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Hello there, Sophie Charpentier, co-author of the report ‘Data for traceability and digital product passports: Tips and overview’.
What is the report about? What are digital product passports and why are they important? What are the challenges? How can businesses start preparing for digital product passports? Read all the questions and answers here!
How the Botanic Garden’s greenhouse creates new opportunities for circular material flows
With increasing demands for sustainable solutions, today's society faces major challenges when it comes to managing resources in an efficient and climate-smart way. In a collaboration between PiiA, Ragn-Sells and several other actors, a method for creating circular material flows is now being developed, with a particular focus on flat glass. And the place to demonstrate this is a greenhouse in the Botanical Garden in Lund.
Demonstrators brings circular solutions to life
The Trace4Value project is translating its circular ambitions into reality through demonstrators that test and refine innovative methods in real-world settings. These pilots highlight the challenges and opportunities of scaling circular practices for flat glass.
Transforming flat glass recycling – towards a circular value network
One of the greatest global challenges today is the growing scarcity of critical materials, such as rare earth elements, while virgin resources are still extracted at an alarming rate. These practices impact both the environment and climate. To remain within planetary boundaries, the transition to circular material flows must accelerate significantly.
Driving societal sustainability
The Trace4Value project unites stakeholders across sectors—from designers and material providers to manufacturers and retailers—to address the intricate task of reshaping global value chains toward sustainability, climate neutrality, and circularity. The project, comprising 65 partners across various industries, is focused on creating practical tools essential for a circular economy.
Re-thinking water use in agriculture
As global water resources face increasing pressure, the Trace4Values related initiative Unity4Water is pioneering new ways to address water scarcity in agriculture. By reusing industrial process water and wastewater, the project alleviates strain on freshwater supplies and supports sustainable farming practices. Using advanced technologies such as optical sensors and AI, Unity4Water optimizes nutrient use, reducing environmental impacts and promoting eco-friendly agriculture.
Pilot project about DPP presented at DCongress
Digital product passports (DPP) will become mandatory for textiles in just a few years. They are already being implemented on garments at Kappahl and Marimekko as part of a pilot project within Trace4Value. On March 7th, they were presented at DCongress in Göteborg, arranged by Swedish Commerce.
New report on the opportunities and challenges of the Digital Product Passport
What does the introduction of Digital Product Passports mean for companies in the fashion and textile industry? This is what Eveliina Lehtisalo investigated in her master’s thesis at Aalto University in Finland, within the Trace4Value project.
Kappahl launches pilot with digital product passports together with Trace4Value
Kappahl's customers who buy the "Göran" children's trousers or "Olle" children's sweater online will be able to access sustainability data on materials, suppliers, eco-labelling and how the garments can be circulated.