Plastics recycling charity, RECOUP, has published its UK Household Plastics Collection Survey, revealing that whilst UK recycling rates are on the rise, the overall rate for April 2019 – March 2020 remains at 39%.
Plastics recycling charity RECOUP has announced the launch of RecyClassUK, the auditing body for the first approved certification system for rigid plastic packaging recyclability in the UK. Packaging will be classified from Class A to […]
As highlighted in RECOUP’s update of its UK Household Plastic Packaging Sorting and Reprocessing Infrastructure Report 2020 and Covid-19 Impact Report, previous challenges relating to capacity, investment and legislative changes are to be impacted further due to the […]
In Summer 2020, the full picture of the global impact of Covid-19 has yet to become clear, as well as how ‘green recovery’ ambitions will play out. RECOUP’s latest report, Covid-19 Impact Report, highlights the […]
Originally set up in 1990 with the aim of kick-starting PET bottle recycling in the UK, Plastics Recycling Charity, RECOUP (RECycling Of Used Plastics), is this year celebrating 30 years of work and influence within […]
Plastics Recycling Charity RECOUP’S 2020 Conference has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is with a heavy heart that the organisation has announced that the 2020 Conference is postponed until September 2021.
The UK could be set to face significant challenges in its ability to recycle household plastic packaging, with reprocessing infrastructure potentially needing to double, according to new research by RECOUP.
RECOUP has issued its UK Household Plastics Collection Survey, a specialist, research-based report for those working in or making decisions about household plastics waste and the recycled plastics value chain.
Plastics Recycling Charity, RECOUP, (in association with Marks and Spencer and Plastics Europe) have undertaken an observational study to understand the barriers and behaviours of citizens when recycling plastic packaging.
Plastics recycling charity, RECOUP, is delighted to promote and support for the fifth year running an award at the Plastics Industry Awards 2019. The award aimed at driving the demand for recycled plastics through innovation […]