Standards Resources

NIST also advances the circular economy by engaging in the identification and development of documentary standards as well as developing a Circular Economy Standards Registry. Learn more below.

Circular Economy Standards Registry

Currently under development, the Circular Economy Standards Registry is a tool for those developing and using standards to find existing standards, standards committees, and other standards-related resources relevant to the circular economy. Users can search for resources using keywords and filter the results based on circular economy concepts and topics. Contact: Noah Last.

Documentary Standards Committee Engagements

NIST's Circular Economy (CE) Program contributors actively participate in documentary standards committees, specifically those related to our Research Areas, ensuring that the technical expertise and knowledge generated through NIST research informs the development of standards. In these committees, NIST staff collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including representatives from industry, academia, and other government agencies, to identify and develop voluntary, open, consensus-based documentary standards. If you have questions about particular standards activities, please reach out to the CE program directors.