The Recycling Expo & Sustainable Trade and Production Expo 2025

2 events, 2 days, 1 vision for a circular economy

The UK’s Leading Circular Economy & Recycling Expo

This October, London will host two flagship trade shows shaping the future of waste, recycling, and sustainable business:

• The Recycling Expo 2025 – the UK’s leading recycling and waste management event
• The Sustainable Trade and Production Expo 2025 – focused on sustainable supply chains and decarbonisation
   

Taking place on 7–8 October 2025 at ExCeL London, the co-located events bring together hundreds of exhibitors, 100+ expert speakers, policymakers, waste authorities, and corporate leaders.

Together, they form the UK’s most important circular economy expo and trade show, connecting every stakeholder in the waste, recycling, and sustainability ecosystem.

Why Attend?

The Recycling Expo & Sustainable Trade and Production Expo are designed for local authorities, waste managers, manufacturers, retailers, procurement leads, and sustainability professionals who need to:

• Stay ahead of fast-moving legislation (EPR, ETS, Simpler Recycling, DRS 2027, carbon controls)
• Discover innovative technologies, services, and products that make circularity possible
• Build partnerships with suppliers, clients, and policymakers across the UK and globally
• Gain practical insights from industry leaders on the Industry Leadership Main Stage
   

For exhibitors, the shows provide direct access to decision-makers actively seeking solutions to regulatory, operational, and sustainability challenges.

From Legislation to Implementation

The central theme of the 2025 event is clear: From Legislation to Implementation.

With government reforms reshaping the waste and resources sector, stakeholders face new challenges:

• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Holding producers responsible for end-of-life packaging and materials.
• Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS): Driving carbon accountability across operations.
• Simpler Recycling: Achieving nationwide consistency in household and business collections.
• Deposit Return Scheme (DRS 2027): Preparing systems, infrastructure, and partnerships for the most significant consumer-facing policy shift in decades.
• Carbon Control & Net Zero Targets: Ensuring waste management strategies align with UK climate commitments.
   

On the Industry Leadership Main Stage, policymakers, local authority leaders, and corporate experts will debate how to move from policy frameworks to practical delivery.

Features Driving Circular Innovation

Beyond the main stage, the events feature dedicated zones, clinics, and networking designed to spark collaboration and accelerate action:

• The Waste Authority Lounge – supported by NAWDO and UK Waste Authorities, this exclusive space enables local authority professionals to share strategies, compare experiences, and collaborate with private sector partners.
• The RECOUP Sustainability Clinic (sponsored by Buss ChemTech) – book a one-to-one session with leading plastics and packaging specialists for impartial, evidence-based advice.
• ReLondon Circular Innovation Hub – showcasing pioneering projects from SMEs and community innovators across the capital.
• Leadership Walk & Talk – curated one-to-one walking meetings connecting mentors, peers, and prospects.
• The Circular 100 Awards – recognising 100 individuals driving measurable contributions to the UK’s circular economy, with an on-stage trophy presentation and VIP dinner.
• VIP & Networking Lounges – including access to the Circular 100 Lounge, designed for deal-making and high-level networking.
   

Hundreds of Exhibitors Under One Roof

The exhibition floor is at the heart of the event. With hundreds of exhibitors, attendees can source solutions across:

• Recycling & Waste Management Equipment – MRFs, sorting, shredding, and advanced processing technologies
• Digital & Data Solutions – carbon tracking, reporting, AI-driven waste analytics, digital product passports
• Sustainable Materials & Packaging – recycled content, reusable systems, biodegradable materials
• Transport & Logistics – low-carbon collection, reverse logistics, infrastructure planning
• Consultancy & Compliance – EPR readiness, policy navigation, carbon management
   

For waste managers, it’s a chance to meet corporate sustainability leads in search of solutions. For corporates, it’s an opportunity to explore technologies and services that help embed circularity. For local authorities, it’s the chance to evaluate the tools required to deliver on national targets.

Who Will You Meet

Attendees include:

• Local Authorities and Waste Disposal Authorities
• Waste & Recycling Operators
• Manufacturers & Retailers (sustainability, packaging, procurement teams)
• Policymakers, NGOs & Advocacy Groups
• Infrastructure, Transport & Logistics Providers
• Technology & Innovation Leaders
   

Whether you’re a public sector officer navigating Simpler Recycling, a waste manager seeking new clients and technology, or a corporate leader embedding circularity across your business, this is where the UK waste and sustainability sector connects.

Why Exhibit?

For solution providers, The Recycling Expo & Sustainable Trade and Production Expo are the UK’s most targeted B2B platforms for reaching decision-makers. Exhibitors benefit from:

• Direct engagement with waste authorities, procurement leads, and sustainability directors
• Brand visibility across a high-profile marketing campaign
• Thought leadership opportunities on stage and in features like the Innovation Hub
• Networking with industry leaders and government stakeholders shaping future policy
   

With hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors, this is the UK’s largest business-focused trade platform for the recycling, waste, and circular economy ecosystem.

Two Events. Two Days. One Vision for a Circular Economy.

Together, The Recycling Expo and The Sustainable Trade and Production Expo deliver more than a trade show — they are a meeting place for innovation, policy, and partnership.

• For local authorities, the show provides practical answers to evolving regulations.
• For businesses, it’s where strategies become actionable through innovation and collaboration.
• For the sector as a whole, it’s where the UK’s circular economy takes shape.