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Recycling Technology: Polytag and Biffa partner to help Ocado Retail, Co-op and Aldi gain unprecedented packaging lifecycle data
Polytag and Biffa have teamed up with Ocado Retail, Co-op, and Aldi in RECOUP’s ‘Bottle to Bottle’ project to provide unprecedented real-time packaging lifecycle data. Using UV 2D tags and advanced monitoring, this initiative empowers retailers with actionable insights to enhance their sustainability strategies. Discover how this groundbreaking collaboration is shaping the future of recycling…
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Polytag announces industry-led recycling scheme with M&S as founding partner
Polytag has introduced the Polytag Ecotrace Programme, with M&S as a founding partner, to transform the UK’s recycling system. This initiative leverages Invisible UV Tag technology to provide real-time data on single-use plastic packaging recycling. By deploying UV Tag detection equipment in key recycling centres, the programme offers unprecedented insights into the lifecycle of plastic…
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Polytag achieves 50% growth fuelled by strategic partnerships
Polytag, the award-winning recycling tech company, has announced a 50% growth fueled by strategic partnerships with leading UK retailers and drinks brands. To support its ambitious plans, Polytag has strengthened its team with two key appointments: Virlina Choquette as Head of Client Experience and Delivery, and Phil Bisby as Lead Developer Engineer. These new additions…
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The RECOUP Plastic Resource and Recycling Conference 2023
Recently, Polytag’s Project Manager, Rosa Knox-Bradley, participated in the RECOUP Plastic Resource and Recycling Conference 2023, a pivotal gathering within the plastics recycling sector. This event not only fostered connections among SMEs, NGOs, and government bodies but also showcased groundbreaking solutions driving the industry forward. The conference was a vibrant platform for discussing future-oriented strategies…
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Introducing the New Polytag Website: A Fresh Look and Exciting Features!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Polytag website! Redesigned with you in mind, our site now offers an enriched user experience with enhanced features like detailed insights into QR and Invisible Tag Technology, updated blog content, and direct access to our expert team. Dive into our world to explore innovative solutions…
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Co-op Employs Polytag’s Recycling Technology
Co-op is setting a new standard in sustainable packaging by partnering with Polytag to apply unique QR codes and UV tags to its own-label spring water bottles. This initiative provides unparalleled visibility into the recycling journey of each bottle, offering real-time data to Co-op and supporting the advancement of a circular recycling economy. The technology…
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Aldi becomes latest retailer to seek more recycling information
Aldi is intensifying its environmental initiatives by focusing on acquiring more detailed recycling information, a move that underscores its commitment to sustainability. This effort aims to refine the retailer’s packaging strategies and contribute significantly to broader ecological objectives, demonstrating Aldi’s proactive approach in promoting responsible recycling practices among its consumers and within its supply chain.
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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…
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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…
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Digital Deposit Return Scheme innovator Polytag develops UV tag reading technology to enable brands to trace packaging through circular economy
Polytag, a leader in recycling technology, has developed UV tag reading technology to enhance packaging traceability within the circular economy. This innovative solution, created with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, provides detailed lifecycle data, aiding brands, legislators, and recycling operators in improving recycling rates and complying with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Discover how Polytag is…
