About Us
We are committed to assisting responsible businesses in mapping and managing their single-use and problem plastics usage in order to improve circularity and environmental impact. Active organizations gain access to recognised kite-marks and accolades, which can be effectively communicated. These range from the ‘plastic conscious’ ‘Supporter’ to the ‘verified active’ ‘Engaged’ and to the voluntary option of “Certified” as meeting best practice standards.
Our Vision
Our goal is to expand our community from 8,000 to over 20,000 organisations, creating a powerful movement dedicated to responsible plastic management. Together, we’ll reduce plastic waste in landfills and oceans, and minimise the use of problematic and single-use plastics. Join us in demonstrating a strong commitment to a sustainable future.
Who We Are
Experience
Founded in 2019 as a social enterprise, the RPM Program addresses the harmful effects of plastic pollution on oceans and the environment. Our team, with extensive experience in circularity and sustainability standards, includes experts in various sectors such as Hotels, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction, Food, IT, Fishing, Agriculture, Retail, Utilities, and Business Services.
Global Certification
We are supported by global certification bodies, waste management contractors, recyclers, and circularity consultants. Our diverse membership spans multiple industries, all committed to measurable environmental impact and sustainability.
Globally Active
Active in over 12 countries, the RPM Program connects businesses with suppliers and solutions for effective plastic management. Join us to reduce plastic waste, protect our environment, and promote a sustainable future.
Our Key People
Peter Marshall
Chairman
Dave Garforth
Program Director
Bernadette Vernon
Finance Director
Aaron Marshall
Co-Founder & Engagement Director
Mike Platt
Associate – Auditor
Michaela Archer
Associate Auditor
Our Expertise
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Experience
Our team is led by experienced and practically minded plastic, standards and certification experts with decades of experience in supply chain assurance, ISO and ISEAL systems & certifications.
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Partnerships
Over twenty years of experience in sustainability, environmental, social and governance (ESG) and international assurance program management. We have partnerships with leading recycling and sorting facilities that can help with circularity solutions.
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Expert Support
Our coaches offer tailored, expert support in areas of single-use plastic, problem plastic and waste management. Our verification team and our third-party independent certification bodies can offer the highest levels of assurance.
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Consultants
The RPM Program approved consultant network can help organisations to achieve plastic management goals and targets. RS Standards is our lead strategic partner for support services.
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Certification Bodies
Our fully onboarded certification bodies are LRQA, Control Union and TransCert. RPM Program trains auditors and provides an integrity framework.
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Training
Our partnerships with further education colleges and training centres allows us to offer a range of accredited and non accredited training options for all skill levels.
Our RPM vision is that business as usual across the world will involve ‘responsible plastic management’ practices. We want to help reduce the amount of unnecessary, problem plastic and the volume virgin plastic being produced. We all want to reduce the amount of plastic polluting our environments and oceans.
Plastic helps to shape our world and unfortunately a truly Plastic-free society status is likely a dream but Responsible Plastic Management status for society is a practical and realistic goal to achieve.
Who’s Involved
Organizations in these sectors have engaged to date;
- Aerospace
- Accounting
- Construction
- Design
- Fishing
- Food & Drink
- Government
- IT Service
- Law
- Packaging
- Ports
- Pharma
- Recruitment
- Technology