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# Jan Merckx
- URL: https://www.packagingeurope.com/jan-merckx/
- Published: 2022-11-09T09:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2022-11-10T09:01:48.000Z
- Author: Packaging Europe staff writers
- Tags: #layout-s, #type-article, #packaging-europe, #Import 2026-09-08 15:47

| ![Jan Merckx](https://storage.ghost.io/c/61/60/61607b5b-1c0b-4249-a886-4bc4c284c107/content/images/d2wrwj382xgrci-cloudfront-net/Pictures/2000xany/P/web/y/l/k/janmerckx2_210162.png) | **Sustainability Lead, *GS1 Netherlands*** Jan Merckx is sustainability lead for GS1 Netherlands and supports the Digital Passport Project Cirpass project for GS1 in Europe. He is a senior expert in logistics and supply chain transparency with a focus on the transition to a circular economy. He has expertise in different sectors like retail, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. A more detailed bio can be found on **[Linked In](https://t.sidekickopen84.com/s3t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7kv8bN-x6W4X1hFs2zGCwVW8Jbw%5F863BqbbW3Lrf%5Fx3LPV9HW5vfQvq16gGzQf1wP4B901?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-3ZWVWBW3K2-zv1JxwY5W1Lyz993VWt5cn3K8PHQ2d3&si=5018687862079488&pi=0a7ebb45-364f-429f-958a-74d6bf822c36&ref=packagingeurope.com "https://t.sidekickopen84.com/s3t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7kv8bN-x6W4X1hFs2zGCwVW8Jbw_863BqbbW3Lrf_x3LPV9HW5vfQvq16gGzQf1wP4B901?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-3ZWVWBW3K2-zv1JxwY5W1Lyz993VWt5cn3K8PHQ2d3&si=5018687862079488&pi=0a7ebb45-364f-429f-958a-74d6bf822c36")**. |
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**About the Sessions**

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**Circularity, Data and Identification…. What’s Ahead Of Us**

**Tues 15 Nov, 09:45 AM – 10:30 AM (45 Mins) • Presentation Area I/Main Stage**  

The EU is working towards a circular economy by 2050\. Digitalization will be key enabler for all stakeholders involved. Come and discuss with Frits van den Bos and Jan Merckx what the impact will be and how we can work together to make this work.

**Session breakdown:**  
Introduction GS1  
What’s happening in Europe: Green Deal, Digital Agenda  
Discussion about upcoming opportunities  
Digital Product Passport + film Achim over Cirpass  
Discussion - where are you standing?  
Round Up