IOTA Anchors Digital Product Passports for EU-Compliant Recycling

• GLC Recycle’s blockchain-backed passport now tracks recycled batteries, locking in verified data with IOTA.
• IOTA gains 53% in a month, buoyed by real-world use and Southeast Asia network expansion.

GLC Recycle has introduced its first Digital Product Passport (DPP) using the Orobo platform, anchoring key data with IOTA’s system. This development now allows full lifecycle tracking of recycled batteries through blockchain-backed verification. The DPP ensures the information is secured and auditable, preventing any form of tampering.

Using IOTA’s Tangle, Orobo records end-of-life battery data in a transparent and tamper-proof format. This gives product owners and regulators access to accurate records. The development is fully aligned with new European regulations, including the ESPR and CSRD, as well as the EU Battery Regulation.

GLC Recycle is leading this transition with its low-carbon recycling method, and by certifying the authenticity of materials in its supply chain, it meets growing regulatory and environmental expectations.

🔗 #IOTA takes traceability to the next level: GLC Recycle just launched its first Digital Product Passport (DPP) on the #Orobo platform. What does that mean? You can now track and verify the full lifecycle of a recycled battery using blockchain tech.

♻️ GLC Recycle — a pioneer… https://t.co/UV1ZBKigEt

— Salima (@Salimasbegum) July 17, 2025

EU Push Gives Blockchain Recycling Data a Lift

DPP implementation offers a scalable solution for industries that require traceability and real-time tracking. This is one of the very first operational examples where blockchain is no longer theoretical but already providing tangible outcomes. IOTA technology is now directly involved in recycling batteries under the prospective EU regulations.

More than a technical step, this project is opening doors for wider collaboration. Battery producers, product assemblers, and material suppliers are now being encouraged to participate in a value-chain-wide integration pilot project. This could initiate a broader movement across the recycling and sustainable industries.

This collaboration between GLC Recycle and IOTA enables circular practices, demonstrating that material reuse and verification can be accomplished efficiently at scale.

Real Use Drives IOTA’s Market Momentum

Following the announcement, IOTA’s price increased to $0.2518, up 11.74% in 24 hours. Trading volume also rose, climbing 93.81% to reach $98.46 million. Over the past month, IOTA gained more than 53%, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum, which rose 14.32% and 43.41%, respectively.

Crypto analyst CW mentioned that a breakout could be possible if it moves beyond the resistance around $0.31. Some market watchers expect this, along with regulatory developments, to support further price gains.

In a recent update, CNF reported that IOTA has joined the Digital Assets Association in Singapore. This links it with companies like Crypto.com, Chainalysis, Blockchain.com, and the law firm Gibson Dunn. The membership shows its intent to expand across Southeast Asia, especially in regions where trade and logistics are major industries.

Singapore’s efforts to build trusted data-sharing frameworks align well with IOTA’s Tangle system. The protocol is already used in the Trade Worldwide Information Network project, which allows companies to exchange data securely and in real-time, benefiting logistics and supply chain operations in one of Asia’s most important markets.