pEPR Update: Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) now available on Gov.uk

The Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) was published by Defra and the pEPR Scheme Administrator today.

This methodology will enable large packaging producers to assess the recyclability of their packaging and produce a red/amber/green output which will inform the level of fee modulation payable for that material from year 2 of pEPR. Producers are required to apply the methodology for packaging placed on the market from 1 January 2025, with the first reporting deadline being 1 October 2025.

Developed in collaboration with the value chain

The RAM has been developed in close collaboration with stakeholders from across the value chain and reflects the recyclability of packaging materials in the UK today.

The project team would like to thank the many stakeholders who have assisted the project and volunteered their wealth of expertise.

Please access the RAM on Gov.uk.

Join the RAM & Illustrative Base Fees webinar to find out more   

We will run a webinar in January to walk through the Base Fees and the RAM methodology and approach to reporting. This webinar will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to ask in-depth questions, relay feedback, and receive further details. Once you have read the publication and if you still have questions, you can submit these through the mailbox.

The deadline for submitting feedback and questions in advance of the webinar is Friday 10 January 2025. We will aim to answer these within the webinar presentation. For those unable to attend, a recording will be made available via the R&W newsletter.

·       Date: Thursday 16 January 2025  

·       Time: 14:00 – 16:00 

·       Registration: Please register for the webinar on Microsoft Teams Live