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
Knowledge & Expertise
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.
Project Work & Research
RECOUP can support members with project management, contribution to projects and research.
Networking & Events
FREE access to a range of RECOUP events including webinars, the annual RECOUP Conference, regional networking events and site visits.
Resource Library
Priority access to RECOUP reports and research.
Practical and Technical Guidance
Including recyclability assessments of products or packaging and access to our in-house lab and LCA services.
Member Discounts
Discounted rates for work including 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
Adrian Hawkes
Valpak
“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.”
Adrian Whyle
RECOUP Trustee
“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.”
Ben Armstrong
Gifford School
“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.”
Mike Baxter
Amcor
“At Amcor 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.”
Robbie Staniforth
Ecosurety
“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.”
Steve Woods
Mercona
“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.”
Denise Mathieson
Waitrose & Partners
“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.”
Adrian Hawkes
Valpak
“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.”
Adrian Whyle
RECOUP Trustee
“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.”
Ben Armstrong
Gifford School
“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.”
Mike Baxter
Amcor
“At Amcor 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.”
Robbie Staniforth
Ecosurety
“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.”
Steve Woods
Mercona
“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.”
Denise Mathieson
Waitrose & Partners
“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
People Against Dirty Holdings Limited (Ecover & Method)
People Against Dirty Holdings Limited (Ecover & Method)
Website
https://methodproducts.co.uk/people-against-dirty/
https://methodproducts.co.uk/people-against-dirty/
Profile
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.
Oakdene Hollins
Oakdene Hollins
Website
https://oakdene-hollins.squarespace.com/
https://oakdene-hollins.squarespace.com/
Oakdene Hollins is a research and consulting organisation which has been delivering evidence for clients for over 26 years. We have supported organisations and policy makers transitioning to a circular economy since 1994. Traditionally focusing on waste streams and recycling, our expertise has since expanded to broader aspects of sustainability, specialising in the circular economy and aligning to the carbon agenda.
Teesside University
Teesside University
Website
https://www.tees.ac.uk/
https://www.tees.ac.uk/
Profile
Teesside University houses the Circular Economy and Recycling Innovation Centre, created in May 2020 to address the advancement of new disruptive technologies designed to help reduce industry’s reliance on finite resources and eliminate waste. The new Centre builds on the partners’ 20+ years of research into environmental and sustainable engineering technologies, and will enable companies to lessen the impact their operations have on the environment.
Research and development activities focus on areas such as recycling, re-use and re-manufacturing, with the aim of conceiving break-through systems and/or processes which inform the closed-loop approach of the circular economy. In addition, by concentrating on novel techniques that have less environmental impact, the Centre supports operators of plant, machinery and equipment to extend the life-span of their assets through new approaches and solutions for recovery, repair and repurposing
Mannok Pack Ltd
Mannok Pack Ltd
Website
https://www.mannokpack.com/
https://www.mannokpack.com/
Profile
Mannok Pack Ltd is a manufacturer of plastic rigid food packaging products. Based in Co Cavan, Ireland we employ 150 staff. Our product range includes meat trays, dairy spread containers and mushroom punnets. Our PET products are manufactured with up 100% recycled material and includes the Signum by Mannok, a mono material PET tray specifically designed for the fresh meat market.
For more information, and for latest news on new product developments and innovations, please visit our website.
Milton Keynes Council
Milton Keynes Council
Website
http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/
http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/
Profile
Milton Keynes City Council is a unitary authority which means we have responsibilities for all local government services in MK, including education, housing, highways and social services – around 250 services in all. MKCC has a proud history of providing innovate and sustainable waste services with the first borough wide weekly recycling collection service and purpose built MRF. MK also commissioned and owns a start of the art facility for the treatment of residual waste known as Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park.
Cofresco
Cofresco
Website
https://www.cofresco.de/
https://www.cofresco.de/
Profile
Cofresco, a Melitta Group company, Europe’s leading manufacturer of branded household and professional cling film, foil and paper products, are a forward-thinking company with the expertise to be leaders of innovation in their fields of business. From sites in Germany (corporate head office), Poland and the UK, Cofresco focus on the consumer to develop and bring to market, innovations that provide real improvements in quality and ease of use.
Freshness and flavour, foodservice, waste solutions and innovative products built under strong brands such as Toppits®, Albal®, Bacofoil®, Wrapmaster®, Swirl® and Handybag®, Cofresco’s range of brands will always have the right product on offer.
We want to improve the sustainability of our products and processes. Today, too much plastic waste is generated that is not reused. We at Cofresco want to change this by considering plastic not as waste, but as a valuable resource and part of a recycling loop – a resource that can and must be recycled. In this way, we want to transform the future of plastic – for improved sustainability and economic efficiency.
Please click here for further details on our Sustainability targets.
Bericap UK Ltd
Bericap UK Ltd
Profile
BERICAP is one of the leading global manufacturers of plastic caps and closures with 23 factories serving customers in more than 100 countries across the world for a wide range of beverage, food, industrial and specialist market applications. BERICAP UK serves the UK and Irish closure markets from its Hull factory and can trace its local roots back over 100 years. Through their R&D centres, BERICAP is particularly committed to developing innovative plastic closures to support customers success with a strong emphasis on quality. Best manufacturing practice in the BERICAP Group is shared and implemented at each plant to continuously raise the quality level further. They use the development process to continuously minimise environmental impact through light-weighting and engineering excellence. All BERICAP plants are ISO 9001 and BRC-IOP or ISO 22000 certified.
BERICAP is one of the leading global manufacturers of plastic caps and closures with 23 factories serving customers in more than 100 countries across the world for a wide range of beverage, food, industrial and specialist market applications. BERICAP UK serves the UK and Irish closure markets from its Hull factory and can trace its local roots back over 100 years. Through their R&D centres, BERICAP is particularly committed to developing innovative plastic closures to support customers success with a strong emphasis on quality. Best manufacturing practice in the BERICAP Group is shared and implemented at each plant to continuously raise the quality level further. They use the development process to continuously minimise environmental impact through light-weighting and engineering excellence. All BERICAP plants are ISO 9001 and BRC-IOP or ISO 22000 certified.
Thames21
Thames21
Website
https://www.thames21.org.uk/
https://www.thames21.org.uk/
Profile
Thames21 is an environmental charity for rivers committed to transforming the River Thames and its tributaries and working to develop, deliver and showcase innovative and sector-leading initiatives through national and international networks and collaborations. We work to deliver increasingly resilient and healthy rivers within landscapes that have abundant wildlife and to transform the resilience of river systems to climate change. We work hand-in-hand with communities, training and supporting citizen scientists, involving people in local river improvements and building advocacy, action and long-term stewardship of rivers at the local level. Our work includes:- • Tackling waste and pollution in rivers and evidencing solutions • Restoring ecological processes and rolling back physical modifications to enable biodiversity to thrive • Working to combat low flows in rivers and increase resilience to flooding • Bringing awareness to the public of the vital role that rivers play in the natural environment and in providing adequate and clean water for people.
Thames21 is an environmental charity for rivers committed to transforming the River Thames and its tributaries and working to develop, deliver and showcase innovative and sector-leading initiatives through national and international networks and collaborations. We work to deliver increasingly resilient and healthy rivers within landscapes that have abundant wildlife and to transform the resilience of river systems to climate change. We work hand-in-hand with communities, training and supporting citizen scientists, involving people in local river improvements and building advocacy, action and long-term stewardship of rivers at the local level. Our work includes:- • Tackling waste and pollution in rivers and evidencing solutions • Restoring ecological processes and rolling back physical modifications to enable biodiversity to thrive • Working to combat low flows in rivers and increase resilience to flooding • Bringing awareness to the public of the vital role that rivers play in the natural environment and in providing adequate and clean water for people.
Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)
Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)
Website
https://hta.org.uk/
https://hta.org.uk/
Profile
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is the trade association for the UK garden industry. It helps its members flourish by representing, promoting, and developing the garden industry through key values of collaboration, innovation, influence, and integrity.
Its key roles include-
- working closely with government and the media to influence policy and projects.
- provision of advice-based services such as business improvement schemes, briefings, and helplines.
- training, conferences, and events for members.
- market information and research.
- promotions such as the National Garden Gift Voucher scheme.
Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire Shared Waste Service
Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire Shared Waste Service
Website
http://www.cambridge.gov.uk
http://www.cambridge.gov.uk
Profile
Two waste teams collecting bins from over 116,000 homes across Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire have joined forces in a bid to reduce cost. Cambridge City Councils fleet of 27 bin lorries have begun operating from Waterbeach depot, where South Cambridgeshire District Councils waste operations are based.
The management teams for the two councils waste operations came together in August saving over £100,000 a year and with the operations now working out of one depot, further efficiencies will be sought to drive down costs.
Cambridge City Councils waste crews and staff had previously operated from a depot on Mill Road which is earmarked for redevelopment in the future.
The single shared waste management team are now working on integrating the bin collection rounds across the two districts in order to make efficiency savings on fuel and vehicles. It is expected the annual savings from the move to a shared waste service will be around £700,000.
Both Councils already take waste and recycling they collect to the processing centres near the Waterbeach depot.
UKAP
UKAP
Website
http://www.ukap.co.uk
http://www.ukap.co.uk
Profile
As part of a global leader in the supply and distribution of plastics, UKAP work closely with their customers and manufacturing partners to offer the materials required to meet the challenges of modern packaging. UKAP is renowned for quality and service together with product development and support. They are proud to be working with some of the major food, healthcare and specialist thermoforming companies with so many household names packed in their products.
As part of a global leader in the supply and distribution of plastics, UKAP work closely with their customers and manufacturing partners to offer the materials required to meet the challenges of modern packaging. UKAP is renowned for quality and service together with product development and support. They are proud to be working with some of the major food, healthcare and specialist thermoforming companies with so many household names packed in their products.
Sonic Solutions Ltd
Sonic Solutions Ltd
Website
www.sonicsolutionsltd.com
www.sonicsolutionsltd.com
Profile
Sonic Solutions clean your dirty process parts; parts like hot melt filter discs, air filters, heat exchangers, coolers, water jackets, anilox print rollers. These can all be restored to nearly new condition with full functionality to keep your process lines running effectively and efficiently.
Using specialist equipment Sonic Solutions restore dirty parts to new, saving replacement cost, the hassles of in-house cleaning, and the time of process staff on unproductive tasks. A variety of cleaning processes are used; thermal stripping, jet wash, chemical soak, ultrasonics, media blasting, and old-fashioned elbow grease, achieving outstanding results.
Not having the right skills in-house, or the right equipment, results in high parts replacement costs, frequent process downtime, and poor quality for your business. Not to mention the health & safety and environmental issues associated with cleaning chemicals and waste. Contact Sonic Solutions Ltd for your free trial clean!
Pelican Communications
Pelican Communications
Website
http://www.pelicancommunications.co.uk
http://www.pelicancommunications.co.uk
Profile
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.
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.
PlastIC Research Centre (Arts University Bournemouth)
PlastIC Research Centre (Arts University Bournemouth)
Website
https://plastic.aub.ac.uk/
https://plastic.aub.ac.uk/
The Plastic Innovation and Curation Research Centre (PlastIC) at Arts University Bournemouth fosters excellence in research and practice for developing and disseminating knowledge for the benefit of heritage, design, and the future sustainability of plastic products, helping develop new knowledge for museums and manufacturing industries.
We seek to lead groundbreaking research that combines scientific expertise with design insight, providing solutions that will support both the heritage sector, by conserving plastic artefacts, and the manufacturing industry, by developing more sustainable products. By taking the understanding of how plastics change over time from the heritage sector we can better inform manufacturing industries on their designing approach to using plastics to create more sustainable products and help develop new plastic materials for tomorrow’s industries. Through collaboration, education, and the development of new methodologies, we will shape a future where plastics contribute positively to our understanding of our cultural history and are used sustainably in our future.
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
Website
https://www.indoramaventures.com/en/home
https://www.indoramaventures.com/en/home
Profile
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited is one of the largest vertically integrated polyester chain producers in the world and a leading global manufacturer of wool yarns.
Our global sales and manufacturing presence can be seen in all high-growth economies and industries. Our products serve major players in diversified end use markets, including food, beverages, personal and home care, health care, automotives, textile, and industrial.
Indorama Ventures is guided by a continued focus on building strong and lasting relationships with all its stakeholders, such as customers, employees, environment, investors, business partners and communities, and to provide the best quality products and services. Our success is the direct result of our committed workforce of more than 9,000 and clear company goals set by our experienced management.
Our dedicated relationships with customers, manufacturing presence in the high growth industries, focus on low cost and efficiency, as well as the fact that our products are primarily consumer staples, places Indorama Ventures in the strongest of positions to withstand the current economic climate.
Ynys Resources Ltd
Ynys Resources Ltd
Website
https://www.ynysresources.co.uk/
https://www.ynysresources.co.uk/
Ynys Resources Ltd passionately champions a sustainable future, specialising in transformative approaches such as circular economy strategies, value chain collaboration, social value creation, and resource efficiency optimisation. In the dynamic business landscape, they acknowledge the unsustainability of traditional growth models.
Ynys Resources Ltd is committed to steering organisations towards innovative and responsible practices, benefiting both the environment and their financial performance. Their expertise includes guiding businesses in transitioning to circular economy business models, fostering value chain collaboration for transparency and shared value, integrating social value initiatives for positive community impact, and optimising resource efficiency to reduce waste, cut costs, and showcase responsible resource stewardship.
Revolution Plastics, University of Portsmouth
Revolution Plastics, University of Portsmouth
Website
www.port.ac.uk/research/research-groups-and-centres/revolution-plastics-institute
www.port.ac.uk/research/research-groups-and-centres/revolution-plastics-institute
The Revolution Plastics Institute is based at the University of Portsmouth, a top 3 modern university for research power. Our mission is to urgently confront the global plastics crisis through inclusive, solutions-focused research and innovation to support the transition to a sustainable plastics future. We’re analysing plastics policy worldwide. Engineering enzymes to break down plastic faster. Developing new, sustainable materials. Pioneering the use of arts-based research methods to address plastic pollution. And furthering the world’s understanding of how microplastics affect us all. We see a critical space for the University as an independent, objective evidence provider at the interface of government, businesses, citizens, and researchers, working together to address the impact of plastic and achieve sustainability across all aspects of society, politics and the economy
Marine Conservation Society
Marine Conservation Society
Website
http://www.mcsuk.org
http://www.mcsuk.org
Profile
The Marine Conservation Society is a UK-wide community of ocean lovers all working together towards our vision of a sea full of life, where nature flourishes and people thrive. The clean seas team focuses on issues around pollution with three key areas of focus: water quality, chemicals and marine litter. Our volunteers conduct beach litter surveys throughout the year collecting key data enabling us to show the types and quantity of marine litter around the UK. Through engagement with businesses we drive proactive changes to their practises. We call on Governments to bring about legislative changes to reduce the amount of pollution we find in our ocean through stopping it at source and shifting to a more sustainable and circular economy.
Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge
Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge
Website
https://www.ukri.org/our-work/our-main-funds/industrial-strategy-challenge-fund/clean-growth/smart-sustainable-plastic-packaging-challenge/
https://www.ukri.org/our-work/our-main-funds/industrial-strategy-challenge-fund/clean-growth/smart-sustainable-plastic-packaging-challenge/
Profile
The Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge will establish the UK as a leader in smart sustainable packaging and support a reduction in waste entering the environment. In total it will fund up to £60 million to support academic-led research to address known problems and to support industry-led collaborative research and development of new technologies, matched by £149 million from industry. The Challenge aims to:
The Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge will establish the UK as a leader in smart sustainable packaging and support a reduction in waste entering the environment. In total it will fund up to £60 million to support academic-led research to address known problems and to support industry-led collaborative research and development of new technologies, matched by £149 million from industry. The Challenge aims to:
- Tackle the environmental impact of plastic packaging through the development of a more sustainable plastic packaging supply chain in the UK
- Drive research and innovation to develop more sustainable plastic packaging materials and designs, and enable new recycling processes and infrastructure
- Encourage collaboration and innovation in integrated circular supply chains using insights into consumer behaviour to reduce the environmental impacts of plastic packaging.
Big Blue Ocean Clean Up
Big Blue Ocean Clean Up
Profile
Big Blue Ocean Cleanup is an ocean conservation non-profit working across the globe. We help keep the oceans clean with our cleanups, create educational resources for schools, send out cleanup equipment to community groups, research ocean pollution and raise awareness for clean oceans.
Cauli Ltd
Cauli Ltd
Website
www.wearecauli.com
www.wearecauli.com
Cauli is the largest reuse system provider for UK foodservice. Founded in 2019 by 2 female founders as the UK’s first reusable food packaging scheme, Cauli pioneered QR scanning and the use of AI in enabling seamless borrowing and returning with thousands of active users daily. Since inception, they have forged commercial partnerships with organisations including Bank of England, BT, Linklaters, numerous financial institutions, NHS Trust hospitals and universities. Their backgrounds include sustainability, hospitality, design engineering, software & AI. Cauli are venture backed by Octopus Ventures and SFC Capital. Innovation Zero Award, NHS Sustainability Partnership Award, and multiple Innovate UK winner.
Klöckner Pentaplast
Klöckner Pentaplast
Website
https://www.kpfilms.com/en/index.php
https://www.kpfilms.com/en/index.php
Profile
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) is a plastics manufacturer that is purpose-driven to deliver the sustainable protection of everyday needs. Our experts create innovative films and trays such as blister packaging that provide product safety, help avoid food waste, safeguard medication and medical devices, and protect the integrity of countless durable products with our pharmaceutical packaging.
We innovate, design and manufacture for sustainable solutions that our customers use to package and protect products in daily situations around the globe. And we understand our obligation and responsibility to champion a circular economy where plastics are a source of valuable raw material.
Founded in 1965, we have 31 plants in 18 countries, and employ over 5,600 people, committed to serving customers worldwide.
The Retail Institute
The Retail Institute
Website
https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/the-retail-institute/
https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/the-retail-institute/
The Retail Institute is one of the UK’s leading academic research centres for providing applied knowledge on the future of consumer experiences in retail, food and packaging. We offer independent research and a practical knowledge base informed by years of industry experience and a diverse network of experts.
One of our main aims is to bring current academic knowledge to the business community. Innovations and insights from scholarly research help to provide alternative perspectives that are based on high quality scientific evidence. Knowledge of this kind generates new ideas and methods for tackling real industry issues. The Retail Institute also monitors market trends, new fashions and the latest retail techniques. We use that information to identify the practical value of academic research, maximising the relevance of our work to our stakeholders and generating new ideas and topics for further investigation.
Recorra
Recorra
Website
https://www.recorra.co.uk
https://www.recorra.co.uk
Profile
Recorra is a leading commercial recycling company operating in London and the South East. Founded in 1988, the company brings recycling and waste management insight to forward-thinking, environmentally aware companies of all sizes. The company has consistently been one of the first to bring to market new recycling streams, such as coffee grounds, coffee cups and compostables and other innovations such as fully electric RCVs.
Recorra is a leading commercial recycling company operating in London and the South East. Founded in 1988, the company brings recycling and waste management insight to forward-thinking, environmentally aware companies of all sizes. The company has consistently been one of the first to bring to market new recycling streams, such as coffee grounds, coffee cups and compostables and other innovations such as fully electric RCVs.
Durham County Council
Durham County Council
Website
https://www.durham.gov.uk/
https://www.durham.gov.uk/
Profile
Durham County Council is a local unitary authority working with a range of partners to provide public services to the Durham County.
Durham County Council is a local unitary authority working with a range of partners to provide public services to the Durham County.
Nextek Ltd
Nextek Ltd
Website
http://www.nextek.org
http://www.nextek.org
Profile
Established in 2004, Nextek is a SustainTech organisation that provides cutting-edge expertise in the design, optimisation, processing and recycling of plastic materials, with a focus on science-based solutions for complex waste challenges.
Working with SMEs through to multi-national top 500 corporations, our extensive polymer expertise is driven by our mission to reduce the world’s carbon footprint and find new destinations for all our waste streams.
Nextek’s extensive track record in high-performance recycling of plastics packaging includes developing novel food-grade recycling processes and plant design for food-grade post-consumer plastics.
Some of our latest transformational projects include NEXTLOOPP, the award-winning global multi-participant project to close the loop on post-consumer plastic packaging and turn it into high-quality food-grade recycled Polypropylene (FGrPP) and COtooCLEAN that focuses on recycling flexible plastics back to food-grade purity.
SPS Pouches
SPS Pouches
Website
https://www.spspouches.com/
https://www.spspouches.com/
SPS Pouches is a UK-based flexible packaging supplier specialising in custom printed pouches. Working primarily with startups and SMEs, the company helps businesses navigate the technical and regulatory complexities of pouch packaging, from material selection and print processes to recyclability and compliance.
With a particular focus on mono-material and recyclable solutions, we support brands looking to improve the sustainability of their packaging without compromising on performance or commercial viability. The business works across sectors including food, supplements, cosmetics and personal care, providing practical guidance on what will work in real-world applications rather than relying on marketing claims.
By combining our technical understanding with an appreciation of the pressures faced by new and growing brands, SPS Pouches helps businesses make informed, evidence-based packaging decisions.
Pentex
Pentex
Website
http://www.pentex.co.uk/
http://www.pentex.co.uk/
Profile
Pentex represents equipment and speciality material suppliers into the rigid plastics packaging sector. Since 2000 we have concentrated on rPET materials and technologies. Between 2000 and 2017 we have supplied more than 65,000 tons of sheet extrusion capacity for PET and rPET; 36,000 tons of pellet extrusion; more than 90,000 tons of supercleaning and solid stating and have retrofitted gauging and measuring equipment to more than 20 existing extrusion lines. Our focus is improving the quality of recycled materials as well as working in the recycling community to find new applications and supplying additives, colours and processes to achieve the required levels of performance. We can deliver turnkey packages for the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging based on recycled materials.
Pentex represents equipment and speciality material suppliers into the rigid plastics packaging sector. Since 2000 we have concentrated on rPET materials and technologies. Between 2000 and 2017 we have supplied more than 65,000 tons of sheet extrusion capacity for PET and rPET; 36,000 tons of pellet extrusion; more than 90,000 tons of supercleaning and solid stating and have retrofitted gauging and measuring equipment to more than 20 existing extrusion lines. Our focus is improving the quality of recycled materials as well as working in the recycling community to find new applications and supplying additives, colours and processes to achieve the required levels of performance. We can deliver turnkey packages for the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging based on recycled materials.
Norfolk Waste Partnership [Recycle for Norfolk]
Norfolk Waste Partnership [Recycle for Norfolk]
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Website
http://www.norfolkrecycles.com/
http://www.norfolkrecycles.com/
Profile
Recycle for Norfolk, is the public-facing brand of the Norfolk Waste Partnership (NWP); a partnership of Norfolk’s County, District, Borough and City Councils working together to reduce rubbish and improve waste and recycling services for Norfolk’s residents.
Jayplas
Jayplas
Website
https://jayplas.com/
https://jayplas.com/
Jayplas is one of the UK’s largest independent specialist plastic recyclers, converters, and recycled plastic packaging manufacturers. Established in 1975, their innovative recycling technologies continue to support the plastic packaging circular economy, helping businesses meet their plastic packaging sustainability goals and regulatory requirements. With a vast depth of knowledge and experience in the post-consumer plastic recycling sector, the Jayplas team are passionate about plastic recycling.
In 2024 Jayplas operates eight recycling and recycled product manufacturing sites across the UK. Each specialises in a unique polymer type and process. New investments will see their number of facilities increase from 2024. Jayplas’ UK facilities handle the sortation of plastic packaging (including complex films), recycle/reprocess plastic packaging to various recycled polymer pellets and manufacture recycled plastic packaging.
Jayplas recycled products:
– rLDPE
– rHDPE (Food and non-food grade)
– rPP (Food and non- food grade )
– rPET pellet (Food grade )
– rPET flake
– Flexible packaging with upto 100% recycled content
– rPET food contact film
Aeroplas UK Limited
Aeroplas UK Limited
Website
http://www.aeroplas.net/
http://www.aeroplas.net/
Profile
From Fridges to Plantpots
For over 20 years Aeroplas has been at the forefront of thermoplastic injection moulding for the horticulture, clothing and catering industries. Items include Plant Pots, Coat hangers, Glasses, tumblers, trays and plates. Our success has been achieved through a bespoke specification policy combined with excellent customer service.
The changing environment regarding plastic has always consolidated our use of recycled materials – hence the “Fridge to Plant Pot” reference. Being at the forefront of UK Horticulture’s use of recycled/recyclable Taupe pots and trays, these now represent the vast majority of our production.
Aeroplas operates from a purpose built, 7.2acre site in the West Midlands with over 120,000 sq/ft of production bristling with modern technology and machinery that allows us to have an extensive range of products and be able to react at speed to customer needs. Continuous investment in people and plant, with a fleet of delivery vehicles and a distribution centre in central Europe gives Aeroplas UK Ltd the edge over competitors which is reflected in the repeat business from customers worldwide.
NEWS (Norfolk Environmental Waste Services)
NEWS (Norfolk Environmental Waste Services)
Website
http://www.norfolk-waste.co.uk/
http://www.norfolk-waste.co.uk/
Profile
Norfolk Environmental Waste Services Ltd (NEWS) is one of East Anglia’s leading waste management and recycling companies. NEWS process local authority dry recyclable waste, and offer commercial general and recyclable waste collections throughout Norfolk.
Norfolk Environmental Waste Services Ltd (NEWS) is one of East Anglia’s leading waste management and recycling companies. NEWS process local authority dry recyclable waste, and offer commercial general and recyclable waste collections throughout Norfolk.
Sorted Technologies Ltd
Sorted Technologies Ltd
Website
https://www.sortedtech.io/
https://www.sortedtech.io/
Sorted Technologies Ltd is a UK-based company developing AI-powered tools that make waste sorting faster, more accurate, and more cost-effective.
Its product suite addresses both manual and automated sorting.
- SortLight uses computer vision and coloured laser guidance to show human pickers exactly what to remove from the belt, reducing cognitive load and increasing picking speed by around 20%.
- SortBot is a lightweight, retrofittable robotic picker designed for high-volume materials such as paper, cardboard, and soft plastics. With no upfront capital cost and pricing from ~£12/hour, it can reduce manual picking costs by up to 50% from day one.
- Complementing this, Waste Audit Studio enables operators to generate detailed waste audits from simple images, reducing audit time by up to 90% while enabling new data-driven services for customers.
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Website
http://www.lrsuntory.com
http://www.lrsuntory.com
Profile
Lucozade Ribena Suntory (LRS) is one the leading soft drinks businesses in the UK and Ireland. LRS was formed in 2014, and is part of Suntory Beverage & Food Europe. Our much-loved soft drinks brands include Lucozade Energy, Lucozade Sport, Fitwater, Ribena, Orangina and True Nopal Cactus Water. Our business is driven by our “Yatte Minahare” spirit and our role is to have a positive impact on the lives of our consumers by providing them with a responsible choice of great-tasting drinks, enabling them to lead active lifestyles.
Lucozade Ribena Suntory (LRS) is one the leading soft drinks businesses in the UK and Ireland. LRS was formed in 2014, and is part of Suntory Beverage & Food Europe. Our much-loved soft drinks brands include Lucozade Energy, Lucozade Sport, Fitwater, Ribena, Orangina and True Nopal Cactus Water. Our business is driven by our “Yatte Minahare” spirit and our role is to have a positive impact on the lives of our consumers by providing them with a responsible choice of great-tasting drinks, enabling them to lead active lifestyles.
Emerge Recycling
Emerge Recycling
Website
https://www.emergerecycling.co.uk/
https://www.emergerecycling.co.uk/
EMERGE Recycling provides waste management services for organisations across Greater Manchester and Liverpool areas.
We offer comprehensive waste, recycling and reuse collections for multi-materials including confidential data destruction and shredding (documents and IT).
In terms of plastics, we collect source separated office recyclables, polythene in bulk and other types, such as trays. Please ask!
EMERGE is a community benefit society, regulated by the FCA. We offer community shares for social investors: https://www.emergerecycling.co.uk/share-offer/
We also run Touch Wood, repurposing redundant timber into beautiful products and wood for reuse: https://www.touchwood.org.uk/
Our sister charity, EMERGE 3Rs runs FareShare Greater Manchester and Volunteering & Employability Programmes: https://www.emerge3rs.co.uk/
Measom Freer & Company Limited
Measom Freer & Company Limited
Website
http://www.measomfreer.co.uk/
http://www.measomfreer.co.uk/
Profile
At Measom Freer, we take great pride in our 87-year reputation as a respected name in the plastic packaging industry, evident through our diverse and loyal customer base. Whether you choose from our off-the-shelf ranges or require custom moulded items, expect excellent products and service.
We are the ideal one-stop-shop for all your packaging needs, with stock products available for next day delivery and the ability to design and manufacture bespoke packaging.
As part of our continuous improvement and innovation strategy, our investment in research and development focuses on new and recycled materials, including trials in blow and injection moulding of non-oil-based materials sourced locally and from around the world.
Having early experience with these materials ensures the best possible results for our products, allowing our customers to offer fully-functioning, sustainable plastic products to their clients.
Whatever you need, we’ve been providing a personal service with exceptional attention to the entire industry since 1937. So, you can rely on Measom Freer to provide the ideal plastic packaging solution, just when you need it.
ASDA
ASDA
Website
http://www.asda.com
http://www.asda.com
Profile
Founded in the 1960s in Yorkshire, Asda is one of Britains leading retailers. Dedicated colleagues serve customers from our network of stores and online services, including supercentres, superstores, supermarkets, Living stores, petrol filling stations and depots across the UK. More than 18 million people shop with Asda every week and 98 per cent of UK homes are served by www.asda.com
Greenback Recycling Technologies Limited
Greenback Recycling Technologies Limited
Website
https://www.greenback.earth
https://www.greenback.earth
Profile
Greenback Recycling Technologies is a UK-based advanced recycling company founded in 2018 to bring an immediate solution for global plastic pollution. With a decentralised, small-scale plant operating on Enval® microwave-induced recycling process, the flexible, multilaminate plastics are recycled into π-Oil® and aluminium. eco2Veritas™ is Greenback’s digital, block-chain based traceability system. For more information, visit www.greenback.earth
Hain Celestial
Hain Celestial
Website
https://www.hain.com/company/
https://www.hain.com/company/
Hain Celestial Group is a leading health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living for people, communities and the planet through better-for-you brands. For more than 30 years, Hain has intentionally focused on delivering nutrition and well-being that positively impacts today and tomorrow. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., Hain Celestial’s products across snacks, baby/kids, beverages, meal preparation, and personal care, are marketed and sold in over 70 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie Snacks™, Terra® chips, Garden of Eatin’® snacks, Hartley’s® jelly, Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® baby and kids foods, Celestial Seasonings® teas, Joya® and Natumi® plant-based beverages, Greek Gods® yogurt, Cully & Sully®, Yorkshire Provender®, New Covent Garden® and Imagine® soups, Yves® and Linda McCartney’s® (under license) meat-free, and Avalon Organics® personal care, among others.
Cameron-Price Limited
Cameron-Price Limited
Website
https://cameron-price.co.uk/
https://cameron-price.co.uk/
Profile
Cameron-Price was established in 1960 as a precision plastic component and assembly manufacturer to the automotive industry and has built its excellent relationship over the past 60+ years. During that time the business has successfully diversified to serve multiple sectors including medical, electrical, sport and FMCG.
Complete satisfaction in their services and injection moulding products is what they aim for. From your initial idea to volume manufacture and assembly, they offer a complete injection moulding solution and a Right First Time approach. Cameron-Price know how to create superior, cost-effective polymer products, and meet your delivery dates, so your plastic moulding and customer experience is always the best it can be. Also, as they are IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 accredited, you can be confident that they care about the environment, customer satisfaction and maintaining their high standards.
ABP
ABP
Website
www.abpuk.com
www.abpuk.com
ABP are a leading agri-food business, supplying quality fresh and frozen meat and meat-free products to a range of supermarkets and restaurants throughout Europe including over 200 Michelin Star establishments.
They work with over 12,000 farmers throughout the UK and in doing so, have not only built deep relationships with their suppliers but a global reputation for efficiency, quality & sustainability.
Plastipak
Plastipak
Website
http://Www.Plastipak.com
http://Www.Plastipak.com
Profile
Plastipak is Europe’s largest producer of PET preforms, bottles and containers for soft drinks, food, alcohol, home & personal care and other applications, supplying many of the best-known brands.
Plastipak is Europe’s largest producer of PET preforms, bottles and containers for soft drinks, food, alcohol, home & personal care and other applications, supplying many of the best-known brands.
The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
Website
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/
The University of Manchester is a centre of teaching excellence, world-class research, outstanding student experience, and social responsibility. Part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, it’s institutions like ours that have the greatest responsibility to act as the world faces big challenges. Together, we face this head on.
Founded in 1824 for the advancement of education, we’ve since been home to 26 Nobel Prize winners and worked across disciplinary and geographic boundaries to give the world new ideas, discoveries and innovations.
Inspired by and connected with our city – the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, home to an iconic arts, music and culture scene, and now the driving force of the Northern Powerhouse scheme – Manchester remains at the heart of everything we do.
We’ve been making an impact since day one; from creating the world’s first nuclear reaction, to building the modern computer, isolating graphene, pioneering development economics, and transforming cancer diagnosis and treatment across the world. And it doesn’t stop there – our teaching and learning approach creates life-changing student experiences, inspires lifelong learning and shapes exceptional graduate outcomes for global citizens of the future.
As we enter our third century, we’re not letting anything stand in our way as we continue to tackle the world’s biggest problems with unbreakable resolve.
Haleon
Haleon
Sherbourne Recycling
Sherbourne Recycling
Website
https://sherbournerecycling.co.uk/
https://sherbournerecycling.co.uk/
Profile
Sherbourne Recycling Ltd was established in 2021 to develop and operate a new state of the art materials recycling facility in Coventry on behalf of eight local authorities. Sherbourne’s vision to produce high quality recyclate from the widest range of materials recycled by householders and commercially is underpinned by the use of advanced technologies. With the integration of artificial intelligence at the heart of the system, the facility will combine the use robotics and optics to separate materials.
Sherbourne Recycling Ltd was established in 2021 to develop and operate a new state of the art materials recycling facility in Coventry on behalf of eight local authorities. Sherbourne’s vision to produce high quality recyclate from the widest range of materials recycled by householders and commercially is underpinned by the use of advanced technologies. With the integration of artificial intelligence at the heart of the system, the facility will combine the use robotics and optics to separate materials.
Aston University
Aston University
Website
http://www.aston.ac.uk/research/eps/ebri
http://www.aston.ac.uk/research/eps/ebri
Profile
The Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University in central Birmingham is a unique hub of bioenergy research and technology development. EBRI is home to both academic and industry-facing teams that aim to accelerate the commercial development of emerging renewable energy, bioenergy, bioproducts and supporting technologies. Our research and technology capabilities include a range of advanced thermal technologies and biological conversion processes. These include gasification, pyrolysis, catalysis, and thermochemical refining of biomass, wastes and plastics to high-quality products and fuels. We also provide valuable expertise in energy systems, supply chains, techno-economic analysis, transport logistics, analytics, engines and energy systems.
The Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University in central Birmingham is a unique hub of bioenergy research and technology development. EBRI is home to both academic and industry-facing teams that aim to accelerate the commercial development of emerging renewable energy, bioenergy, bioproducts and supporting technologies. Our research and technology capabilities include a range of advanced thermal technologies and biological conversion processes. These include gasification, pyrolysis, catalysis, and thermochemical refining of biomass, wastes and plastics to high-quality products and fuels. We also provide valuable expertise in energy systems, supply chains, techno-economic analysis, transport logistics, analytics, engines and energy systems.
Lincolnshire Waste Partnership
Lincolnshire Waste Partnership
Website
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/recycling-waste/lincolnshire-waste-partnership
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/recycling-waste/lincolnshire-waste-partnership
Profile
The Lincolnshire Waste Partnership (LWP) aims to:
The Lincolnshire Waste Partnership (LWP) aims to:
- Provide innovative, customer-friendly waste management.
- Seek the best environmental options.
- Give value for money to Lincolnshire residents.
- National policy — In December 2018 the Government published its new national waste and resources strategy for England.
- Food waste — The national strategy proposes weekly food waste collections from 2023, in preparation they have been running a trial for food waste collections in South Kesteven to understand the challenges this may bring. They are seeking a sustainable and renewable solution which will be explored over the next few years.
- Plastics — Since the adoption of the Lincolnshire strategy, the world has seen a blaze of interest in plastic waste and how the recycling we collect is handled. Media investigations have challenged waste management practices and raised the profile of accountability and social responsibility.
- Waste crime — The Environment Agency (EA) has an open invitation to LWP meetings providing advice and guidance, the LWP also support the EA in waste crime operations in the county.
- Recycling quality — A separated paper and card collection trial in place from September 2019 with the aim of avoiding any contact with liquids and food, keeping it clean and dry, means they can meet high quality standards of the paper mills who recycle waste paper and card saving vital natural resources. The trial has been a great success and plans are underway to expand collections to more areas in Lincolnshire.
- The wider environment — Driving many miles to collect and dispose of waste increases the carbon footprint for their transport operations so they have worked to optimise routes and are investigating how, in the longer term, they can change to different vehicle fuels to reduce their CO2 emissions.
Valpak
Valpak
Website
http://www.valpak.co.uk
http://www.valpak.co.uk
Profile
Since the UK Packaging Waste Regulations were introduced in 1997, Valpak has provided simple and innovative environmental compliance solutions to over 4,000 customers in every corner of the globe.
Valpak continues to innovate and grow, now offering additional services to cover wider areas of sustainability, including carbon management, packaging analysis, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Plastic Packaging Tax support and data management – helping companies to meet environmental objectives, mitigate costs and ensure compliance all over the world.
Unilever
Unilever
Website
https://www.unilever.com/
https://www.unilever.com/
Profile
Unilever are are a global company selling fast-moving consumer goods. Thier purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace.
Unilever are are a global company selling fast-moving consumer goods. Thier purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace.
Clean Tech
Clean Tech
Website
http://www.clean-tech.eu
http://www.clean-tech.eu
Profile
Clean Tech is the UKs largest PET recycler, producing food-grade rPET for new bottles, and non-food-grade rPET for other applications such as strapping, packaging and fibres.
Keep Scotland Beautiful
Keep Scotland Beautiful
Website
http://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org
http://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org
Profile
Keep Scotland Beautiful inspires environmental action to combat climate change, tackle litter and waste, restore nature and biodiversity and improve places.
We inspire changes in behaviour to improve the quality of people’s lives, their wellbeing and the places that they care for.
As your charity for the environment, we are a practical organisation working with communities, schools, businesses, local and national government, public bodies and individuals who share our vision for a clean, green, sustainable Scotland.
We are committed to continuing to deliver ambitious national programmes to improve our environment for people and nature. And we are dedicated to contributing to the ambitions of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals because while we work locally, we know our impacts are part of a global mission.
We want to keep Scotland beautiful and we’d love you to help us.
Composites UK
Composites UK
Website
http://www.compositesuk.co.uk
http://www.compositesuk.co.uk
Profile
Composites UK is the trade association for companies working in the UK’s fibre-reinforced polymer composite supply chain.
The association has evolved and grown rapidly over the last several years, now representing more than 370 companies, including manufacturers, material suppliers, equipment suppliers, academics, designers, engineers, consultants, clients and service providers.
Our key aim is to support companies in the UK to enable them to grow their businesses and succeed in the competitive global market.
We run a comprehensive series of networking events to bring end users across all industry sectors and the supply chain together. We offer technical support, refer business opportunities on to our member companies, advise on training and health and safety requirements, provide input to standards development and lobby governments on a variety of issues.
In essence we are the voice of the UK composites industry.
Through our role as a Delivery Partner to the Composites Leadership Forum and the work which we do with the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centres, we are able to ensure that our members stay abreast of the latest developments and funding opportunities to enable them to plan for growth.
AMC Plastic Recycling Solutions
AMC Plastic Recycling Solutions
Website
www.amc-prs.co.uk
www.amc-prs.co.uk
AMC Plastic Recycling Solutions was established in March 2024 for the purpose of operating as UK sales partner for established Swiss chemical engineering firm BUSS ChemTech’s chemical recycling (pyrolysis) technology. Our mission is to assist in achieving UK plastic circularity goals by providing the technological means to recycle an ever-greater portion of the mountain of waste generated and contribute to solving one of the most serious sustainability challenges our society currently faces. AMC and BUSS, working also in concert with our partners in the industry, can provide the technology and ongoing support, and – if required – assist our clients at every step from the conceptual stages of a project all the way to securing offtake agreements.
International Polymer Solutions Ltd
International Polymer Solutions Ltd
Website
https://www.internationalpolymers.co.uk/
https://www.internationalpolymers.co.uk/
International Polymer Solutions bring innovative, cost-effective solutions for the polymer recycling industry. At International Polymer Solutions, we combine off-the-shelf products with custom-designed masterbatches and additives to meet the unique needs of your process — no matter the polymer. Our offerings include:
- Colour, black, and white masterbatches in pellet, micro-granule, powder, and liquid forms
- Additives for UV protection, antistatic, antiblock, slip, and more
- High-performance purging agents suitable for any polymer and process
- Cost-saving masterbatches, including nano-particle polymer replacements
- Custom blowing and foaming agents designed for superior mechanical properties
Future Makers
Future Makers
Website
https://www.future-makers.co.uk/
https://www.future-makers.co.uk/
Future Makers is a UK-based circular innovation studio working at the intersection of design, manufacturing and material recovery, transforming post-consumer and post-industrial plastic into high-value products and materials.
We operate in the B2B sector, partnering with organisations across events, hospitality, retail, education and construction to develop closed-loop systems that convert plastic waste streams into outputs such as sheet materials, furniture, modular planters, awards and bags.
Our work combines a Plastic Recycling Studio, processing plastics into sheet materials and a Sewing Studio, reworking textile and flexible plastics into bags. Together, these enable circular product development and prototyping for commercial use.
Alongside manufacturing, we deliver collaborative innovation projects supporting the adoption of circular supply chains.
We operate The Plastic Revolution, a learning programme delivering hands-on education in circular design with schools, universities and community partners, focusing on access to green skills and opportunities for underrepresented groups.
We work with artists, designers and the creative industries to supply sheet materials and support new applications for recycled plastics in products and public space installations.
Our approach combines material recovery, design and social value to unlock the economic and environmental value of plastic within a circular economy framework.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Website
https://www.cocacolaep.com/
https://www.cocacolaep.com/
Profile
About Coca-Cola Europacific Partners:
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We make, move and sell some of the world’s most loved brands – serving 600 million consumers and helping 1.75 million customers across 29 countries grow.
Our success is built on great people, great service and great beverages. We want to deliver sustainable growth, create value for all our stakeholders and build a better future for our business, our communities and the planet.
About Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in GB:
In Great Britain (GB) we employ some 3,300 people across England, Scotland and Wales across our 8 manufacturing sites, offices and depots. We are committed to minimising the environmental impact of products and operations, with a particular focus on sustainable packaging, water stewardship, and energy and climate protection.
We support the vision of a world without waste and our packaging strategy is focused on helping to achieve this by ensuring all our packaging is collected, reused or recycled as part of a circular economy and that none of it ends up as litter or in the oceans.
Reducing the footprint of our packaging will be a critical part in our CCEP journey to reach our ambition of net-zero GHG emissions by 2040.
Convert Design/Bottld Ltd
Convert Design/Bottld Ltd
Website
https://convertdesignltd.com
https://convertdesignltd.com
Company Profile: Convert Design/Bottld
At Convert Design, we specialise in mechanical engineering and CAD for design-for-manufacture, with a strong focus on responsible plastic use and sustainable product design. Our expertise lies in creating innovative solutions that meet the demands of modern manufacturing while prioritising environmental stewardship. We seek to align every decision, every recommendation, and every design with our values: to extend re-use and recycling, reduce carbon emissions, and to work with absolute transparency.
This ethos is exemplified by our first own-brand product, the Bottld RVM. Designed as part of a ground-breaking recycling and re-use infrastructure, Bottld combines cutting-edge design with environmental responsibility, supporting progress towards a circular economy where plastics are collected, recycled, and reused effectively. It showcases how thoughtful engineering can create products that not only fulfil market needs but also address global challenges like plastic waste.
We bring the same level of care and innovation to every client project, ensuring each design supports efficient manufacturing processes and aligns with sustainability goals. Our approach is practical, authentic, and collaborative, fostering partnerships with like-minded businesses that value long-term impact over short-term gains.
At Convert Design, we are proud to work with companies that share our vision of reducing waste and emissions while building a future where plastic use is smarter and more sustainable. By developing products like Bottld and supporting customer projects with our technical expertise, we are making a meaningful contribution to the plastics industry and beyond.
https://convertdesignltd.com and https://bottld.org
Derbyshire County Council
Derbyshire County Council
Website
https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
Profile
Derbyshire County Council is the upper-tier local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Derbyshire, England. It has 61 divisions, with three divisions having two members each. They are Glossop and Charlesworth, Alfreton and Somercotes, and Eckington and Killamarsh.
Derbyshire County Council is the upper-tier local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Derbyshire, England. It has 61 divisions, with three divisions having two members each. They are Glossop and Charlesworth, Alfreton and Somercotes, and Eckington and Killamarsh.
Müller UK & Ireland
Müller UK & Ireland
Website
https://www.muller.co.uk/
https://www.muller.co.uk/
Profile
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 32,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.
Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:
Müller Milk & Ingredients produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.
Müller Yogurt & Desserts is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, and FRijj, and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.
CCL Label Ltd
CCL Label Ltd
Website
http://www.ccllabel.com
http://www.ccllabel.com
Profile
CCL Label Limited is the UK division of CCL Industries Inc. CCL Industries employs more than 21,000 people operating over 180 production facilities in 40 countries with corporate offices in Toronto, Canada, and Framingham, Massachusetts. CCL Label is the world’s largest converter of pressure sensitive and specialty extruded film materials for a wide range of decorative, instructional, functional and security applications for government institutions and large global customers in the consumer packaging, healthcare & chemicals, consumer electronic device and automotive markets. Extruded & laminated plastic tubes, aluminium aerosols & specialty bottles, folded instructional leaflets, precision decorated & die cut components, electronic displays, polymer bank note substrate and other complementary products and services are sold in parallel to specific end-use markets.
CCL Label Limited UK Sleeves is a world leading shrink sleeve supplier with dedicated manufacturing sites in Kings Lynn & Castleford UK as well as 5 other sites located across Europe. CCL Label Limited offer shrink sleeves printed in gravure, flexo or digital as well as a wide range of unprinted applications. CCL Label Limited have a focus on sustainability and offer numerous technical solutions to todays environmental pressures.
CCL Label Limited UK Sleeves is a world leading shrink sleeve supplier with dedicated manufacturing sites in Kings Lynn & Castleford UK as well as 5 other sites located across Europe. CCL Label Limited offer shrink sleeves printed in gravure, flexo or digital as well as a wide range of unprinted applications. CCL Label Limited have a focus on sustainability and offer numerous technical solutions to todays environmental pressures.
Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble
Website
https://www.pg.co.uk/
https://www.pg.co.uk/
Profile
P&G serve nearly 5 billion people around the world with their brands. With operations in around 70 countries, they have one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality and leadership brands. Serving the world’s consumers, they believe in – and have publicly committed to – doing what’s right and being a good corporate citizen. Environmental sustainability is embedded in how they do business. They have a responsibility to make the world better, through the products they create and the positive impact their brands and Company can have in communities. P&G have established ambitious goals to minimise their environmental footprint, to innovate with the best and safest ingredients from both science and nature, and to create products that make responsible consumption irresistible for people everywhere.
P&G serve nearly 5 billion people around the world with their brands. With operations in around 70 countries, they have one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality and leadership brands. Serving the world’s consumers, they believe in – and have publicly committed to – doing what’s right and being a good corporate citizen. Environmental sustainability is embedded in how they do business. They have a responsibility to make the world better, through the products they create and the positive impact their brands and Company can have in communities. P&G have established ambitious goals to minimise their environmental footprint, to innovate with the best and safest ingredients from both science and nature, and to create products that make responsible consumption irresistible for people everywhere.
Greyparrot
Greyparrot
Website
https://www.greyparrot.ai/
https://www.greyparrot.ai/
Profile
Greyparrot AI Waste Recognition System is deployed globally on moving conveyor belts in sorting facilities, automating waste composition analysis to monitor, audit, and sort large waste flows at scale. Greyparrot empowers waste managers, producers and regulators with actionable insights to increase recycling rates, reduce the cost of manual sampling, enhance product quality, and inform on waste being generated end-to-end. Greyparrot also provides granular data on material composition, brand/SKUs, food grade information and packaging types for EPR requirements. The company also collaborates with equipment suppliers to integrate cognitive AI with existing automated waste sorting infrastructure. Greyparrot is committed to unlocking the financial value of waste, which will, in turn, support the transition to a circular economy.
We Do Stories
We Do Stories
Website
https://www.wedostories.com/
https://www.wedostories.com/
We Do Stories is a PR agency based in Cambridgeshire, founded by former journalists and media professionals with over 20 years’ experience. They work with innovators and changemakers to build awareness, trust, and influence through clear, strategic communication. From media outreach and press coverage to integrated PR and digital campaigns, we help brands tell their stories, connect with their audience, and drive growth.
Their experience spans sustainability, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and more, combining data-driven strategies with creativity to deliver campaigns that stand out.
Pöppelmann Plastics UK Ltd
Pöppelmann Plastics UK Ltd
Website
https://www.poeppelmann.com/en/plastics-our-profession/
https://www.poeppelmann.com/en/plastics-our-profession/
Profile
Since 1949, Pöppelmann has grown into a leading manufacturer in the plastics processing industry with five production sites and 700 injection moulding machines, thermoforming lines and extruders. “Made by Pöppelmann” quality is highly sought after in over 90 countries, which is down to 2,500 highly qualified employees around the globe – our “Pöppelmen and Pöppelwomen”.
This includes a wide range of sectors: We supply the commercial horticulture with plant pots and cultivation systems and are also partners for numerous companies in the fields of machine and equipment engineering, the automotive, electrical, solar, food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and medical industries, as well as surface engineering and the controls and instruments industry.
Sustainable management has been a fundamental factor in our success for decades. The long-term added value of our actions lies at the heart of all of our decisions. This attitude is best described by the notion of “responsibility”. We assume this responsibility every day anew – for our employees and the quality of our products, for the natural resources of our planet and for the region which we call home.
One Hundred Knightsbridge Ltd.
One Hundred Knightsbridge Ltd.
Website
http://www.onehundredknightsbridge.com/
http://www.onehundredknightsbridge.com/
Profile
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.
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.
Circular&Co
Circular&Co
Website
www.circularandco.com
www.circularandco.com
Circular&Co are striving for global change, by making Circular Design the new standard. Together a waste-free, endless world can be built. They design and manufacture a range of award-winning, Circular Reusables and Returnables, leading the transition away from single-use forever.
By using waste materials to make new products which are then fully recyclable, the same materials can be reused over and over, closing the circle. This drastically reduces CO2 emissions, stops consumption of the planet’s precious resources, and eliminates pollution; the three core challenges humanity faces. By joining Circular&Co on their mission for Circularity, real steps can be taken together towards a sustainable future.
Casepak
Casepak
Website
https://www.casepak.co.uk/
https://www.casepak.co.uk/
Casepak has been delivering recycling excellence for over 50 years. As one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management companies, they are passionate about recycling excellence and providing outstanding services to clients across the country.
Operating from two of the most advanced facilities in the East Midlands, Casepak offers a comprehensive range of services, including collection, processing, materials recycling, local authority recycling, and commercial recycling to meet your specific business needs. Supported by technology and tailored solutions, Casepak are able to guarantee the production of the highest quality, and quantity, of recoverable materials. These services work to help divert increasing amounts of waste away from landfill and ensuring full compliance with all relevant requirements and legislation.
Casepak is committed to developing and maintaining long-term customer partnerships. Despite their recent growth, they have remained committed to their ethos of delivering excellent customer service and innovative recycling solutions through locally focused development.
Ocado Retail Ltd
Ocado Retail Ltd
Website
http://www.ocado.com
http://www.ocado.com
Profile
Ocado Retail is a joint venture between Marks & Spencer Group and Ocado Group. They are responsible for ocado.com and Ocado Zoom, their fast-growing, same-day grocery service. Ocado’s unique structure enables them to outperform the market, combining award-winning customer service and unrivalled customer data; world-leading technology and logistics from Ocado Group, and unrivalled product development from M&S. Their ambition is to be the biggest online grocer in the UK.
Impact Solutions
Impact Solutions
Website
http://www.impact-solutions.co.uk
http://www.impact-solutions.co.uk
Profile
Impact Solutions is a leading test laboratory and innovation centre equipped with extensive expertise and technical capabilities built up over decades, covering multiple industries. We are a UKAS and ISO 17025 accredited test laboratory (No. 0402), based in our 27,500 sq ft R&D facilities, in central Scotland.
As an independent client focused laboratory, we’re committed to delivering an exceptional and proficient service. We go the extra mile to understand your technical and market challenges offering rigorous and bespoke testing solutions. We aim to deliver the highest quality cutting edge services to our clients. Focusing on the detail but never losing sight of the bigger strategic picture.
Constantly seeking opportunities, Impact Solutions strive to create new ideas that prove useful. We challenge the status quo by re-conceptualising issues to discover better solutions and develop technologies with the environment and societies in mind. Teamwork and collaboration is at the heart of what we do and allows us to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.
Biffa Polymers
Biffa Polymers
Profile
With a history of leading the UKs waste management industry for over 100 years, today Biffa is an established enabler of the UK circular economy. They work with businesses of varying sizes and within all sectors across the UK. Their purpose is to change the way people think about waste and sustainability has been at the heart of their business strategy for many years.
Marks & Spencer Group plc
Marks & Spencer Group plc
Website
http://www.marksandspencer.com/
http://www.marksandspencer.com/
Profile
Over the last 129 years M&S has grown from a single market stall to become an international multi-channel retailer. We now operate in over 50 territories worldwide and employ almost 82,000 people. Remaining true to our founding values of Quality, Value, Service, Innovation and Trust, we work hard to ensure our offer continues to be relevant to our customers. Through diversifying our store locations, channels and product ranges we are reducing our dependence on the UK and broadening our international focus. Our UK turnover is split between Food (54%) and General Merchandise (46%). With 766 stores across the UK and a growing e-commerce business, we sell high-quality, great value food and remain the UK market leaders in womenswear, lingerie and menswear. From browsing through to purchase and delivery, we aim to provide the best shopping experience for our customers. Whether in stores, online or by phone, we offer a convenient service for all our customers – however and whenever they choose to shop with us. We aim to become the world’s most sustainable retailer and Plan A, our eco and ethical programme, is at the very heart of how we do business. More than five years since launch, we continue to extend the influence of Plan A – engaging our employees, suppliers and customers.
Over the last 129 years M&S has grown from a single market stall to become an international multi-channel retailer. We now operate in over 50 territories worldwide and employ almost 82,000 people. Remaining true to our founding values of Quality, Value, Service, Innovation and Trust, we work hard to ensure our offer continues to be relevant to our customers. Through diversifying our store locations, channels and product ranges we are reducing our dependence on the UK and broadening our international focus. Our UK turnover is split between Food (54%) and General Merchandise (46%). With 766 stores across the UK and a growing e-commerce business, we sell high-quality, great value food and remain the UK market leaders in womenswear, lingerie and menswear. From browsing through to purchase and delivery, we aim to provide the best shopping experience for our customers. Whether in stores, online or by phone, we offer a convenient service for all our customers – however and whenever they choose to shop with us. We aim to become the world’s most sustainable retailer and Plan A, our eco and ethical programme, is at the very heart of how we do business. More than five years since launch, we continue to extend the influence of Plan A – engaging our employees, suppliers and customers.
Fab Materials Ltd
Fab Materials Ltd
Website
https://www.fabmaterials.com/
https://www.fabmaterials.com/
Fab Materials are developing a breakthrough solution that converts textile waste into valuable boards and composites using existing board manufacturing lines. We use non-recyclable textile waste that would otherwise end up incinerated or in landfill to create a feedstock that is used instead of prime timber to create furniture boards at lower cost and with improved properties.”
Wastebuster
Wastebuster
Website
http://www.wastebuster.co.uk
http://www.wastebuster.co.uk
Profile
Wastebuster is a not-for-profit specialising in ‘entertainment for social change’ to inform, educate, and empower young people to care for the environment.
The Pod; our award-winning free schools environmental education programme, features UK and international cross-sector funded campaigns such as Waste Week, and provides STEAM focused education content on packaging and plastics promoting responsible consumption and behaviour change. Supporting 24,000+ schools in 94 countries (17,800 in UK).
Wastebuster is launching new initiatives which seek to further improve plastics and wider material circularity through global multi-stakeholder collaborations, including:
Recycle to Read uses plastic toy recycling as an engaging topic for children, families, and schools. Toy reuse and recycling helps explore the circular economy whilst delivering environmental and STEM education. Recycle to Read represents a voluntary EPR scheme for plastic toys, with collections rolling out to larger UK supermarkets in 2024. It also features a collaborative research stream supporting design and manufacture for circularity across the toy value chain.
Water Week is a new annual international school and community facing campaign being developed in collaboration with the UNEP and multiple international stakeholders, prompting the sustainable management of plastics and other actions in support of UN SDG 14 and linked SDG from 2024.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Website
https://www.cam.ac.uk/
https://www.cam.ac.uk/
Profile
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.
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.
ALDI Stores Ltd
ALDI Stores Ltd
Website
https://www.aldi.co.uk/
https://www.aldi.co.uk/
Profile
Aldi is one of Britain’s fastest-growing supermarkets with more than 990 stores and around 40,000 colleagues. The supermarket believes in making everyday amazing and delivering the best possible value for millions of families throughout the UK. Aldi consistently racks up award after award for quality, treats its suppliers and employees with fairness and respect and recognises the responsibility of supporting valued institutions such as Team GB and Paralympics GB to demonstrate the importance of health and wellness. Aldi makes the everyday amazing. But amazing doesn’t happen overnight, which is why Aldi is making changes to be better every single day “ to be fairer, greener and healthier for customers, society and the environment. What’s the reason they do this? Because Aldi believes that everyone should have access to fresh, healthy, affordable food. It’s a right, not a privilege.
Aldi is one of Britain’s fastest-growing supermarkets with more than 990 stores and around 40,000 colleagues. The supermarket believes in making everyday amazing and delivering the best possible value for millions of families throughout the UK. Aldi consistently racks up award after award for quality, treats its suppliers and employees with fairness and respect and recognises the responsibility of supporting valued institutions such as Team GB and Paralympics GB to demonstrate the importance of health and wellness. Aldi makes the everyday amazing. But amazing doesn’t happen overnight, which is why Aldi is making changes to be better every single day “ to be fairer, greener and healthier for customers, society and the environment. What’s the reason they do this? Because Aldi believes that everyone should have access to fresh, healthy, affordable food. It’s a right, not a privilege.
Veolia Environmental Services
Veolia Environmental Services
Website
https://www.veolia.co.uk/
https://www.veolia.co.uk/
Profile
Leading resource management company, Veolia, currently processes around 100,000 tonnes of plastic a year across the UK. Using the Plastiloop service, the company provides a wide range of services covering waste collection, sorting, washing, compounding and production of ready-to-use circular and food grade polymers, which enable customers to maintain product quality, and cut their environmental footprints.
Operating through three dedicated sites in London, Essex and the Midlands, backed by ten materials recycling facilities, the company can process over 100 different grades of plastic from consumer, commercial and industrial sources, and pass these materials back into the supply chain for reuse. To help industry Veolia’s dedicated Sustainable Packaging Academy helps businesses to better understand packaging circularity and future-proof packaging design.
Included in the range of recyclable materials are High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) plastics, Polycarbonate (PC), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE), Polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene (PS) and Vinyl/Polyvinyl Chloride (V/PVC).
Globally, Veolia recycles over 610,000 tonnes of plastic waste a year, and is part of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) that has committed over $1.0 billion to develop large scale solutions that will minimize and manage plastic waste and promote solutions for used plastics.
Robinson Plastic Packaging
Robinson Plastic Packaging
Website
http://www.robinsonpackaging.com
http://www.robinsonpackaging.com
Profile
The plastics division has a strong focus on the Food & Drink, Personal Care and Homecare sectors. They specialise in the design and manufacture of consumer led packaging, using their expertise in injection moulding, blow moulding and injection stretch blow moulding as appropriate. Robinsons can convert a wide range of materials including PP, LLDPE, HDPE PET. Their downstream capabilities include printing, labelling, multi-port assembly and wadding. Robinsons specialise in bespoke plastic packaging and their in-house design team bring a wealth of knowledge and technical expertise to deliver the very latest in packaging innovation. They also have a range of standard, ready-to-go products that can be viewed via our catalogue.
The plastics division has a strong focus on the Food & Drink, Personal Care and Homecare sectors. They specialise in the design and manufacture of consumer led packaging, using their expertise in injection moulding, blow moulding and injection stretch blow moulding as appropriate. Robinsons can convert a wide range of materials including PP, LLDPE, HDPE PET. Their downstream capabilities include printing, labelling, multi-port assembly and wadding. Robinsons specialise in bespoke plastic packaging and their in-house design team bring a wealth of knowledge and technical expertise to deliver the very latest in packaging innovation. They also have a range of standard, ready-to-go products that can be viewed via our catalogue.
Agriculture Plastics Environment UK
Agriculture Plastics Environment UK
Website
https://ape-uk.com/
https://ape-uk.com/
Agriculture Plastics Environment (APE) is a not-for-profit organisation focussed on developing agricultural plastics recycling across the UK. Currently, only 25-30% of agricultural plastics are recycled in the UK, significantly trailing behind countries such as France (75%), Germany (70%), and Ireland (95%).
Supported by the UK’s leading agricultural distributors, farm equipment manufacturers, and plastics producers, APE’s goal is to fundamentally improve recycling rates for agricultural plastics, thereby supporting sustainable farming practices, reducing agricultures carbon footprint, and safeguarding our environment for future generations.
APE is working across the industry and with Government, central and devolved, to develop solutions that will support farmers on the ground to increase recycling rates.
SOPARCO
SOPARCO
Website
https://www.soparco.com/en/
https://www.soparco.com/en/
Profile
SOPARCO, supplier of plastic pots, trays and accessories.
SOPARCO is an industrial and family based group with an international presence. The main driving force behind SOPARCO’s development and worldwide success has been its focus on expertise and innovation.
A 24/7 production enables SOPARCO to offer approx. 600 models and 2000 references of pots, trays and plastic accessories to meet the technical, logistical and commercial requirements of nurseries and pot & bedding plant growers. In addition to our standard range, we can adapt our productions to meet your specific needs (special colours, customization: printing, IML, labelling).
Since 1985, SOPARCO has been applying an Eco-responsible approach in every industrial process and in new product developments. SOPARCO designs and develops high-quality products with the minimum environmental impact: eco-design, use of recycled or bio-sourced materials, active approach towards the circular economy.
BPF Recycling Group
BPF Recycling Group
Website
https://www.bpf.co.uk/
https://www.bpf.co.uk/
Profile
Established in 1933 the British Plastics Federation is the most powerful voice in the UK plastic industry with over 400 members across the plastics industry supply chain, including polymer producers and suppliers, additive manufacturers, recyclers, services providers, end users, plastics processors and machinery manufacturers.
The BPF promotes the interests of its Members principally through its four Market Sector Groups and its many common interest Business Groups. The BPF Central Expert Committees address industry wide concerns including Environment, Fire, Product Safety and Industrial Health & Safety.
Bank of England
Bank of England
The Bank of England was founded in 1694 to act as banker to the Government. Today, our responsibilities are much broader. We make sure the UK has secure bank notes, stable prices, safe and sound banks and a resilient financial system.
We’re committed to improving our environmental performance and our approach includes:
- changing how we produce and recycle our banknotes
- using a 100% renewable energy supply (electricity and gas) for all our sites
- making changes to make our buildings more energy efficient, such as switching to LED lighting
- supporting biodiversity at our sites, including introducing beehives.
- continuing more environmentally friendly business practices like holding virtual meetings to reduce travel and using less paper
- encouraging our staff to use reusable cups and food containers
Aura-Soma Products Ltd
Aura-Soma Products Ltd
Website
http://www.aura-soma.com
http://www.aura-soma.com
Profile
“Aura-Soma seeks to ensure its impact on the planet is as light as possible. Seeking out recycled materials for its packaging where it can, being mindful of the true environmental cost of each component, as well as encouraging its community to recycle the used containers post use. Using as much renewable energy as possible to provide power for its operation, every action is considered in terms of impact on the environment.
That, along with having a 550 acre carbon sink in the form of our Shire Farm biodynamic farm, where we offer our community the possibility to plant a tree, then we do all we can to reduce our impact of doing business on the earth”
DDRS Alliance
DDRS Alliance
Website
https://www.ddrsalliance.com/
https://www.ddrsalliance.com/
DDRS Alliance is not-for-profit company whose mission is to create a global blueprint for Digital DRS. Although a UK company, its membership and scope is global. Current activity includes countries from Europe, Asia, Australasia and South America.
Digital DRS (DDRS) is the next generation solution to Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) and uses container serialisation (unique identities) to simplify a national incentive scheme for the return of packaging for recycling or re-use. The blueprint will ensure all implementations of DDRS across the world are compatible and transparent, by adopting the same standards, simplifying operational aspects for brands/producers, retailers and legislators.
DDRS uniquely enables deposit return schemes to be adopted in both developed and developing countries at a fraction of the cost and carbon impact, and offering the public far greater convenience than conventional DRS solutions.
Its members include organisations from across Europe and membership is growing rapidly. DDRS are keen for organisations to join them who share their vision and wish to remain at the forefront of this game-changing development.
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
Website
https://www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk/
https://www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk/
Profile
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce was first established in 1917 and has evolved to include the entire Cambridgeshire and Stamford region. As a not for profit organisation they work entirely for the benefit of their member organisations. They are constantly developing a range of services at preferential rates and hold over 150 networking events each year across all sectors and company sizes.
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce was first established in 1917 and has evolved to include the entire Cambridgeshire and Stamford region. As a not for profit organisation they work entirely for the benefit of their member organisations. They are constantly developing a range of services at preferential rates and hold over 150 networking events each year across all sectors and company sizes.
Yoplait
Yoplait
Website
http://www.yoplait.fr
http://www.yoplait.fr
Profile
Since 1965, Yoplait, the brand affectionately known as ‘the little flower’ has been spreading French dairy know-how throughout the world. Our brands are present in more than 50 countries, and we are the world’s second largest player in fresh dairy products. We have been pioneers of the dairy category for almost 60 years and launched in the UK in 1991. Iconic brands including Petits Filous, Frubes, Wildlife and Yop are now a staple in UK homes. We want everyone to have access to the nutritional benefits and delicious taste of our yoghurts. We are leaders in fortification and have been adding Calcium and Vitamin D to our kids’ products for 15 years. Proud to be owned by Sodiaal, the largest cooperative of dairy farmers in France, we make sure that their hard work is rewarded by capturing every precious drop of creamy milk inside each of our delicious yoghurts. Innovation runs through our DNA. We were the first to launch fruit yoghurts, the first to launch a drinking yoghurt and the first to launch yoghurt in a tube.
Clearpoint Recycling Limited
Clearpoint Recycling Limited
Website
https://www.linkedin.com/company/clearpoint-recycling/?viewAsMember=true
https://www.linkedin.com/company/clearpoint-recycling/?viewAsMember=true
Founded in 2012 by Will Lee, Clearpoint Recycling has established itself as a trusted and innovative leader in the recycling industry. From the beginning, our mission has been to bridge the gap between waste producers and processors by offering efficient, compliant, and customer-focused supply chain management.
At Clearpoint, we take pride in delivering a modern, transparent approach to the buying, selling, and logistics of recyclable materials. Our commitment to customer satisfaction drives everything we do – we tailor our services to meet the needs of each of our partners, ensuring quality, reliability, and accountability at every stage of the value chain.
We are an accredited exporter, so compliance is at the core of our operations. Our in-house compliance team works diligently to ensure we meet the latest Environment Agency regulations and the EU Waste Framework Directive. We are proud holders of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, underscoring our commitment to quality and environmental responsibility.
By ongoing investment in our people and systems, we continue to grow. Our multilingual team, fluent in Spanish, German, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Dutch, and Italian, ensures seamless communication and service across global markets. A field-based procurement team further supports our standards by working closely with suppliers and carefully sampling and inspecting materials, contributing to our robust export capabilities
High Peak Borough Council
High Peak Borough Council
Website
http://www.highpeak.gov.uk/
http://www.highpeak.gov.uk/
Profile
High Peak Borough Council is the local authority for High Peak, a borough of Derbyshire, England. It forms part of the two-tier system of local government for High Peak, alongside Derbyshire County Council
High Peak Borough Council is the local authority for High Peak, a borough of Derbyshire, England. It forms part of the two-tier system of local government for High Peak, alongside Derbyshire County Council
ReVentas
ReVentas
ReVentas’ Dissolution Recycling technology purifies polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) to produce virgin-like plastic that can be used in high-value applications and unlock the value in challenging plastic waste. ReVentas’ unique technology uses a solvent to rapidly dissolve PE and PP, filtering the plastic of all contaminants including colour, multilayers and odour, producing a colourless, ultra-pure plastic which can be sold directly to end customers. The technology operates at low temperatures and pressures, reducing the cost of production and making recycling more economically viable, whilst achieving an 80% reduction in carbon emissions over virgin plastic production. By doing this ReVentas are closing the loop in the circular economy and allowing companies to access new sustainable polyethylene and polypropylene to replace virgin resins at scale.
https://reventas.co.uk
North Yorkshire Council
North Yorkshire Council
Website
www.northyorks.gov.uk
www.northyorks.gov.uk
Profile
North Yorkshire Council formed in April 2023, bringing together the services previously provided by eight district/borough councils and North Yorkshire County Council.
The new council provides services to approximately 615,400 people across a geographical area of over 8,000 square kilometres. Large parts of the county sit within two beautiful National Parks and three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Ninety eight percent of the county is either sparsely (13%) or super-sparsely (85%) populated with just over a third of the population living in these areas. This results in a population density of just 77 people per square kilometre, compared with an England average of 432.
North Yorkshire has 32,715 micro, small and medium sized business enterprises and 90 large enterprises. Situated in the larger towns of Harrogate, Scarborough and Selby as well as more rural towns such as Richmond, Malton, Craven and Northallerton
The Council collects around 325,000 tonnes of waste from around 274,400 households per annum.
Amcor
Amcor
Profile
Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, 70,000 colleagues across 140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.
NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC
www.amcor.com | LinkedIn | YouTube
TOMRA Sorting Solutions
TOMRA Sorting Solutions
Website
https://www.tomra.com/
https://www.tomra.com/
Profile
TOMRA Recycling Sorting is a leading sensor-based sorting solutions provider with 50 years of experience in circular waste management. More than 8,200 of its sophisticated sorters are installed in more than 100 countries around the globe to recover high-purity fractions from the waste streams - from plastics, metals, wood and paper, we provide tailored sorting solutions for your bespoke needs, delivering significantly higher yields for your operation.
TOMRA Recycling Sorting is part of TOMRA Recycling, which develops sensor-based sorting and process control systems for the food, mining and other industries. TOMRA Recycling is owned by Norway’s TOMRA Systems ASA, which is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Founded in 1972, TOMRA Systems ASA reached sales of approximately € 1.1 billion in 2020 and employs more than 4,600 people.
The Packaging Forum
The Packaging Forum
Website
https://www.packagingforum.org.nz/
https://www.packagingforum.org.nz/
Profile
The Packaging Forum is a member-based organisation representing the depth and breadth of the packaging industry from suppliers and importers of packaging, brand owners, retailers, resource recovery businesses and processors. Packaging Forum members have committed to having all packaging in New Zealand reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. The Packaging Forum operates two voluntary product stewardship schemes: The Glass Packaging Forum and Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme is leading the co-design project to develop a regulated Plastic Packaging Product Stewardship Scheme (PPPS) for New Zealand.
The Packaging Forum is a member-based organisation representing the depth and breadth of the packaging industry from suppliers and importers of packaging, brand owners, retailers, resource recovery businesses and processors. Packaging Forum members have committed to having all packaging in New Zealand reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. The Packaging Forum operates two voluntary product stewardship schemes: The Glass Packaging Forum and Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme is leading the co-design project to develop a regulated Plastic Packaging Product Stewardship Scheme (PPPS) for New Zealand.
Beko
Beko
Website
https://www.beko.co.uk/
https://www.beko.co.uk/
Profile
Beko plc is the UK and Ireland subsidiary of Arçelik A.Ş. Established in 1955, Arçelik A.Ş is one of the largest household appliance manufacturers in Europe with a global workforce of over 30,000 people in more than 30 countries, distributing products and services to 130+ countries. Based in Turkey, Arçelik A.Ş is the consumer durables sector of Koc Holding.
Since launching in 1990, Beko plc now offers six brands “ Beko, Grundig, Leisure, Blomberg, Flavel and Zenith, supplying appliances to 1 in 4 homes in the UK and selling over 3 million products every year. Beko is not only the UKs number 1 best-selling large home appliance brand, but also one of the top ten large home appliance brands in the world.
The company has vowed to continue working to make their appliances more environmentally friendly, without compromising durability and performance. Beko plc remains committed to developing products that tackle the challenges facing our planet today, protecting the environment for future generations.
Modiform
Modiform
Website
https://www.modiform.com/en/
https://www.modiform.com/en/
Profile
Modiform focuses on the various links in the horticultural supply chain and is always looking for ways in which the various parties can collaborate, from breeder and grower to trade, retail, and consumers.
Modiform supports, facilitates, and develops a whole spectrum of solutions, from simple to complex, for packaging needs, adding value for the client. Thinking and acting sustainably is in the genes of this family company. Materials are collected from wider society and upcycled into high-quality and unique products as well as innovative concepts.
HSSMI
HSSMI
Website
https://hssmi.org/
https://hssmi.org/
Profile
HSSMI is an independent, growing business driven by the expertise of its team. To stay ahead of the curve HSSMI collaborates with manufacturers, technology providers and academic institutes to deploy technologies, techniques and processes. As a strategic Partner within the manufacturing sector, HSSMI provides guidance and services to support UK manufacturing, helping to ensure the sector remains sustainable, productive and competitive
HSSMI is an independent, growing business driven by the expertise of its team. To stay ahead of the curve HSSMI collaborates with manufacturers, technology providers and academic institutes to deploy technologies, techniques and processes. As a strategic Partner within the manufacturing sector, HSSMI provides guidance and services to support UK manufacturing, helping to ensure the sector remains sustainable, productive and competitive
Ashortwalk Ltd
Ashortwalk Ltd
Profile
ashortwalk is a product design and manufacturing company based near Truro, Cornwall. Started in 2003 by Dan who left his previous job as a product designer/inventor at Dyson and moved to Cornwall in order to realise a long-held desire: to set up a business, and live, ‘ashortwalk’ from the sea.
They’ve come a long way in 9 years, from their initial range of tide and time clocks. ashortwalk now offer a range of pioneering ECO products…from house numbers and house signs, to unique tableware all sold throughout the world via some very respected retail brands.
The key to staying competitive in the global market from a shed in Cornwall has always been to design and manufacture unique, functional products. They are no longer in a shed, but their philosophy is still the same, and most importantly, are ashortwalk from the beach!
ReallyRecycle
ReallyRecycle
Website
https://www.reallyrecycle.com/about.html
https://www.reallyrecycle.com/about.html
ReallyRecycle is a first-of-its-kind plug-and-play closed-loop circular economy that transforms estates and facilities into high-performing resource management departments. Our service Combines our novel decentralised resource management models located at source, with high-tech additive manufacturing to transform waste into products in the first and final mile of consumers. Capturing, segregating and remanufacturing hard-to-recycle plastics into end-consumer products and [re]circulating them through the economy directly to retailers and our own direct to consumers channels for a intensive decarbonisation and waste reduction and delivering a high availability, resilient supply of products that generate commercial revenue and cost savings
Nestlé Waters (UK) Ltd
Nestlé Waters (UK) Ltd
Website
http://www.nestle.co.uk/
http://www.nestle.co.uk/
Profile
Part of Nestlé, the Nestlé Waters portfolio comprises international premium and mineral water brands, historic and local European water brands and beverages. With have 47 sites and 21,000 people across the globe, they are committed to the sustainability of their operations and the protection of natural aquifers. Find more information at: Natural mineral & purified waters | Nestlé Global (nestle.com)
In the UK, brands include their local brands, BUXTON® Natural Mineral Water and Nestlé® Pure Life® as well as their international water brands Perrier®, S.Pellegrino® and Acqua Panna®.
Woodly Oy
Woodly Oy
Website
www.woodly.com
www.woodly.com
Woodly is a materials science company, who’s mission is to enable carbon reduction, with scalable nature-based plastics. Our solutions drive defossilisation, decarbonisation and food waste reduction. Better for our partners, and better for our world.
their innovative and carbon-negative bioplastic granulate, engineered in Finland, and now available globally, looks like plastic and acts like plastic, yet it is derived from FSC certified wood cellulose. they like to call it, the good plastic.
It’s unique and patented properties are proven to extend shelf life of fresh foods when converted to packaging films, but is versatile enough to use in a range of thermoplastic applications, including extrusion cast and blown films, thermoforming, injection and blow moulding, 3D printing, coatings and lamination, and more. All as a drop in solution, requiring no additional equipment or capex from packaging manufacturers.
Woodly materials are mechanically recyclable, NIR detectable, and density separable. We value the circular economy, and strive to achieve scalable recycling and closed loop solutions through industry collaboration. We believe that materials like ours are essential in replacing fossil derived plastics, and delivering a decarbonised packaging value chain. Naturally the better choice.
REPLO LIMITED
REPLO LIMITED
Website
https://replotech.com/
https://replotech.com/
Science-backed, drop-in organic additive technology redefining material responsibility. Works with
plastics and textiles to accelerate biodegradation in years, not centuries without compromising
product strength or manufacturing performance. Independently validated by ASTM & ISO
standards, REPLO® helps mitigate microplastic formation and supports measurable environmental
impact. Global impact, local action.
Macpac
Macpac
Website
http://www.macpac.co.uk
http://www.macpac.co.uk
Profile
Designer, Toolmaker & Manufacturing of Thermoformed plastic packaging into the Food, Pharmaceutical, Electronics, Horticulture, and Cosmetics industries since 1973. Macpac’s thermoforming innovation is outstanding, taking pride in creativity through their in-house design studio, developing bespoke packaging solutions no matter what market sector you’re looking to develop packaging for.
Macpac work diligently with customers to deliver what they want, designed to impress, and cost-effective tooling while supporting their clients through the thermoforming process from an idea to delivery.
Macpac has always been at the forefront of materials technology having supplied R-PET packaging for nearly 20 years, with sustainability, recyclability, and the circular economy the focus. Using R-PET material with up to 100% recycled content Macpac produce stand out packaging that is also 100% recyclable.
A key benefit is that Macpac controls the entire process all under one roof from first idea, to design, tooling, and packaging manufacture. This total control enables faster response to urgent customer demands ensuring deadlines are met and budgets strictly adhered to. Over the years Macpac has acquired the unique knowledge that can only arise from a long, trusted, and close collaboration with customers.
See our website for more information.
Cromwell Polythene Ltd
Cromwell Polythene Ltd
Website
http://www.cromwellpolythene.co.uk
http://www.cromwellpolythene.co.uk
Profile
Cromwell (polythene) are proud to be an independent, family-run business, committed to supplying polythene and compostable products for the capture and containment of waste and recyclables. It is our mission to be the most resourceful company in plastics, supplying products that help make the world cleaner, greener, and more resourceful.
We have an extensive portfolio, from bags, sacks and liners to film packaging. Our products are engineered to provide maximum performance using minimal resources. Using recycled content not only helps to reduce the volume of plastic used, it also helps by cutting carbon emissions during production and transportation.
As founding members of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) Accreditation Scheme for Plastic Refuse Sacks, we are required to meet a strict manufacturing standard that guarantees quantity, dimension, and performance, labelled accurately so that the end user can buy with confidence.
Sustainability is at the heart of what we do and it’s our mission to be the most resourceful company in plastics. We use recycled materials wherever possible in our product range and encourage the return of post-industrial and post-consumer plastics through our Polythene Recovery Service.
Campden BRI
Campden BRI
Website
http://www.campdenbri.co.uk/
http://www.campdenbri.co.uk/
Profile
Campden BRI is the UK’s largest independent membership-based organisation carrying out research and development for the food and drinks industry worldwide. It is committed to providing industry with the research, technical and advisory services needed to ensure product safety and quality, process efficiency and product and process innovation.
The R&D programme reflects needs identified by industrial members and provides a constantly renewable knowledge base for technology transfer. A continuous programme of investment ensures leading-edge processing and analytical facilities for research and contract work. Campden BRI maintains close working relationships with industry through frequent meetings with its twelve technical advisory panels and associated industrial working parties.
Contract R&D is also carried out on behalf of UK government departments, levy boards, industrial consortia and the European Union. Consultancy work is done under Aid-funded programmes for countries with a developing market economy.
Facilities include three fully equipped food processing halls, product and process development facilities, a substantial, leading-edge sensory analysis suite, and extensive research and analytical laboratories covering microbiology, hygiene, chemistry, biochemistry and microscopy. Overview of services
Purpose built training centres and dedicated information services are central to Campden BRI’s pivotal role in technology transfer. A substantial and growing training programme forms the basis of worldwide in-house training for industry tailored to specific company requirements. Best-practice guidelines with industrial input and endorsement provide practical knowledge, and newsletters, alerting bulletins and seminars address current issues.
Campden BRI has achieved 9001 certification for all UK activities. Many of the technical services are UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited. Campden BRI is committed to high standards of training for all staff, providing industry with a centre of excellence in skills and learning.
Beyondly Global Inc
Beyondly Global Inc
Profile
At the heart of Beyondly is our planet. As a B Corp certified business we believe we can provide better solutions for a brighter tomorrow and are devoted to reinventing the wheel through our market leading environmental consultancy and compliance scheme. We share our knowledge to help businesses fulfil their legal obligations, manage waste, and achieve net zero, ultimately leading them to become more confident about their environmental choices. By doing this, we establish a common purpose, as together we have the power to be the route of action in creating a sustainable world.
Some of our services include:
- Zero Waste to Landfill
- Plastic Packaging Tax
- Extended Producer Responsibility
- Sustainable Packaging
- ISO14001
- Life Cycle Assessment
Realise Futures Eco Furniture
Realise Futures Eco Furniture
Website
http://www.realisefuturesecofurniture.co.uk
http://www.realisefuturesecofurniture.co.uk
Profile
Realise Futures Eco Furniture was established approximately 10 years ago and is based in Ipswich, Suffolk. We design and manufacture outdoor furniture and play equipment from 100% recycled plastic from plastic waste that would otherwise go to landfill.
As well as being environmentally friendly, our products are long lasting, splinter free, weatherproof, graffiti proof, anti-theft, and easy to clean. Our team will work with you to discuss your requirements from concept right through to design, manufacture, and installation.
Realise Futures is a social enterprise where people are at the heart of everything we do.
We work with people with disabilities and/or disadvantages, to realise their potential. We do this through RF WORKS, Learning and Development and Employment services.
We are one of the largest social enterprises in the East of England, employing 290 people of which 40% are disabled and/or disadvantaged.
Success, for us, is measured by the positive impact on the lives of those we support and progress, as well as the profit we generate.
Huntingdonshire District Council
Huntingdonshire District Council
Website
https://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/
https://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/
Profile
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.
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.
Alpek Polyester UK Ltd
Alpek Polyester UK Ltd
Website
https://www.alpekpolyester.com
https://www.alpekpolyester.com
Contact Details
Phone: 01642 451000
Email: info.UK@alpekpolyester.com
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Profile
Alpek Polyester is a global leader in the polyester value chain from PTA to PET and Polyester Fibres including both staple fibre and filament. Its roots link to the very first commercial polyester products and its focus fixed firmly on the future of all aspects of the polyester marketplace. A company that understands the challenges you face and has a proven track record of working collaboratively to overcome those challenges and maximise opportunities as they arise.
Products of Change
Products of Change
Website
https://www.productsofchange.com/
https://www.productsofchange.com/
Profile
Products of Change is a global educational hub aimed at driving sustainable change across consumer product markets and beyond. They bring together a strong community of brand owners, retailers, content creators, innovators, manufacturing partners and marketing experts who by learning and connecting through the platform can drive sustainable change within their respective businesses while maintaining a commercial footing. As a membership organisation, Products of Change is designed to support, encourage and perpetuate companies and brands in meeting their sustainability goals through educating to inform change and peer-to-peer networking. With education at its heart, Products of Change is a global ‘living library’ of sustainable learnings (written, aural and visual) across a wide spectrum of topics, markets and product areas. They also host regular webinars, on-the-go learning and podcasts for their members.
Products of Change is a global educational hub aimed at driving sustainable change across consumer product markets and beyond. They bring together a strong community of brand owners, retailers, content creators, innovators, manufacturing partners and marketing experts who by learning and connecting through the platform can drive sustainable change within their respective businesses while maintaining a commercial footing. As a membership organisation, Products of Change is designed to support, encourage and perpetuate companies and brands in meeting their sustainability goals through educating to inform change and peer-to-peer networking. With education at its heart, Products of Change is a global ‘living library’ of sustainable learnings (written, aural and visual) across a wide spectrum of topics, markets and product areas. They also host regular webinars, on-the-go learning and podcasts for their members.
Tesco PLC
Tesco PLC
Website
http://www.tesco.com/
http://www.tesco.com/
Profile
Tesco was built to be a champion for customers, serving them every day with affordable, healthy and sustainable food. Our commitment to our customers extends beyond our stores, and into every local community we serve – in the UK, Republic of Ireland (ROI), Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.
We provide extra support to those that need it, through food banks, donation schemes and community grants. This year, we have been laser-focused on keeping the cost of the weekly shop affordable for our customers.
At the same time, we have invested in our colleagues and worked in partnership with our suppliers, providing additional support where needed.
At the heart of Tesco is our fantastic team of more than 330,000 colleagues, who go above and beyond to make a difference. We work hard to be an inclusive workplace, where all colleagues can be at their best and build the skills to grow their careers.
In challenging times, our purpose has guided every part of the Group, from Booker and One Stop to Tesco Bank, Tesco Mobile and dunnhumby. Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day is what we do.
OPRL Ltd
OPRL Ltd
Website
https://oprl.org.uk/
https://oprl.org.uk/
OPRL are the UKs independent experts in recyclability for packaging, best known for their world leading on pack recycling labels that they supply to their members. OPRL work to achieve their vision of a world where packaging doesn’t go to waste.
They provide support to their members providing expertise and guidance on recyclability of their materials and packaging. This could be to put labels on pack, or the assurance that the recyclability information they are supplying to customers is accurate.
OPRLs tools provide fast access to EPR compliant recycling labels, and their audits give the assurance members need to make sure the labels are used in the right way.
OPRLs connections across the industry, including the Government, ensure packaging and labelling decisions are made with the latest knowledge and insight. From EPR through to changes on which and how materials are being recycled. Because at OPRL, they go beyond the label.
PepsiCo
PepsiCo
Website
https://www.pepsico.co.uk
https://www.pepsico.co.uk
Profile
As one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies we recognise the significant role we can play in helping to change the way society makes, uses, and disposes of plastics, and we are helping to make sustainable plastics a reality. We’ve made it a business imperative to help build a circular future for packaging and a world where plastics need never become waste.
Across PepsiCo Europe, we plan to eliminate virgin fossil-based plastics in all our crisp and snack bags by 2030. This ambition will apply to our UK brands including Walkers, Doritos, Quavers, Wotsits, Snack a Jacks and Pipers, and will be delivered by using 100% recycled or renewable content in our packets.
While we’ve set ourselves ambitious targets, we recognise that tackling plastic waste is not a challenge any one organisation or country can do alone. That’s why we’re continuing to play a lead role in changing the way everyone uses plastics, through partnerships with like-minded organisations including our work with Wrap on the UK Plastics Pact as well as working with our peers as one of the founding members of the Flexible Plastics Fund.
Trioworld UK Ltd
Trioworld UK Ltd
Website
https://www.trioworld.uk/
https://www.trioworld.uk/
ABOUT TRIOWORLD UK
Trioworld UK produces hand & machine stretch films in Telford, UK. We meet our customers’ needs with short lead times and high quality in both product performance as well as customer service.
As a relatively new member in the Trioworld family, we take advantage of a multinational cooperation with its expertise, strengths and extensive experience in both plastic film production as well as plastic recycling. Our hand stretch film is produced in the UK with our customer support standing by to serve your every need. We know the UK plastic tax and the additional regulations and how to manage them. As a member of Trioworld Group, we have both production of flexible plastic film and recycling sites around Europe and North America ready to cater to any additional requirements you might have.
We offer innovative and future-proofed products and solutions designed for recycling. We also offer a wide range of products available with a minimum of 25% PCR. As a producer of plastic film, we work proactively with our ESG agenda and have set ambitious targets within all three areas, recognized by EcoVadis with a Platinum rating for the fourth consecutive year.
Trioworld acknowledges its responsibility to ensure a sustainable production, use and end-of-life for our products. We are experts in high performance stretch film. And when the time is ready to transition to products with recycled content and fit for purpose with a reduced carbon footprint – they are available and delivered to you in no-time.
Eurofins Sustainability Services
Eurofins Sustainability Services
Website
https://sustainabilityservices.eurofins.com/
https://sustainabilityservices.eurofins.com/
Sustainability claims mean nothing without the science to back them.
Eurofins Sustainability Services works across the product value chain to give businesses the verified metrics and measurements they need to make credible, informed decisions and to help their customers do the same.
From materials and packaging to food, agriculture, cosmetics, electronics, clothing and footwear, our testing, audit and analysis capabilities span the sectors where sustainability performance matters most.
We understand that building a genuinely sustainable business model means measuring real impact on resources, on the environment and on people. That is what we do.
Avery Dennsion
Avery Dennsion
Website
https://label.averydennison.com/eu/en/home.html
https://label.averydennison.com/eu/en/home.html
Profile
Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specialising in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labelling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets.
Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specialising in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labelling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets.
Enviroo Holdings Ltd
Enviroo Holdings Ltd
Website
http://www.enviroo.co.uk
http://www.enviroo.co.uk
Profile
Enviroo provides a solution to post consumer plastic waste. They recycle 100% of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic waste and create food-grade polymers that are used to recreate food packaging and plastic bottles. Enviroo have created a closed loop recycling method, with long term viability as it ensures transparency, circularity and sustainability. It is their responsibility to engage and unite all stakeholders in the recycling journey which will provide a solution to single use plastic, and they are working with a plastic stream that impacts everyone thus enabling them to collaborate with government agencies, FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) brands, consumers and charities.
University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Website
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/plastics/index.aspx
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/plastics/index.aspx
Founded in 1900, the University of Birmingham is a globally-ranked, world ‘top-100’ public research and teaching institution and a member of the prestigious Russell Group. The University is characterised by its tradition of research and innovation, both of which have resulted in major breakthroughs, furthering knowledge and improving people’s lives.
The Birmingham Plastics Network brings together chemists, environmental scientists, philosophers, linguists, economists, artists, writers, lawyers, and experts in many other fields from within the University, to address the global plastics problem in its entirety. This unique team aims to create a sustainable future for plastics that enhances the positive contributions they make to our social, economic and environmental well-being whilst minimising the negative impacts across their life cycle.
Papier-Mettler UK Ltd.
Papier-Mettler UK Ltd.
Website
http://www.papier-mettler.com/
http://www.papier-mettler.com/
Profile
Innovative, dynamic and reliable. Papier-Mettler is the European market leader for paper and plastic service packaging. Our family-owned company has been characterised by innovation, dynamism and reliability for over 50 years.
We drive forward the research and development of sustainable product solutions in a targeted manner. The company has been a pioneer in the field of green packaging solutions for many years and offers the most extensive range of environmentally friendly packaging in the world.
Our range encompasses recycled plastic, plastics made from renewable raw materials, bio-degradable plastics and paper.
We are a reliable and flexible partner with a long tradition of expertise that develops individual solutions to meet your requirements.
Lavazza
Lavazza
Website
https://www.lavazza.co.uk/en.html
https://www.lavazza.co.uk/en.html
Profile
Lavazza Professional is your workplace vending partner, a supreme combination of over 45 years of expertise in vending and 120 years of passion for coffee. Our approach to business is simple – we treat our customers as we treat our family-run business. By bringing our family principles to the forefront of what we do every day, we provide services, products, and quality at the highest standards.
Our commitment is that our products provide:
- Reliability – all our machines average over a year between service calls
- Hassle-free – Machines designed to be simple with no mess and no fuss vending
- Great service – 9 out of 10 customers rate our service as “Great”
- Quality – our aim is for 100% quality drinks, consistently delivered every time
- Choice – producing over 60 of the UK’s favourite drinks and snack brands
- Sustainability – ZERO waste to landfill manufacturing and machines which are rated A+ for energy efficiency, as well as community enhancement projects both in the UK and in countries of origin.
Mura Wilton Limited
Mura Wilton Limited
Website
www.muratechnology.com/murawilton
www.muratechnology.com/murawilton
Profile
Mura Wilton is an advanced recycling facility in Teesside, Northeast England, which utilises Hydro-PRT®, a unique hydrothermal advanced recycling technology. Set to launch in 2026, this flagship facility will place 20,000 tonnes of circular hydrocarbons onto the market annually. Pioneered by parent company Mura Technology, Hydro-PRT® is the next generation of advanced plastic recycling due to its use of supercritical water (water under elevated pressure and temperature, above its critical point), which distinguishes it from alternative advanced recycling processes such as pyrolysis, ensuring the efficient and scalable conversion of plastic waste to circular hydrocarbons. Hydro-PRT® can process contaminated and mixed plastics, such as post-consumer flexible and rigid food packaging, producing high yields of circular hydrocarbon products for use in the manufacture of virgin-quality, recycled plastics. There is no limit to the number of times the same material can be recycled – meaning Hydro-PRT® has the potential to significantly reduce the need for fossil resources in plastic production and permanently increase material circularity in the plastics industry. Independent LCAs (Lifecycle Assessments) show that Hydro-PRT? is 80% less carbon intensive when compared to incinerating plastic waste, meaning that Mura Wilton is set to save c. 40,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.
Monoworld Ltd
Monoworld Ltd
Website
http://www.monoworldrecycling.co.uk/
http://www.monoworldrecycling.co.uk/
Profile
Monoworld Ltd is a family business with over 30 years experience in the recycling industry. The company started off with recycling of plastic waste but has since grown and provides total recycling solutions for all forms of waste.
The company operates out of a purpose built facility in Bedfordshire.
The Bedfordshire site also houses a Materials Recycling Facility with processes around 50,000 tons of mixed dry kerbside recyclables. The MRF also processes around 25,000 tons of commercial waste. The plant segregates paper, cardboard, plastics, metals & wood, resulting in low levels of materials ending up in landfill.
The company is a registered waste carrier & conforms to the duty of care. All our drivers are WAMITAB trained & hold a COTC certificate which ensures safe & efficient collections.
The company is also an Environment Agency accredited recycler of plastic & paper waste and can provide PRN’s (Packaging Recovery Notes) to obligated companies. Monoworld has ISO 9001 accreditation and has implemented a quality management system. This enables the company to track waste collections through to processing and finished goods. This results in a full a auditable trail for all waste materials collected & processed by Monoworld.
Monoworld has ISO 14001 accreditation and is continuously reducing the impact of its business on the environment. The company has implemented onboard fuel management systems, emissions controls, reduction in use of heat, water & energy in the offices and encouraging staff to participate actively in reducing the business impact on the environment.
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Website
http://www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/
http://www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/
Profile
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
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
