UK RAM recyclability assessments
The UK Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM). Required to claim EPR fee modulation under the UK packaging EPR regime.
What it is?
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 can conduct the RAM assessment as an independent third party, for you. The work is grounded in CIRCPACK auditors' operational experience inside UK Material Recovery Facilities and reprocessing sites, and in the wider Veolia network.
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: means that the packaging is challenging to recycle in the current UK system, typically because of problematic materials, additives or design choices.
Amber: means recyclable, but requires specialised collection or reprocessing not yet at scale across the UK
Green: means 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 needs.
Based on that we will send you a dedicated proposal. After 3-4 weeks, after the proposal signature and your input data you will be 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.