Shortlist Announced for The RECOUP Awards After Receiving Record Number of Entries

RECOUP are delighted to announce the shortlisted entries for the 2024 RECOUP Awards. Congratulations to the shortlisted entries, and thank you to all the companies who entered. We were delighted to receive so many submissions for all three categories, showcasing the amazing work being done throughout the plastics value chain.

**Announcing the shortlist for the RECOUP awards:**

Best Plastic Product Development for Recyclability or Re-Use

Berry Global: Abel & Cole Club Zero Refillable Milk

Berry Global: Omni® Xtra+ PE Film

Capri-Sun GmbH: Mono-material beverage pouch

Greiner Packaging UK & Ireland: K3® r100

Best Innovation in Equipment or Technology

Cauli Ltd: CauliKiosk – AI-powered reverse vending for reusable plastics

Ellipsis Earth Ltd: AI waste platform

Polytag and Ocado Retail: Rewards for Recycling

TOMRA Recycling: GAINnextTM – an enabler of food-grade sorting

Recycled Plastic Product of the Year

Aldi UK: All Ambient Soft Drinks, Waters, Dilutes

Brookfield Drinks: NEO WTR

Morph Bricks Ltd: Morph

Free The Sea (On behalf of Nestlé): Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo

Sponsored by REMONDIS, the RECOUP Awards Recognise and celebrate excellence in plastics resource efficiency and recycling and organisations leading a more circular plastics value chain, the winners will be unveiled on 25 September, during the highly anticipated RECOUP Awards Ceremony & Networking Dinner. Promising a unique opportunity for attendees to establish connections, applaud industry accomplishments, and pave the way for collaborative efforts. To book your place at the Awards & Pre-Conference Networking Dinner, please visit  – The RECOUP Awards 2024

The awards are followed by RECOUP’s not-to-be-missed event of the year, The RECOUP Conference, which is held at Kingsgate Conference Centre, Peterborough on Thursday 26 September. Sponsored by Berry Global, WRAP, ReZorce® Zotefoams, and others, the RECOUP Conference attracts delegates from the entire plastics and wider sustainability value chain. With hundreds of delegates in attendance The RECOUP Conference is unique in its ability to draw together NGOs, Local and National Government bodies, and companies from all stages of the plastics value chain to network, share best practice and stay ahead of our everchanging landscape. Make sure you don’t miss out on the latest updates from the plastics value chain at the event of the year!

To book your place at the Conference, please visit – The RECOUP Conference 2024

The International Composites Summit Unveils its Two-Day Speaker Programme

The International Composites Summit (ICS), the UK’s only 100% composites focused exhibition, takes place at Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes from 4 – 5 September.

Dedicated to the advancement and celebration of composite materials in the UK, ICS is a platform designed to connect, educate, and inspire industry professionals across the entire composites spectrum.

To compliment the show’s aims, which are to showcase the latest ground-breaking solutions, industry innovations, manufacturing advancements and business opportunities, the International Composites Summit is pleased to announce its two-day speaker programme, set across two stages, housing some of the most influential individuals in the composites industry globally.

Some of the notable speakers on the Sustainability Stage include Network Rail, Aerospace Technology Group, JEC, Sustainable Sailing, Owens Corning, the European Composites Industry Association, ADS, Make UK and more, covering key themes such as:

• Recycling initiatives in the UK, the German perspective and Europe as a whole.
• Circularity in aerospace, marine & infrastructure.
• Global trends and the strategic direction of the UK industry.
• The future of biomaterials and high-performance use of sustainable composites.

Sustainability Stage speaker, David Morgan, Chief Strategy Officer of Carbon Rivers said: “Carbon Rivers is quite excited to contribute to the robust conversations at ICS 2024 involving sustainability and circular economies for the global composite industry. Technology and industry have advanced to the extent that we never have to landfill post-industrial or post-consumer composite materials again. The decommissioned wind blade, composite boat, or automotive scrap can now be a new blade, boat, or car for manufacturing today, and not a decade from now.”

Amongst the notable speakers on the Innovation Stage include Richard Noble OBE and representatives from the National Composites Centre, Scott Bader, Hydrogen UK, San Diego State University, Loop Technology and AMRC. The Innovation stage will look at:

• Material, process and tooling developments.
• The hydrogen economy.
• Innovation and sustainable manufacturing.
• Workforce development.
• The ThrustWSH and ASCEND projects.

Presenting on Building Sustainable Aircraft Wings, Loop Technology’s Project Director, Ian Redman said of the opportunity: “Loop Technology is delighted to be attending the International Composites Summit, a vibrant event that brings together leaders in the composites industry and highlights the latest innovation. I am thrilled to be presenting on ‘Building Sustainable Aircraft Wings’ and how our FibreLINE accelerates that process.”

The full programme of talks is available now. All the presentations on the Sustainability and Innovation stages are open to attend and can be accessed by registering for ICS free-of-charge on the show website: www.internationalcompositessummit.com.

The International Composites Summit Celebrates Visitor Registration Launch with a New Brand and Website

The International Composites Summit (ICS) is thrilled to announce the launch of visitor registration with refreshed branding and a new website for the 2024 show. ICS is the UK’s only event dedicated to the global composites industry.

Now in its fourth year, ICS is recognised as a catalyst for driving progress and excellence in composite materials and technologies. With the revamped branding and user-friendly website, the organisers – Fluency and Composites UK – are excited to provide attendees, partners, and exhibitors with an enhanced experience that reflects the dynamism and forward-thinking nature of the event.

The new vibrant colours and dynamic visuals allows the event to differentiate its multidimensional elements so everyone involved can see announcements from each area of the show at-a-glance – whether that be a new speaker, sponsor, or exhibitor.

In addition to the refreshed branding, ICS is delighted to unveil its new website, which serves as a comprehensive hub for all things related to the show. Designed with user convenience in mind, the website offers intuitive navigation, seamless access to information, and interactive features.

Key features of the new website include:

• Detailed information about the summit, including schedule, speakers, and exhibitors.
• Registration portal for attendees and exhibitors.
• Information about co-located events.
• News and updates on the latest developments from the show and its exhibitors.

The website also integrates a brand-new registration system to help streamline the sign-up process and give attendees more control over their profile.

For more information about the International Composites Summit, to register for the 2024 show and experience the new branding and website, please visit www.internationalcompositessummit.com.

Tickets now available for The RECOUP Conference

Book your place for The RECOUP Conference at the KingsGate Conference Centre in Peterborough on Thursday 26th September 2024. With keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and exhibition spaces, The RECOUP Conference offers the opportunity to hear about the latest updates from the plastics value chain and build meaningful connections. Non-members can currently take advantage of our early bird rate!

Book Now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-recoup-conference-leading-a-more-circular-plastics-value-chain-tickets-829913432417?aff=oddtdtcreator

With the Pre-Conference Dinner on the evening of the 25th September at the Holiday Inn Peterborough West, there will be an extra chance to network with colleagues from the plastics resource and recycling sector. If you want to attend, then get in quick and book a ticket now as places are limited.

Book Now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recoup-awards-ceremony-networking-dinner-tickets-830112788697?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sponsor the RECOUP Awards and Conference

The annual RECOUP Awards recognise and celebrate excellence in plastics resource efficiency and recycling, and organisations leading a more circular plastics value chain. If you are interested in sponsoring our Awards & Pre Dinner Networking Event or our Plastics Resource & Recycling Conference, our new sponsorship packages for 2024 are now available.

To find out more please contact Rebecca Davis.