Fontenay-sous-Bois tracks 1,600 stainless steel meal trays by RFID to stop losses
Since 7 September 2026, the 1,600 stainless steel meal trays used for home meal delivery in Fontenay-sous-Bois, near Paris, have been tracked by RFID. The commune published its real figures:…
Mainzer Weinmarkt tracks reusable dishes by RFID through eight deposit return machines
Eight automated deposit return machines stood in the Mainz Stadtpark for the 2026 Mainzer Weinmarkt, reading an RFID chip in every plate and bowl to refund deposits and sort dishes…
RFID logs every wash cycle as Cheonan opens AI-inspected reusable delivery container centre
Every stainless steel container in Itgreen's Returnit scheme, launched in Cheonan on 28 August 2026, carries an RFID tag recording supply, collection, wash and per-item cycle count. That is the…
Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey cuts annual shrink from $1.49m to $154,000 with item-level RFID
Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia says item-level RFID cut its annual shrink from more than $1.49 million to about $154,000, on a $1.2 million investment it puts…
EU Digital Product Passport Central Registry Goes Live
The EU Digital Product Passport Central Registry officially went live on July 19, 2026, marking a turning point for product transparency across Europe. While much of the conversation has centered…
How RFID Powers Reusable Packaging and Reduces Waste
Single-use packaging generates millions of tonnes of waste every year. Businesses across food service, logistics and retail are turning to reusable containers as a practical alternative, but managing those containers…
RFID and the Circular Economy: Closing the Loop on Product Lifecycles
The circular economy has a tracking problem. Products move through supply chains, into the hands of consumers, and then into waste streams with little visibility into what they are made…
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