No Waste in Practice: How the Digital Product Passport Supports the Circular Economy

Just 20–30 years ago, repairing things was a natural part of life. Today, the "buy–use–throw away" culture is causing an avalanche of waste. In response, the world is embracing the circular economy, and the Digital Product Passport (DPP) is becoming one of the most important tools supporting this transformation.

How has the approach to repairing products changed over 20 years?

In the past, everyone knew a local cobbler or watchmaker. Today, a lack of knowledge about product composition and repair methods means that even functioning items end up in the bin. The DPP changes this by providing complete digital documentation of a product throughout its lifecycle.

Why does the circular economy need the Digital Product Passport?

The DPP in the Axtrace Viewer application enables access to key information: material composition, repair instructions, and recycling options. It is the tool needed to move from a linear to a circular economy model.

Examples of repair, recycling, and reuse thanks to the DPP

• Repair: By scanning a QR code on an outdoor jacket, the user finds a zipper repair guide and a list of authorized service centers.

• Recycling: The DPP in a sofa shows how to separate wood, fabric, and metal for recycling.

• Reuse: The DPP in a child’s stroller documents its history, repairs, and safety certificates for the new owner.

Global trends: Circular economy powered by Axtrace DPP

Companies like IKEA, Patagonia, and Decathlon are expanding product repair and rental programs. The European Union, under the Green Deal, requires designing products that support a closed-loop economy. The DPP from Axelote enables this transformation.

Axtrace Viewer — a tool for managing products after purchase

With Axtrace Viewer you can: track the product lifecycle, receive repair reminders, and increase product value in the secondary market. It is a return to respecting things in a digital reality.

Conscious consumption of the future with Axtrace DPP

The DPP is not just technology — it is a change in the philosophy of product management. With Axtrace DPP by Axelote, No Waste becomes a practical reality for everyone.