Knowledge panels for Open Products Facts

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This is a place to brainstorm Knowledge panels for Open Products Facts.

Approach by number of products

  • An approach is to create generic panel that will be useful for the largest number of products (eg packaging, reuse/donation, certifications, dimensions, materials…)

Approach by circular loop step

Sale

  • Year introduced, year retired, legal timeline of the product
  • Durability index explanations

Product Repair & Maintenance

  • Mini-spec:
    • Existence of repair manuals or guides.
    • Availability of spare parts.
    • Estimated repair costs.
    • Manufacturer's warranty information.
    • User reports on repairability.
    • Links to repair services or tutorials.
  • Data sources: User contributions, manufacturer websites, repair service directories.
  • Benefits: Promotes product longevity, reduces waste, empowers consumers.

Software support

  • Availability of security patches (with projected EoL)
  • Brickability potential
  • Potential to install alternative firmware/software

Reuse & Circular Economy

  • Mini-spec:
    • Second-hand market availability and value.
    • Upcycling or repurposing ideas.
    • Brands' take-back programs.
    • Recycling options and instructions.
  • Data sources: Brand websites, sustainability reports, recycling databases, reuse platforms.
  • Benefits: Encourages responsible consumption, minimizes waste, highlights sustainable alternatives.

Environmental Impact

  • Mini-spec:
    • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data or carbon footprint estimates, even without Eco-Score
    • Packaging footprint (materials, recyclability).
    • Water usage and sourcing details.
    • Production origin and ethical sourcing information.
    • Certifications or eco-labels.
  • Data sources: Manufacturer reports, LCA databases, environmental certifications, brand disclosures.
  • Benefits: Informs consumers about environmental impact, promotes sustainable choices.

Approach by product category

  • Let's also focus on the most popular categories (https://world.openproductsfacts.org/categories), so that we show value in those cases.
  • Currently the most popular categories are, in order: books/publications, detergents, cigarettes, toilet papers, mobile phones
  • We've considered exploring for partnerships: tampons and periodic protections

Approach by existing initiatives

  • Some categories have scores that provide value to consumers (eg smartphones, textile…): Open Products Facts scores - let's focus on places where we have things to build upon