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Polytag’s CEO responds to Scottish Parliament’s Cross-party for Beers and pubs’ on Scotland’s DRS
In response to the Scottish Parliament’s scrutiny of the Deposit Return Scheme, Polytag CEO Alice Rackley champions the adoption of Digital DRS as a superior alternative. Highlighting its potential to curb cross-border fraud and reduce environmental impact, Rackley argues that digital tagging of recyclables could align with current UK recycling practices, offering convenience and sustainability…
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Polytag CEO recognised by Innovate UK
In a significant acknowledgment on International Women’s Day, Polytag CEO Alice Rackley was honored with Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation Award. This accolade, which includes a £50,000 funding boost and expert mentoring, recognises her pioneering work in advancing sustainable packaging solutions. Alice’s vision for Polytag addresses the urgent need for accountability in the lifecycle of…
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11 advantages of a Digital Deposit Return Scheme
Polytag introduces a pioneering Digital Deposit Return Scheme, leveraging tag and trace technology to streamline recycling and reduce environmental impact. This digital approach lowers operational costs, simplifies the recycling process for consumers, and integrates with existing waste management systems. Join us in revolutionising recycling and enhancing eco-responsibility.
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Polytag comments on the government’s EPR consultation response
Alice Rackley, CEO of Polytag, welcomes the announcement of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) consultation, highlighting the positive steps towards incentivising sustainable packaging design. However, she points out the critical inconsistencies and gaps in the legislation, advocating for digital innovations to address these challenges effectively. Polytag is poised to collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure…
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Polytag Partners
Polytag collaborates with esteemed partners such as AMRC, Conwy Council, Ecosurety, GS1 UK, WRAP, and the Welsh Government to advance sustainable practices and successful Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) worldwide. These partnerships support impactful initiatives, including ESG regulations and the UK Plastic Packaging Tax, driving innovations in recycling technology. Learn more about our partners and their…
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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,…