The May 2026 Circular Economy Exchange brought together people from fashion, sustainability, academia, supply chain, and technology to discuss a simple question: what makes a Digital Product Passport genuinely useful for businesses and consumers? The Industry’s Biggest Challenge Is Data One of the clearest themes throughout the session was that many brands are asking for […]

When businesses think about Digital Product Passports, the first question is often where to begin. The answer isn’t to wait for every requirement to be defined. Start with the pieces that are already useful today. Create a GS1 compliant QR code for every product. Meet packaging and recycling requirements across your markets. Add product information […]

At interpack 2026, Domino’s Craig Stobie explained why connected packaging and 2D codes are crossing a tipping point – and why the window to act is narrowing fast, especially with Digital Product Passport legislation on the horizon. If you walked the halls of interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, you couldn’t miss the momentum behind 2D barcodes. […]

Our latest Circular Economy Exchange, brought together University of West London lecturers, fashion students, and industry professionals to explore a critical question: How do Gen Z really engage with fashion consumption – and what role can Digital Product Passports (DPPs) play? The Reality Gap: Values vs Behaviour Gen Z is highly aware of sustainability issues.They […]

When news broke that over 400,000 KitKat bars had been stolen during transport across Europe, it sounded almost unbelievable. Even more surprising was what came next – a public-facing “KitKat Tracker”, allowing consumers to check whether their chocolate bar was part of the stolen batch. At first glance, it felt like an April Fool’s campaign. […]

Apple’s latest MacBook Neo design has drawn attention for a simple reason: it’s noticeably easier to repair. A recent teardown of the MacBook Neo reveals a shift toward more modular components, faster disassembly, and the ability to replace individual parts – like the keyboard – without removing entire assemblies. For Apple, this marks a meaningful […]

The latest Circular Economy Exchange session centred on a draft white paper by Dr Erik Jacobi and Dr Jordon Lazell (University of Essex), exploring how the UK should respond to upcoming EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements. Compliance is becoming a trade issue The strongest signal from the session was not sustainability – it was […]

The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre has published a methodology report on how to decide what information should go into a Digital Product Passport under the ESPR. It is not a finished rulebook for every product. It is a framework for deciding, product by product, what information belongs in a passport, who should be able […]

Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are fast becoming a board-level priority. Regulation is approaching and companies selling directly to consumers are all trying to determine the right approach without locking themselves into the wrong solution. The challenge isn’t whether to act – it’s how to start, where to begin, and how to follow a clear, resilient […]

One of the most common questions we hear from brands preparing for Digital Product Passports (DPP) or exploring 2D barcodes is simple: How quickly can I convert my existing barcodes into QR barcodes? The short answer: in minutes. At Buyerdock, the process is designed to be quick and straightforward so brands can start connecting their […]

Our latest Circular Economy Exchange roundtable led by Positive Luxury, brought together brands, suppliers, technology providers, academics, and standards organisations to discuss one question: How do we make circular supply chains work in practice – not just in theory? The conversation revealed a clear reality: while ambition is high, execution remains complex. But progress is […]