Circular Economy with Norms and Standards
Norms and standardizations are crucial for the quality, safety, and efficiency of products and services. They are important not only for industry and the economy but also for consumers: Without them, one could not rely on the reliability and safety of products, services, or procedures.
In Germany, there are about 35,000 DIN standards, with the definition of a norm itself established by DIN EN 45020. There are various types of norms, including national (DIN), European (DIN EN), and international (DIN EN ISO) norms, as well as specifications and DIN SPECS. Norms are initiated by users such as companies, individuals, or the state, and developed through a standardized process involving partners from various sectors.
For Smart Cities, numerous norms and standards have been developed in recent years, such as:
- DIN SPEC 91607: “Digital twins for cities and municipalities”
- DIN SPEC 91377: ”Data models and protocols in open urban platforms”
- DIN SPEC 91397: “Guideline for implementing digital systems in neighborhood management”
The Circular Economy Standardization Roadmap, developed since 2021, addresses current developments for transition to a circular economy, including digitization, packaging, plastics, textiles, buildings, and municipalities, as well as cross-cutting topics like sustainability assessment and recyclability.
The Coordination Office for Circular Economy, Energy Efficiency, and Climate Protection in Operations (KEK) interviewed Anna Trawnitschek, Project Manager for Sustainability at DIN e.V., on this topic.
Interview with Anna Trawnitschek (German only)
