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1.2.2 Enabling Circularity Through Better Product Information
Circular business models depend on products remaining valuable beyond their first use. Activities such as repair, resale, refurbishment, and recycling require accurate information about materials, construction, and product history. Without this information, valuable products and materials may be lost.
Digital Product Passports preserve lifecycle information throughout multiple product lives. Designers, repair services, resale platforms, and recyclers can access the information needed to maintain product value and identify the most appropriate recovery pathways. By connecting reliable information with physical products, DPPs support longer product lifespans, better resource efficiency, and more effective circular economy strategies.
