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…
Fossacesia tags 5,370 bins to bill households on residual waste from 2027
From 1 January 2027 Fossacesia in Abruzzo will bill 5,370 households and businesses on the residual waste they actually put out, using RFID tags on kerbside bins and sacks. Nearby…
The PPWR blind spot: why your RFID tag is now the weakest link in your compliance chain
Under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation the tag is a packaging component, not a tracking tool. If its antenna is a continuous sheet of metal, the technical file…
Case Study: Hoek Group adopt Reusable Flower Boxes
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation became applicable across the bloc on 12 August, bringing with it a set of obligations that will push transport packaging steadily away from…
PPWR Applies From Today: EU Packaging Compliance Just Became a Data Problem, and RFID Is Ready for It
From 12 August 2026 the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation requires a Declaration of Conformity and full technical documentation for every packaging type on the EU market. Here is…
PulpaTronics co-founder Chloe So wins Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award
Chloe So, co-founder and chief executive of PulpaTronics, has been named a winner in Innovate UK’s 2026 Women in Innovation Awards, handing one of the UK’s more interesting sustainable RFID…
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…
RAIN in Action Summit Madrid 2026
The RAIN Alliance has announced that its flagship RAIN in Action Summit will return this autumn, with Madrid, Spain playing host from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Building on…
AD CleanFlake RFID Tags from Avery Dennison Receive First-to-Market RecyClass Technology Approval for PET Bottle Recyclability
Avery Dennison has announced that its AD CleanFlake RFID tags have secured RecyClass Technology Approval in Europe, making them the first RFID solution to hold recognition from both major regional…
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…
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