Utz ID
Digital lifecycle tracking for reusable packaging
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What is Utz ID?
Utz ID is the digital foundation for circular reusable packaging, enabling measurable results through full product visibility and data-driven management.
Every product we manufacture can be assigned to a unique, standardized GTIN number in a form of QR code at the point of production, making it easy to integrate with your existing IT systems for efficient digital identification and tracking.
This scannable QR code gives users instant access to detailed product information via a smartphone, providing seamless transparency over usage, lifespan, and environmental impact throughout your supply chain.
Sustainability that makes economic sense
With Utz ID, sustainability becomes an actively managed part of your operations, delivering clarity, accountability, and value.
Full lifecycle transparency
Track every container from the first use to the last. Know where your assets are, how often they're used, and when they need replacing - without manual effort.
Fewer losses, higher efficiency
Asset-based traceability means fewer missing containers and less operational guesswork. Your team spends less time on administration and more time on what matters.
Measurable environmental impact
Utz ID gives you verified data on CO2e savings, usage cycles, and material efficiency - the kind of documentation your sustainability reporting actually needs.
Economic benefits at glance
Utz ID strengthens your bottom line
- Lower Total Cost of Ownership through reduced asset losses and longer container lifespans
- Better planning with real-time visibility across your logistics network
- Reduced administrative workload through automated tracking and digital documentation
- Future-proof compliance with upcoming regulations including PPWR, DPP, and ESPR
A digital layer for your existing business model
You don't need to rebuild your logistics processes. Utz ID integrates seamlessly with established reusable and logistics models, adding digital product identification and traceability on top of what you already have.
How it's designed to work
This enables
- Transparency across all stages of the supply chain—even across company and national borders
- A legally compliant data foundation for regulatory requirements such as the PPWR and Digital Product Passport
- Clear assignment of ownership, status, and responsibility within existing pooling, reusable, and logistics processes
- Seamless integration into existing IT, ERP, and logistics systems
Ready to put your reusable packaging to work?
Utz ID provides the foundation to make your reusable packaging system more efficient and your sustainability commitments more credible. Speak with one of our experts to learn how Utz ID can be integrated into your operations.
Request a ConsultationFrequently asked questions
Does Utz ID work with our current packaging and logistics setup?
Yes. Utz ID is designed to strengthen existing reusable and logistics models, not replace them. It adds a digital traceability layer to your current operations.
What regulations does Utz ID help us prepare for?
Utz ID supports compliance with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the Digital Product Pass (DPP), and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
What kind of data does Utz ID capture?
Thanks to Utz ID you can track load carriers' usage cycles, location data across the supply chain, lifespan metrics, and environmental impact data — all tied to individual asset identifiers.
How does Utz ID reduce our Total Cost of Ownership?
By reducing load carrier losses, improving asset utilization, and cutting manual tracking effort, Utz ID can lower the ongoing operational costs of running a reusable packaging system.
Can we test Utz ID before committing?
Yes. Scan the QR code on our Utz ID materials to explore a live demo or get in touch with our team to discuss a pilot for your operations.
Related information
Containers designed with safety in mind
Utz ensures the highest quality for our customers. We conduct a series of rigorous quality tests during the development process to guarantee that our plastic containers meet all intended purposes.
Utz quality
PPWR legislation
Utz Group stays ahead of upcoming legislation and adapts to new sustainability requirements, particularly in the packaging sector. We’ll take a deep dive into the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Learn more about PPWR
Utz Industrial Compounds
UIC® are high-quality, quality-tested secondary raw materials with specified material properties. The physical properties of UIC® are comparable to those of virgin material. We declare the raw materials used in our products in a transparent and comprehensible manner.
Discover UIC®
Return your end-of-life products for a second life
We are committed to sustainability and making it easy for you to recycle our products responsibly. Contact us, and we will help to organize the process.
Start recycling with Utz
