Who we work with

Packaging is always evolving, and recycling infrastructure is constantly improving—so keeping OPRL’s tools and resources up to date is a must! That’s where our Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) comes in. This brilliant team of experts, spanning designers, manufacturers, brands, retailers, and recycling pros, work together to ensure our labels and tools stay current and practical.

They meet regularly to review innovation in packaging development, material science, recycling technology and the infrastructure of the industry ensuring our information and tools are up to date and backed by evidence.

Visit our TAC page here to learn more about those on the committee.

Packaging impacts on so many sectors and so many interests that we need to ensure that we keep up to date. Whether we’re taking part in the IGD Sustainable Packaging Working Group or speaking at a British Plastics Federation environmental seminar, we make sure that we, and our members, are represented. Although we have informal relationships with a number of groups such as CMA, ESA, CIWM, Consumers International, Ceflex and the Packaging Federation, we also offer an Associate scheme that allows organisations with shared values to demonstrate their support.

The impact of packaging goes beyond the packaging sector, so we value the input of NGOs such as WWF and Green Alliance who act as critical friends for our work by providing fresh perspectives and valuable insights.

At OPRL, we’re proud to work hand-in-hand with the Governments of the UK’s four nations – England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland – to stay ahead of the curve on policies, regulations, and innovative thinking. We don’t just keep up; we speak up! By sharing our research and expertise, we ensure our members’ voices are heard loud and clear. From engaging with Parliamentarians across all political parties to contributing to Policy Connect events, we’re passionate about making a positive impact and driving meaningful change.

At OPRL, our members are the heart and soul of everything we do! We stay connected through engaging newsletters and lively webinars, where we share our latest plans, initiatives, and updates. But it’s not just a one-way street—our members, from global brands and big retailers to small businesses, keep in touch with us too. They share their exciting initiatives, ensuring our labels and tools stay fresh, relevant, and perfectly aligned with their needs.

Find out more about what we do and the benefits of membership here.

Understanding what information consumers respond to and how they behave is essential to get consumers recycling, more often. For this reason, we regularly carry out consumer research to understand the nation’s recycling habits so that we can ensure that our labels are easily understood and acted upon.

Check out the insights from our latest survey here.