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The crippling effects of electronic waste are back in the spotlight, this time with an alarming twist: the UK is a recipient of illegally imported e-waste, as reported by the BBC. For Lisa S., TAZAAR’s founder, this issue is personal. The founding vision of TAZAAR was inspired (albeit haunted) by Lisa's visit to an electronic bazaar in Asia, where she saw young workers dismantling electronics for valuable parts, leaving piles of toxic waste clogging roads and sewers. At the same time, she was selling electronics to people who didn't need an upgrade. It was an unvirtuous circle. What she witnessed was a local catastrophe with global consequences, echoed in places like Ghana, where e-waste is imported frequently as reusable goods and now has an electronic landfill the size of a small city. And now, this issue is at our doorstep in the UK - let's wake up, it's no longer an invisible crisis. How can TAZAAR make a difference? At TAZAAR, we specialise in Digital Product Passports (DPPs) for electronics. DPPs are not just tools for incoming ESPR compliance but a powerful enabler of the circular economy. Here's how we tackle the e-waste crisis: 1️⃣ Enabling Repair and Upgrades: By connecting brands with product owners, we simplify repairs, upgrades, and trade-ins, extending product life cycles. 2️⃣ Informing Recyclers: Our DPPs capture detailed materials and component data, enabling safe and efficient recycling by approved facilities. 3️⃣ Driving the Right to Repair: With accessible product manuals, repair resources, and owner communities, we empower consumers while helping brands design better, more sustainable products. This effort aligns with upcoming EU regulations, where DPPs will be mandatory for all products traded within the EU by 2030, starting with batteries in 2026. If you're an electronics manufacturer ready to embrace sustainability and compliance, let's start a conversation. 💡 Together, we can combat the e-waste crisis and build a circular economy where every product has a story—and a future. Source article and image: BBC News #TAZAAR #DigitalProductPassports #ESPR #Electronics #Righttorepair #Manufacturing #Circulareconomy

Audio Market development: Bose Corporation (mass market audio brand) acquires McIntosh (premium) and Sonas Faber (luxury)! This is an interesting acquisition in the audio market, because instead of cross market or group holding company acquisitions, this acquisition brings together 3 audio market brands and target segments. Premium and Luxury Audio products are increasingly viewed as good investments due to their serviceability, longevity and resale-ability, however, the market is becoming increasingly competitive, not only within the industry itself, but competing with other high value goods their customers are interested in e.g. watches, cars, bikes etc. It will be interesting to watch how Bose's mass appeal can influence younger generations into premium and luxury hifi or will all 3 brands continue to strengthen their own market positions? Digital Product Passports serve as an enabling technology for these brands to offer a streamlined, consistent customer experience and after sales with segment nuances across all their products and boost the investment value of premium/luxury audio products with history and provenance. An interesting development to follow! Foundational source article from @StarkInsider #highvalue #luxury #digitalproductpassports #customerexperience #aftersales

Introducing GeoTag by TAZAAR – the next level of GPS tracking for professional AV equipment. Unlike standard trackers, GeoTag uses IoT-enabled GPS and 4G connectivity, ensuring accurate, real-time location updates worldwide, even in remote areas. With up to 10 days of battery life and intelligent motion-sensing power saving, it’s designed to protect and track high-value assets wherever they go. Why Choose GeoTag? 🌍 Global Coverage: Seamlessly connects in 100+ countries. 🪱 Precise Tracking: Accurate to within 10m outdoors. 🌿 Sustainable & Smart: Integrated into equipment and powered by a motion-sensitive battery-saving mode. GeoTag is the choice for those who demand reliable, cutting-edge tracking for their assets. Learn more on our new GeoTag page! #geotag #antitheft #recovery #eventprofs #eventsprofsuk #digitalproductpassport

🌐 The Future of Manufacturing: Embracing Digital Product Passports 🌐 The EU has set the stage for a manufacturing revolution: from 2026, key industries will be required to adopt Digital Product Passports (DPPs). But what does that mean for consumers and businesses? 🛠️ A DPP gives each product a unique digital identity, accessible via a QR code or NFC tag, offering transparency from origin to final production. 🌍 This system supports EU sustainability goals and builds consumer trust by validating product origins and environmental impact. With DPPs, manufacturers can streamline compliance, improve quality control, and reduce paper-based documentation. For consumers, it means enhanced product authenticity and easier choices for eco-friendly purchases. 🌱📲 As supply chains evolve, DPPs stand to redefine trust and sustainability in the manufacturing world. At TAZAAR, we’re committed to making this transition seamless for Audio-Visual Electronic and Electrical product brands. Visit TAZAAR to learn more and schedule your exploratory consultation on DPP compliance. #digitalproductpassports #sustainability #ESPR #Producttraceability #EcoDesign #Circulareconomy #Futureofmanufacturing

Keep the show on track with GeoTag! GeoTag is our proprietary GPS tracking solution for high-value equipment used and transported frequently in live events, broadcasting, and production. Allowing for asset location tracking, monitoring, theft prevention, and recovery It seamlessly integrates into our core Digital Product Passport solution, capturing real-time product mileage and usage. Lisa S. Ashley Smith Matthew Turner Graham Gosden #DigitalProductPassports #GeoTag #TAZAAR #APT #Flypro #ESPR #GeoTag2ISE

Making Digital Product Passports a new communication tool between home audio brands and their customers. Thank you Futuresource Consulting for inviting Lisa S., Founder of TAZAAR to share our insights on digital product passports and how they can be leveraged positively for building and nurturing brand communities, influencing positive actions such as repairs, maintenance, and resale, and reaching aspiring owners through second-hand markets. #AudioCollab #TAZAAR #Digitalproductpassports #audio #sustainability

Annual AV Awards do! What an incredible night at the AV Awards on Friday! 🎉 Lisa S. had the pleasure of joining Funktion One Research Ltd. at their table—thank you for the amazing opportunity! The event was brought to life by their sound system, amplifying Matt Lucas's wit and humor throughout the evening. We were proud to see so many award winners showcasing their commitment to sustainability. 🌍 Special congratulations to Genelec, the recipient of the Sustainability Award! 👏 This Finnish company stands out with their dedication to long-lasting, serviceable products, environmentally friendly practices (ISO 14001 certified), and a track record of sustainability accolades. #AVAwards #Sustainability #AudioInnovation #Digitalproductpassports #Geotagging

Less theory, more practical approach to 'Sustaining the Future' of audio-visual equipment. Lisa S. will be presenting at Futuresource Consulting's Audio Collaborative 2024 forum, the hub of future audio trends and insights. During the panel discussion, she will be covering: 1. The power of digital product passports for digital customer experiences. 2. Tapping into the potential of accessing aspiring owners and preowned customers. 3. Building product communities around positive consumer actions and behaviors. If you are attending Audio Collaborative 2024 in London and would like to meet, see you there! #AudioCollab2024 #audio #audioindustry #audiovisual #music #entertainment #av #TAZAAR #electronics #DigitalProductPassports

We are proud to have secured an investment partnership with Impact Shakers! TAZAAR a UK-based circular economy enabler, provides digital product passports and geo-tags for the audio-visual electronics market to capture lifetime ownership, and service history and open up the resale market for these products. 💫 In Alina Klarner's words, 'The team is on a mission to contribute to the circular economy by not only making products live longer, but also making them more accessible, better looked after and more loved.' Lisa S. says, 'It's been an amazing journey with Impact Shakers. The Impact Shakers team around us ensures I stay grounded in TAZAAR's impact mission to make products live longer and grow our own diverse and motivated team.' Thank you Viola Jardon from Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) for making this happen. Lisa S. Ashley Smith Matthew Turner Yonca Braeckman Impact Shakers #TAZAAR #Digitalproductpassports #GeoTag #Audiovisual #Entertainment #Media #Electronics #wemakeproductslivelonger

TAZAAR GeoTag on the Move #01 In September, the APT-GB team travelled from Cornwall to Central London for #PLASA London, where they integrated a GeoTag into their FlyPro Comfort Monitor #FlyProwithGeoTag. Their FlyPro was stowed away in a Flight Case in a van, and we managed to capture its route points in timed intervals down to street level. For traveling to an event, the APT team could pinpoint where their equipment is in real-time, review historical data, and keep the show on track. Ashley Smith Lisa S. Graham Gosden Mark Smith Matthew Turner #GeoTagonthemove #FlyprowithGeoTag #GeoTag #Digitalproductpassports