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This is the second of two new special episodes produced in collaboration with the Data to Business project after this year's project activities, in which several company representatives reflect on their journeys to develop prototype Digital Product Passports (DPPs).
In Episode 2, companies discuss the balance between using Digital Product Passports (DPPs) for regulatory compliance and leveraging them as tools for value creation. While implementation challenges remain, participants largely view the DPP as an opportunity rather than a burden. They highlight its potential to support repair, resale, refurbishment, transparency, storytelling, and stronger engagement with customers and other value-chain actors. Many see compliance requirements as a catalyst for developing new services and circular business models that extend product lifetimes and strengthen customer relationships. Across both groups, the discussion concludes with a common message: companies should begin preparing now, as early development and experimentation will be critical to realizing both the compliance and business benefits of the DPP.
Company representatives include: Anna Bilen (Shyness), Tonje Urrang Øverlie (Kattnakken), Maria Andersson (NilsonGroup), Therese Kaisner (Ferm Living), Natalia Makovetskaya (Ekornes) and Linda Pimmeshofer (J. Lindeberg). The host is Sara Harper, Senior Lecturer at the Swedish School of Textiles.
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This is the first of two new special episodes produced in collaboration with the Data to Business project after this year's project activities, in which several company representatives reflect on their journeys to develop prototype Digital Product Passports (DPPs).
In Episode 1, the focus is on the technical perspective and current progress in DPP experiences with data standardization and systems. The two groups of companies highlight different levels of development, but common perspectives on the benefits of meeting the moment of uncertainty with experimentation. Benefits include how data for DPPs can support other activities – including agentic sales channels, circular business models, and sharing knowledge with salespeople as well as customers in an efficient integrated system. Data provided in DPPs is often focused on what customers would appreciate at the moment, as companies are awaiting further clarity in regulations.
Company representatives include: Therese Kaisner (Ferm Living), Natalia Makovetskaya (Ekornes, Linda Pimmeshofer (J. Lindeberg), Anna Bilen (Shyness), Tonje Urrang Øverlie (Kattnakken) and Maria Andersson (NilsonGroup). The host is Sara Harper, Senior Lecturer at the Swedish School of Textiles.
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Avsnittet gästas av Linea Kjellsdotter Ivert, forskningsledare vid VTI, Statens väg- och transportforskningsinstitut. I avsnittet diskuterar vi cirkulär ekonomi och cirkulär logistik. Cirkulär ekonomi är en ekonomisk modell som syftar till att använda resurserna så länge som möjligt, med fokus på återanvändning, återvinning och minimering av avfall och miljöpåverkan. När kraven på produkterna och produktionen ändras så måste också transport- och logistiksystemen ändras så resursåtgången minimeras även där. I avsnittet diskuteras allt från önskedrömmar till de praktiska problem som uppstår när man försöker bygga om världens logistikflöden för att passa framtidens cirkulära ekonomi. Avsnittet programleds av Daniel Ekwall.
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In this episode, PhD researcher Mohammadreza (Reza) Dehghannejad discusses how circular business models such as rental, repair, resale, and recycling can be connected into cascading systems in the textile industry. The conversation explores the paradoxes and tensions that emerge when organizations collaborate to scale circularity, and why managing these complexities is essential for a more sustainable textile future.
This research was funded by FORMAS, the Swedish Government Research Council for Sustainable Development [grant number 2021 − 00529].
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Avsnittet gästas av Per Florén, näringslivsutvecklare på Boråsregionen. I avsnittet diskuterar vi Sjuhäradsbygdens textila historia. Diskussionen tar avstamp i en rapport som Per Florén har skrivit på uppdrag av Boråsregionen, om just varför Sjuhäradsbygden blev Sveriges textila centrum. Under avsnittets gång reser vi från Gustav Vasa och framåt i historien. Avsnittet programleds av Daniel Ekwall.
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Ny rapport om Sjuhärads textila historia - Boråsregionen
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