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