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Pilots | QR Codes on Plastic Packaging
Enhance your packaging with GS1 Digital Link QR codes on the Polytag platform to communicate directly with your customers. These QR codes allow seamless access to mobile-optimized landing pages, providing consumers with detailed product information, sustainability messages, and more without needing an app download. As the future of barcodes, QR codes improve data sharing across…
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Legislation
The UK has introduced several reforms to tackle environmental issues, focusing on sustainable packaging and traceability. Deposit Return Schemes, Extended Producer Responsibility, and the Plastic Packaging Tax encourage eco-friendly practices among producers and retailers. Polytag technology aids in compliance by enabling detailed tracking of packaging throughout the circular economy. Additionally, Digital Waste Tracking streamlines processes…
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Pilots | Wells Dairy Farm QR Code Printing
Polytag’s groundbreaking pilot at Wells Dairy Farm successfully printed 40,000 unique-every-time QR codes using standard plate-printing technology. These GS1-compliant codes are essential for implementing a digital Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which offers numerous benefits to consumers, retailers, local authorities, and brands. By enabling precise tracking of packaging throughout its lifecycle, Polytag’s innovation promotes a more…
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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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Who We Are – Pioneers of RecTech
Polytag is at the forefront of recycling technology (RecTech), offering innovative solutions to address climate challenges and help the UK achieve Net Zero by 2050. Their technology supports UK Plastics Pact and UN sustainable goals, ensuring all packaging remains within the circular economy. As sustainability becomes a commercial imperative, Polytag’s tag and trace technology enables…
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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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Legislation – Your guide to Digital Waste Tracking
Digital Waste Tracking is set to transform waste management by allowing real-time tracking of waste and resources across the economy. Polytag supports this initiative, aiming to tag and trace all packaging and waste digitally. Learn about the UK government’s upcoming digital waste tracking service, the recent public consultation, and how Polytag’s innovative solutions can help…
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Legislation – Plastic Packaging Tax
The UK Plastic Packaging Tax, introduced on April 1, 2022, aims to reduce single-use plastics by incentivizing the use of recycled materials. Polytag’s innovative Describe, Tag and Trace technology helps businesses comply with the tax by tracking and managing plastic packaging throughout its lifecycle. This technology provides transparency, supports tax calculations, and helps brands promote…
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Legislation – Extended Producer Responsibility
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation requires manufacturers to manage the full lifecycle of their products, encouraging sustainable choices in packaging. Starting in 2023, UK businesses will bear financial responsibility for product packaging post-use. Polytag’s innovative Describe, Tag and Trace technology helps businesses comply with EPR by tracking and analyzing packaging throughout its lifecycle. Discover the…
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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.
