11 de septiembre de 2025
In LIFE CLOOVER², traceability of reusable containers is a key pillar to ensure efficient and safe management. To achieve this, we have implemented a colour-coded plastic cable tie system, which allows quick identification of each container’s position within the reuse cycle. Each colour represents a stage in the process — from the first use, through every reuse cycle, to its preparation for recycling. This visual coding system simplifies logistical control, improves operational efficiency, and enables informed decision-making. How does the system work?
Each container is marked with its own colour code, applied using cable ties as visual markers:
- In the case of drums, which go through multiple reuse cycles, a new coloured plastic cable tie is added with each use. This sequence makes it easy to identify how many times a container has been reused. Additionally, new specific plastic cable ties will be assigned when these drums are manufactured using 50% or 80% recycled material.
colour-coded cable tie for food (FRU) and non-food (NRU) drums.
- On the other hand, Jerrycans, are not reused but are recycled and remanufactured. In each new production using recycled material, an identifying cable tie is added to indicate the percentage of recycled content used (50% or 80%), clearly distinguishing their composition.
A simple yet key tool
This cable tie system turns colours into a visual language within the loop, allowing the container’s history to be understood briefly. Thanks to this, we reinforce the system’s transparency and ensure clear, verifiable tracking of each unit in circulation.
