Consultation launched on DRAFT Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM)/Guidance

The DRAFT Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM)/Guidance is being published today for a first round of user testing via the Government’s Packaging EPR Newsletter. It is available to download via this public link along with the online survey. We would encourage as many members as possible to respond to the survey which will be open until 31st October. 

This is the first of two opportunities to provide feedback on the RAM; a second  user testing round is expected to take place in November. 

FDF has had some prior engagement with Defra and PA Consulting in the run up to this consultation mainly from the perspective of trying to better understand  the approach and process for its finalisation.   We have also continued to reiterate throughout our fundamental belief that the modulated fee methodology should be the responsibility of obligated producers through a Producer Responsibility Organisation or PRO. If members have the opportunity to reiterate this point in their responses this would be appreciated.

It would be helpful if members could share with us any key comments/concerns regarding this working version of the RAM. Please do this by close Monday 28 October.