Digital Product Passport Insights - A 4TheRecord Podcast

Dr. Susanne Guth-Orlowski

This podcast season provides insights into the regulation, standardization, technical implementation, and industry adoption of digital product passports. Starting from early 2024, digital product passports will become mandatory in the European Union across various end consumer product segments such as batteries, textiles, buildings, detergents, furniture, paints, toys, tires, mattresses, and cosmetics. Additionally, intermediate products such as aluminum, chemicals, glass, iron and steel, paper, plastics, and non-ferrous metal products are regulated to enable better reuse, repair, and recycling of these materials.Join the discussion with experts from industry, NGOs, standardization bodies, and government agencies, moderated by the founder of 4TheRecord.io, Dr. Susanne Guth-Orlowski.Don't miss the next episode by following us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sguth/

Episodes

  1. 4TheRecord Podcast: DPPs for Buildings and Infrastructure with Dr. Patrick Bergmann, Madaster

    Mar 10

    4TheRecord Podcast: DPPs for Buildings and Infrastructure with Dr. Patrick Bergmann, Madaster

    🎙️ New Episode of "Digital Product Passport Insights" is Live! In the latest episode of Digital Product Passport Insights, our CEO Dr. Susanne Guth-Orlowski speaks with Dr. Patrick Bergmann, General Manager of Madaster Germany. They explore the perspective of the construction industry on Material and Building Resource Passports — and what needs to happen to make buildings truly circular and data-driven. In this episode: 1️⃣ Madaster & the Digital Building Logbook — What it is, what it contains, and what problem it solves 2️⃣ The Passport for Buildings and Infrastructure — How it differs from other product passports and when it becomes mandatory 3️⃣ Environmental Product Declarations (#EPDs) — What data they contain and how it is collected today 4️⃣ Data exchange in the construction value chain — Who the key actors are and where the challenges lie 5️⃣ The United Nations Transparency Protocol (#UNTP) — How it can help get raw material data from the supply chain 6️⃣ Lessons from the Battery Industry — What the construction sector can learn about standardised data exchange 7️⃣ Supporting SMEs — How to avoid fragmented systems through open standards and open-source solutions 🎧 Tune in to understand how Digital Product Passports and global standards can unlock a more sustainable and circular future for the built environment. Learn more about 4TheRecord: https://www.4therecord.io/ Learn more about Madaster Germany: https://madaster.de/ More links to initiatives mentioned in the podcast:  - Unlocking the potential of digital building logbooks for a climate-neutral building stock | BUILD UP (https://build-up.ec.europa.eu/en/resources-and-tools/publications/unlocking-potential-digital-building-logbooks-climate-neutral)   - Construction Products Regulation (CPR) - Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/construction/construction-products-regulation-cpr_en) - Construct-X | The future of construction is digital  (https://construct-x.org/en/) - CEN Standards in the Construction Industry: Sustainability, Safety and Accessibility - CEN-CENELEC (https://www.cencenelec.eu/areas-of-work/cen-sectors/construction/construction-products/) #DigitalProductPassport #BuildingPassport #MaterialPassport #CircularEconomy #ConstructionIndustry #Sustainability #EURegulation #DigitalBuildingLogbook #EPD #UNTP #CriticalRawMaterials #BuildingIndustry #GreenBuilding #DPP #4TheRecord #construction #constructionlife #constructionmanagement #environmentalimpact #environmentalprotection #building #buildingconstruction #buildingmaterials #buildingdesign 4therecord.io

    34 min
  2. 4TheRecord Podcast:Exploring Digital Product Passports with Eric Ruyters, Secretary General @EUCOBAT

    Mar 2

    4TheRecord Podcast:Exploring Digital Product Passports with Eric Ruyters, Secretary General @EUCOBAT

    🎙️ New Episode of “Digital Product Passport Insights” is Live! In the latest episode of Digital Product Passport Insights, I speak with Eric Ruyters, Secretary General of EUCOBAT – the European association representing national battery collection schemes. As CEO of 4TheRecord.io, I was delighted to explore with Eric the perspective of the battery collectors’ industry on the new EU Battery Regulation and the mandatory Battery Passport coming into force on 19 February 2027. 🔋 What we discuss in this episode: 1️⃣ The role of battery collectors in the new Battery Regulation 2️⃣ The business model behind battery collection 3️⃣ Regulatory complexity 4️⃣ Focus Topic: The Battery Passport – silver bullet or supporting tool?  - Will the DPP solve everything?  - What information do collectors actually need?  - Why globally unique identifiers for cells and modules matter more than pack-level data.  - Why QR codes may fail at end-of-life — and whether RAIN technology could be a solution. 5️⃣ Reuse – the real sustainability lever 6️⃣ The challenges of the Collectors Industry ahead 7️⃣ What needs to happen next? 💡 This episode provides essential insights for: - Battery manufacturers - Automotive OEMs - Recyclers & reusers - Sustainability and compliance teams - Policy makers shaping circular economy frameworks 🎧 Tune in to understand how battery collectors support the sustainable future of the Battery Passport  Learn more about 4therecord: https://www.4therecord.io/ Learn more about EUCOBAT: https://www.eucobat.eu/ #DigitalProductPassport #BatteryRegulation #EPR #CircularEconomy #BatteryPassport #Sustainability #EURegulation #EVBatteries #ProducerResponsibilityOrganisations #PROs #LMT #Quotas 4therecord.io

    40 min
  3. 4TheRecord Podcast: Exploring Digital Product Passports with ClaireFioretti, Head of Standards and Regulations at Michelin

    09/17/2025

    4TheRecord Podcast: Exploring Digital Product Passports with ClaireFioretti, Head of Standards and Regulations at Michelin

    Dear DPP Community, Thank you for tuning in to another insightful episode of the 4TheRecord “Digital Product Passport Insights” Podcast! At 4TheRecord, we are dedicated to helping institutions and industry players develop and implement their Digital Product Passport strategies effectively. In this episode host Dr. Susanne Guth-Orlowski, founder of 4TheRecord.io, engages in a compelling conversation with Claire Fioretti, Head of Standards and Regulations at Michelin. They discuss the engagement of Michelin in the area of circular economy and deep dive into the usage of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) to enable the reuse, the retreading, and recycling of tires. Tune in to hear about Claire's position on digital product passports on their engagement at GDSO, the data space for tires, about their DPP pilot in the EU funded project CIRPASS 2 and her vision of what DPPs can accomplish in the next ten years. Don't miss this insightful discussion, directly from the Michelin headquarters, and tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how DPPs are set to transform the tire industry. Links: https://www.4therecord.io/ https://michelin.com/ https://cirpass2.eu/pc1-michelin/ 4therecord.io

    25 min
  4. 4TheRecord Podcast: Exploring Digital Product Passports with Carolynn Bernier, CIRPASS, Research Engineer at CEA

    04/07/2025

    4TheRecord Podcast: Exploring Digital Product Passports with Carolynn Bernier, CIRPASS, Research Engineer at CEA

    In this episode, Dr. Susanne Guth-Orlowski speaks with Carolynn Bernier, Research Engineer at CEA (The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission) and lead coordinator of the EU-funded CIRPASS Projects. 🔹 CIRPASS 1 & 2 – The European Union’s flagship initiatives exploring the future of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) 🔍 CIRPASS 2 is piloting 13 DPPs across 4+1 product segments: 👕 Textiles (including 🛏️ Mattresses) 🚗 Tyres 📱 Electronics 🏗️ Construction 💡 Topics discussed include: ✅ How DPPs can actually make an #impact on sustainability ✅ How DPPs can #help the industry beyond being compliant ✅ New industry use cases that are based on voluntary DPP data ✅ Why interoperability is the key to success ✅ Implementation challenges + what’s next for the DPP ecosystem ✅ A 5- to 10-year vision for Europe’s digital product infrastructure If you’re passionate about sustainability, circular data, or the tech powering Europe’s green transition, this is a must-listen! 🌍✨ Links: CIRPASS Project: https://cirpass2.eu/ Information session on new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR): https://environment.ec.europa.eu/events/information-session-new-ecodesign-sustainable-products-regulation-espr-2024-05-22_en #DigitalProductPassport #CIRPASS #Sustainability #Interoperability #CircularEconomy #DPP #EUGreenDeal 4therecord.io

    37 min
  5. 4TheRecord Podcast: Exploring Digital Product Passports with Carsten Stöcker, CEO of Spherity

    03/17/2025

    4TheRecord Podcast: Exploring Digital Product Passports with Carsten Stöcker, CEO of Spherity

    In this episode, Dr. Susanne Guth-Orlowski sits down with Carsten Stöcker, CEO of Spherity, to explore the connection of the two groundbreaking digital transformation projects of the European Commission: 🔹 The European Union Digtial Identity (EUDI) Wallet – The future of secure and seamless digital identity in the EU and the  🔹 The European Union Digital Product Passport – Transparency and trust in supply chains and sustainability They dive into use cases, benefits, technologies, trust models, and the European Commission’s overall vision for the future of identity. If you’re into digital identity, trust frameworks, and the future of secure transactions, this one’s for you! 🎧✨  ⚠️ Spoiler: This one’s deep! A highly technical discussion that might lose anyone who’s not an identity nerd—but it’s crucial to share these deep dives with the experts. 🚀 Links:  EU Competitive CompassEU Digital Identiy Wallet #DigitalIdentity #EUDIWallet #eIDAS #DigitalTransformation 4therecord.io

    40 min
  6. 4TheRecord Podcast: Exploring Digital Product Passports with Evi Moutsipai, Adviser for Product Policy & Sustainability at EuroCommerce

    02/07/2025

    4TheRecord Podcast: Exploring Digital Product Passports with Evi Moutsipai, Adviser for Product Policy & Sustainability at EuroCommerce

    Dear DPP Community, Thank you for tuning in to another insightful episode of the 4TheRecord “Digital Product Passport Insights” Podcast! At 4TheRecord, we are dedicated to helping institutions and industry players develop and implement their Digital Product Passport strategies effectively. In this episode host Dr. Susanne Guth-Orlowski, founder of 4TheRecord.io, engages in a compelling conversation with Evi Moutsipai, Adviser for Product Policy & Sustainability at EuroCommerce. They delve into the evolving landscape of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and their implications for sustainability in retail and commerce. Tune in to hear about the EuroCommerce position on digital product passports. Of course there are open questions and implementation challenges, but Evi is also stressing the new business opportunities that digital product passports will facilitate. She describes how DPPs can foster additional circular business models by providing essential data for product lifecycle management. Evi shares examples of initiatives like voucher systems encouraging product returns, which can enhance sustainability efforts in retail. The interview addresses the critical environmental impacts of retail and wholesale, such as logistics and packaging, and how DPPs can mitigate these issues. Evi explains how DPPs can increase consumer trust in recycled products by ensuring their safety and quality through transparent information. The discussion concludes with insights into how developing regions can be supported to keep pace as DPPs become mandatory, ensuring a globally inclusive approach to sustainable commerce. Don't miss this insightful discussion—tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how DPPs are set to transform the industry. Links: Euro Commerce - https://eurocommerce.eu/ United Nations Transparency Protocol (UNTP) - https://uncefact.github.io/spec-untp/docs/about/ 4therecord.io

    32 min
  7. 4TheRecord Podcast: Exploring Digital Product Passports in textiles with Hervé d’Halluin, Decathlon

    10/23/2024

    4TheRecord Podcast: Exploring Digital Product Passports in textiles with Hervé d’Halluin, Decathlon

    Dear DPP Community, Thank you for tuning in to another insightful episode of the 4TheRecord Podcast! At 4TheRecord, we are dedicated to helping institutions and industry players develop and implement their Digital Product Passport strategies effectively. In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Hervé d’Halluin, Leader RAIN and Transparency at Decathlon. Join us as we delve into his background and expertise, exploring the pivotal role of product identity and data processing inside Decathlon, during the usage process, and for recycling. Something that in the future will be supported by Textile Product Passports and today is already implemented in the Decathlon processes using RAIN tags as data carriers. We'll discuss the various questions around how Decathlon, as an economic operator, is preparing for digital product passport and better sustainability: ⚫️ Process Digitization: Why did Decathlon already introduce a DPP-like technology? ⚫️ ️Efficiency: What efficiencies and cost savings does the new technology bring you? ⚫️ Business Models: What new business models is the DPP enabling? ⚫️ Data Exchange: How does the DPP change the way companies are communicating with each other? Towards the end, Hervé shares his personal view of what the next most important steps are to make the digital product passport a success. Don't miss this engaging conversation packed with valuable information for anyone interested in the future of Digital Product Passports in Textile Retail. 🔔 Subscribe for more expert insights and discussions on Digital Product Passports and stay updated with our latest episodes! 👍 Like if you found this episode helpful. 💬 Comment your thoughts and questions below. 📣 Share with your network to spread the knowledge. Thank you for being a part of our community! Susanne http://4TheRecord.io #4TheRecordPodcast #DigitalProductPassport #DPP #textiles  #decathlon  #supplychain  #ProductAsAService #recycling  #sustainability 4therecord.io

    36 min
  8. 4TheRecord Podcast: Exploring Digital Product Passports with Aileen Ryan, CEO of RAIN Alliance

    06/27/2024

    4TheRecord Podcast: Exploring Digital Product Passports with Aileen Ryan, CEO of RAIN Alliance

    4TheRecord Podcast: Exploring Digital Product Passports with Aileen Ryan, CEO of RAIN Alliance Dear DPP Community, Thank you for tuning in to another insightful episode of the 4TheRecord Podcast! At 4TheRecord, we are dedicated to helping institutions and industry players develop and implement their Digital Product Passport strategies effectively. In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Aileen Ryan, the President and CEO of RAIN Alliance. Join us as we delve into her extensive background and expertise, exploring the pivotal role of RFID chips in Digital Product Passports. We'll discuss the various stages where RFID technology is utilized: Upstream Production: How RFID chips are integrated during the manufacturing process along the supply chain.Lifecycle Management: The role of RFID during its use phase, e.g. by enabling the Product-as-a-Service model.End-of-Life Stage: The critical importance of RFID in sorting products for recycling, reuse, or repurposing, with examples from textiles, tyres, plastics, and other product categories.Towards the end, Aileen shares exciting insights into the future developments of the RAIN Alliance. Don't miss this engaging conversation packed with valuable information for anyone interested in the future of Digital Product Passports and RFID technology. 🔔 Subscribe for more expert insights and discussions on Digital Product Passports and stay updated with our latest episodes! 👍 Like if you found this episode helpful. 💬 Comment your thoughts and questions below. 📢 Share with your network to spread the knowledge. Thank you for being a part of our community! #4TheRecordPodcast #DigitalProductPassport #RFID #RAINAlliance #AileenRyan #SupplyChain #ProductAsAService #Recycling #Sustainability 4therecord.io

    35 min
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This podcast season provides insights into the regulation, standardization, technical implementation, and industry adoption of digital product passports. Starting from early 2024, digital product passports will become mandatory in the European Union across various end consumer product segments such as batteries, textiles, buildings, detergents, furniture, paints, toys, tires, mattresses, and cosmetics. Additionally, intermediate products such as aluminum, chemicals, glass, iron and steel, paper, plastics, and non-ferrous metal products are regulated to enable better reuse, repair, and recycling of these materials.Join the discussion with experts from industry, NGOs, standardization bodies, and government agencies, moderated by the founder of 4TheRecord.io, Dr. Susanne Guth-Orlowski.Don't miss the next episode by following us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sguth/

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