DPP in practice: How the digital product passport is becoming the driving force behind the information hub

Artikel DPP in practice: How the digital product passport is becoming the driving force behind the information hub The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is the digital identity for a physical product. In the future, it will serve as a central tool containing detailed information about a product’s materials, components, repairability, replacement parts, and disposal. Bundling data from all phases of the product life cycle, from manufacturing to recycling, is intended to strengthen the circular economy, ensure greater transparency, and help make products more sustainable. Its gradual introduction is planned to begin in 2027.“However, many companies are still skeptical about this digital solution,” according to the conclusion of a joint survey conducted by the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) and the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) among more than 1,500 companies in Germany.