Hear from Pragmatic, University of Sheffield, AMRC and RECOUP as we share learnings from the Innovate UK Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge funded project TRACE (Technology-enabled Reusable Assets for a Circular Economy). The project has been wide-reaching, considering packaging design; consumer perception and barriers to entry; system digitisation and modelling; and sorting and segregation.

The International Composites Summit (ICS), THE single place to do the most cost effective and sustainable composites business in the UK, is back for its highly anticipated 2024 edition, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators from across the composites sector. ICS promises to be a unique platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and exploring the […]

The Plastics Recycling World Expo brings together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts from the global plastics recycling industry for two days of networking, knowledge sharing and innovation with the sole purpose to do business. With your free ticket, you'll gain access to an extensive exhibit showcasing the latest advancements in plastics recycling. Additionally, by accessing the co-located Plastics Extrusion World Expo and […]

AGENDA   08:00-09:00 – Registration and Networking Breakfast  09:00-09:15 – Welcome - RECOUP Opening    09:15-10:40 – SESSION ONE: Understanding the Big Picture – Challenges and Opportunities   Chair  Margaret Bates - DEFRA  Speakers  Robbie Staniforth - Ecosurety  Stuart Murray - Zero Waste Scotland  Ermis Panagiotopoulos – Indorama Ventures PCL  Kinza Sutton – Plastipak  James […]

RECOUP are offering members the opportunity to visit Blue Planet Washing Solutions Following the success of the returnable cups at our conference we have secured the opportunity for our members to see what happens behind the scenes. Blue Planet Washing Solutions provide high volume washing solutions for returnable items, with state-of-the-art technology, they work with […]

The inaugural Global Congress on Recycling and Waste Management was a remarkable testament to the adaptability and innovation in addressing the challenges posed by the current global situation. We are thrilled to announce that preparations are already underway for the Global Congress on Recycling and Waste Management which is in Rome, Italy during  October 21-22, 2024 will continue its tradition of providing an […]

The RECOUP Survey is an annual, specialist, research-based report for those working in, or making decisions about household plastics waste and the recycled plastics value chain. All UK local authorities, as well as county councils and waste partnerships, are surveyed in an online questionnaire about many key areas affecting their operations and as such the […]