Writing the rules for the circular economy
Join AFNOR and get involved in a standards committee to help establish best practices for the circular economy.
The core of our circular economy standardization services
- Best practices for measuring circularity
- A basic level of French standards
- ISO standards developed under French leadership
Why develop standards for the circular economy?
The circular economy is a concept based on the idea of moving beyond the linear economy and its “produce-consume-dispose” model. Going beyond the narrow focus of waste management, it has been popularized by various movements and organizations, such as the Circular Economy Institute (INEC) or the the OREE Association . In fact, in 2022, 87% of French people said they prefer to buy products from companies that apply the principles of the circular economy (Source: MediaConnect).
The circular economy seems like an obvious path forward, so much so that one might imagine everything is already in motion. In reality, we’re not there yet: implementing the circular economy is complicated. Since June 2024, professionals have had a roadmap to follow, outlined in three voluntary international standards: ISO 59004 , ISO 59010 , ISO 59020, to agree on a comprehensive vision, terminology, and best practices. An initial French standard laid the groundwork in 2018: XP X30-901. But other voluntary standards need your participation to come to fruition and shape the markets of tomorrow!
Why Choose AFNOR Standardization
- A way to bring all your stakeholders together
- Your chance to make your voice heard
- A quest for consensus
- The pursuit of the public interest
- A step toward international standardization
AFNOR and the Circular Economy: "Anne's Minute" with Anne-Sophie Coince (EDF)
Anne-Sophie Coince, a research engineer at EDF, is the first guest on “Anne Benady’s Circular Economy Minute,” a series of interviews we’re bringing you all week to explain how voluntary standards will boost the circular economy!
