Steve is Director of Policy at RECOUP, where he leads on plastics recycling policy, infrastructure development, and evidence-based strategy. He works at the intersection of research, industry, and government, providing insight and guidance on recycling performance, system design, and policy interventions. Steve has authored and overseen key publications including the UK Household Plastics Collection Survey and Plastic Sorting & Reprocessing Infrastructure Reports, delivering independent analysis that informs stakeholders, policymakers, and industry decisions. His expertise spans recycling systems, strategic interventions, consumer behaviour change, and packaging and waste regulations.