Batteryless Tracking and Wireless Power: The Future of Sustainable Supply Chains

Send me a message What if you could track products across your supply chain without relying on batteries or manual barcode scans? In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I speak with Eric Biel, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Powercast, about how wireless power and RAIN RFID are unlocking smarter, more sustainable logistics. Eric explains how ambient RF energy can power sensors and tags over the air, eliminating battery waste, reducing maintenance, cabling, and enabling real-time environmental monitoring. We explore how batteryless RFID can support compliance with the EU’s upcoming Digital Product Passport regulations by providing lifecycle transparency from factory floor to disposal. We also cover how Powercast is helping companies like Samsung cut e-waste at scale, and how this same tech is being used in places as unexpected as commercial ovens. Key takeaways:Why barcodes and battery-powered sensors are limiting supply chain visibilityHow RF-powered tags offer low-maintenance, long-life alternativesThe surprising impact of passive wireless charging on emissions and operationsWhat supply chain leaders should stop doing if they’re serious about sustainability This is a conversation about turning regulation into innovation, and making sustainability practical through smart design. 🎧 Listen in to learn how wireless power might quietly resh Elevate your brand with the ‘Sustainable Supply Chain’ podcast, the voice of supply chain sustainability. Last year, this podcast's episodes were downloaded over 113,000 times by senior supply chain executives around the world. Become a sponsor. Lead the conversation. Contact me for sponsorship opportunities and turn downloads into dialogues. Act today. Influence the future. Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Podcast supporters I"d like to sincerely thank this podcast"s generous supporters: Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one. Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities: If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let"s talk! Finally If you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link. If you liked this show, please don"t forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.