OPRL Exhibits at Packaging Innovations 2026: Discover What’s Next for Recycling & Labelling

Packaging Innovations returns on 11–12 February 2026, bringing together the packaging industry’s most forward-thinking brands, retailers, manufacturers and sustainability experts. OPRL will be exhibiting at this must-attend event, showcasing how our industry-leading membership helps businesses go beyond the label to improve recyclability, compliance and consumer trust.
Whether you’re navigating evolving UK and EU regulations or looking to strengthen your packaging sustainability strategy, visit the OPRL team at Stand E146 to learn how we support better recycling outcomes across the value chain.

Meet OPRL at stand E146

You’ll find the OPRL team at Stand E146, ready to share insights on our industry-leading OPRL membership and demonstrate how we help businesses navigate packaging recyclability with confidence.

We’ll be showcasing how OPRL goes beyond the label, supporting members to improve recycling performance through practical tools, evidence-based guidance and expert insight. At our stand, you can learn more about:

OPRL Recycling Labels – trusted, consumer-tested labels that support clear and consistent recycling instructions
Recyclability Assessment Tool – Aligned with the Recyclability Assessment Methodology, helping you complete your recyclability assessments and offering tips on how to improve your packaging recyclability
Certified as Recyclable Scheme for Rigid Plastic and Fibre-Based packaging
Our full suite of exclusive member tools, resources and support

Whether you’re an existing member or exploring how OPRL can support your organisation, our team will be on hand to answer your questions.

Hear from OPRL on the Circular Economy Stage

OPRL’s Director of Technical and Member Services, Alice Harlock, will be presenting at 10:30am on Wednesday 11 February on the Circular Economy Stage.

Navigating the new EU labelling landscape: Preparing for the 2026 packaging regulations shift

From February 2026, the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has the potential to transform how packaging is labelled, sorted and how information is provided to consumers. These new requirements are expected to introduce:

Digital data carriers
Harmonised colours
Clear packaging material information

In this session, Alice will explore how these changes could affect your business, unpacking real-world scenarios, mandatory labelling requirements and the impact on materials such as compostable packaging. She’ll also discuss what these developments mean for the future of circular packaging design and highlight the critical role of labelling in supporting consumer understanding, drawing on OPRL’s consumer insights and our view of what’s coming from Europe.

Win with OPRL’s Lucky Dip

If that wasn’t enough, visitors to the OPRL stand, whether you’re a member or not, can try your luck in OPRL’s Lucky Dip for a chance to win fantastic prizes, including:

Signed copies of The Rubbish Book by James Piper, OPRL Board Director
Wholly Shrinks, a fun and practical gift for recycling enthusiasts
…and Sweet Treats!

* T&Cs apply: one draw per visitor, while stocks last. OPRL reserves the right to end the promotion at any time.

Register for Your Free Ticket

Don’t miss your chance to connect with the OPRL team, discover our member exclusive tools and resources, and gain valuable insights into sustainable packaging at Packaging Innovations 2026.

Click here to register for your free ticket — we look forward to seeing you at the NECL, Birmingham, this February!