Digital product passports (DPPs) have gained attention through the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). They enable capturing contextual data throughout the product value chain, such as environmental impact, material composition, and production history. DPPs are seen as critical components for creating circular economies, especially in light of the European Green Deal to align industry with climate targets. As DPPs are already becoming mandatory for many products, their social, technical, environmental, and economic implications have to be considered from the start through interdisciplinary conversations and collaborations.  Read more