A flyer for the event.
On 1 October 2026, plastic recycling charity RECOUP will hold The RECOUP Plastics Assembly in Peterborough.
“Created to accelerate practical progress, this one day event is designed for professionals who want to drive real change, connect with peers, and gain fresh insight into the solutions shaping tomorrow’s circular plastics system,” say the organisers, who summarise key details, below.
Why attend?
Attendees will gain:
• Direct insight into current and emerging priorities in design, infrastructure, behaviour and policy
• Deep dives into the issues shaping the next decade
• Fresh thinking on circular design, materials, and infrastructure
• PLUS: First‑hand access to innovation powering the future at the Innovation Room. A dedicated space where start‑ups, researchers and universities will showcase cutting‑edge materials, technologies and processes driving circularity.
A high‑impact programme
Attendees can choose one session from each of the following groups:
Morning session 1
o Designing Plastic Products for a Circular Future
o Recycling Infrastructure for Circular Plastics
o Who Drives Circular Behaviour? Rethinking Responsibility
Morning session 2
o The Future of Materials: Sustainable Plastics, Plastic Alternatives, Composites & Beyond
o Stopping Plastic Pollution: Tackling Litter, Leakage & Waste Crime
o The Policy Landscape
A catalyst for industry transformation
By bringing together designers, recyclers, policymakers, sustainability professionals, innovators and researchers, The RECOUP Assembly is a flagship event for cross‑sector collaboration and forward‑thinking strategy.
If your organisation is preparing for what’s next in plastics, this is the room you need to be in.
Date: 1 October 2026
Time: 09:00–16:00
Venue: Holiday Inn Peterborough – West
Book here.
