A white paper for compliant, circular and automated supply chains
Practical insights for logistics, purchasing, packaging engineering and ESG teams
Reusable packaging is becoming part of the data infrastructure of modern logistics.
This white paper explains how Digital Product Passports help companies make containers, pallets and reusable assets traceable across complex supply chains.
Learn how Utz ID gives reusable packaging a durable digital identity from day one — supporting asset visibility, automation readiness, lifecycle data and future compliance requirements.
Reusable containers already help companies reduce waste, protect goods and improve logistics efficiency. But without a reliable data layer, reusable packaging can become difficult to manage at scale.
Containers disappear between sites.
Return loops become unclear.
Sustainability reporting depends on estimates.
Automated systems need reliable identification, but legacy packaging is often not designed for consistent scanning and data capture.
Digital Product Passports close this gap by connecting every physical asset to structured data - including material information, reuse history, compliance documents and lifecycle records.
Who this white paper is for
Logistics managers
For teams that need better visibility over reusable fleets, return flows and container availability.
Purchasing managers
For buyers evaluating packaging suppliers on lifecycle value, traceability and data-backed material claims.
Packaging engineers
For technical teams designing packaging that must work with identification, scanning and automation systems.
ESG and compliance teams
For teams that need more reliable data for reuse reporting, recycled-content documentation and circularity claims.
Utz has decades of experience in reusable plastic packaging for demanding supply chains. With Utz ID, this physical packaging expertise is extended into digital traceability.
Each container can be assigned a durable digital identity linked to relevant product and lifecycle data. Depending on the process, the ID can be accessed through QR code or RFID and used to support operational visibility, compliance readiness and circular packaging models.
The result is not only a reusable container, but a traceable asset that can support modern logistics, automation and reporting requirements.
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What you will learn
Why digital traceability is becoming essential for reusable packaging
How PPWR, EPR and Digital Product Passports are changing data requirements
What information a packaging passport can contain, from material data to reuse history
How GS1-compatible identifiers, QR codes and RFID can connect physical containers to digital records
How Utz ID turns reusable containers into traceable assets from the moment they are manufactured
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