Guidance
Recyclability assessment methodology: materials and outputs
How to categorise and rate individual materials under the recyclability assessment methodology (RAM).
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This is detailed technical guidance for the recycling assessment methodology (RAM).
There are sections on each of the materials that much be assessed for the RAM. Each section explains:
- what kind of packaging units or components belong in this category
- the recyclability of sub-materials when assessed against 4 factors - collection, sortation, reprocessing and application
- an output for each sub-material - red, amber or green
This output should be recorded and submitted when you report your packaging data.
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).