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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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 2024Last updated 17 February 2025 + show all updates
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Changes to some container examples, to clarify label coverage area. A bottle of water has been changed to a bottle of detergent so that there is no clash with the Deposit Return Scheme,
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First published.