Circularise provides a product traceability platform aimed at improving supply chain compliance and sustainability. The platform simplifies data collection and sharing to meet compliance regulations and product sustainability benchmarks.

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Circularise | 11,511 followers on LinkedIn. We use blockchain to enable traceable, transparent and circular supply chains
 | Circularise is a Dutch supply chain transparency software provider using blockchain technology to enable circular economy at scale.

We believe better transparency is necessary to create a circular economy. We also understand that not every industry can be fully transparent.

Neil Smyth

Finance & Legal Director @Circularise

Adil Laouaji

Tech Lead • Senior Software Engineer

Ali Aliyev

Circular Economy Strategist driving sustainable innovation at Circularise.

Phil Brown

Did you know that only 9% of all plastics are recycled each year? This low rate is not due to lack of intent. It is but due to two main reasons: 1) The complexity of plastics. 2) The lack of reliable information on quality of plastics. Recycled plastic products often produce lower-value materials. This makes it economically easier to burn them for heat or energy. A practice that isn’t environmentally sustainable. This is where projects like PRIMUS step in. PRIMUS Project EU is advancing new polymer recycling technologies. PRIMUS is researching how to produce compliant recycled materials. At Circularise, we’re proud to collaborate with PRIMUS. Digital product passports are a main tool to enhance sustainability. Together, we’re creating a circular future for the plastics industry. Learn how digital product passports are changing polymer recycling:

🤜 ESPR obligations for manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers ESPR obligations for manufacturers: 1. Integrate a digital product passport (DPP) into product design. 2. Conduct conformity assessments and provide an EU Declaration of Conformity. 3. Attach the CE marking as needed, keep technical documentation for 10 years. 4. If non-compliant, correct or withdraw the product and notify authorities. 5. Label products clearly with identification and provide contact details. 6. Ensure online instructions for 10 years, paper copies on request. 7. Handle customer complaints with a complaints register for five years. 8. Authorised representatives can manage documentation; manufacturers handle key tasks. ESPR obligations for importers: 1. Verify ESPR standards compliance, including DPP and CE marking. 2. Keep the EU Declaration of Conformity for 10 years, provide documentation as requested. 3. Withdraw non-compliant products, notify authorities. 4. Ensure product compliance during storage and transport. 5. Display clear contact information, fulfill documentation requests within 15 days. ESPR obligations for distributors: 1. Check products for the required markings and documentation before sale. 2. Ensure manufacturer and importer compliance. 3. Stop sales and inform authorities if you discover non-compliance. 4. Keep products compliant in storage and transport. 5. Provide documents to authorities within 15 days, record complaints for five years. ESPR obligations for retailers: 1. Provide accessible product information, including DPP. 2. Ensure product labels and online links to DPP are clear. 3. Avoid misleading symbols – prioritize transparency to prevent greenwashing. For more information on how to comply with ESPR, check out our article: https://loom.ly/Ro0gaUM

I’m a non-EU company operating within EU. How do I comply? This group always has a lot of questions around regulations. Starting in 2028, your non-EU company must report its environmental and social impact in the EU. These reports must adhere to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Key points to know: 1) Apply ESRS when crafting your sustainability reports. 2) Comply with Chapter 9a of the Accounting Directive. 3) Include information on your company's societal and environmental effects as directed by article 29a. 4) For multiple EU subsidiaries, one comprehensive report may suffice. It's a smart move to start using these new rules before 2028. Here's why: 🤜 Attracts EU investors sooner. 🤜 Showcases proactive leadership, enhancing market position. 🤜 Reduces financial risk perception, aiding funding efforts. Last but not least, it means you won't be scrambling to meet these standards later on. You will be ready! The document below provides the essentials for non-EU European Sustainability Reporting Standards within the CSRD framework.

ESPR: DPP Requirements 📄 Under the Ecodesign Sustainability Product Regulation (ESPR), essential product information must be accessible in the local language. Here's how businesses should disseminate this information effectively: - Business strategies for information-sharing must be specified. - DPP, supplemented by product labels, manuals, websites, or apps, should serve as information channels. - When detailing substances of concern, labels or accessible data carriers are required for immediate disclosure. Under the ESPR, a digital product passport must show how the customers can easily access it. It must also be kept updated when any changes occur. To comply with the ESPR, a DPP should include: - Product identification - Performance information More specific information must be included where applicable: 1. Substances of concern - Identification - Usage and handling - Lifecycle tracking 2. Instructions for use, maintenance, and end-of-life treatment 3. Sustainability information - Material composition - Microplastics - Environmental impact 4. Modularity and repairability 5. Recyclability and circularity Find a guide on ESPR here: https://loom.ly/Ro0gaUM

ESPR: Performance Requirements 🌱 ESPR compliance calls for sustainable action. Here's a quick checklist for businesses: 1. Enhance Product Longevity: Use fewer materials and modular components for easier upgrades and refurbishment. 2. Promote Product Recycling: Opt for materials and designs that support recycling efforts. 3. Avoid Unsustainable Designs: Steer clear of design choices that impede product life extension. 4. Avoid Harmful Substances: Shun hazardous substances to reduce environmental and health impacts. 5. Manage Nanoplastics: Vigilantly minimise the release of nanoplastics throughout the product's lifecycle. 6. Use Recycled or Sustainable Materials: Prioritize recycled content and sustainable sourcing to boost circularity. 7. Optimise Product Weight, Volume, and Consumables: Reduce size and the need for consumables to enhance resource efficiency. 8. Minimise Waste: Slash waste production and promote its reuse, including packaging and hazardous materials. 9. Sustainable Product Designs: Craft products that need less material and elevate production efficiency. ♻️ Aim for these critical elements to stay ahead in the circular economy. For a full guide on how to comply with ESPR, check out our newest article in the comments👇

Who and what is affected by the ESPR ❓ 🔹 Companies affected by ESPR All members of the value chain of a company operating in the EU are affected. That includes product manufacturers (including those not based in the EU), importers, distributors, dealers and service providers. EU will continue its partnerships with non-EU countries of production committed to improving product sustainability. 🔺 Exceptions for small and medium sized enterprises in ESPR The European Commission will ensure that SMEs are able to comply. This will be done through supplementing acts and guidelines. EU Member States are also obliged to help these enterprises to determine best practices and useful tools they might need. 🔸 Products affected by ESPR ESPR applies to all products on the EU market, may that be circularing, importing or exporting. There are certain exceptions to the rule regarding food, feed, medicine or medical products and certain vehicles. All other products are to be regulated by the ESPR. The product groups in the first priority batch that need to comply with ESPR are: - Iron and steel - Aluminum - Textiles (garments and footwear particularly) - Furniture - Tyres - Detergents - Paints - Lubricants - Chemicals - Energy related products with ecodesign requirements - Information and communication technology products & other electronics Not sure how to comply? 👉 Reach out to Circularise and our team will guide you through this new regulation.

ESPR: Important dates ✅ ESPR was proposed in March 2022 and became effective on 18 July 2024. Major updates include requirements for Digital Product Passports (DPPs), mandatory green public procurement, and the ban on destroying unsold products. The ESPR working plan is due in April 2025. It sets compliance for selected products by 19 April 2025. The European Commission will refresh the action plan every three years. A delegated act on DPPs for textiles will be published by January 2026 and will take effect in July 2027. By 19 July 2026, the Commission also launches a secure digital registry for DPP identifiers. From 19 July 2026, destroying non-sustainable clothing and related items is prohibited, with smaller businesses given until 19 July 2030 to comply. The initial ESPR efficiency report is slated for 2030, with subsequent reports following every six years. This regulation is already in effect, so time to prepare is now! For more guidance on how to comply with the regulation, check out this article: https://loom.ly/d4NmPfA Below is a detailed timeline of the ESPR 👇

CSRD double materiality assessment in 4 steps 🚀 1. Understand your company's sustainability context Map your value chain, detailing business actions and connections. Identify impacted stakeholders and your engagement strategies. 2. Identify sustainability impacts Develop a comprehensive inventory of sustainability impacts, informed by ESRS 1 and specific company issues. Align this with GRI results. 3. Assess material sustainability topics Set materiality criteria using scientific and stakeholder insights. Score risks, select material topics, and determine necessary ESRS disclosures. 4. Incorporate assessment in reporting Document your assessment approach in reporting. Explain how these elements shape company strategy. Prepare teams for data collection and yearly reporting. The double materiality assessment process is not just a tick box exercise. It’s an invaluable tool to strengthen company reputation, operations, and finances. At its core, it's driven by thorough data management. Find a guide on how Borregaard describes the process they used to conduct their assessment in the comments!

ESPR: Ecodesign requirements The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is part of the EU's Circular Economy Action Plan. It came into force on July 18, 2024, replacing the 2009 Ecodesign Directive. The ESPR focuses on products that impact the environment. It aims to double the EU's material circularity rate. This regulation is a key step towards a circular, sustainable economy. It promotes circularity, energy efficiency, and sustainable business models. The ESPR has clear ecodesign requirements such as: - Durability - Reliability - Reusability - Upgradability - Repairability - The possibility of maintenance and refurbishment - The presence of substances of concern - Energy use and energy efficiency - Water use and water efficiency - Resource use and resource efficiency - Recycled content - The possibility of remanufacturing - Recyclability - The possibility of recovery of materials - Environmental impacts, including carbon footprint and environmental footprint - Expected generation of waste Below you can find key actions for circular and sustainable products 👇 To learn more, check out our newest article. Link in the comments.

My company is ISCC certified and I…. ▪ am getting worried about the costs of ISCC compliance. ▪ don’t know how to stay on top of the changes in the ISCC rules. ▪ keep finding bookkeeping errors in Excel sheets. Do any of these sound familiar to you? In today’s compliance-driven landscape, managing mass balance and ISCC certification can quickly become overwhelming. Join us on the 10th of October for an exclusive webinar designed for executives, managers, and decision-makers in the plastics and chemicals industries to explore the future of mass balancing and ISCC compliance. Discover how automation can transform your bookkeeping process, streamline operations, and keep you ahead of compliance risks. Rushabh Chheda will talk about: 🔸 Current trends and debates in mass balance and how they impact your operations. 🔸 How to stay on top of ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS rules, with MassBalancer automatically adapting to new regulations. 🔸 AI-driven features that can help you generate and read Sustainability Declarations (SD) and Proof of Sustainability (PoS) without manual errors. Secure your spot below!

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