Content
Centre
Read all about the latest Polytag news and events.
Content
Filter by category
-
Aldi – Invisible UV Tags
Aldi has partnered with Polytag to gain unprecedented packaging traceability data using invisible UV tags on milk packaging. This collaboration allows Aldi to capture real-time recycling data at Biffa Teesside, providing insights into the quantity of packaging recycled and enabling the retailer to track its sustainability performance accurately. Polytag’s CEO, Alice Rackley, highlights the importance…
-
Co-op case study
Co-op and Polytag are setting a new industry standard with the introduction of unique-every-time QR codes and UV tags on Co-op’s own-label spring water bottles. This groundbreaking technology offers the retailer unprecedented visibility of packaging during the recycling process, enabling real-time insights and supporting a circular economy. The QR codes, compliant with GS1 standards, provide…
-
The Grocer: Broken promises: is setting environmental targets doing more harm than good?
Explore the impact of ambitious but unmet environmental targets set by brands and retailers. Polytag CEO Alice Rackley discusses with The Grocer how improved data accuracy can drive genuine sustainability progress and help companies meet their environmental goals more effectively.
-
Lets Recycle: Co-op and Polytag to track bottles’ recycling journey
Co-op partners with Polytag to enhance recycling transparency using UV tag technology in a new trial in North Wales. Discover how this initiative will provide Co-op with detailed data on the recycling journey of plastic bottles, aiding in the development of more efficient recycling practices and supporting UK sustainability goals.
-
Daily Telegraph: Ocado shoppers could get cash back to scan recycling under delayed deposit return scheme
Ocado trials innovative QR code technology on milk bottles to simplify recycling and cash-back process for customers. This pioneering initiative, developed by Polytag, aims to improve recycling rates and combat littering ahead of the UK’s anticipated deposit return scheme in 2024.
-
Delays to DRS are in nobody’s interest
Alice Rackley, CEO of Polytag, advocates for the adoption of Digital Deposit Return Schemes (DDRS) to address the UK’s recycling challenges and avoid further delays in environmental policy implementation. Explore how digital solutions can save costs, enhance recycling efficiency, and support the circular economy.
-
Polytag comments on Prime Minister’s recycling remarks
Phil Sutton, founder of Polytag and a leading voice in sustainability, addresses the Prime Minister’s recent statements on recycling, emphasising the critical role of plastics in product protection and the importance of advancing recycling technologies. By collaborating with the Welsh government, Polytag demonstrates high engagement in recycling initiatives, showcasing the potential for significant environmental impact…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
