{"id":10324,"date":"2021-09-15T11:01:51","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T09:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umweltperspektiven.ch\/?p=4881"},"modified":"2022-02-09T11:09:52","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T10:09:52","slug":"standardization-roadmap-circular-economy-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.organisator.ch\/en\/sustainability\/2021-09-15\/normungsroadmap-circular-economy-gestartet\/","title":{"rendered":"Circular Economy standardization roadmap launched"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The standardization roadmap is intended to provide an overview of the status quo of standardization in the field of the circular economy, to describe requirements and challenges for seven key topics, and to identify and formulate the concrete need for action for future standards. This is according to the press release of the standardization bodies published on September 15, 2021.<\/p>\n

For example, no requirements have yet been defined in norms and standards for plastic recyclates used in the manufacture of new products. Such requirements could lead to greater use of recyclates, they say. The standardization roadmap aims to identify and close these gaps in order to move more strongly toward a circular economy. To this end, the German Institute for Standardization invites\u00a0(DIN<\/a>), which\u00a0DKE<\/a>\u00a0(German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies in DIN and VDE) and the Association of German Engineers (VDI<\/a>) invites all interested experts from the Circular Economy to contribute their ideas and needs and thus actively accompany the path to a Circular Economy.<\/p>\n

Strategically identify standardization needs<\/h2>\n

Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze: \"Anyone who takes the idea of a circular economy seriously must look at the entire life cycle of products - from product design and recyclability to the use of recycled materials. Norms and standards that are adhered to in a secure and traceable manner play a major role in this. If all those involved along the value chain can rely on such standards, they will be better able to close loops and thus protect the climate and the environment.\" Christoph Winterhalter, Chairman of DIN's Executive Board, said, \"With the standardization roadmap, we will strategically record future standardization needs and formulate concrete recommendations for action in technical rulemaking. This is an important step in driving forward the green transformation of Germany and Europe.\"<\/p>\n

Michael Teigeler, DKE Managing Director emphasizes the benefits of standardization: \"Norms and standards ensure clear communication between the various market players in the cycle and thus make a smooth cycle possible in the first place. In addition, they promote broad social acceptance of circular products and increase the associated economic efficiency.\"<\/p>\n

Seven focus topics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Circular Economy standardization roadmap focuses on seven key topics:<\/p>\n