Things
Every day, we buy things, use things and throw away things – often without knowing what they’re made of, where they came from or what will happen after they’re discarded. A pioneering tech company called EVRYTHNG wants to change that by giving every product a virtual profile, accessible from the cloud. By simply scanning the QR code from our phone, we will learn more about the product’s life story. GoodGuide had a similar idea years ago and has rated 75,000 products on health and safety. Many don’t care, but for those who do, it’s another step towards supply chain transparency.
— Wayne Visser
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