The Mr. Beacon Ambient IoT Podcast

The Future of Digital Product Passports: Traceability and Sustainability

The Mr. Beacon Ambient IoT Podcast

Show Notes

This week on the Mr. Beacon podcast, we delve into Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and their vast opportunities in the IoT. Join expert Lauren Roman and myself as we explore the EU's new DPP legislation and its impact on various industries, including automotive, apparel, and electronics. Lauren, Chair of the NAATBatt Track and Trace Committee and Vice Chair of the Society of Automotive Engineers Battery Global Traceability Standards Committee, shares insights on DPPs, product transparency, and battery traceability. Don't miss this fascinating discussion on the future of sustainability and global supply chains.

Lauren’s Favorite Songs: “More than Words” by Extreme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R-FGchhwLw “Have I Told You Lately” by Rod Stewart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b96d6-dMi7A “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2595abcvh2M

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