Digital Product Passport - DPP in Fashion

What is the Digital Product Passport? Officially titled the Digital Product Passport (DPP), the tool will require brands to collect and share data from a product’s entire lifecycle accessible in the form of a 'digital twin'. While the concept and operational aspects of the DPP continues to evolve, in its initial format it will highlight the sustainability, environmental and recyclability attributes of a product, as well as its manufacturing process and sourcing. What is the impact of this DPP on the fashion industry? Read all the latest news and updates here.

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