Can blockchain technology bridge the gap between consumer trust and planetary health?

Markus Mutz: How supply chain transparency can help the planet · 13:27 · Video: TED · Watch at the source

In short: Most people want to avoid products that harm the environment, but the complexity of global trade makes it nearly impossible to know where goods actually come from. This video explores how new tracking technologies are making supply chain transparency a reality.

Markus Mutz demonstrates how blockchain technology can be used to map the journey of products from their origin to the final consumer. By tracking Patagonian toothfish from the ocean to the dinner plate, Mutz provides a blueprint for how companies can offer verifiable proof of a product's history.

The core challenge addressed is the lack of visibility in modern manufacturing. By creating a transparent record of sourcing, innovators aim to give consumers the information they need to make ethical choices, effectively turning supply chain data into a tool for environmental protection.

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