There are lots of corporate and individual benefits to joining the PCRRG, including:
Demonstration of active engagement in tackling sustainability issues relevant to the industry.
Helping to tackle the major challenges and opportunities across the paper cup supply chain.
Building knowledge and experience that could be applied to further products within the food service arena (e.g. sandwich packaging).
Networking opportunities to improve supply chain collaboration and realise potential synergies.
Knowledge development and sharing.
Participating in a safe space for pre-competitive discussions.
Access to best practice across the supply chain and to subject matter experts in other parts of your supply chain.
Decreasing initiative implementation cycles and increased opportunities to identify and implement successful projects.
Ability to be part of a representative industry forum.
Access to updates and briefings on project progress being implemented by the group.
Involvement in projects (potentially) accessing alternative sources of funding.
How to join the PCRRG
The PCRRG welcomes organisations that operate or have an interest in the paper cup supply chain, including: packaging manufacturers; packers/fillers; warehousing and distribution; retail; waste collection, management, recycling and reprocessing.
A membership fee is applicable. These fees fund the management and coordination of the Group and allow the development and delivery of projects of major interest to members and other stakeholders.
For further information on membership criteria and what it means to be a member, email communications@pcrrg.uk, or alternatively, use our fill out form at the bottom of this page.
How to support the PCRRG
There is also an option for organisations which do not directly produce, buy, sell, distribute, recycle or process paper cups, but are engaged with a relevant and immediate network of organisations within the paper cups supply chain, to join the PCRRG as Supporters.
The benefits of being a PCRRG Supporter include:
Demonstration of active engagement in tackling sustainability issues relevant to the industry.
Active participation in elements of the PCRRG work programme that will improve the paper cup supply chain.
