Reinventing RFID: Sustainable Solutions for the Fastest-Growing Waste Stream
Though largely invisible to consumers, RFID technology is everywhere. Around 18 billion single-use RFID tags are produced globally each year, and that number doubles every two to three years—making it the fastest-growing waste stream in Europe. Traditional “smart” labels rely on metals that require mining and polluting industrial processes, only to end up as waste after a short lifetime. Laser technology converts carbon in paper into a conductive material that can simply be recycled with regular paper waste after use, reducing CO2 footprint by 60%.
