GLOBAL CIRCULAR NETWORK
Empowering a full circular economy; link products at-scale to efficient circularity, from fibre to feedstock. Combine RFID THREADS® Digital Product Passport with QR Code/NFC ID for an efficient ‘2 for 1’ smart tech platform that separates B2B and B2C enabling products to efficiently travel around a circular economy at-scale.
The Global Circular Network's “double DPP” solution connects textile-based products to a circular economy through two essential, separate systems:
RFID-enabled efficient Digital Product Passports (DPPs): Using the world’s first washable RFID THREADS® DPP, products can be bulk-scanned to collect data at scale from fibre to feedstock via approved RFID readers for B2B; instant authentication from factory to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) networks to sorting and recycling.
QR Code and NFC IDs: Connecting brands to re-commerce platforms and redirecting customers to interconnected Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) networks and un-fakeable instant authentication.
This interconnected approach prioritises both efficiency and consumer privacy by using case-specific DPPs;
RFID and barcodes for B2B connectivity and
QR-Code/NFC for B2C communication
to keep people and product data separate and maximise economic and environmental action.
Designed to integrate the best-case smart tech tools with human-centred design, the Network fosters collaboration to link products to the “heart of circularity”; the local R-Cyclers, offering EPR solutions first before end-of-life options — helping brands and communities increase profits and put the “economy into circularity”.
The Network supports all stakeholders in meeting the EU’s upcoming Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulations.
Going beyond transparency, it first links supply chains then connects reverse logistics product value chains and collects unlimited full circularity data — including product origin, material content, certifications, governance, EPR data, environmental impact, and lifecycle information for efficient compliance reporting.
The Network gives us the opportunity to harness AI and share best-case circular design strategies and pathways based on accurate, verifiable data.
WASHABLE, FLEXIBLE RFiD THREAD DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORT + CLOUD APP + RFID READER + BARCODE + QR CODE/NFC ID
1 thread + 1 scan; immediately adds continuous data to products in bulk using RFID tech. Connects both supply and value chains to human-centred design networks, robotics and logistics via RFID THREADS® DPP + App connected to accessible and affordable RFID readers.
Enable bulk scanning for seamless product connectivity at-scale, strengthening B2B networks for EPR, enhancing ROI, streamline sorting for safer recycling, offer verifiable authentication, and efficiently collect accurate bulk data at every stage - using one single thread.
Stop throwing away RFID labels and tags; washable RFID THREADS® DPPs are designed to stay with the product throughout its circular journey plus consumers can choose to connect separately through single-scanning QR Codes and/or NFC.
The Network provides both B2B and B2C passport solutions
B2B links include designers, suppliers, retailers, R-Cyclers, transport hubs plus sorters and recyclers to re-divert hazardous chemicals (eg. PFAS) and help create safer feedstock.
Unlike QR Codes, the durable 15 centimetre flexible RFID THREADS® DPP can bulk scan and stay readable within the product for its entire lifecycle. Threads are connected to approved RFID readers to instantly add and collect unlimited full circularity data in real-time, at scale.
With bulk scanning technology the Network helps brands to meet sustainability regulations, extend product life, provide instant authentication and capture verifiable data from fibre to feedstock to support compliance, reduce emissions, and unlock circular ROI. See the schematic on RFID circualr pathways.
EU COMMISSION CIRPASS-2. MANDATORY DPPs
Listed on the EU Commission's Cirpass-2 Project and CEO Alison Jose is a CIRPASS-2 Expert Working Group Partner.
The Global Circular Network is a revolutionary solution offering stakeholders a RFID-enabled DPP plus QR Code and NFC ID's to efficiently meet the EU's upcoming Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
RFiD THREADS® DPP Tool: Efficiently add data for hundreds of products simultaneously from decentralised databases from design stage. Then continually collect unlimited verifiable full circular data for compliance.
Flexible RFiD THREADS® - sewn or slipped into new or quality existing products; from fashion to commercial textiles (healthcare and hospitality) plus home furnishings, furniture, toys etc.
QR Codes and NFCs used to communicate 1-on-1 with customers who choose to connect to a Brands App, keeping privacy intact. Great storytelling tool to share traceability, repairability, and circularity. As they can only be scanned individually and are connected to the consumer, it makes them unsuitable for efficient circularity and ability to collect verifiable data at scale plus ensure privacy.
The Global Circular Network is an interconnected platform that links brands with supply chains and then product life extension networks plus offer safer sorting for recycling, verifying traceability and collecting full circularity data in real time at scale.
Advanced smart tools empower brands to integrate circular pathways, keep products in circulation longer, increase profits and mitigate emissions and pollution—ensuring a sustainable, verifiable data-driven circular economy.
Bulk scanning for efficient data entry from centralized and decentralised databases.
Instant data collection at scale from design to end-of life. Integrating smart tech with human-centered design.
Existing, affordable RFID readers. Free, accessible open-source connectivity for R-Cyclers, sorters, recyclers, shipping and logistics.
Traceable, verifiable, and efficient data collection in real-time at every stage.
Seamless compliance reporting with real-time, unlimited circularity data.
Unprecedented Big Data; link to IoT, robotics plus actionable insights to circular metrics for AI to optimise circular strategies.
QR Code or NFC ID used to communicate with consumers, keeping customers data separate and safe.
SEAMLESS INTEGRATION ACROSS INDUSTRIES
Brands and businesses can integrate existing SCM via a secure digital bridge.
Free connectivity for R-Cyclers and reverse logistics partners supports both EPR first and recycling options last.
Tap into existing transport hubs own RFID capability.
Add + collect new data at-scale. Circular by design; capture strategies and EPR systems from the get-go, verifiable supply chain and reverse logistics value chain traceability, instant un-fakeable authentication (anti-theft), EPR then recycling for efficient full compliance reporting.
EMPOWERING CIRCULAR NETWORKS & LOCAL ECONOMIES
R-CYCLERS, RECYCLERS AND LOGISTICS CONNECT FOR FREE
Maximise value and keep resources in local businesses, charities, NGO's first by extending product lifespans beyond regular resell and rent. Support creative EPR through repair, redesign, remake and reuse to put local R-CYCLING communities at the heart of circularity.
Free access via connected RFID READERS to support Brands; help report repairability, usability, recyclability and circularity plus efficient sorting for safer recycling feedstocks. Report on landfill diversion, emissions and pollution mitigation plus sequestration and circular design initiatives.
l love the work you're doing... I don't see any better way to help digitally power the circular economy for textiles.” Peter Majeranowski, Circ
IMPACT RATING CERTIFICATION. SHARE YOUR IMPACT
To meet SDGs plus combat greenwashing and inaccurate, unverified data on both products and recycling, the GCN Impact Rating Certification helps brands and stakeholders provide verifiable data for consumer transparency and regulations.
In countries without regulatory requirements we urge brands to take the lead in authenticating your circularity. Verifiable data is crucial, and brands taking meaningful action to support people and the planet will be championed. Learn more about the Certification.
“The RFID Thread product … is simply the most exciting RFID tag (thread) that I have seen after selling EAS electronic security and RFID tracking technologies to fashion retailers for over 30 years.” Peter Hogan, Veritas Tech
