Did you know that between 35 and 50 million mattresses are destroyed every year by incineration or landfill? This presents a massive environmental problem, but also an opportunity for change.
The mattress industry faces significant challenges in transitioning to a circular economy, where mattresses would become valuable resources instead of waste. The solution lies in the Digital Product Passport (DPP) – an innovative system that enables product tracking throughout its entire lifecycle, encourages reuse, and facilitates recycling.
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a digital record that contains all relevant information about a product, from its origin and composition to instructions for use, maintenance, and recycling. The DPP ensures transparency and traceability throughout the entire product lifecycle, benefiting both consumers and the industry.
- Consumers can access the DPP by simply scanning QR codes and RFID tags on the product using their smartphones.
- Manufacturers can track the product’s lifecycle and facilitate the return of raw materials for further recycling or refurbishment.
- Recycling centers can quickly identify the mattress composition and optimize the sorting and dismantling process.
MattressID is a project led by TripleR.io, aiming to implement the DPP solution in the mattress industry across Europe. TripleR enables the digital identification of sleep products, linked to a cloud-based platform, keeping all stakeholders connected throughout the product’s entire lifecycle. Through MattressID, mattresses are no longer discarded but rather recycled and reused.
During the CIRPASS-2 project, TripleR.io plans to equip 500,000 mattresses with the DPP system, demonstrating how the Digital Product Passport can improve recycling and reduce waste. This project provides a unique opportunity to test DPP in real-world conditions and establish better processes for a more sustainable future in the mattress industry.
- CIRPASS-2 is a European initiative funded through the Digital Europe program, with the goal of developing standards for Digital Product Passports across different sectors.
- The project includes 13 leading pilot projects, which will test DPP in the textile, electronics, construction, and tire industries.
- MattressID is one of the most important pilots in the CIRPASS-2 project, as it demonstrates how DPP can function in real-world conditions on a large scale.
- Sustainability – Reducing waste and promoting recycling.
- Transparency – Consumers have access to information about the mattress’s origin and composition.
- Reliability – Avoiding “greenwashing” and building trust with customers.
- Efficiency – Optimizing the processes of sorting, dismantling, and recycling.
- Regulatory Compliance – Preparing for the upcoming EU regulation on Digital Product Passports.
Additionally, DPP enables manufacturers to develop new business models, including mattress leasing, refurbishment programs, and resale, opening new market opportunities.
The Digital Product Passport (DPP) represents a key step toward a sustainable future for the mattress industry. Through projects such as MattressID and CIRPASS-2, and with the active participation of NOS.hr, we are building a circular economy that reduces waste, promotes recycling, and ensures transparency for consumers.
We invite you to follow us on our website and learn more about our activities and contributions to the circular economy.
If you also want to implement the Digital Product Passport in your business, contact us at info@nos.hr and schedule a free consultation where we will explain how DPP can improve your industry. Together, we can create a better future for future generations.
