🎙️ New Episode of “Digital Product Passport Insights” is Live!In the latest episode of Digital Product Passport Insights, I speak with Eric Ruyters, Secretary General of EUCOBAT – the European association representing national battery collection schemes.As CEO of 4TheRecord.io, I was delighted to explore with Eric the perspective of the battery collectors’ industry on the new EU Battery Regulation and the mandatory Battery Passport coming into force on 19 February 2027.🔋 What we discuss in this episode:1️⃣ The role of battery collectors in the new Battery Regulation2️⃣ The business model behind battery collection3️⃣ Regulatory complexity4️⃣ Focus Topic: The Battery Passport – silver bullet or supporting tool? - Will the DPP solve everything? - What information do collectors actually need? - Why globally unique identifiers for cells and modules matter more than pack-level data. - Why QR codes may fail at end-of-life — and whether RAIN technology could be a solution.5️⃣ Reuse – the real sustainability lever6️⃣ The challenges of the Collectors Industry ahead7️⃣ What needs to happen next?💡 This episode provides essential insights for:- Battery manufacturers- Automotive OEMs- Recyclers & reusers- Sustainability and compliance teams- Policy makers shaping circular economy frameworks🎧 Tune in to understand how battery collectors support the sustainable future of the Battery Passport Learn more about 4therecord: https://www.4therecord.io/Learn more about EUCOBAT: https://www.eucobat.eu/#DigitalProductPassport #BatteryRegulation #EPR #CircularEconomy #BatteryPassport #Sustainability #EURegulation #EVBatteries #ProducerResponsibilityOrganisations #PROs#LMT #Quotas4therecord.io