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SL BAGS introduces the Digital Product Passport

Redaktion PSI Journal

Published on 30.01.2026

New standard ensures transparency for all bags

SL BAGS, the brand bag manufacturer behind the VASAD and Recycle Bags collections based in Zutphen, Netherlands, presents its new Digital Product Passport (DPP), which gives customers complete transparency on the origins of their bag – from raw materials and production to CO₂ emissions.

Peter van der Sandt, CEO and owner, explains, “As a family business, we would like to pass our world on to the next generation in good condition. Some call this sustainable. We simply call it honest. At VASAD and Recycle Bags, every bag is manufactured with integrity, and customers can see exactly how responsibly it has been produced. Each bag is made using materials, partners and processes that respect people, the environment and society.” This commitment earned SL BAGS a platinum rating from EcoVadis in 2025, placing the brand among the top 1 per cent of companies worldwide assessed by EcoVadis in terms of sustainability.

Trace Me!: complete traceability

SL BAGS describes itself as a “pioneer in the use of Digital Product Passports,” which give customers complete transparency on the origins of every VASAD and Recycle bag – from the sourcing of raw materials to the factory where the bag is manufactured to the CO₂ emissions generated during production. This transparency is made possible by “Trace Me!”. By scanning the QR code on the bag, customers gain direct access to the Digital Product Passport and can explore the origin, materials and impact of their bag for themselves. In this way, SL BAGS makes sustainability claims verifiable. “Responsible production is no longer a promise, but a verifiable reality that gives customers the honest story behind their purchase and the confidence to make a truly responsible decision,” comments Peter van der Sandt.

Carbon footprint

Since 1 January 2026, SL BAGS has been an official partner of IPPAG (International Partnership for Premiums and Gifts), thereby committing itself to sustainability, transparency and innovation. “In collaboration with IPPAG, SL BAGS has accurately measured the carbon footprint of each bag. This data is integrated into the digital product passport and gives customers clear insight into the brand’s efforts to responsibly manage and minimise emissions,” says Peter van der Sandt. The carbon footprint is calculated according to IPPAG’s ISO-certified methodology, ensuring reliable and verifiable data. Customers can access this information via the QR code on all new VASAD and Recycle Bags products. SL BAGS also ensures that all recycled materials are GRS certified and that partner factories fully comply with CSR standards. More about: www.slbags.com/en/sustainability/

Pictures: SL Bags