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Platform · the technology on pack

Two technologies on every pack. A Smart QR Code your customers scan, and an Invisible UV Tag that proves your packaging gets recycled. One platform runs both.

Two technologiesSmart QR CodesTurn every pack into a channel you controlInvisible UV TagsProof your packaging gets recycled
One platformThe whole platformTwo technologies, one platform

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Platform

Not just a barcode…

Your pack is already in your customer's hand. Polytag puts that moment to work: a Smart QR Code that tells and sells, and an Invisible UV Tag that proves your recycling.

Use it to
  • Talk to customers straight from the shelf
  • Prove your recycling, not just promise it

Solutions · what it does for your brand

Pick what you need your packaging to do. Every solution runs on the same Smart QR Codes and UV Tags.

Drive SalesD2C MarketingYour pack becomes a marketing channelProduct AuthenticationLet shoppers check it's genuineRewards and Loyalty SchemesLeverage serialised codes for your brand
Ensure ComplianceEPR DataEvidence for your EPR reportingSupply Chain InformationBest before dates and batch numbers as standard
Build Sustainable ImpactReuse and RefillBring customers back, and packs tooEcotraceReal recycling proof, UK-wideEnhanced SortationGet your packs back as better materialDigital Deposit ReturnDeposits and returns from a scan
Unlock Data & InsightsData & InsightsSee who scans, where and when

Solutions

D2C Marketing

Every pack you sell is media space you already own. Turn it into campaigns, content and competitions you can change whenever you like, and see exactly how people respond.

Use it to
  • Launch a competition or promotion on pack
  • Share recipes, provenance and how-to videos
  • Swap content per campaign, no reprint
Results
Resources
  • ArticlesGuides and field notes from the Polytag team
  • WhitepapersLong-form reports from the Polytag team
  • Legislation hubPackaging and recycling legislation, explained
  • Developer portal, Coming soonDocumentation for building on Polytag
Company
  • About & teamFounded in 2018 and proudly Welsh
  • PartnersThe organisations we work with
  • AwardsRecognised across the industry
  • GS1 ApprovedOur approval and GS1 standards
  • CareersJoin the recycling revolution
Let's Talk
  3. 03Results
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Platform

Two technologies on every pack. A Smart QR Code your customers scan, and an Invisible UV Tag that proves your packaging gets recycled. One platform runs both.

Two technologies

  • Smart QR CodesTurn every pack into a channel you control
  • Invisible UV TagsProof your packaging gets recycled

One platform

  • The whole platformTwo technologies, one platform

Existing customer: Log in

Keen for a demo? Click here.

02

Solutions

Pick what you need your packaging to do. Every solution runs on the same Smart QR Codes and UV Tags.

Drive Sales

  • D2C MarketingYour pack becomes a marketing channel
  • Product AuthenticationLet shoppers check it's genuine
  • Rewards and Loyalty SchemesLeverage serialised codes for your brand

Ensure Compliance

  • EPR DataEvidence for your EPR reporting
  • Supply Chain InformationBest before dates and batch numbers as standard

Build Sustainable Impact

  • Reuse and RefillBring customers back, and packs too
  • EcotraceReal recycling proof, UK-wide
  • Enhanced SortationGet your packs back as better material
  • Digital Deposit ReturnDeposits and returns from a scan

Unlock Data & Insights

  • Data & InsightsSee who scans, where and when
04

Resources

Resources overview
  • ArticlesGuides and field notes from the Polytag team
  • WhitepapersLong-form reports from the Polytag team
  • Legislation hubPackaging and recycling legislation, explained
  • Developer portal, Coming soonDocumentation for building on Polytag
05

Company

Company overview
  • About & teamFounded in 2018 and proudly Welsh
  • PartnersThe organisations we work with
  • AwardsRecognised across the industry
  • GS1 ApprovedOur approval and GS1 standards
  • CareersJoin the recycling revolution
  • EN
  • FR
  • ES
Let's Talk

01 — Awards

Award-winning technology.

Polytag’s technology and team members are regularly recognised in leading industry awards. We’re proud of our team’s contribution in shaping the circular economy for the future.

02 — The record

Recognised across the industry.

Every award, shortlisting and commendation, from the biggest wins to the full record by year.

awards and recognitions
24
wins
10
years of recognition, 2022–2025
4

Biggest wins

edie Awards logo
Winner2024

edie Awards

Engagement and Behaviour Change Initiative of the Year

Polytag, Ocado Retail and Bower: the 20p reward for recycling

Winner2024

RECOUP Awards

Best Innovation in Equipment or Technology

UK Packaging Awards 2023 logo
Winner2023

UK Packaging Awards

Innovation of the Year: Digital Deposit Return Scheme

With Ocado

Winner2023

Grocer Gold

Recycling Initiative of the Year

With Ocado

The full record

  1. 20252
  2. 20247
  3. 20239
  4. 20222
  5. Year not stated4

2025

2 awards

The Spectator Economic Innovator of the Year Awards 2025 finalist badge
Finalist2025
The Spectator

Economic Innovator of the Year

Recognised2025
RECOUP Awards

2024

7 awards · 4 wins

RTIH Innovation Awards 2024 winner badge
Winner2024
RTIH Innovation Awards

With Ocado and GS1 UK

Women Angels of Wales logo
Winner2024
Women Angels of Wales

UKBAA Award for Best Woman-Led Investment in Innovation

edie Awards logo
Winner2024
edie Awards

Engagement and Behaviour Change Initiative of the Year

Polytag, Ocado Retail and Bower: the 20p reward for recycling

Winner2024
RECOUP Awards

Best Innovation in Equipment or Technology

Nominated2024
MRW Awards

Digital Innovation

Polytag and Ocado

Recognised2024
MRW Awards

Rising Star

Recognised2024
Ecoembes Circular Packaging Challenge

Honourable mention (Mención de honor)

2023

9 awards · 5 wins

Winner2023
MRW Awards

Digital Innovation

Polytag and Ocado

Winner2023
MRW Awards

Rising Star

Awarded to our Account Manager

Winner2023
BRC Climate Showcase Awards

Changing Consumer Behaviour

Ocado and Polytag

UK Packaging Awards 2023 logo
Winner2023
UK Packaging Awards

Innovation of the Year: Digital Deposit Return Scheme

With Ocado

Winner2023
Grocer Gold

Recycling Initiative of the Year

With Ocado

UK Packaging Awards 2023 logo
Highly commended2023
UK Packaging Awards

Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year

Co-op and Polytag

Finalist2023
Combient Foundry Value Proposition Days
Shortlisted2023
Environmental Packaging Awards

Online Retail

Ocado and Polytag: Digital Deposit Return Scheme

Shortlisted2023
RECOUP Awards

Best Innovation in Equipment or Technology

2022

2 awards · 1 win

Winner2022
Women in Innovation Awards

Awarded to our CEO

Highly commended2022
University of Cambridge IfM Open Innovation Forum

Year not stated

4 awards

Highly commended
Women in Packaging

Innovation in Packaging Excellence

Highly commended
Women in Packaging

Digital Transformation Leader

Shortlisted
Grocer Gold

Supply Chain Initiative of the Year and Technology Initiative of the Year

Shortlisted
Women in Packaging

Rising Star

Awards are also a powerful reminder of what is possible when ambition and action come together.

Polytag CEO

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  • GS1 Approved
  • ISO 9001 certified, ISOQAR registered
  • ISO 27001 certified, ISOQAR registered

Cert No. 24840

Solutions

  • D2C Marketing
  • Reuse and Refill
  • Product Authentication
  • EPR Data
  • Supply Chain Information

Technology

  • Smart QR Codes
  • Invisible UV Tags
  • Ecotrace
  • Enhanced Sortation

Company

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  • Careers
  • Contact

Resources

  • Resources
  • Articles
  • Legislation
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hello@polytag.io
Polytag LtdUnit 13a, Deeside Industrial EstateCH5 2LR
  • GS1 Approved
  • ISO 9001 certified, ISOQAR registered
  • ISO 27001 certified, ISOQAR registered

Cert No. 24840

Solutions

  • D2C Marketing
  • Reuse and Refill
  • Product Authentication
  • EPR Data

Technology

  • Smart QR Codes
  • Invisible UV Tags
  • Ecotrace
  • Enhanced Sortation

Company

  • About
  • Results
  • Careers
  • Contact

Resources

  • Resources
  • Articles
  • Legislation
© 2026 PolytagPrivacyTermsAccessibility
QR Squared — powered by Polytag
  • EN
  • FR
  • ES

Polytag Limited · Registered in England and Wales No. 11188703 · Registered office: Unit 13a Deeside Industrial Estate (Zone 1 Central), Drome Road, Deeside, Flintshire, Wales, CH5 2LR

Platform · the technology on pack

Two technologies on every pack. A Smart QR Code your customers scan, and an Invisible UV Tag that proves your packaging gets recycled. One platform runs both.

Two technologiesSmart QR CodesTurn every pack into a channel you controlInvisible UV TagsProof your packaging gets recycled
One platformThe PlatformTwo technologies, one platform

Existing customer: Log in

Keen for a demo? Click here.

Platform

The Platform

One platform, two technologies. Smart QR Codes that engage shoppers, Invisible UV Tags that prove recycling, and every scan and detection in one dashboard.

Use it to
  • Talk to customers straight from the shelf
  • Prove your recycling, not just promise it

Solutions · what it does for your brand

Pick what you need your packaging to do. Every solution runs on the same Smart QR Codes and UV Tags.

Drive SalesD2C MarketingYour pack becomes a marketing channelProduct AuthenticationLet shoppers check it's genuineRewards and Loyalty SchemesLeverage serialised codes for your brand
Ensure ComplianceEPR DataEvidence for your EPR reportingSupply Chain InformationBest before dates and batch numbers as standard
Build Sustainable ImpactReuse and RefillBring customers back, and packs tooEcotraceReal recycling proof, UK-wideEnhanced SortationGet your packs back as better materialDigital Deposit ReturnDeposits and returns from a scan
Unlock Data & InsightsData & InsightsSee who scans, where and when

Solutions

D2C Marketing

Every pack you sell is media space you already own. Turn it into campaigns, content and competitions you can change whenever you like, and see exactly how people respond.

Use it to
  • Launch a competition or promotion on pack
  • Share recipes, provenance and how-to videos
  • Swap content per campaign, no reprint
Results
Resources
  • ArticlesGuides and field notes from the Polytag team
  • WhitepapersLong-form reports from the Polytag team
  • Legislation hubPackaging and recycling legislation, explained
Company
  • About & teamFounded in 2018 and proudly Welsh
  • PartnersThe organisations we work with
  • AwardsRecognised across the industry
  • GS1 ApprovedOur approval and GS1 standards
  • CareersJoin the recycling revolution
Let's Talk
  3. 03Results
01

Platform

Two technologies on every pack. A Smart QR Code your customers scan, and an Invisible UV Tag that proves your packaging gets recycled. One platform runs both.

Two technologies

  • Smart QR CodesTurn every pack into a channel you control
  • Invisible UV TagsProof your packaging gets recycled

One platform

  • The PlatformTwo technologies, one platform

Existing customer: Log in

Keen for a demo? Click here.

02

Solutions

Pick what you need your packaging to do. Every solution runs on the same Smart QR Codes and UV Tags.

Drive Sales

  • D2C MarketingYour pack becomes a marketing channel
  • Product AuthenticationLet shoppers check it's genuine
  • Rewards and Loyalty SchemesLeverage serialised codes for your brand

Ensure Compliance

  • EPR DataEvidence for your EPR reporting
  • Supply Chain InformationBest before dates and batch numbers as standard

Build Sustainable Impact

  • Reuse and RefillBring customers back, and packs too
  • EcotraceReal recycling proof, UK-wide
  • Enhanced SortationGet your packs back as better material
  • Digital Deposit ReturnDeposits and returns from a scan

Unlock Data & Insights

  • Data & InsightsSee who scans, where and when
04

Resources

Resources overview
  • ArticlesGuides and field notes from the Polytag team
  • WhitepapersLong-form reports from the Polytag team
  • Legislation hubPackaging and recycling legislation, explained
05

Company

Company overview
  • About & teamFounded in 2018 and proudly Welsh
  • PartnersThe organisations we work with
  • AwardsRecognised across the industry
  • GS1 ApprovedOur approval and GS1 standards
  • CareersJoin the recycling revolution
  • EN
  • FR
  • ES
Let's Talk