The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is an essential tool in building a transparent and circular industrial ecosystem. It connects every stage of a product’s lifecycle — from manufacturing to recycling — by storing and sharing key data about the product’s composition, origin, and repair history.
The process begins during manufacturing, when each product receives a unique digital identifier. During use, the DPP database can be accessed via a QR code, allowing users, service providers, and manufacturers to view essential information. At the recycling stage, the DPP helps identify components that can be repaired or reused. Finally, in maintenance and repair, recovered materials are reintroduced into production, and the DPP updates the product’s lifecycle record.
Within the CIRC-UITS project, the Digital Product Passport exemplifies how digitalization supports circular economy goals. By ensuring traceability and knowledge sharing across the value chain, the DPP promotes resource efficiency, extended product lifespans, and sustainable manufacturing in the European electronics industry.
