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Statement from Polytag on the Government’s response to the Consultation Introducing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
In response to the government’s latest consultation on the Deposit Return Scheme, Polytag CEO Alice Rackley expresses mixed feelings. While welcoming the openness to a hybrid DRS model, she voices disappointment over doubts regarding digital labelling technologies and concerns about fraud. Rackley reaffirms Polytag’s commitment to proving that their digital solutions, such as unique QR…
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Polytag prepares for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) rush by appointing new CEO
Polytag has appointed Alice Rackley, former Head of UK Retail at GS1 UK, as its new CEO. Alice brings extensive retail and technology experience to lead Polytag through a significant growth period, focusing on the development of innovative solutions for deposit return schemes and Extended Producer Responsibility. As the UK moves towards adopting these schemes,…
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Polytag comments on Scotland DRS announcement
Following the latest delay in Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme, Alice Rackley of Polytag voices concerns over the continued focus on traditional models involving reverse vending machines. Highlighting the success of the digital DRS pilot in Conwy, Wales, Rackley emphasises the benefits of integrating deposit return schemes with existing household recycling processes, calling for a shift…
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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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Polytag’s becomes GS1 UK partner
Polytag has achieved a significant milestone with the GS1 UK partner approval, validating its describe, tag, and trace technology against stringent global standards. This certification ensures that Polytag’s solutions adhere to GS1 identification keys and can effectively support the recycling process. Joining forces with GS1 UK, Polytag is set to present at LARAC Wales 2022,…
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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.