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# Recyclability Assessment Tool (RAT)

 Useful questions about our Recyclability Assessment Tool

- [Is the Recyclability Assessment Tool \[RAT\] included as part of my membership?](https://help.oprl.org.uk/en/knowledge/is-the-recyclability-assessment-tool-rat-included-as-part-of-my-membership)
- [How can I access and use the RAT?](https://help.oprl.org.uk/en/knowledge/how-can-i-access-and-use-the-rat)
- [Will the RAT provide me with labelling artwork?](https://help.oprl.org.uk/en/knowledge/will-the-rat-provide-me-with-labelling-artwork)
- [Does the OPRL RAT align with the RAM being produced by Defra/PackUK?](https://help.oprl.org.uk/en/knowledge/does-the-rat-align-with-the-ram-being-produced-by-defra)
- [What are the benefits of completing a recyclability assessment?](https://help.oprl.org.uk/en/knowledge/what-are-the-benefits-of-completing-a-recyclability-assessment)
- [What if someone leaves my organisation – will I be able to access their assessments?](https://help.oprl.org.uk/en/knowledge/what-if-someone-leaves-my-organisation-will-i-be-able-to-access-their-assessments)
- [How should I save my assessments?](https://help.oprl.org.uk/en/knowledge/how-should-i-save-my-assessments)
- [What has changed in the latest version (version 2) of the OPRL RAT?](https://help.oprl.org.uk/en/knowledge/what-has-changed-in-the-latest-version-version-2-of-the-oprl-rat)
- [What information do I need before starting an assessment?](https://help.oprl.org.uk/en/knowledge/what-information-do-i-need-before-starting-an-assessment)
- [If I have similar packaging variations, can I amend or duplicate an existing or previous assessment?](https://help.oprl.org.uk/en/knowledge/if-i-have-similar-packaging-variations-can-i-amend-or-duplicate-an-existing-or-previous-assessment)
- [What happens for components that are under 40mm?](https://help.oprl.org.uk/en/knowledge/what-happens-for-components-that-are-under-40mm)
- [Are there any automatic RED outcomes?](https://help.oprl.org.uk/en/knowledge/are-there-any-automatic-red-outcomes)
- [Are there any restrictions on using the RAT to produce recyclability assessments for my customers, members, or clients?](https://help.oprl.org.uk/en/knowledge/are-there-any-restrictions-on-using-the-rat-to-produce-recyclability-assessments-for-my-customers-members-or-clients)

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