Waste Management
Give waste handlers the data they need
Digital Product Passports provide waste management operators with critical product data — material composition, hazardous substances, disassembly instructions, and recyclability information — enabling efficient sorting, recycling, and safe disposal.
The Challenge & Our Solution
The Problem
Waste handlers process millions of products with limited information about their composition. Without knowing what materials a product contains, whether it has hazardous substances, or how to disassemble it, recycling is inefficient and potentially dangerous. Manual sorting is slow and expensive. Misidentified materials contaminate recycling streams, reducing the quality and value of recycled materials.
The Solution
MyProductPassport ensures every product carries its material blueprint in digital form. When a product reaches end of life, waste handlers can scan the QR code to access detailed material composition, identify hazardous substances, follow disassembly instructions, and determine the optimal recycling pathway. This data-driven approach transforms waste management from guesswork to precision.
Key Benefits
How MyProductPassport delivers waste management through Digital Product Passports.
- Material composition data for automated waste sorting
- Hazardous substance identification for safe handling
- Disassembly instructions for efficient processing
- Recyclability scores to prioritise high-value recycling streams
- Support for WEEE and packaging waste obligations
- Data integration with waste management information systems
By the Numbers
Relevant Sectors
Industries where waste management is most impactful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do waste handlers access DPP data?
By scanning the QR code on the product or packaging. The DPP provides material composition, hazardous substance warnings, disassembly instructions, and recyclability information.
Can DPP data integrate with sorting systems?
Yes. DPP data is machine-readable and available via API, enabling integration with automated sorting systems and waste management information platforms.
Does this help meet EPR obligations?
Yes. DPP data supports Extended Producer Responsibility by providing the material and recyclability data needed for EPR reporting and fee calculations.
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