can use materials more responsibly. By bringing together our community, we are creating a space where people can connect, collaborate and influence what comes next.’

M3P3 is open to all, with one-day and two-day passes available. Delegates can connect, share ideas and explore the developments shaping the sector.11 – 12 November 2025 | Millennium Point, Birmingham: iom3.info/m3p3

Training Session: The Recyclability of Packaging and Meeting the Needs of the Value Chain

Events
Posted: 17/09/2025

Training Session: The Recyclability of Packaging and Meeting the Needs of the Value Chain

Working or studying in packaging design or the waste industry?

Join RECOUP and Sherbourne Recycling on Thursday 20th November for an interactive, expert-led training session on: “The Recyclability of Packaging and Meeting the Needs of the Value Chain”

What you’ll gain:
• Confidence in your recycling claims & design principles for recyclability/circularity
• Tips to save on EPR fees through smart design changes
• First-hand insight into the packaging journey via a sorting facility tour for knowledge that can be applied to your packaging development, innovation, and communication campaigns.
• Networking with industry peers & aspiring professionals
• Have your questions answered by the RECOUP and Sherbourne team

Why attend?
Get real-world context, practical advice, and insider knowledge to design smarter, compliant packaging that works across the full recycling value chain. The training will also be submitted for CPD accreditation!

Date: Thursday 20th November 2025 approx. 10am – 3pm

Location: Sherbourne Recycling Facility, Coventry – includes lunch, guided tour & networking opportunities

Cost: RECOUP members £149pp Non-members £249pp

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RECOUP Sustainability Clinic at The Recycling Expo – sponsored by Buss ChemTech

Events
Posted: 18/08/2025

RECOUP Sustainability Clinic at The Recycling Expo – sponsored by Buss ChemTech

Dates: 7 – 8 October 2025 (10:00–16:00)
Venue: ExCeL London (inside The Recycling Expo)
Cost: Free to attend for industry professionals
Register Here

Overview:
Get 1:1, evidence-based guidance on plastics, packaging and policy at the RECOUP Sustainability Clinic, sponsored by Buss ChemTech. Diagnose design-for-recycling issues, clarify compliance and labelling, and leave with specific next steps for your team. Ideal for brands, manufacturers, retailers and product developers. While you’re on site, explore co-located features including the Sustainable Trade & Production Expo, ReLondon Innovation Hub, Waste Authorities Lounge, and 1:1 Business Matching Zone.