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Your Guide to Completing the Recyclability Assessment with RAM Assess

RAM Assess is our purpose-built online platform designed to help you meet the requirements of the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), a core obligation under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), effective from 1 January 2025.

Whether you’re managing thousands of SKUs or just a few key lines, RAM Assess streamlines complex assessments by generating component-level RAG (Red, Amber, Green) scores at scale, highlighting data gaps before they default to “Red,” and forecasting cost impacts.

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Take Control of your Recyclability Assessment

Navigating the new Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) doesn’t need to be complex. RAM Assess is designed to take the pressure off internal teams by simplifying component-level packaging assessments, helping you make smarter decisions faster and stay ahead of your EPR obligations.

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  • Generate RAG recyclability ratings at component level

  • Pinpoint Red ratings and unlock clear actions to improve them to Green

  • Forecast your modulated waste management fees

  • Automate bulk assessments across thousands of SKUs

  • Export RAM-rated datasets for EPR reporting

  • Identify cost-saving packaging improvements

Ready to Submit your H1 2025 Data?

If you’re ready to complete your H1 2025 packaging data submission – including recyclability assessments under the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) –  simply follow our step-by-step guide below. It walks you through uploading your packaging data, generating RAG ratings, and submitting your data via the Clarity dashboard.

Prefer to complete your submission without using RAM Assess? You can still meet your obligations using our RAM decision trees, which provide clear, material-specific guidance to help you assign accurate Red, Amber, or Green ratings to your packaging components. Simply reach out to your Clarity Account Manager to obtain

Step-by-Step Guide to Completing RAM

Step 1. Confirm Your RAM Assess Level

Speak with your Clarity Account Manager to confirm which RAM Assess tier is right for your business and we’ll provide your login details to the platform.

Step 2. Complete the RAM Data Template

Gather your household packaging data together and then download and complete the RAM Data Template by logging into RAM Assess.

 

Step 3. Access the RAM Assess Platform

From 1st August, RAM Assess becomes available to scheme members. You can also begin submitting your H1 2025 packaging data to Clarity from this date.

Step 4. Upload Your RAM Data Template(s)

Core users should upload their completed RAM template via RAM Assess. Cost Reduce and Transform users must also upload the Product Sales template.

Step 5. Collate Your RAM Assessment Ratings

Core users should use the “Export All Data” function to generate RAG ratings. Cost Reduce and Transform users can use “Export RAM Output” to create a RAM-ready file for upload to the Clarion dashboard.

 

Step 6. Complete Your H1 2025 Submission

Log in to your Clarity dashboard and use your exported RAM Assess files to complete your H1 2025 packaging data submission by 22nd August.

Need More Help?

Our account management team is here to support you.

To find out more about RAM Assess or how Clarity can help you manage your EPR reporting, simply contact your Account Manager, request a call back or or email us at info@clarity.eco.