The Digital Product Passport is primarily at home in the areas of industry and Industry 4.0, sustainability and Environment 4.0, and digital transformation. It describes a digital document that contains all important information about a specific product – from its production, to the materials used, to repair or recycling options.
A Digital Product Passport allows manufacturers, retailers, and end customers to easily trace where a product comes from, how it was produced, and how it can best be reused or recycled. This makes the entire lifecycle of a product transparent.
A clear example: A company manufactures refrigerators. Each refrigerator receives its own digital product passport, which can be accessed via a QR code. This stores information about the manufacturer, the components installed, and energy efficiency. If a repair is needed, it is recorded digitally. This allows subsequent owners or recycling companies to see exactly what was done to the appliance, when, and what materials it is made of.
The Digital Product Passport therefore supports sustainable consumption and helps save resources – for companies and consumers alike.
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