PackUK Publishes Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) 2027

PackUK has published the latest update to the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) after significant industry consultation. The next iteration, referred to as RAM 2027, is the framework producers must use to assess the recyclability of household packaging placed on the market in 2027 under the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme. RAM assessment outcomes determine whether packaging is rated red, amber or green, influencing fee modulation and supporting the transition to a more circular packaging system. Supporting clearer and more consistent assessments RAM 2027 builds on version 1.1, published in April 2025, and…

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