UK RAM (Recyclability Assessment Methodology)
Assessing you packaging against the UK Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), is required to claim EPR fee bonuses under the UK packaging EPR regime.
What is it?
The Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) is the UK framework for assessing the recyclability of household packaging under the Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) regulations.
The RAM covers all household packaging subject to pEPR, across plastics, glass, metals, paper, cardboard, beverage cartons and composite packaging.
At CIRCPACK we conduct the RAM assessment as an independent third party. The work is grounded in CIRCPACK auditors' operational experience inside UK Material Recovery Facilities and reprocessing sites, and as an accredited certifying body for RecyClass and RECY:CHECK.
How does it work?
The methodology evaluates each packaging component against the current UK collection, sorting and reprocessing infrastructure and assigns one of three ratings:
Red: The packaging is challenging to recycle in the current UK system, typically because of problematic materials, additives or design choices.
Amber: Recyclable, but requires specialised collection or reprocessing not yet in place at scale across the UK
Green: Widely recyclable within the UK's current household collection, sorting and reprocessing systems.
Want to get started?
Send us an email. We will schedule a call to understand your packaging and align on your needs.
Based on that, we will send you a dedicated proposal. After 3-4 weeks you will receive your score.
What you receive?
Ready to certify your packaging?
Send us your packaging spec and we'll come back within 48 hours with a scoped quote, methodology and timeline.