Dear DPP Community,

Thank you for tuning in to another insightful episode of the 4TheRecord “Digital Product Passport Insights” Podcast! At 4TheRecord, we are dedicated to helping institutions and industry players develop and implement their Digital Product Passport strategies effectively.

In this episode host Dr. Susanne Guth-Orlowski, founder of 4TheRecord.io, engages in a compelling conversation with Evi Moutsipai, Adviser for Product Policy & Sustainability at EuroCommerce. They delve into the evolving landscape of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and their implications for sustainability in retail and commerce.

Tune in to hear about the EuroCommerce position on digital product passports. Of course there are open questions and implementation challenges, but Evi is also stressing the new business opportunities that digital product passports will facilitate. She describes how DPPs can foster additional circular business models by providing essential data for product lifecycle management. Evi shares examples of initiatives like voucher systems encouraging product returns, which can enhance sustainability efforts in retail.

The interview addresses the critical environmental impacts of retail and wholesale, such as logistics and packaging, and how DPPs can mitigate these issues. Evi explains how DPPs can increase consumer trust in recycled products by ensuring their safety and quality through transparent information.

The discussion concludes with insights into how developing regions can be supported to keep pace as DPPs become mandatory, ensuring a globally inclusive approach to sustainable commerce.

Don't miss this insightful discussion—tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how DPPs are set to transform the industry.

Links:

Euro Commerce - https://eurocommerce.eu/

United Nations Transparency Protocol (UNTP) - https://uncefact.github.io/spec-untp/docs/about/

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