AMS-III.AJ. Recovery and recycling of materials from solid wastes
AMS-III.AJ. is a waste management methodology used by 18 projects on Verra, Gold Standard, Cercarbono. Registry records show 256,025 tonnes issued and 64.2% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
18
Countries
5
Credits issued
256,025 t
Credits retired
164,339 t
Retired share of issued
64.2%
Projects yet to issue
66.7%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance. An approved methodology means credits from projects using it can be eligible; it does not mean every credit carries the label.
CORSIA programme relevance
Whether the programmes this methodology is used on are approved by ICAO. Programme level only; unit eligibility depends on dates, authorisation and each programme's exclusions.
- Verra 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
- Gold Standard 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
- Cercarbono 2024 to 2026: not approved · 2027 to 2029: not approved
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,913 |
| 2022 | 109,707 |
| 2021 | 105,891 |
| 2020 | 33,233 |
| 2019 | 281 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-III.AJ.
19 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Yizheng Zhongxing Recycled PET Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
108.7K
issued tCO₂e
Jiangsu Lisaike PET Recycling Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
94.1K
issued tCO₂e
Hubei Jiulong PET Recycling Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
38.1K
issued tCO₂e
Jiangsu REO-ECO PET RECYCLING PROJECT
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
8.1K
issued tCO₂e
Hunan Anfu PP Recycling Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
5.6K
issued tCO₂e
REMONDIS Recycling CO2 Emissions Reductions from Glass Recycling Germany
Gold Standard · Germany · Energy Efficiency
1.3K
issued tCO₂e
Bariq Starlinger 215 PET Recycling Line
Gold Standard · Egypt · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Bariq recoSTAR PET ART Recycling Line
Gold Standard · Egypt · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
CHENGZI RECYCLED AL PROJECT A
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Fomento de la cadena de recolección de papel para reciclaje
Cercarbono · Mexico · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
GER Recycled PP Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Jiangsu Qidong Yongyin Recycled PET Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Jiangxi Jinwang Waste Aluminum Recycling Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
RePL Recycling plastic project
Verra · Indonesia · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Recycling Solutions in Nepal
Gold Standard · Nepal · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Reduction of CO2 Emissions by Glass Recycling
Verra · Germany · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Sichuan Huashun PET Recycling Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Suzhou Jiulong PET Recycling Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Xingning Tokzin PET Recycling Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- CAR U.S. and Canada Biochar Protocol 9 projects · CCP-Approved
- ACM0001 Flaring or use of landfill gas 181 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- AMS-III.G. Landfill methane recovery 6 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol 128 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
- VM0044 Methodology for Biochar Utilization in Soil and Non-Soil Applications 12 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
Questions about AMS-III.AJ.
How many projects use AMS-III.AJ.?
18 projects, in 5 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-III.AJ. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-III.AJ. have been retired?
64.2%, or 164,339 of 256,025 tonnes.