Supplementary Guidance on the UK Recyclability Assessment Methodology

The Recyclability Assessment Methodology: supplementary guidance document offers clarification on points within the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), which producers use to assess packaging recyclability under the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging. It does not replace the main RAM but complements it with additional information and examples. Producers liable under EPR must review and update their recyclability assessments when packaging design, composition, or the RAM itself changes. This ensures that assessments remain accurate and reflective of current requirements. The guidance clarifies reporting obligations, including specific submission codes for different types of packaging, and covers various practical issues such as how to assess online marketplace packaging, medical packaging, and multi-component packaging. It also provides detailed guidance on assessing labels, take-back schemes, contaminants, collection rates, and how distributors should carry out assessments, helping producers apply the RAM consistently and correctly.