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Dutch Experts Sought for New European Circular Construction Standards
The European standards committee CEN/TC 350/SC 1 has established five new working groups to develop standards for circular design, material efficiency, and reuse in the construction sector.
CEN and CENELEC Seek Experts for Industrial Symbiosis Working Groups
CEN and CENELEC, in partnership with DIN, are inviting experts to join Working Groups (WGs) for the development of the Industrial Symbiosis (IS) Standardization Roadmap under the Horizon Europe RISERS project.
CEN and CENELEC Release Brochure on Trusted Standards to Prevent Greenwashing in Environmental Claims
Consumers often struggle to interpret sustainability labels, making it difficult to differentiate genuine environmental efforts from marketing claims.
Dutch Energy Sector Pushes for Circular Infrastructure as NEN Supports Transition
The Dutch energy sector is taking significant steps toward a circular economy to reduce the use of raw materials like aluminum, copper, and steel.
Inmetro Offers Exclusive License for Nanocarbon Technology to Drive Decarbonization
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) have announced an exclusive licensing opportunity for a new technology that converts lignin, a common waste product in paper and biofuel production, into nanocarbon.
Upcoming Guidance to Pave the Way for Emission-Free Construction Sites in Denmark
A new guidance, DS/INF, is being developed to promote emission-free construction sites in Denmark, creating a shared understanding and framework for the industry.
Hydrogen Codes and Standards Roadmap Positions Canada for Clean Energy Growth
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has published the Canadian Hydrogen Codes and Standards Roadmap to support the deployment of hydrogen technologies.
BSI Updates PAS 402 to Improve Waste Management and Boost Circular Economy
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has revised its waste resource management specification, PAS 402:2025, to help businesses enhance recycling quality, reduce compliance costs, and simplify data reporting.
Public Consultation Opens for European Standard on Factory Sustainability
A draft European standard for assessing factory sustainability is now open for public consultation until March 10.
Canada’s Communities Integrating Natural Assets into Financial Reporting with New Guide
A new guide titled Getting Nature into Financial Reporting has been released to help Canadian local governments include natural assets - such as wetlands, rivers, forests, and coastal dunes - in their financial reports.
China Releases New Standard for Assessing Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions
China has introduced GB/T 44915-2024, a national standard for assessing greenhouse gas emission reductions in waste gas, wastewater treatment, and waste residue recovery.
