This is additional technical guidance for the recyclability assessment methodology.

It covers:

• how to classify your packaging and correctly report it
• the stages of recyclability, and how these relate to the red, amber and green ratings
• rules around take-back schemes
• definitions of technical terms

This supplements the guidance on individual materials, which can tell you the rating of a particular packaging material.

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