The Identity of Waste: Transparent Recycling with Digital Product Passports

The process of transforming waste is incomplete without transparency and traceability. This is where digital product passport applications come into play, offering a system that enables transparent recycling of products.

By tracking a product from its initial raw material stage throughout its material life cycle, the system works in tandem with component tracking. This allows all waste to be documented with its source, composition, and environmental impact.

Such systems make a significant difference in textile waste management. Even after disposal, details like the fabric type and the factory where an old t-shirt or towel was produced remain accessible. This supports transparent recycling and lays the groundwork for reuse or upcycling.

Digital product passport applications help to understand and optimize the product journey, clarifying the identity of waste and improving the quality of recycling processes.