The UK’s most influential plastics recycling and resource efficiency event is back! On 25 September 2025, The RECOUP Conference will return to the KingsGate Conference Centre in Peterborough, with a packed agenda, a line-up of industry heavyweights, and - for the first time - CPD accredited. That means attendees can earn recognised professional development hours while gaining vital insights into building a circular plastics future.
Recognised as the premier platform for driving progress in plastics circularity, the 2025 conference arrives at a critical moment for the industry. Sponsored by Amcor, WRAP, Ecosurety, and others, the event will unite leaders, innovators, and policymakers to share practical solutions, policy updates, and breakthrough ideas to accelerate sustainable transformation.
Three Key Thematic Sessions:
This year’s agenda is built around three sessions that delve into the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the plastics industry:
- Can Plastic Circularity in the UK Ever Really Be Achieved?
- Achieving Plastic Circularity Systems – A Global Perspective.
- Plastic Fact vs Plastic Fiction – The Plastic Paradox.
Each session will challenge assumptions, spark debate, and outline clear pathways for action across the entire plastics value chain.
A Line-up of Influential Industry Voices:
The conference will feature a powerful roster of keynote speakers including:
- Carlos Ludlow-Palafox, Greenback Recycling Technologies
- Clover Walton, Faerch UK Ltd
- Dr David Greenfield, CIWM
- Denise Mathieson, Waitrose
- Joachim Quoden, EXPRA
- Paula Chin, WWF
- Professor Steve Fletcher, University of Portsmouth
- Rosie Bartram, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
- Tim Rotheray, Viridor
- Tom Gaynor, REPAK
- Dana Clouston, Barclays
- Klaus Wohnig, DROP-IN
- Lucie Charbonnel, Amcor
- James Marsh, Nestlé Uk Ltd
- Adam Read, SUEZ
- James Bull, Tesco
- James McLeary, Biffa Polymers
- Mary-Jane Hogg, DOW
- Pauline Metivier, ReLondon
- Chris Dow, Coperion Recycling
- Megg Humphrey, WRAP
These influential voices will deliver insights from across the UK and around the globe, covering technology, policy, infrastructure, and collaborative approaches to achieving a truly circular plastics economy.
Why Attend?
- Earn CPD accreditation while gaining cutting-edge insights.
- Network with hundreds of professionals from across packaging, recycling, retail, academia, and policy.
- Discover pioneering initiatives and real-world case studies driving impact.
- Engage in debates and collaborative sessions shaping the sector’s future.
“The RECOUP Conference is where real dialogue happens between those shaping the future of plastics,” said Stuart Foster, CEO of RECOUP. “This year, we continue to lead the conversation on circularity, sustainability, and resource efficiency, driving progress and inspiring action across the industry."
Secure your place at The RECOUP Conference 2025 and help shape the future of a truly circular plastics value chain.
Register now: https://www.recoup.org/news-events/the-recoup-conference-2025/
