| Title |
The role of standards in support of material efficiency requirements under the Ecodesign Directive |
| ID_Doc |
23595 |
| Authors |
Bundgaard, AM; Huulgaard, RD |
| Title |
The role of standards in support of material efficiency requirements under the Ecodesign Directive |
| Year |
2023 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.135599 |
| Abstract |
Material efficiency is a new field within the Ecodesign Directive. To support its implementation, standardisation mandate M/543 was issued with the aim of developing generic material efficiency standards for ecodesign. article investigates how the standards developed under M/543 can support the implementation of material ficiency under the Ecodesign Directive and the potential challenges of this process. As a result of M/543, standards were published; two of these can be applied directly, while seven are horizontal and provide framework for developing product-specific standards. The study showed that M/543 and its associated standards have already played a key role in supporting material efficiency by creating a shared understanding and definition of various aspects of material efficiency. The standards provide a baseline from which relevant aspect(s) material efficiency can be selected, and thus ensure a level playing field and alignment in the understanding material efficiency across product groups. However, the actual use of the standards shows significant variance how they are applied, potentially hindering continuity in the development of standardisation. Therefore, clear guidelines on the use of the standards should be established. |
| Author Keywords |
Ecodesign Directive; Standardisation; Circular economy; Material efficiency |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:000912333300001 |
| WoS Category |
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Engineering, Environmental; Environmental Sciences |
| Research Area |
Science & Technology - Other Topics; Engineering; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
| PDF |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.135599
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