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Circularity and the future of the digital product passport

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The DPP is a proposed policy solution to support more sustainable production, circular business models, enable consumers in making more informed purchasing decisions and to allow authorities to verify compliance with legal obligations. What is the digital product passport (DPP)? These range from mineral extraction (e.g., Why does this matter?

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The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022

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Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products. Sustainability is also a key focus for the industry.

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A vision for a transparent global Rare Earth Element system using blockchain technology

Provenance

Provenance has partnered with the Swedish Agency for Growth Policy Analysis Agency (Growth Analysis) , to explore how blockchain technology can help to valorise sustainable practices in the Rare Earth Elements mining sector. The success of sustainability pursuits rests in part, on the sector’s ability to valorise sustainability practices.