-Fashion Forward- ⏭ ⏭
A meaningful title for an interesting afternoon in the inspiring setting of the art museum in The Hague. Time to roll up our sleeves for 'Fashion Forward: Work with the Digital Product Passport'.
Hosted by MODINT CLICKNL, and GS1, guiding us through what is coming towards us and give handles how to deal with it. Some takeaways:
1. So WHAT:
The DPP focuses on crucial aspects such as:
-Lifespan, reliability, reusability, and upgradability
-Repairability (with a repairability score)
-Presence of hazardous substances
-Energy consumption or energy efficiency
-Use of resources and recycled materials
-Potential for remanufacturing and recycling
-Recovery of materials
-Environmental impact, including carbon and environmental footprint
2. So HOW:
It is a hell of a job to collect all the information and make it available in an electronic way. Specially with no clear guideline yet. Collaboration is key and best advise to start now.
3. Never forget the WHY:
The DPP offers more than just compliance with regulations. It is an opportunity for companies to become future-proof and create value for consumers and other stakeholders.
This all makes absolute sense.
Often the discussion focuses on content, but how to get the people within your organization on board ? What does it mean for the professionals on the work floor as they also will need to start work differently.
One example 'what if companies start small': focusing on three core areas—lifespan, reliability, and reusability—and reason simply: what can each individual contribute to this, mastering his or her profession. That could be a start.
To take everyone along the journey to a more responsible way of doing business is exactly what we learn at the Master Circular Economy HAN University of Applied Sciences and HAN Centrum Meervoudige Waardecreatie .
A true example of circular economy was presented by keynotespeaker Thomas Latcham telling the story of My Lima Lima. Setting up a network, making a business case work AND donating their profit to social and environmental organizations in society, so everyone can profit 💯
Thanks everyone!
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