Reconomy partners with Fabacus for Digital Product Passports
International circular economy specialist Reconomy has partnered with data technology business Fabacus to offer Digital Product Passports (DPPs) as part of its textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) solution.
The service is designed to help producers meet evolving regulatory requirements.
Under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which came into force earlier this year, textile producers in the EU will soon be mandated to incorporate DPPs into their operations. These passports will initially become mandatory for batteries in February 2027, followed by textiles later that year.
The ESPR is a key pillar of the EU’s strategy to drive circular economy practices and enhance sustainability across product value chains, particularly in resource-intensive sectors like textiles.
DPPs will digitally capture critical product lifecycle information, including material composition, weight, volume, manufacturing location, carbon footprint, maintenance requirements, ownership history, care instructions, and supporting documentation. This regulation will apply to all products sold within the EU, irrespective of their manufacturing origin.
Although specific requirements for each category are still being finalised, producers are urged to begin preparing now. By piloting solutions, they can assess data readiness and address any gaps early, given the complexity and duration of procurement processes.
Reconomy’s partnership with Fabacus delivers a scalable, data-driven DPP solution that aims to ensure compliance and unlock new opportunities for producers.
This offering complements Reconomy’s textile EPR solution, launched in April 2024, which supports producers in navigating global legislative requirements and varying EPR timelines. The end-to-end service includes regulatory monitoring, consultancy, data management, environmental compliance, material returns, and end-of-life treatment.
James Beard, Head of Voluntary Compliance at Valpak, a Reconomy company, said: "We are pleased to launch this additional offering to help textile producers navigate these evolving regulations, get ahead of the curve and ensure they understand and are well placed to deal with their obligations. Together with Fabacus, we look forward to working closely with our customers in this sector to implement Digital Product Passports and help make them make better use of their materials, reduce waste and contribute to the circular economy."
Andrew Xeni CEO and founder of Fabacus, added: "This collaboration demonstrates how innovative technology and market-leading expertise can come together to drive meaningful change. We are delighted to be working alongside Reconomy to deliver this solution through our data service and
support producers in making significant steps towards a new retail landscape of transparency, sustainability and compliance."