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Legislation – Understanding Digital DRS
Polytag’s Digital Deposit Return Scheme (DDRS) offers a transformative approach to recycling by leveraging QR codes and app-based technology. This innovative solution integrates seamlessly with existing kerbside collections, making it easy for consumers to recycle and reclaim deposits from home. Learn about the benefits of DDRS, its impact on reducing waste, and how it supports…
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Kerbside deposit return schemes prove their value to brands and households
The Kerbside Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) pilot in Conwy, North Wales, marked a significant success, with an impressive 97% of participating households engaging in the initiative. This pilot, leveraging Polytag technology and supported by the Welsh Government and local councils, demonstrated the effectiveness of at-home QR code scanning for recycling, underscoring the potential of digital…
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The Greasby Trial – Testing Digital Deposit Return Scheme System
In Q4 2019, Polytag conducted the Greasby Trial, a landmark project involving 50 households to test a digital approach to recycling. Participants used a mobile app to scan items tagged with unique codes, contributing to a successful recycling process at Polytag’s facility. The trial, which significantly boosted local recycling efforts and supported community schools, demonstrated…
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Digital Deposit Return Scheme Pilot – Getting Ready With Conwy
Polytag is set to commence its much-anticipated Digital Deposit Return Scheme pilot in Conwy, Wales. After fine-tuning our technology and conducting successful tests with partners like Allied Recycling, we are ready to demonstrate the power of RFID technology and unique digital identifiers in real-world recycling. This pilot promises to revolutionise recycling practices, offering a seamless…
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Polytag’s technology partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC Cymru)
Polytag collaborates with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Cymru, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities to validate and enhance its revolutionary tag and trace technology. This partnership aims to optimise printing technologies, secure data transfer, and integrate digital deposit return schemes with financial systems. Join us in pioneering sustainable packaging solutions.