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Tools to Enable Packaging Connectivity and Circularity

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The Idea in Action

Single-use packaging is a significant contributor to the climate crisis, and Polytag offers a comprehensive solution to tackle this challenge. Through two advanced tagging technologies—a GS1-approved digital QR code and an invisible UV grid data matrix—Polytag tracks packaging from production to recycling. This process ensures transparency, improves recycling efficiency, and provides brands, recycling operators, and consumers with critical lifecycle data. The technology helps inform sustainability strategies and incentivizes recycling efforts, creating measurable impact.

The Story So Far

Founded in 2018 and based in Deeside, North Wales, Polytag is dedicated to improving recycling rates for single-use packaging. With a strong intellectual property portfolio, including UK patents granted in October 2023 and additional patents pending in other regions, Polytag is driving the transition toward a circular economy.

By providing connected packaging solutions, the company enables businesses to optimize packaging management, enhance recycling efforts, and reduce single-use packaging waste.

Visionaries

Alice Rackley

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Alice Rackley

Founder & CEO

As the CEO and founder of Polytag, Alice Rackley spearheads the development of cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses and consumers to make informed choices about the products they use and the waste they generate. With a background in digital transformation and a passion for environmental responsibility, Alice gained extensive experience working with leading retailers and consulting firms including Marks & Spencer, Deloitte and GS1 UK. Her expertise in the ESG space and understanding of consumer behaviour have been instrumental in driving Polytag’s mission to revolutionise the recycling industry.

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Phil Sutton

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Phil Sutton

Founder

Phil Sutton founded Polytag Limited in 2018 and is the inventor of the Polytag system, Phil is a chartered scientist by profession with over 25 years of experience in the recycling and civil engineering sectors. Throughout his career aside from Polytag, Phil has pioneered a range of groundbreaking technologies, including Durakerb, Duradrain, and the wider Econpro business, each designed to enhance sustainability and efficiency across multiple industries. His inventions have not only transformed practices in waste management, infrastructure, and environmental technology but have also generated millions in revenue for their stakeholders. A prolific innovator, Phil holds over 31 Patents, 10 Registered Designs and 12 Trademarks demonstrating his commitment to research and development and his ability to create solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. His work has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, introducing smarter, more sustainable technologies that have had a significant impact on both the civil engineering and recycling sectors. As the founder of Polytag, Duraproducts and Econpro, Phil has combined his expertise in engineering with a deep understanding of environmental needs, ensuring that his inventions lead to both ecological and commercial success. His legacy as a forward-thinking leader and inventor continues to shape the future of sustainable engineering and recycling, inspiring further advancements in circular economy practices.

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Brendan O’Neill

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Brendan O’Neill

Founder and Chairman

Brendan is a passionate innovator at the intersection of sustainability and technology, driven by a vision of transforming how we approach industrial processes and environmental responsibility. With a solid foundation in Industrial Engineering, Brendan’s career has been anything but linear—seamlessly bridging manufacturing, construction, and now circular economy solutions. As a co-founder of Polytag and a founding shareholder of the ABM Group, Brendan has consistently demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit that goes beyond traditional business boundaries. His operations spanning Ireland, the UK, and Eastern Europe reflect a global perspective on innovation and sustainable development. For over a decade, Brendan has been a collaborative force alongside Phil Sutton, working tirelessly to develop ground breaking products and processes that challenge conventional thinking about resource management. Their partnership exemplifies how strategic collaboration can drive meaningful environmental change. His approach to business is deeply rooted in mutual support, innovation, and a genuine commitment to creating a more sustainable future.

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Alice Rackley

Founder & CEO

As the CEO and founder of Polytag, Alice Rackley spearheads the development of cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses and consumers to make informed choices about the products they use and the waste they generate. With a background in digital transformation and a passion for environmental responsibility, Alice gained extensive experience working with leading retailers and consulting firms including Marks & Spencer, Deloitte and GS1 UK. Her expertise in the ESG space and understanding of consumer behaviour have been instrumental in driving Polytag’s mission to revolutionise the recycling industry.

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Phil Sutton

Founder

Phil Sutton founded Polytag Limited in 2018 and is the inventor of the Polytag system, Phil is a chartered scientist by profession with over 25 years of experience in the recycling and civil engineering sectors. Throughout his career aside from Polytag, Phil has pioneered a range of groundbreaking technologies, including Durakerb, Duradrain, and the wider Econpro business, each designed to enhance sustainability and efficiency across multiple industries. His inventions have not only transformed practices in waste management, infrastructure, and environmental technology but have also generated millions in revenue for their stakeholders. A prolific innovator, Phil holds over 31 Patents, 10 Registered Designs and 12 Trademarks demonstrating his commitment to research and development and his ability to create solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. His work has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, introducing smarter, more sustainable technologies that have had a significant impact on both the civil engineering and recycling sectors. As the founder of Polytag, Duraproducts and Econpro, Phil has combined his expertise in engineering with a deep understanding of environmental needs, ensuring that his inventions lead to both ecological and commercial success. His legacy as a forward-thinking leader and inventor continues to shape the future of sustainable engineering and recycling, inspiring further advancements in circular economy practices.

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Brendan O’Neill

Founder and Chairman

Brendan is a passionate innovator at the intersection of sustainability and technology, driven by a vision of transforming how we approach industrial processes and environmental responsibility. With a solid foundation in Industrial Engineering, Brendan’s career has been anything but linear—seamlessly bridging manufacturing, construction, and now circular economy solutions. As a co-founder of Polytag and a founding shareholder of the ABM Group, Brendan has consistently demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit that goes beyond traditional business boundaries. His operations spanning Ireland, the UK, and Eastern Europe reflect a global perspective on innovation and sustainable development. For over a decade, Brendan has been a collaborative force alongside Phil Sutton, working tirelessly to develop ground breaking products and processes that challenge conventional thinking about resource management. Their partnership exemplifies how strategic collaboration can drive meaningful environmental change. His approach to business is deeply rooted in mutual support, innovation, and a genuine commitment to creating a more sustainable future.

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