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Biffa supports packaging waste tracking with Polytag’s detection technology
Further developments with longstanding partner Biffa, a leader in sustainable waste management. The collaboration further extends coverage of Polytag’s network in the UK, laying critical groundwork for real-time packaging traceability in the capital city, London, for household brands.
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Polytag vs Digimarc: A Deep Dive into Plastic Packaging Detection and Sortation
Brands considering how to tag and trace their plastic products across the lifecycle are likely to spend time exploring Polytag, with its UV tag and GS1 data matrix system, and Digimarc, which embeds proprietary invisible codes into packaging artwork.
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Polytag vs Greyparrot: A Tale of Two Technologies in Plastic Packaging Detection
Those of us in the RecTech industry have reached a consensus; the circular economy must become a reality and the path forward is led by innovation in technology.
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Citeo and Polytag deliver 100% visibility on single-use plastic recycling in major collab project
Together with global packaging compliance leader, Citeo, Polytag has achieved a major breakthrough for the recycling industry, in a project successfully detecting 100% of UV- tagged single-use plastic bottles entering one of Europe’s busiest Materials Recycling Facilities (MRF) in France.
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Polytag to provide traceability of 146,000 tonnes of waste in Wales
Polytag has today announced the successful integration of four Polytag Plastic Detection Units at Material Recycling Facilities (MRFs) in Wales.
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Waitrose Becomes Latest Retailer To Join Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme
Leading British supermarket chain, Waitrose & Partners, has become the latest major retailer to join Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme, an industry-led initiative aimed at transforming the tracking and recycling of single-use plastic packaging in the UK.
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Polytag to provide traceability of 146,000 tonnes of waste in Wales
Polytag has today announced the successful integration of four Polytag Plastic Detection Units at Material Recycling Facilities (MRFs) in Wales. The new sites in Conwy, Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire, and Anglesey mark a significant step in Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme, an industry-led initiative empowering brands, retailers, and waste management businesses with real-time data on the recycling of single-use…
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The Role of Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) in the UK
The UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is more than just a recycling initiative—it’s a push towards sustainable living. As Scotland leads the way, GS1 UK and Polytag are pioneering technologies that ensure every bottle and can makes its way back into the recycling loop. This cultural shift aims to reduce litter, enhance recycling rates, and…
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GS1 UK and Polytag Spearhead Groundbreaking Deposit Return Scheme
Discover how GS1 UK and Polytag are transforming recycling in the UK through the groundbreaking Deposit Return Scheme. Learn about the innovative use of GS1 Digital Link and QR codes to enhance consumer engagement, boost recycling rates, and achieve sustainability goals. Explore Scotland’s pioneering role and the nationwide adoption of these eco-friendly practices by 2025.
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Deposit Return Scheme: What Is it?
The Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is revolutionising recycling by incentivising the return of beverage containers for refunds. This blog explores the effectiveness of DRS in countries like Germany and Sweden, highlights digital innovations by Polytag, and discusses the benefits, challenges, and future of DRS. Discover how this system is paving the way for a greener,…
