Digital Waste Passport
Digital Waste Passport
We turn waste into transparency: track its origin, treatment, and recycling with our Digital Waste Passport.
About Digital Waste Passport
The Digital Waste Passport is an innovative tool that enables complete traceability of waste, from its origin to final treatment or recycling. Using technologies like blockchain, it ensures transparency, data integrity, and accessibility at every stage of the waste lifecycle.
This system supports regulatory compliance, enhances operational efficiency, and promotes a more sustainable and circular approach to resource management.
Key fields
Key Fields
Waste identification
It must contain a unique identifier for each type of waste generated, which is assigned at the time of its creation.
Waste type
It is essential to specify the type of waste being managed, whether organic, metallic, plastic, electronic, etc.
Quantity and volume of waste
This field specifies the amount of waste generated, allowing for an accurate calculation of how many resources can be recovered or recycled.
Origin of the waste
This can include the source of production, such as factories, homes, businesses, ports, etc. In addition, data on the generating activities and the products involved must be recorded.
Waste treatment and transformation
It includes information on the treatment plant, the processes used (composting, smelting, shredding, etc.), and the technologies used.
Environmental impact
This may include data on carbon footprint reduction, the use of renewable energy during recycling, or the efficiency of natural resource use.
Interaction between key actors
Waste generators
They are the entities responsible for generating waste — including factories, retail businesses, households, and more. These actors initiate the registration process in the system by entering essential details about the waste, such as its type, quantity, and source.
Waste managers
These are the organizations in charge of collecting, transporting, and sorting waste. Their actions play a crucial role in the overall waste management chain, and thanks to the Digital Waste Passport, their contribution is recorded and made visible throughout the entire treatment process.
Recycling plants
These facilities are responsible for converting waste into new materials or products using recycled inputs. This detailed traceability allows them to enhance the value of each material by verifying that it comes from trusted sources with a documented history of responsible handling.
Recyclers and other actors
Beyond the primary actors, the Digital Waste Passport can also incorporate other participants involved in the waste lifecycle — such as companies that repurpose recycled materials into new products.
Benefits of the Digital Waste Passport
The Digital Waste Passport offers several key benefits that facilitate the transition to a more efficient, transparent, and sustainable circular economy. Below, we explore how this digital system positively impacts various aspects of waste management:
Increasing sustainability
By enabling full traceability of recycled materials, the Digital Waste Passport helps companies reintegrate waste into the production cycle, reducing reliance on virgin resources and minimizing environmental impact. This supports a circular economy model, enhances product value, and demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability to both consumers and regulators.
Transparency for consumers and regulators
By enabling full traceability of recycled materials, the Digital Waste Passport helps companies reintegrate waste into the production cycle, reducing reliance on virgin resources and minimizing environmental impact. This supports a circular economy model, enhances product value, and demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability to both consumers and regulators.
Improving efficiency
The Digital Waste Passport boosts operational efficiency by digitizing documentation and automating workflows. It reduces errors, eliminates paper use, and provides real-time waste data, enabling faster, more accurate decisions and streamlined waste management.
Regulatory compliance
The Digital Waste Passport simplifies compliance with complex environmental regulations by offering transparent, traceable waste data. It helps companies prove responsible sourcing, supports audits, reduces the risk of noncompliance, and strengthens relationships with regulatory authorities.