BERRY bpi group are the largest manufacturer and recycler of waste polythene films in Europe with a manufacturing and recycling capacity in excess of 400,000 tonnes p.a. Mike joined Berry in 1988 and has held senior roles within various BERRY businesses including polythene extrusion, converting and recycling. Currently Mike is responsible for all External Affairs representing BERRY bpi at UK and European Government levels plus trade associations including Plastics Recyclers Europe, and the British Plastics Federation Recycling Group. Mike was appointed in 2016 at UK Government Advisory Committee on Packaging (ACP) representing the UK plastics processing and recycling sector. He is a Board Member/Trustee of the UK charity Recycling of Used Plastics Limited (RECOUP), a member of the BPF Plastics & Packaging Management Committee, Vice-Chair of the European Circular Plastic Alliance Agricultural Films working Group, Member of the EuPC Executive Committee, a Director of INCPEN UK (Industry Council Packaging & Environment) and a member of the WRAP Plastic Pact Advisory Committee.