Deliverable 7.3: Pilots Monitoring & Evaluation Intermediary Progress
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The deliverable 7.3 provides the Pilots Monitoring & Evaluation Intermediary Progress for the CircThread projects including as outcomes: an overview of the steps carried out from M30 to M40 for the pilot implementation based on the Monitoring & Evaluation framework from D7.1 including progress, initial results, delays and mitigations.
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1 WP 7 Pilot Use Case Planning, Implementation and Results Task 7.1 Deployment and Testing Plan Delivery and Management Deliverable 7.3 Pilots Monitoring & Evaluation Intermediary Progress Ref. Ares(2024)7012320 - 03/10/2024
2 DISCLAIMER The opinion stated in this report reflects the opinion of the authors and not the opinion of the European Commission. All intellectual property rights are owned by CircThread consortium members and are protected by the applicable laws. Reproduction is not authorised without prior written agreement. The commercial use of any information contained in this document may require a license from the owner of that information. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 958448.
3 Project Data Project Acronym CircThread Project Title Building the Digital Thread for Circular Economy Product, Resource & Service Management Grant Agreement number 958448 Call identifier H2020-LCCI-2020-EASME-twostage Topic identifier CE-SC5-31-2020 Develop, implement, and assess a circular economy-oriented product information management system for complex products from cradle to cradle Funding Scheme IA - Innovation action Project duration 48 months (From 1 June 2021) Coordinator FUNDACION CARTIF Website https://www.circthread.com Deliverable Document Sheet Deliverable No. 7.3 Deliverable title Pilots Monitoring & Evaluation Intermediary Progress Description Linked to T7.1 Provides the Pilots Monitoring & Evaluation Intermediary Progress for the CircThread projects including as outcomes: an overview of the steps carried out from M30 to M40 for the pilot implementation based on the Monitoring & Evaluation framework from D7.1 including progress, initial results, delays and mitigations. WP No. 7 Related task T7.1 - Deployment and Testing Plan Delivery and Management Lead Beneficiary 1 - CAR Author(s) CAR Contributor(s) SIM, GOR, SUR, MONC, COMET, MASS, ERION Type Report Dissemination L. Public Language English – GB Due Date 30/09/2024 Submission Date 03/10/2024
4 Version Action Owner Contributors Date V.0 ToC CAR Fernando Burgoa (CAR) 15/07/2024 V.1 First version CAR Fernando Burgoa (CAR), Dana Oniga (SIM), Andrea Centurioni (ERION), Francesca Fattori (ERION), Sara Strippoli, Stefano Casiraghi (AE), Anja Popovic Andoljsek (GOR), Tina Frangez (SUR), Bojan Kotnik (SKY), Elisa Ionascu (SIM), Diana Antonescu (SIM), Greta Minelgaite (REY) Ainhoa Urkitza (CEG), Mikel Argoitia (DOM), Gorka Erlaiz (SARE) Araceli Sánchez, María Jiménez (ONY), Amaya Apesteguía, Javier Pablo García, Susana Fernández (OCU) 26/08/2024 V.2 Full advanced draft for review CAR Fernando Burgoa (CAR), Alicia Aguado (CAR), Cristina Parrado (CAR), Rembrandt Koppelaar (ECOW) 16/09/2024 V.3 Final version CAR Fernando Burgoa (CAR), Rembrandt Koppelaar (ECOW) 02/10/2024
5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Demonstration activities are a core part of the CircThread project to bring to life the seven project Use Cases in an operational setting. From months 30 to 40, the three pilots have been moving forward to putting to a test a number of actions from the previous workplan. Activities included consumer selection and engagement, product disassembly and characterisation and service tests, among others. The establishment of processes & governance agreements to operationalise this design, and the use of digital technologies to implement the processes including the CircThread Platform and CircThread Data Space have been also part of these processes. For the organisation of the implementation activities, the workplan was updated to reflect the latest project changes, including the revised list of activities, related services and the revised timeline for each of the CircThread Use Cases that are being tested in each pilot. As a result of the modifications in the release plan for the CircThread platform under WP5, the initial planning has been reworked to reflect these changes to ensure that the objectives of the implementation can still be achieved. In addition, the modular approach of the project allowed for stand-alone service testing and for the execution of a set of activities that are not reliant on the CircThread platform development The final list of KPIs presented in D7.2 has also been updated with revised target and baseline values, so that the progress of the pilots and the impact of the implementation activities can be quantified to measure the success of the CircThread platform. Finally, this document also includes an update of the development timeline for the platform that is advancing in parallel to the pilot activities to better understand the interconnection between these two key project activities.
6 Table of Contents Executive Summary ............................................................................................................ 5 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 11 1.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................... 11 1.2 Project context and use of results ........................................................................... 11 1.3 Audiences of the report ............................................................................................. 11 1.4 Structure of the report ............................................................................................... 11 2 Updated pilot planning and workplan (M40) ....................................................... 12 2.1 Italian pilot .................................................................................................................... 13 2.1.1 UC1 .......................................................................................................................... 13 2.1.2 UC4 .......................................................................................................................... 15 2.1.3 UC6 .......................................................................................................................... 17 2.1.4 UC7 .......................................................................................................................... 18 2.2 Slovenian pilot .............................................................................................................. 20 2.2.1 UC1 .......................................................................................................................... 20 2.2.2 UC3 .......................................................................................................................... 22 2.2.3 UC4 .......................................................................................................................... 24 2.2.4 UC6 .......................................................................................................................... 27 2.3 Spanish pilot ................................................................................................................. 28 2.3.1 UC1 .......................................................................................................................... 28 2.3.2 UC2 .......................................................................................................................... 30 2.3.3 UC3 .......................................................................................................................... 31 2.3.4 UC4 .......................................................................................................................... 32 2.3.5 UC5 .......................................................................................................................... 34 2.3.6 UC6 .......................................................................................................................... 35 2.3.7 UC7 .......................................................................................................................... 36 3 Revised KPI list for performance assessment ..................................................... 38 4 Summary of pilot developments (M30 – M40) ................................................... 41 4.1 Italian Pilot .................................................................................................................... 41 4.1.1 Detailed description of the activities carried out in the pilots ..................... 41 4.1.2 Next steps ............................................................................................................... 47 4.2 Slovenian Pilot ............................................................................................................. 48 4.2.1 Detailed description of the activities carried out in the pilots ..................... 48
7 4.2.2 Next steps ............................................................................................................... 62 4.3 Spanish Pilot ................................................................................................................. 63 4.3.1 Detailed description of the activities carried out in the pilots ..................... 63 4.3.2 Next steps ............................................................................................................... 77 5 CircThread Platform and service development status ...................................... 78 6 Conclusions and next steps ..................................................................................... 80
8 List of Tables Table 1. Final list of KPIs for performance monitoring including target values. ......................................... 39 Table 2. Consumer sample characteristics. ........................................................................................................ 43 Table 3. Number of dishwashers, for each of the four models, chosen by consumers .............................. 45 Table 4. Step by step implementation workflow – UC1. ................................................................................. 50 Table 5. Step by step implementation workflow – UC3. ................................................................................. 52 Table 6. Primary components of Polymer materials recognized by NIRwave DNN-based classifier...... 55 Table 7. Secondary property of Polymer materials recognized by NIRwave DNN-based classifier. ...... 56 Table 8. Step by step implementation workflow – UC4. ................................................................................. 57 Table 9. Step by step implementation workflow – UC6. ................................................................................. 60 Table 10. Excel template for BOM import. ........................................................................................................ 66 Table 11. Template filled out with BOM information regarding Battery EZ8 6/50. ................................. 67 Table 12. CRMs that were detected in the disassembled products, their location and respective part (%) in the product. ................................................................................................................................................... 74 Table 13. Development status and timeline for main CircThread components. ........................................ 78
9 List of Figures Figure 1. Gantt diagram and service links for UC1 pilot activities – Italian pilot....................................... 14 Figure 2. Gantt diagram and service links for UC4 pilot activities – Italian pilot....................................... 16 Figure 3. Gantt diagram and service links for UC6 pilot activities – Italian pilot. ...................................... 17 Figure 4. Gantt diagram and service links for UC7 pilot activities – Italian pilot....................................... 19 Figure 5. Gantt diagram and service links for UC1 pilot activities – Slovenian pilot. ............................... 21 Figure 6. Gantt diagram and service links for UC3 pilot activities – Slovenian pilot. ................................ 23 Figure 7. Gantt diagram and service links for UC4 pilot activities – Slovenian pilot. ............................... 26 Figure 8. Gantt diagram and service links for UC6 pilot activities – Slovenian pilot. ................................ 27 Figure 9. Gantt diagram and service links for UC1 pilot activities – Spanish pilot. ................................... 29 Figure 10. Gantt diagram and service links for UC2 pilot activities – Spanish pilot. ................................ 30 Figure 11. Gantt diagram and service links for UC3 pilot activities – Spanish pilot. ................................ 31 Figure 12. Gantt diagram and service links for UC4 pilot activities – Spanish pilot. ................................ 33 Figure 13. Gantt diagram and service links for UC5 pilot activities – Spanish pilot. ................................ 34 Figure 14. Gantt diagram and service links for UC6 pilot activities – Spanish pilot.................................. 35 Figure 15. Gantt diagram and service links for UC7 pilot activities – Spanish pilot. ................................ 37 Figure 16. Some of the old dishwashers stored at the Mediaworld warehouse, each marked with the order number and identification code of the consumer who disposed of it. ............................................... 41 Figure 17. Examples of the placement of QR codes, applied by consumers on their new dishwashers. 42 Figure 18. Screenshot of the first page of the selection questionnaire, explaining the activity and inviting all interested panellists to complete it. ................................................................................................. 42 Figure 19. Screenshot of the opening page of the first activity questionnaire ........................................... 45 Figure 20. Screenshot for opening page of the second activity questionnaire ........................................... 46 Figure 21. General product and information flow for UC1. ........................................................................... 49 Figure 22. NIRwave System for Polymer Classification (Spectrophotometer Frontend) .......................... 55 Figure 23. NIRwave Pilot Setup at Surovina. .................................................................................................... 57 Figure 24. Critical Raw Material (CRM) Detection and Classification using SkyLabs’ NIRwave System at Surovina Pilot Plant. .......................................................................................................................................... 60 Figure 25. Illustration of the Battery EZ8 6/50 Composition. ....................................................................... 65 Figure 26. Hierarchical tree for Battery EZ8 6/50: .......................................................................................... 66 Figure 27.Visualization of the EZ8 6/50 battery in the Sistrade BOM tree manager. ............................. 68 Figure 28. Visualization of the fictitious lithium battery in the Sistrade BOM tree manager. ................ 69 Figure 29. Products received at REYDESA/INATEC: DOMUSA Biomass BioClass iC boiler (at the left hand side of the picture); ONYX solar glass modules with a) backside junction box and b) lateral junction box; CEGASA c) LiFePO4 eBick Ultra battery module, and d) Zn-air battery module. .............. 69 Figure 30. Disassembly of the products received at REY/INA for their characterization. ....................... 70 Figure 31. REYDESA/INATEC information flow reports to be provided to CIRCTHREAD product value chain .......................................................................................................................................................................... 71 Figure 32. Estimated valorisation potential of the components/materials of the products disassembled at REY/INA. .............................................................................................................................................................. 72
16 M31 M32 M33 M34 M35 M36 M3 7 M38 M39 M40 M41 M4 2 M43 M44 M45 IT Services ene24 feb24 mar -24 abr24 may -24 jun24 jul24 ago -24 sep24 oct24 nov24 dic24 ene25 feb25 mar -25 S0 Circthread Platform S0 Product Model Registry s01 Digital product Passport S6 Product Model Metatada S02 Data Space (CONECTOR??) S1 BOM quality manager S2 Manu Ecomanager S3 manu. Energy retrieval S4 DOM resolver service S5 DATASPACE contracts S7 Nirware detection S8 Legacy Product S9 Damage Product circularity recomendations s10 GRETA Circular sustainability advisory service S11 Manufacturing suppliers inteligence module S13 End of Use recomendation service S14 Circular design recomendation service Retailer Retailer receives appliances or devices, scans product QR-code and updates Product status on DPP X X Retailer operator uses the end-of-use recommendations tool to screen which appliances or devices are recommended to test for prepare for reuse X X Retailer operator prepares devices for shipment for further testing and prepare for reuse by a third party / OEM Retailer operator carries out testing to identify which of the appliances or devices recommended for reuse are still working Retailer operator scans product QR-code and updates the DPP with the product status: tested: working / not working X X Reverse logistics company scans the product QR-code and updates the DPP: shipped from retailer warehouse to regeneration line of refurbisher X X Pre-treatment / Recycler The reverse logistics company cleanly unloads the products in intact form The pre-treatment operator/recycler warehouse staff scans the product QR-code and updates the DPP X X Recycler logs into the CircThread platform and navigates to the dashboard to check aggregate product information that arrived based on the QR-code DPP updates X X X X Recycler site manager initiates a product recyclability assessment check for their process line setup Recycler carries out an individual component recovery process using available product disassembly manual information - to test the ease of component recovery X X Recycler evaluates available disassembly & product recyclability documentation, to check component extraction product, and suggest particular improvements X X Recycler provides access in the DataSpace to the manufacturer of the product model(s) assessed in the product recycling improvement log X X X X Figure 2. Gantt diagram and service links for UC4 pilot activities – Italian pilot.
17 2.1.3 UC6 M31 M32 M33 M34 M35 M36 M37 M38 M39 M40 M41 M42 M43 M44 M45 IT Services ene24 feb24 mar24 abr24 may24 jun24 jul24 ago24 sep24 oct24 nov24 dic24 ene25 feb25 mar25 S0 Circthread Platform S0 Product Model Registry s01 Digital product Passport S6 Product Model Metatada S02 Data Space (CONECTOR??) S1 BOM quality manager S2 Manu Ecomanager S3 manu. Energy retrieval S4 DOM resolver service S5 DATASPACE contracts S7 Nirware detection S8 Legacy Product S9 Damage Product circularity recomendations s10 GRETA Circular sustainability advisory service S11 Manufacturing suppliers inteligence module S13 End of Use recomendation service S14 Circular design recomendation service Manufacturer Manufacturer generates REACH & RoHS and list of components with special treatment needs X X X X X Manufacturer shares documentation through the DataSpace X X X X X Collector Collection company updates the product digital product passport with the collection status X X X Pre-treatment / Recycler Recycler extracts high-CRM content component Recycler processes components into different output fractions Recycler logs into CircThread Platform to evaluate available product model documentation X X Recycler shares information to trusted partners through DataSpace (ONLY IF manufacturer approves) X X X X X Recycler shares information with the manufacturer through the DataSpace X X X X Figure 3. Gantt diagram and service links for UC6 pilot activities – Italian pilot.
18 2.1.4 UC7 M31 M32 M33 M34 M35 M36 M3 7 M38 M39 M40 M41 M42 M43 M44 M45 IT Services ene24 feb24 mar24 abr24 may24 jun24 jul24 ago24 sep24 oct24 nov24 dic24 ene25 feb25 mar25 S0 Circthread Platform S0 Product Model Registry s01 Digital product Passport S6 Product Model Metatada S02 Data Space (CONECTOR??) S1 BOM quality manager S2 Manu Ecomanager S3 manu. Energy retrieval S4 DOM resolver service S5 DATASPACE contracts S7 Nirware detection S8 Legacy Product S9 Damage Product circularity recomendations s10 GRETA Circular sustainability advisory service S11 Manufacturing suppliers inteligence module S13 End of Use recomendation service S14 Circular design recomendation service Manufacturer Manufacturer prepares product documentation (warranty, maintenance manual, BoM) X X X Manufacturer shares documentation through the DataSpace X X X X X Manufacturer environmental manager updates Digital Product Passport with environmental and social impact scores X X X X X Manufacturer makes the listing of installers and repairers available in the DataSpace and the metadata catalogue for the sales team X X X X X Manufacturer sends requests to retailer to provide for customer purchase feedback Manufacturer includes questionnaire (in agreement with the retailer) in the DPP X X X Manufacturer obtains results of product model surveys carried out at retailer X X X Manufacturer uses smart appliance product usage and maintenance information to provide after sales team with product performance data X X X Retailer / Sales point / After sales Sales team logs into CircThread platform and gets model information from meta-data catalogue X X X Sales team creates a summary of the product information into a sales sheet for consumers Sales team logs into CircThread platform to obtain list of approved repairers to use the information to provide to consumers X X X Retailer carries out survey with customers in purchase locations Retailer shows how to find guide and documentation on the DPP at point of purchase to consumer X X X Retailer provides PRO with consumer information where consent has been granted for end of use collection and recycling information
19 M31 M32 M33 M34 M35 M36 M3 7 M38 M39 M40 M41 M42 M43 M44 M45 IT Services ene24 feb24 mar24 abr24 may24 jun24 jul24 ago24 sep24 oct24 nov24 dic24 ene25 feb25 mar25 S0 Circthread Platform S0 Product Model Registry s01 Digital product Passport S6 Product Model Metatada S02 Data Space (CONECTOR??) S1 BOM quality manager S2 Manu Ecomanager S3 manu. Energy retrieval S4 DOM resolver service S5 DATASPACE contracts S7 Nirware detection S8 Legacy Product S9 Damage Product circularity recomendations s10 GRETA Circular sustainability advisory service S11 Manufacturing suppliers inteligence module S13 End of Use recomendation service S14 Circular design recomendation service Users/ Consumers Selection and engagement of consumers Product user provides for product usage and performance satisfaction update X X X X Consumer / product user detect fault with device / appliance and logs this in the DPP X X X X Consumer organisation obtains information for a sample of DPPs for comparison on issues and repairs and product life cycle status X X X X Product user scans product QR-code and navigates to product model meta-data catalogue to obtain product inspection and maintenance guide X X X X X Device user signs a data sharing agreement to allow 3rd party smart appliance data manager to share device usage data in CircThread hosted DPPs X X X X Product user / consumer logs issues and product status in DPP incl. End-of-use status X X X X Consumer access to end-of-use guide through QR-code scan and product model meta-data catalogue X X X X X PROs PRO prepares WEEE responsibility guide or poster together with collectors and makes available in meta-data catalogue through the DataSpace X X X X X X PRO requests retailer to provide guide to consumer at point of purchase PRO evaluates products with end-of-use status in CircThread platform and communicates with users based on retailer consent PRO provides a list of contact information to arrange a collection X X X PRO makes information available in meta-data catalogue through the DataSpace X X X X X X Local collector updates the Digital Product Passport on product collected at consumer – with optional provisioning of DPP link to consumer X X X Figure 4. Gantt diagram and service links for UC7 pilot activities – Italian pilot.
20 2.2 Slovenian pilot 2.2.1 UC1 1 M31 M32 M33 M34 M35 M36 M37 M38 M39 M40 M41 M42 M43 M44 M45 IT services jan24 feb24 mar24 apr24 may24 jun24 Jul24 aug24 sep24 oct24 nov24 dec24 jan25 feb25 mar25 S0 CircThread Platform S0 Prod. Model registry Passport S01 Digital Prod. Passport S6 Product model catalogue S02 Data Space S1 BOM quality manager S2 Manu. Ecomanager S3 Manu. Energy retrieval S4 DOM resolver service S5 DataSpace contracts S7 NIRwave detection S8 Legacy products data id S9 Damaged products circ. S10 GRETA circ. advisory S11 Manu supplier int. S13 End of use recomm. S14 Circular design rec. S15 Marketplace connector Manufacturer Manufacturer registers the product and the model into the CircThread Platform X X Manufacturer sets the product model information & meta-data catalogue, adding the required info and links X X X Manufacturer integrates the product model meta-data catalogue in product label QR-code and tests print and access X X X Manufacturer sets up the Digital Product Passport for selected products X X X Manufacturer prepares and uploads data contract per document for sharing conditions X X X Manufacturer evaluates the status at individual product life cycle points X X X Manufacturer obtains aggregate data per product category, brand, product model for all products with digital product passports X X X X Collector Local collector updates the DPP on product collected at consumer – with optional provisioning of DPP link to consumer X X Municipal collection point operator scans products as they arrive and assigns the product location details to product history log in DPP X X Collector operator at Municipal collection point scans the product batch as they are transferred to a recycler X X Aggregate data for a time-period for a municipal collection point on inflows / outflows X X
21 1 M31 M32 M33 M34 M35 M36 M37 M38 M39 M40 M41 M42 M43 M44 M45 IT services jan24 feb24 mar24 apr24 may24 jun24 Jul24 aug24 sep24 oct24 nov24 dec24 jan25 feb25 mar25 S0 CircThread Platform S0 Prod. Model registry Passport S01 Digital Prod. Passport S6 Product model catalogue S02 Data Space S1 BOM quality manager S2 Manu. Ecomanager S3 Manu. Energy retrieval S4 DOM resolver service S5 DataSpace contracts S7 NIRwave detection S8 Legacy products data id S9 Damaged products circ. S10 GRETA circ. advisory S11 Manu supplier int. S13 End of use recomm. S14 Circular design rec. S15 Marketplace connector PROs PRO provides DPP update for products based on shipment dates (previous, current shipment) for product category X X Product responsible PRO checks the product status as collected and delivered to the destination point on the DPP X X Recycler Pre-treatment operator scans the product batch arrived and updates the product status on the DPP X X Figure 5. Gantt diagram and service links for UC1 pilot activities – Slovenian pilot.
22 2.2.2 UC3 M31 M32 M33 M34 M35 M36 M37 M38 M39 M40 M41 M42 M43 M44 M45 IT services jan24 feb24 mar24 apr24 may24 jun24 Jul24 aug24 sep24 oct24 nov24 dec24 jan25 feb25 mar25 S0 CircThread Platform S0 Prod. Model registry S01 DIgital Prod. Passport S6 Product model catalogue S02 Data Space S1 BOM quality manager S2 Manu. Ecomanager S3 Manu. Energy retrieval S4 DOM resolver service S5 DataSpace contracts S7 NIRwave detection S8 Legacy products data id S9 Damaged products circ. S10 GRETA circ. advisory S11 Manu supplier int. S13 End of use recomm. S14 Circular design rec. S15 Marketplace connector Manufacturer Manufacturer prepares list/quotation of required spare part and flags product models for part extraction in the DPP X X X Manufacturer creates quality criteria per product model or product category and provides to damaged product service X X X Manufacturer receives products and logistics company updates DPP X X X Manufacturer evaluates product history from DPP through Damaged Products Circularity Assessment service X X X X Manufacturer does the damaged products assessment survey, receives a recommended route and decides on product end-of-use X Manufacturer prepares product for spare parts extraction, extracts and tests them before stocking them for repair requests Manufacturer uses legacy product data app to create model template and gives access to simplified BoM to legacy product service X X X Manufacturer fills spare parts of interest in Damaged Products Assessment APP X Manufacturer creates quality criteria per product model or product category and provides to damaged product service X Manufacturer evaluates quote and decides to purchase or not spare parts X Collec tor Collection point operator scans product model and evaluates which ones are recommended for buy-back for spare parts extraction X X X X Operator places products relevant for buy-back in separate area and flags this in DPP (prepared for spare parts extraction) X X X PROs PRO evaluates the costs of product take-back from collection to collection point X X X X PRO receives information from collection for reverse logistics shipment of devices for manufacturer, for take-back / buyback PRO does buyback on behalf of manufacturer based on contract / buyback occurs based on manufacturer accepting quote X Logistics company loads accepted batch of products and updates DPP X X X
23 M31 M32 M33 M34 M35 M36 M37 M38 M39 M40 M41 M42 M43 M44 M45 IT services jan24 feb24 mar24 apr24 may24 jun24 Jul24 aug24 sep24 oct24 nov24 dec24 jan25 feb25 mar25 S0 CircThread Platform S0 Prod. Model registry S01 DIgital Prod. Passport S6 Product model catalogue S02 Data Space S1 BOM quality manager S2 Manu. Ecomanager S3 Manu. Energy retrieval S4 DOM resolver service S5 DataSpace contracts S7 NIRwave detection S8 Legacy products data id S9 Damaged products circ. S10 GRETA circ. advisory S11 Manu supplier int. S13 End of use recomm. S14 Circular design rec. S15 Marketplace connector Recycler Recycling operator + manufacturer fill in product model templates to fill in priority components data to create a simple BoM X X X X X X X Pre-treatment operator/recycler receives individual products from logistics operator as managed by PRO and updates DPP X X X Pre-treatment operator/recycler uses damaged products assessment APP for evaluating if spare parts should be extracted X X X X Damaged Product Circularity Assessment APP provides for DPP update based on saved decision by service parts manager X X Recycling operator carries out spare parts extraction and logs effort to generate cost information, and stores parts in warehouse X Pre-treatment/recycling operator contacts manufacturer to provide for quote for spare parts purchase X Pre-treatment/recycling operator sends batch of spare parts back to manufacturer Figure 6. Gantt diagram and service links for UC3 pilot activities – Slovenian pilot.
24 2.2.3 UC4 1 M31 M32 M33 M34 M35 M36 M37 M38 M39 M40 M41 M42 M43 M44 M45 IT services jan24 feb24 mar24 apr24 may24 jun24 Jul24 aug24 sep24 oct24 nov24 dec24 jan25 feb25 mar25 S0 CircThread Platform S0 Prod. Model registry S01 DIgital Prod. Passport S6 Product model catalogue S02 Data Space S1 BOM quality manager S2 Manu. Ecomanager S3 Manu. Energy retrieval S4 DOM resolver service S5 DataSpace contracts S7 NIRwave detection S8 Legacy products data id S9 Damaged products circ. S10 GRETA circ. advisory S11 Manu supplier int. S13 End of use recomm. S14 Circular design rec. S15 Marketplace connector Manufacturer Manufacturer flags in DPP configuration the product models that are of interest for prepare for reuse for take-back or buy-back X X X Manufacturer prepares criteria for end-of-use assessment and shares it with end-of-use recommendation tool through the DataSpace X X X X X X X Manufacturer configures end-of-use recommendations tool using available documentation X X X X X Sustainability manager logs into end-of-use recommendations tool to evaluate aggregate impacts of end-of-use alternatives X X X X Sustainability manager logs to DPP dashboard to evaluate information on products and with results of EoU recommendations X X X Manufacturer prepares a product recyclability declaration (list of priority components for recovery, CRM content, recyclability KPIs components with special handling) X X X X X X Manufacturer prepares disassembly information manual for recyclers Manufacturer provides access to the documentation through the DataSpace and updates DPP X X X X X Manufacturer together with recycler uses the legacy products information tool from SIMAVI to generate a simplified BoM X X X X X Manufacturer provides access to the simplified Bill of Materials profile in the CircThread DataSpace X X X X Manufacturer checks in through the DataSpace the product recycling improvement logs for design improvement X X X X X Regeneration line operator receives shipment of devices and scans the product QR-code and updates the DPP X X Regeneration line operator does a final sorting of devices/appliances for prepare for reuse Regeneration line operator works on repairing the devices/appliances for reuse X X Regeneration line operator scans QR-code and updates DPP with status: ready for reuse X X
25 1 M31 M32 M33 M34 M35 M36 M37 M38 M39 M40 M41 M42 M43 M44 M45 IT services jan24 feb24 mar24 apr24 may24 jun24 Jul24 aug24 sep24 oct24 nov24 dec24 jan25 feb25 mar25 S0 CircThread Platform S0 Prod. Model registry S01 DIgital Prod. Passport S6 Product model catalogue S02 Data Space S1 BOM quality manager S2 Manu. Ecomanager S3 Manu. Energy retrieval S4 DOM resolver service S5 DataSpace contracts S7 NIRwave detection S8 Legacy products data id S9 Damaged products circ. S10 GRETA circ. advisory S11 Manu supplier int. S13 End of use recomm. S14 Circular design rec. S15 Marketplace connector Collector Collection point operator receives appliances or devices, scans product QR-code and updates Product status on DPP X X Operator uses the EoU recommendations tool to screen which appliances or devices are recommended to test for prepare for reuse X X X Operator places prepared devices for shipment for further testing and prepare for reuse by a third party / OEM Operator carries out testing to identify which of the appliances or devices recommended for reuse are still working Operator scans product QR-code and updates the DPP with the product status: tested: working / not working X X Collection point operator evaluates and executes with PRO options for sales / buy-back / take-back of selected devices X Collection point operator arranges reverse logistics of shipment of appliances to be prepared for reuse to manufacturer or 3rd party Reverse logistics company scans the QR-code and updates DPP: shipped from collection point to regeneration line of OEM or 3rd party X X
32 2.3.4 UC4 M31 M32 M33 M34 M35 M36 M3 7 M38 M39 M40 M41 M42 M43 M44 M45 IT Services jan -24 feb -24 mar -24 apr -24 may -24 jun -24 jul24 aug -24 sep -24 oct -24 nov -24 dic24 jan -25 feb -25 mar -25 S0 Circthread Platform S0 Product Model Registry s01 Digital product Passport S6 Product Model Metatada S02 Data Space (CONECTOR??) S1 BOM quality manager S2 Manu Ecomanager S3 manu. Energy retrieval S4 DOM resolver service S5 DATASPACE contracts S7 Nirware detection S8 Legacy Product S9 Damage Product circularity recomendations s10 GRETA Circular sustainability advisory service S11 Manufacturing suppliers inteligence module S13 End of Use recomendation service S14 Circular design recomendation service Manufacturer Manufacturer flags in DPP configuration the product models that are of interest for prepare for reuse for take-back or buy-back DOM X X Manufacturer prepares criteria for end-of-use assessment and shares it with end-of-use recommendation tool through the DataSpace DOM X X X X X X Manufacturer configures end-of-use recommendations tool using available documentation DOM Sustainability manager logs into end-of-use recommendations tool to evaluate aggregate impacts of end-of-use alternatives DOM /REY X X X Sustainability manager logs into DPP dashboard to evaluate aggregate information on products and compares with results of end-of-use recommendations DOM /REY X X Manufacturer prepares a product recyclability declaration (priority components for recovery, CRM content, recyclability KPIs, components with special handling) DOM X X X X X Manufacturer prepares disassembly information manual for recyclers DOM X X X X X Manufacturer provides acces to the documentation through the DataSpace and updates DPP DOM X X X X X Manufacturer together with recycler uses the legacy products information tool from SIMAVI to generate a simplified BoM DOM X X X X Manufacturer provides access to the simplified Bill of Materials profile in the CircThread DataSpace DOM X X X X Manufacturer checks in through the DataSpace the product recycling improvement logs for design improvement DOM X X X X
33 M31 M32 M33 M34 M35 M36 M3 7 M38 M39 M40 M41 M42 M43 M44 M45 IT Services jan -24 feb -24 mar -24 apr -24 may -24 jun -24 jul24 aug -24 sep -24 oct -24 nov -24 dic24 jan -25 feb -25 mar -25 S0 Circthread Platform S0 Product Model Registry s01 Digital product Passport S6 Product Model Metatada S02 Data Space (CONECTOR??) S1 BOM quality manager S2 Manu Ecomanager S3 manu. Energy retrieval S4 DOM resolver service S5 DATASPACE contracts S7 Nirware detection S8 Legacy Product S9 Damage Product circularity recomendations s10 GRETA Circular sustainability advisory service S11 Manufacturing suppliers inteligence module S13 End of Use recomendation service S14 Circular design recomendation service Pre-treatment / Recycler The reverse logistics company cleanly unloads the products in intact form REY The pre-treatment operator/recycler warehouse staff scans the product QR-code and updates the DPP REY X X Recycler logs into the CircThread platform to check aggregate product information that arrived based on the QR-code DPP updates REY X X X X Recycler creates an evaluation report of the most common product models per product category arriving at the site REY Recycler connects to the CircThread DataSpace and retrieves a product recyclability declaration for product models arriving and disassembly manual REY X X Recycler uses all the available information provided by the manufacturer to assess potential recycling process line adjustments, for recovery and recycling REY Recycler site manager initiates a product recyclability assessment check for their process line setup REY Recycler carries out an individual component recovery process using available disassembly manual information - to test the ease of component recovery REY Recycler evaluates available disassembly & product recyclability documentation, to check component extraction product, and suggest particular improvements REY Recycler provides access in the DataSpace to the manufacturer of the product model(s) assessed in the product recycling improvement log REY X X X X Figure 12. Gantt diagram and service links for UC4 pilot activities – Spanish pilot.
34 2.3.5 UC5 M37 M38 M39 M40 M41 M42 M43 M44 M45 IT Services jul24 aug-24 sep-24 oct-24 nov-24 dec-24 jan-25 feb-25 mar-25 S0 Circthread Platform S0 Product Model Registry s01 Digital product Passport S6 Product Model Metatada S02 Data Space (CONECTOR??) S1 BOM quality manager S2 Manu Ecomanager S3 manu. Energy retrieval S4 DOM resolver service S5 DATASPACE contracts S7 Nirware detection S8 Legacy Product S9 Damage Product circularity recomendations s10 GRETA Circular sustainability advisory service S11 Manufacturing suppliers inteligence module S13 End of Use recomendation service S14 Circular design recomendation service Manufacturer Manufacturer retrieves product usage data for smart devices from 3rd party that manages smart devices data in a secure and anonymous manner DOM Manufacturer logs into CircThread platform and obtains aggregate information from dashboard where DPPs include issues and operation data for comparisons DOM X X X Product designer loads information from internal Bill of Materials data, components and issues into VESPER tool DOM X X X X X X Product designer creates product benchmark for design assessments and evaluates component improvements for generating a new product design DOM X X X X X X Repair Service technician logs issue information in Digital Product Passport repair log and if repair will be attempted SARE X X Service technician carries out on-site inspection and repair effort and logs repair effort information SARE X X Users Product user provides for product usage and performance satisfaction update OCU X X Figure 13. Gantt diagram and service links for UC5 pilot activities – Spanish pilot.
35 2.3.6 UC6 M28 M29 M30 M31 M32 M33 M34 M35 M36 M3 7 M38 M39 M40 M41 M4 2 M43 M44 M45 IT Services oct23 nov23 dec23 jan24 feb24 mar24 apr24 may -24 jun24 jul24 aug24 sep24 oct24 nov24 dic24 jan25 feb25 mar25 S0 Circthread Platform S0 Product Model Registry s01 Digital product Passport S6 Product Model Metatada S02 Data Space (CONECTOR??) S1 BOM quality manager S2 Manu Ecomanager S3 manu. Energy retrieval S4 DOM resolver service S5 DATASPACE contracts S7 Nirware detection S8 Legacy Product S9 Damage Product circularity recomendations s10 GRETA Circular sustainability advisory service S11 Manufacturing suppliers inteligence module S13 End of Use recomendation service S14 Circular design recomendation service Manufacturer Manufacturer prepares product CRM documentation for registration in supply management platform All Manu X X X X X Manufacturer generates REACH & RoHS and list of components with special treatment needs All Manu X X X X X Manufacturer shares documentation through the DataSpace All Manu Manufacturer evaluates components with special treatment needs and creates dedicated disassembly guide All Manu X X X X X Manufacturer shares documentation through the DataSpace All Manu Manufacturer design team receives notification of available disassembly performance from recycler and checks the report All Manu X X X X X Pre-treatment / Recycler Supplier and recycler exchange information to establish the technical and economic case REY Recycler extracts high-CRM content component REY Recycler estimates the CRM recycling performance and provides the feedback to the manufacturer REY X X X X Recycler logs into CircThread Platform to evaluate available product model documentation REY X X Treatment operator/recycler evaluates components with special treatment needs and creates dedicated disassembly guide REY Recycler shares information with the manufacturer through the DataSpace REY X X X X Figure 14. Gantt diagram and service links for UC6 pilot activities – Spanish pilot.
36 2.3.7 UC7 M31 M32 M33 M34 M35 M36 M37 M38 M39 M40 M41 M42 M43 M44 M45 IT Services jan24 feb24 mar24 apr24 may24 jun24 jul24 aug24 sep24 oct24 nov24 dic24 jan25 feb25 mar25 S0 Circthread Platform S0 Product Model Registry s01 Digital product Passport S6 Product Model Metatada S02 Data Space (CONECTOR??) S1 BOM quality manager S2 Manu Ecomanager S3 manu. Energy retrieval S4 DOM resolver service S5 DATASPACE contracts S7 Nirware detection S8 Legacy Product S9 Damage Product circularity recomendations s10 GRETA Circular sustainability advisory service S11 Manufacturing suppliers inteligence module S13 End of Use recomendation service S14 Circular design recomendation service Manufacturer Manufacturer prepares product documentation (warranty, maintenance manual, BoM, sustainability report) DOM Manufacturer shares documentation through the DataSpace DOM X X X X X Manufacturer environmental manager updates Digital Product Passport with environmental and social impact scores All Manu X X X X Manufacturer makes the listing of installers and repairers available in the DataSpace and the meta-data catalogue for the sales team DOM X X X X Manufacturer includes questionnaire (in agreement with the retailer) in the DPP DOM X X Manufacturer obtains results of product model surveys DOM X X Manufacturer uses smart appliance product usage and maintenance information to provide after sales team with product performance data DOM X X Manufacturer smart connected devices IoT system (or 3rd party system) provides for disconnect event notice DOM X X
37 Installer / Maintenance Service technician carries out on-site inspection and repair effort and logs information SARE X X Service technician evaluates in user dashboard common repairs carried out and components replaced to improve repair service SARE Maintenance team obtains product maintenance and repair manuals from meta-data catalogue & issues and repair data from DPPs SARE X X X Maintenance team estimates lifespan extension from having a maintenance & repair contract by looking at a sample of DPPs SARE Maintenance team sends cost estimate for common repairs and annual maintenance inspections to after sales team, with lifespan extension expectation SARE Users/ Consumers Product user provides for product usage and performance satisfaction update OCU X X X Consumer / product user detect fault with device / appliance and logs this in the Digital Product Passport OCU X X Consumer calls service technician / repairer and discusses issue; service technician logs issue information in DPP repair log and if repair will be attempted OCU X X X Consumer organisation obtains information for a sample of DPPs for comparison on issues and repairs and product life cycle status OCU X X Product user scans product QR-code and navigates to product model meta-data catalogue to obtain product inspection and maintenance guide OCU X X X X Product user / consumer logs issues and product status in DPP incl. Endof-use status OCU X X X Figure 15. Gantt diagram and service links for UC7 pilot activities – Spanish pilot.
38 3 REVISED KPI LIST FOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT Previously in D7.2, a new refined set of indicators had been prepared, considering the feedback from all the pilot partners and the evolution in the scope of the project UCs following the same classification that was set in D7.1 (B=Business, E= Economic, ENV =Environmental, S =Social). Based on this, the set of KPIs has been revised to adapt the indicators and the target values to the current situation of the pilots so that the progress and the impact of the implementation activities can be quantified to measure the success of the CircThread platform. The complete set of KPIs is presented in Table 1.
39 Table 1. Final list of KPIs for performance monitoring including target values. Use Case Indicator Type Definition Unit Baseline Target value UC1 Number of products linked to a DPP B Number of products linked to a unique identification number and a digital product passport # products 0 30 - 50 Level of traceability of the product across de life cycle B Number of status checks across the lifecycle for all the products # checks - 75 Number of operative QR codes in the products B Number of products with attached functional QR # QR codes 0 40 Number of actors engaged in the platform B Total number of actors registered and engaged with the platform # actors 0 20 UC2 Number of lines with data acquisition connected to MEREI B Lines with data acquisition capabilities sharing data with MEREI (S3) # 0 2 Number of sustainability analysis performed E Number of sustainability assessment performed to products using GRETA to improve understanding of environmental, social and economic impacts # 0 2 UC3 Number of spare parts recovered from EoU products ENV Total number of spare parts recovered from end-of-use products to be used in refurbishment/repair/remanufacturing # parts 0 30 Number of appliances disassembled B Total number of appliances disassembled at pilot partners’ facilities # appliances 0 10 Number of spare parts sold to end users E Total number of spare parts sold to repairers/manufacturers for second use # parts 0 15
40 Table 1. (continues) Use Case Indicator Type Definition Unit Baseline Target value UC4 Reparability of products ENV Number of products that can be repaired as a result of the use of the platform # products - 10 Number of products destined to circular strategies S Number of EoU or EoL products that end-up in a circular loop that would otherwise have been scraped # products 15 35 % of recyclability for EoU/EoL products E Recyclability rate compared to the baseline for EoU/EoL products % 50 80 UC5 Number of incidences notified through the platform B Number of incidences that are notified to the authorised repair company through the platform # incidences 0 5 Operation time for intervention E Reduction in the time required for a repair/maintenance intervention % 0 25 Product life time ENV Increased lifetime of the product as a result of improved maintenance/repair and better design years 0 5 UC6 Characterisation of the material composition of EoL appliances B % of the known composition of and EoL appliance (e.g. as % weight known materials compared to the total) % 75 95-100 % of rejected material E Reduction in the amount of material that cannot be recovered/upgraded/reprocessed and thus discarded % 0 5 - 20 Critical chemicals identified B Number of critical chemicals identified in the EoU/EoL processing stage # 0 10 UC7 Number of consumers with access to the DPP S Number of consumers that have access to detailed product information through the DPP # 0 30 - 50 Number of user suggestions for feedback B Number of comments about the product provided by the users through the platform # 0 100 - 175 Consumer satisfaction S Measured through consumer satisfaction questionnaires # 0 6 - 8 Consumers' ability to complete the tasks E Percentage of users able to complete every use case task % 0 60 - 70
41 4 SUMMARY OF PILOT DEVELOPMENTS (M30 – M40) 4.1 Italian Pilot 4.1.1 Detailed description of the activities carried out in the pilots The pilot activities in Italy have made significant strides towards the objectives of the implementation actions. The focus of the Italian pilot in this period has been UC7 as the activities that require the active participation of the consumers have been flagged as the critical bottleneck in the pilot. The main activities and results have been presented on a UC basis. UC1 The sale of new dishwashers took place through the e-commerce platform of MediaWorld, the pilot's retailer, at a dedicated special price agreed with Altroconsumo and BSH to encourage participation. MediaWorld then delivered new dishwashers to the selected consumers and collected used ones (Figure 16), providing products retail status updates. Each of the recovered old dishwashers has been marked with the order number and an identification code of the consumer to whom it belonged, in order to be able to link each dishwasher to the information available on it (age, breakdown and repair history, etc.). Figure 16. Some of the old dishwashers stored at the Mediaworld warehouse, each marked with the order number and identification code of the consumer who disposed of it. Ekodenge provided the QR codes in the form of water and heat resistant labels, the physical support necessary to have access to the Digital Product Passport draft for each new dishwasher. Altroconsumo distributed the QR codes to the consumers, based on their choice of dishwasher. Each consumer was asked to attach it to their new dishwasher (Figure 17), this will be the basis to develop the subsequent pilot activities.
48 4.2 Slovenian Pilot 4.2.1 Detailed description of the activities carried out in the pilots The activities in the Slovenian pilot in the last months focused on the software development and testing side of the implementation actions advancing the involved services and the integration possibilities. These actions included regular group meetings steered by SIMAVI with partners such as Gorenje, ZEOS, Skylabs and Surovina to gather the required inputs for the development of the services S8 - Legacy Products Data Identification Service and S9 - Damaged Product Circularity Assessment Service. These meetings ensured that all the required data for product identification, collection, and integration into the Digital Product Passport (DPP) were provided to support the development, testing and improvements of those services. Service 8 involves collecting information on older products, identifying spare parts, and providing traceability for decisions on reuse and recycling. SIMAVI collaborated with partners in the Slovenian pilot to set up workflows, test system components, and improve functionalities based on feedback. Key activities included: - Analysing pilot requirements and improving service specifications. - Developing and testing frontend and backend components. - Advance the integration possibilities with the CircThread platform and other services such as S7 (NIRwave). - Publishing and improving the service based on testing and feedback S9 assesses damaged products for circularity actions. This involved working closely with Gorenje and Surovina, testing the service in the pilot environment, and refining functionalities based on input from the partners. Major activities included: - Developing components for assessing the condition of damaged products. - Implementing QR code scanning for damaged products. - Collecting feedback and improving the service for final deployment. The summary of the activities and the main results are now presented on a Use Case-byUse Case basis. USE CASE 1 For UC1 SIMAVI, Gorenje, ZEOS, Skylabs and Surovina collaborated closely to design a general Pilot’s Flow Chart aligned with the necessary services and a detailed explanation of the flow for UC1 was made by steps.
49 Figure 21. General product and information flow for UC1.
50 At the same time, Gorenje has started the appliance collection process. Due to large needs of spatial capacities for the storage of devices, including the pilot’s appliances, Gorenje selected an appropriate warehouse and prepared the required legal documentation for rental. This work has been supported by ZEOS, which was actively involved in the Slovenian pilot team meetings, helping to determine the models of washing machines and reviewing the flow chart for UC1. The pilot also worked in determining policies for data sharing and information flows, assessing of the set of KPIs and target values, and assisting in the selection of the washing machine model for the pilot. EKOD provided the first version of the DPP for selected washing product model PS22/24140 WNEI84BS from Gorenje. Finally, the detailed product and information workflow was designed to identify the actors involved and the interaction with the CircThread platform to facilitate the final round of pilot activities in the coming months (Table 4). Table 4. Step by step implementation workflow – UC1. Step # Actor Action Tool Where Comments Step 1 GOR and HGE employees Updates data, different manuals and all the necessary document and information regarding appliance are manually uploaded (BoM, CRM,RoHS,REACH..) PC on Platform (DPP) Appliance is manufactured Be careful same informatin and data are public and some are restricted (required authorization) Step 2 Logistician Updates the DPP (new location and the date) Pad, Phone or PC on Platform (DPP) The appliance has been moved from internal warehousE (NAVIS) to SBU Step 3 Retailer Updates the DPP (new location and the date) Pad, Phone or PC on Platform (DPP) The appliance has been moved from SBU to retailers warehouse Step 4 Customer Register to DPP, updates the date and location Pad, Phone or PC on Platform (DPP) Appliance has been sold and moved to costumer's house (optional: registration can be encouraged by offering a commercial guaranee e.g. 3 to 5 years) Step 5a Repairer (Authorized repair shop) Entering the malfunction and repairs (when and what was repaired/replaced, possible maintenance work) Pad, Phone or PC on Platform (DPP) and internal info system in GOR Authorized repair shop Step 5b Official repairer Entering the malfunction and repairs (when and what was repaired/replaced, Pad, Phone or PC on Platform (DPP) Official repaIr shop, not authorized by GOR
51 Step # Actor Action Tool Where Comments possible maintenance work) Step 5c End user Updates the DPP with self repair information (when and what was replaced, maintained) Pad, Phone or PC on Platform (DPP) End user has the right to repair (directive) Step 6 End user Optionally end user adds the information on location when the appliance is discarded Pad, Phone or PC on Platform (DPP) ZEOS receives more valuable information Step 7 WEEE receiver Updates the DPP (new location and the date) Pad, Phone or PC on Platform (DPP) when the appliance is delivered to the location Step 8 Employee in collection center Updates DPP with date; evaluates the appliance by using S13 and marks in platform (system?) the right flow direction (preparation for reuse, spare parts, recycling) Pad, Phone or PC on Platform (DPP): S13 Employee in ZEOS or contracter uses S13 to define correct flow direction according to EoU and EoL recommendation Step 9 Employee in SUR Updates the DPP (new location and the date) + optionally checks the presence of target parts Pad, Phone or PC on Platform (DPP) confirm the delivery of appliance and direct it in the correct direction in SUR (reuse, spare parts, recycling ...) Check whether it is possible to enter the presence of all components for statistics Step 10 Disassembler in SUR Checks for disassembly manual on DPP Platform Pad, Phone and NIR sensor from DPP Platform Disassembler in SUR scans the code and get the access to disassembly manual for scanned appliance. According to manual the appliance is disassembled (pare parts are extracted, other parts go to refurbishing recycling Step 11 Disassembler in SUR By using Services S7 and S8 makes the classification of materials of selected component Pad, Phone or PC DPP platform: Sz7 and S8 Refers to Legacy appliances without DPP (potentially to appliance with DPP that has incomplete data on components material) Step 12 Responsible for DPP data in SUR Starts DPP deactivation Pad, Phone or PC on Platform (DPP) Takes into account all information and steps that must be done before DPP is deactivated
52 USE CASE 3 In UC3, the focus of the work has been the implementation of Service S8 and Service S9. SIMAVI focused on spare part identification and recovery processes, ensuring that both services could support decision-making around the reuse or recycling of spare parts from end-of-life products. SIMAVI led the development and testing of the frontend and backend of Service S8 and S9, collaborating closely with partners like Surovina and ZEOS to ensure the services met the specific needs of UC3. On the other hand, Gorenje, ZEOS, and Surovina focused on the assessment and recovery of spare parts from end-of-life appliances. The list of spare parts that are desirable to be obtained from the recycler was prepared. Gorenje is also developing a system for the evaluation of the condition of the component, which is intended for the spare part analysis. This work was coupled with the preparation of the necessary metadata for the DPP, as well as managing the quality checks and updates using Service S9. ZEOS supported the process by managing the collection and scanning of products, updating the DPP using Service S9 and DPP functionalities. Surovina contributed to the testing and validation of Service 8 and played a critical role in pre-treatment operations, utilizing Service S1 and Service S3 to scan product batches and manage the information required for effective recycling and reuse of components. Table 5. Step by step implementation workflow – UC3. Step # Actor Action Tool Where Comments General GOR and HGE employees Update data, different manuals and all the necessary document and information regarding appliance are manually uploaded (BoM, CRM,RoHS,REACH..) PC CircThread Platform (DPP) Appliance is manufactured Be careful same informatin and data are public and some are restricted (required authorization) Step 1 Buyer in authorized repair shop Tle list of spare parts is regulary updated Pad, Phone or PC CircThread Platform (DPP) The list of spare parts (which parts, numer of items and the price) is updated by GOR employees Return of the appliance from the market - B Appliance Step 2 B stock manager (Janez) Evaluation of the appliance with Service S9 Pad or Phone DPP Platform: access to S9 The evaluation of the appliance is done accordingly to internal rules and by using S9. Based on the evaluation, the appliance is properly diverted (reuse, repackaging, removal
53 Step # Actor Action Tool Where Comments of spare parts, recycling ...) Step 3 Logistician in ZEOS Updates the tate and location on DPP Platform, ensure the right direction Pad, Phone or PC CircThread Platform (DPP) Appliances are markes asWEEE. Accordin to evaluation report, appliancese are moved to right direction. Special attention is paid to appliances for spare parts Step 4 WEEE receiver in SUR Updates the date and location on DPP Platform Pad or Phone CircThread Platform (DPP) Step 5 Employee in SUR Checks the list of GOR required spare parts Pad, Phone or PC from DPP Platform The list of spare parts (which parts, number of items and the price) is on DPP Platform Step 6 Disassembler in SUR Checks for disassembly manual on DPP Platform Pad, Phone or PC from DPP Platform Disassembler in SUR scans the code and get the access to disassembly manual for scanned appliance. According to manual the spare parts are properly extracted. Discarded parts go for recycling. Step 7 Employee in SUR Visual examination of extracted components Pad, Phone or PC CircThread Platform (DPP) Employee in SUR checks the condition of extracted parts and adds the information about extracted appliance. On Platform Spare parts are marked as extracted, DPP goes to deactivation process. Step 8 Employee in SUR Packaging and sending Packing supplies not applicable to DPP Platform The spare part is packed and sent back to GOR (reverse logicstic) Step 9 Repairer (Authorized repair shop) Confimation of receipt of the spare part Pad, Phone or PC not applicable to DPP Platform The spare part is recorded in the internal system and stored USE CASE 4 UC4 focused on advancing Service S8: Legacy Products Data Identification and its integration with Service S7: NIRwave Materials Classification, developed by SkyLabs. SIMAVI’s main goal was to create a service that could gather detailed product, component, and materials information at the end of a product's lifecycle.
54 This service enabled partners like Gorenje and Surovina to access and update data on product materials. SIMAVI also worked closely with SkyLabs to ensure that Service S8 could be integrated effectively with the NIRwave system. The pilot worked together to develop effective product end-of-use recommendations. Gorenje was responsible for configuring the DPP and managing product assessments using Service S1 and Service S3. They also worked closely with SIMAVI to integrate legacy product information, helping to generate a simplified Bill of Materials (BoM). ZEOS contributed by updating the DPP and supporting the data management process using Service S3. Surovina, in collaboration with SkyLabs, validated the NIRwave system's performance in identifying polymer materials during disassembly and contributed to the testing and validation of Service S7, utilizing Service S1 and Service S3 to ensure that all necessary data was accurately captured for effective recycling processes, the recovery of valuable materials and reuse decisions. In the last 6 months Surovina provided different polymer materials (in different colours, with different additives/coating) to expand the background polymer database. Having an extensive database allows for accurate identification of polymer types, which is crucial for the effective EoL management of polymer materials: • Facilitating efficient sorting, • Improving recycling outcomes (producing high-grade recycled plastics), • Ensuring regulatory compliance, • Reducing costs (system can be implemented into automated lines). Figure 22 depicts the spectrophotometer frontend of the NIRwave system for polymer classification. The system was developed by SkyLabs, and delivered in April 2024 to Surovina to conduct the Pilot testing of the system in scope of WP7: UC4 and UC6.
55 Figure 22. NIRwave System for Polymer Classification (Spectrophotometer Frontend) Table 6 provides the list of polymer materials, which can be identified and classified by the NIRwave as of September 2024. NIRwave is a flexible, AI@EDGE driven system, which can be continuously remotely upgraded with new materials. This flexibility is a great competitive advantage of the proposed system. Table 6. Primary components of Polymer materials recognized by NIRwave DNN-based classifier. Polymer material in NIRwave DNN Description ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ABS-PC Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene/Polycarbonate Terpolymer Blend HB Polybutadiene-Acrylic Acid-Acrylonitrile PA6 Polyamide 6 PA12 Polyamide 12 PA66 Polyamide 66 PC Polycarbonate PE Polyethylene PE-HD Polyethylene – High Density PE-LD Polyethylene – Low Density PET Polyethylene Terephthalate
56 Polymer material in NIRwave DNN Description PLA Polylactic Acid PMMA Polymethyl Methacrylate PP Polypropylene PS Polystyrene PS-HI Polystyrene – High Impact PVC Polyvinyl Chloride TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer Besides the main polymer materials, NIRwave is also capable of detecting secondary property, such as the presence of fire retardants, or glass fibres (see Table 7). Table 7. Secondary property of Polymer materials recognized by NIRwave DNN-based classifier. Polymer material Property in NIRwave DNN Description FR40 Fire Retardant 40 GF15 Glass Fibre Reinforcement 15 GF30 Glass Fibre Reinforcement 30 Figure 23 depicts the NIRwave frontend installed at Surovina’s premises and used throughout WP7 pilot runs.
57 Figure 23. NIRwave Pilot Setup at Surovina. Finally, to further support the development of NIRWave’s identification capabilities, Inatec sent to SkyLabs a batch of plastic samples resulting from the EoL activities in the Spanish pilot. The batch consists of two different sets of samples: - Plastic of known composition to enhance the known plastics database for improved accuracy of the identification neural network. - Plastic of unknown composition from CircThread products to be later validated and compared with Reydesa’s analytic results. The results of all of the activities above were condensed in the UC step-by-step workflow, as in the previous UCs (Table 8) Table 8. Step by step implementation workflow – UC4. Step # Actor Action Tool Where Comments Step 1 GOR and HGE employees Update data, different manuals and all the necessary document and information regarding appliance are manually uploaded (BoM, CRM,RoHS,REACH..) PC CircThread Platform (DPP) Appliance is manufactured Be careful same informatin and data are public and some are restricted (required authorization) Step 2 Logistician Updates the DPP (new location and the date) Pad, Phone or PC CircThread Platform (DPP) The appliance has been moved from internal warehousE (NAVIS) to SBU
64 Moreover, the end-of-life treatment of the product has been briefly reported by REY, who has been in charge of the recycling and dismantling process of the BIPV module manufactured and the followed process is described in detail in the following UC 6. The last step has been to identify the input and output flows for each step of the manufacturing process in order to determine their availability and accessibility of this kind of data, which are very sensitive in most of the cases. According to the GRETA service functionalities, it could be possible to test different evaluations: LCA, LCC, S-LCA and Circular Economy which ONYX and SUPSI are still working on. Once all the necessary data is well defined and gathered, the testing activities will continue. In parallel, CEGASA has worked closely with SISTRADE to test the BOM Manager to provide the software developer with the manufacturer’s perspective. The Sistrade BOM Manager is a specialized tool designed to facilitate the interoperability between PDX (IPC-257x) and Sistrade's internal Bill of Materials (BOM) structure. The software allows users to visualize and manage the BOM for a product by breaking down its components into hierarchical levels. Before delving into the software details, it is important to mention that CEGASA operates two distinct business units: one focused on the production of lithium-ion batteries for stationary energy storage, and the other on the production of zinc-air batteries for industrial applications. Each unit has unique characteristics and business models. While the zinc-air unit manufactures standard commercial batteries, the lithium-ion unit focuses on delivering customized, client-oriented solutions. Given these differences, it was decided to test the software using a real zinc-air battery and a fictitious, yet representative, lithium-ion battery. As an initial exercise, an analysis of the materials composing a zinc-air battery was done. For this purpose, the most popular model, Battery EZ8 6/50, was selected. The following section explains first how the software operates using this practical example of the zincair battery.
65 Broadly speaking, the selected battery consists of assembled components along with several internal parts (connectors, cables, etc.). Specifically, this battery is composed of 4 cells, each containing identical components (anode, cathode, diaphragm, etc.). Figure 25 shows a schematic representation of the battery, highlighting its main components. The hierarchical tree below illustrates all the components present in the battery, demonstrating the relationship between each one (materials, sub-materials, etc.). In the case of this battery, 4 levels of organization can be observed: - Level 1 represents the entire battery unit, which acts as the "parent" to the components listed under it. - Level 2 includes major subassemblies or key parts of the battery, such as the casing, cells, and sealing, which are directly linked to the main battery. - Level 3 breaks these subassemblies down further into specific components, such as the anode, cathode, and connections within the cell. - Level 4 provides the details for raw materials or subcomponents that make up the parts at level 3, such as zinc powder or electrolytes. Figure 25. Illustration of the Battery EZ8 6/50 Composition.
66 In order to export the complete information, as explained in the abovementioned example, SISTRADE has prepared a template table, shown below: Each component and subcomponent are be represented in a row, where the material code, component description, material family or abbreviation, and the corresponding level will be indicated. The "code of the ascending/father material" column links each material to its higher-level component, showing the parent-child relationships between parts. Additionally, the quantity of the component and the measurement unit will be included. Table 11 shows the template filled out with BOM information for Battery EZ8 6/50. It is worth to mention that in this case, the materials are measured using two different units depending on their type. The chemical components of the battery, such as zinc powder, electrolytes, and other substances, are measured in grams, reflecting their precise quantities needed for the battery's functionality. On the other hand, the rest of the components, such as the casing, anode, and connections, are measured in units, since they are distinct items that are assembled to create the battery structure. Table 10. Excel template for BOM import. Figure 26. Hierarchical tree for Battery EZ8 6/50:
67 Once the excel file that contains the table is imported to the system, the software allows users to visualize and manage the BOM for the zinc-air battery by breaking down its components into hierarchical levels. Users can view each component, from the complete battery unit down to individual materials, such as chemicals and physical parts. This hierarchy makes it easy to track the relationships between materials and subcomponents. Additionally, the software supports importing, modifying, and exporting PDX-based BOM files. Table 11. Template filled out with BOM information regarding Battery EZ8 6/50.
68 Figure 27.Visualization of the EZ8 6/50 battery in the Sistrade BOM tree manager.
69 Regarding the lithium-ion battery, a representative lithium-ion battery pack has also been imported to the system. This example is shown in 28. UC 3, UC4 and UC6 The focus of the pilot activities around these three UCs has been the EoL stage of the 4 different products included in the pilot. The list of the products includes a boiler, several solar panel modules, LiFePO4 battery module and Zn-air battery module. The products that were received at REY/INA are shown in Figure 29. Figure 29. Products received at REYDESA/INATEC: DOMUSA Biomass BioClass iC boiler (at the left hand side of the picture); ONYX solar glass modules with a) backside junction box and b) lateral junction box; CEGASA c) LiFePO4 eBick Ultra battery module, and d) Zn-air battery module. Figure 28. Visualization of the fictitious lithium battery in the Sistrade BOM tree manager.
70 For each product, REY/INA performed a complete disassembly, dismantling the different products into their individual parts as much as possible (Figure 30) with the support of DOM, ONYX and CEG, who shared technical information about their products. Product disassembly and characterization of has been completed, and currently product disassembly guides with a focus on recovery of potential spare parts or parts with CRM content are being prepared. A new batch of products has been received at REY/INA for their disassembly and effort log using the developed guides, which will be carried out during the following months. Figure 30. Disassembly of the products received at REY/INA for their characterization. . As a result of this assessment, REY/INA are preparing a set of documents that are relevant for the demonstration and that will feed valuable information to the manufacturers and other actors through the CircThread platform. Those documents will include: - List of components that could be recovered as spare parts. - Disassembly efforts log. - CRM-rich component identification and characterisation. - Recyclability assessment. - Disassembly manuals. - List of components with special handling needs, if present. A schematic visualization of the expected outcome reports is given in Figure 31.
71 . REYDESA/INATEC information flow reports to be provided to CIRCTHREAD product value chain. First, REY/INA efforts have been dedicated for product disassembly, and their characterization reports, including a complete list of product components and their valorisation potential, parts with possible reuse potential, as well as potential CRM content and their location in the product Estimated valorisation potential of the components/materials of the four disassembled products at REY/INA, based on the current market data is presented graphically in Figure 32. Product characterization reports: - Product components and valorisation potential - Parts with reuse potential - Potential CRM content and location Product evaluation from recycler´s perspective Product disassembly guides: - Step-by-step disassembly - Components with special handling needs (if present) - Suggestions for product design improvements - Evaluation of costs: - Product disassembly efforts - Recovery of spare parts - Recovery of CRMs Figure 31. REYDESA/INATEC information flow reports to be provided to CIRCTHREAD product value chain
72 Figure 32. Estimated valorisation potential of the components/materials of the products disassembled at REY/INA.
73 Regarding DOMUSA’s boiler, components with the highest potential market value (with respect to the total potential value of product components) are iron (63.5%), stainless steel (4% - 9%), and cables due to copper content (9%). Regarding CEGASA LFP type battery, those components are Cu (including pure Cu (3%), cables (16%), Cu from anode (32%)), graphite (23%) and Li (7%), while for Zn-air type battery the highest value could be assigned for Zn (71%) that is present in the anode and Fe-Ni alloy (17%) material which the metallic cathode sheet is made of. With respect to ONYX solar panel, the major value corresponds to ribbons because of the copper content (40% - 41%), Si that is present in the solar cells (~27%), and tempered glass that corresponds to about 27% of the total module components/materials market value. Nevertheless, all these values are subject to change not only because of the changes of the market prices, but also depending on the methods applied for the materials recovery and the efficiency of those methods. Regarding the spare parts recovery potential, after information exchanges between manufacturers (CEG, ONY, DOM) and recycler (REY/INA), it was estimated that around 16% of the product components (by weight) could be considered for reuse in the case of boiler and LFP type battery, while around 5% - 9% of the solar panel components could be potentially reused. No reusable components were identified during the disassembly and characterization of the Zn-air battery. Nevertheless, the quality of the product components with reuse potential should be further evaluated by a responsible/authorized entity. The disassembled products were also examined for their CRM content. An LFP eBick Ultra battery CRM content corresponds to about 24% of the total battery weight, about 5% of the Zn-air battery weight, ~ 2% of the total solar panel module weight, and <1.2% of Cu present in engines and 0.5% in cables regarding the boiler. More details of the detected CRMs can be consulted in Table 12. The given numbers are estimations, and they are subject to change depending on the selected component/material extraction method, and efforts (costs) invested in the product disassembly and CRM recovery. This will be later on evaluated in the upcoming disassembly and economic reports.
80 6 CONCLUSIONS AND NEXT STEPS The present deliverable introduced the updated version of the implementation and deployment plan for CircThread pilots, together with the revised list of KPIs for performance and impact monitoring. In addition, the deliverable presented the current status of the pilot activities for the Italian, Slovenian and Spanish pilots, as well as the next steps in the final months of the implementation. The implementation actions have made significant progress in the three pilots according to the workplan. The Italian pilot focused on consumers’ engagement actions in UC7 with a sample of dishwashers with attached DPPs that is being tested by the users in a relevant environment. This will provide invaluable information about the consumers’ perception about the Digital Product Passport use to improve the user experience and maximise engagement. The Slovenian pilot focused on advancing the development of some of the key services in the project as a frontrunner in the integration activities. The Spanish pilot moved forward in all of the project Use Cases, with special focus on the End-of-life activities, having completed the disassembly and characterisation of all the products in the pilots which will result in a set of documents that are key to facilitate the Circular Digital Thread, such as product disassembly guides, CRM identification and characterisation and recyclability assessments. Many of the remaining pilot activities are closely related to the development status of the CircThread platform. Pilot activities implemented so far have been carried out largely on a standalone basis. To progress further in several activities, the core modules and services of the CircThread Platform as developed under Task 5.4 in the first available release, need to be integrated with the various other associated services, by which the piloting becomes increasingly reliant on the successful outcomes of the software development activities. The updated delivery timeline from WP5 is to release a 2nd version of the CircThread Platform with this integrated flow by end of November, so as to enable piloting of integrated services use case needs in the final extended timeframe of WP7 from November 2024 to February 2025.