As businesses move toward more sustainable and circular models, the need for smarter tools to manage the lifecycle of products and services is becoming increasingly urgent. One such tool—emerging from the cutting edge of innovation in Product-Service Systems (PSS)—is the Digital Product Service System Passport (DPSSP). This concept is central to the work being done in the PSS-Pass project, and it may well shape the future of sustainable business models in Europe and beyond.
At its core, the DPSSP is a digital solution designed to support transparency, collaboration, and circularity across complex service and product ecosystems. Unlike a traditional product passport that focuses only on physical goods, the DPSSP captures and communicates data about both the product and the services that surround it. It provides a living digital record of a product’s entire lifecycle—from design and manufacturing through use, maintenance, and end-of-life—while also connecting all stakeholders involved, from manufacturers and service providers to end users and recyclers.
The significance of the DPSSP lies in its ability to support circularity by design. With access to accurate, real-time information, companies can make better decisions about how products are reused, refurbished, or recycled. It also encourages transparency, reducing the fragmentation of data that often hinders collaboration across supply chains. For service providers, it creates new opportunities to offer tailored, data-driven services that add value while reducing environmental impact.
As European regulations begin to emphasize circularity and digital product passports, the DPSSP positions businesses to stay ahead of policy developments by enabling greater traceability and accountability. It also empowers them to demonstrate compliance more easily while actively contributing to sustainability goals.
The PSS-PASS project plays a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life. By developing and testing the DPSSP in real-world industrial settings, the project is shaping a practical, scalable solution that works across various sectors. Collaborating with academic institutions and business partners, the PSS-Pass team is ensuring that the DPSSP is both technically sound and operationally viable.
This journey is just beginning. As the project progresses, PSS-Pass will continue to share key findings, tools, and case studies. Those interested in the future of Product-Service Systems and the role of digital innovation in sustainability are invited to follow along, join the conversation, and explore how they might integrate the DPSSP into their own circular transition strategies.
