In a world urgently seeking sustainable solutions, companies are rethinking every part of their supply chain—including the technologies they use to track it.
One hidden contributor to plastic waste? RFID labels.
While RFID is a cornerstone of modern logistics and automation, most RFID inlays rely on PET-based plastics, synthetic adhesives, and etched aluminum—none of which are recyclable. That’s where sustainable RFID comes in.
The Scale of the Problem: Billions of Inlays, Millions of Square Meters of Plastic
Every year, the RFID industry produces tens of billions of inlays.
According to industry studies:
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Over 700 million RFID inlays equals more than 1 million m² of PET plastic
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That’s the equivalent of millions of plastic bottles entering the waste stream
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With global RFID use projected to exceed 40 billion tags per year, the plastic footprint is massive
These inlays are often used once—then discarded with packaging. In circular economy terms, this is a break in the loop.
TRC’s Solution: Biodegradable, Plastic-Free RFID Labels
At TRC, we’ve engineered a new generation of biodegradable RFID labels that eliminate plastic waste without compromising performance or durability.
Our sustainable RFID labels are:
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✅ Made from paper-based, plastic-free materials
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✅ Designed to naturally break down post-use
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✅ Compatible with existing RFID readers and encoders
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✅ Customizable for retail, logistics, pharma, and packaging environments
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✅ Fully aligned with circular economy principles
♻️ From packaging to product tracking, these RFID labels help you build greener systems without hidden plastic costs.
Where Biodegradable RFID Makes a Difference
Sustainable RFID is gaining momentum across:
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Retail & Apparel: Sustainable price tags and packaging labels
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Logistics: Eco-friendly tracking from warehouse to delivery
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Healthcare: Plastic-free options for secure labeling
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Pharma: Sustainability compliance for regulated products
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Consumer Packaging: Integrating RFID into compostable or recyclable materials
As ESG reporting becomes the norm and EU regulations tighten around packaging and product data, businesses are choosing eco-smart RFID as a future-proof alternative.
A Smart, Green Upgrade—With No Infrastructure Changes
The best part? You don’t need to overhaul your tech stack.
TRC’s biodegradable RFID labels:
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Work with your current UHF RFID systems
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Are printable and scannable with standard printer-encoders
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Require no software or hardware changes
This makes it easy to adopt sustainable RFID at scale, starting today.
Final Thoughts: A Green Supply Chain Starts With Smart Labels
Sustainability isn’t just a trend—it’s now a business requirement, a customer expectation, and soon, a regulatory obligation.
By switching to biodegradable RFID, your company takes a measurable step toward reducing plastic, enabling traceability, and contributing to a circular economy.
Looking to eliminate hidden plastic waste in your RFID operations?
Contact TRC to explore biodegradable RFID labels for retail, logistics, pharma, and more.
