Guidance

Recyclability assessment methodology: background and definitions

Supporting technical guidance for the recyclability assessment methodology, including an explanation of how to classify your packaging and technical definitions

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Details

This is additional technical guidance for the recyclability assessment methodology.

It covers:

  • how to classify your packaging and correctly report it
  • the stages of recyclability, and how these relate to the red, amber and green ratings
  • rules around take-back schemes
  • definitions of technical terms

This supplements the guidance on individual materials, which can tell you the rating of a particular packaging material.

There is also a broader overview of the RAM that explains:

  • who must do this
  • how to assess your packaging waste
  • how to report it

The RAM is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

Updates to this page

Published 23 December 2024

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