Founded in 1990, RECOUP is a member based plastics recycling charity and leading organisation providing information, good practice guidance and general expertise to the plastic supply chain industry. With an extensive network of contacts and members in both the UK and Europe RECOUP is committed to delivering sustainable, practical solutions and resources for the plastic material chain.
Through policy, leadership, corporate governance and innovation, RECOUP believe that aspirations for climate mitigation and plastic resource efficiency can be realised.
RECOUP leads the way with a great level of consumer and corporate interest in plastics, packaging, resources and recycling.
RECOUP objectives:
More efficient use of plastic resources
Increased plastic recycling
Improved environmental performance
Meeting legislative requirements
RECOUP aims to:
Inform and lead the development of plastics recycling and resource management.
Be the UK's plastic chain co-ordinators and independent voice.
Educate on the recycling of plastics to protect the environment
RECOUP does this by:
Encouraging the development of sustainable plastics waste and resource management
Conducting research to find good practices and remove barriers to the development of efficient plastics recycling systems
Providing expert technical support, training, and consultancy
Promoting the use of recycled plastics in high-quality end products
Offering guidance, training, and consultancy to plastics value chain businesses
Being the voice for the plastics recycling supply chain to key decision makers
RECOUP holds two main events each year; the RECOUP Conference and the RECOUP Plastics Recycling Annual Awards. RECOUP also hosts free webinars for both members and non-members.