Explaining the need for a technical backbone to make the circular economy work
The vision of a waste-free, pollution-free economy inspires innovators, policymakers, and communities worldwide. Yet, while the circular economy promises to transform the way how we produce and consume, its full potential often remains untapped.
Purpose and Goals
Participants will gain insight into how the quality infrastructure (QI) – comprising measurement, standardisation, accreditation and conformity assessment – enables cooperation between multiple actors and substantiates circularity claims. The session will use real-life product examples to illustrate how this system works in practice, offering participants a hands-on perspective.
Topics for Discussion
- Identify key quality-related aspects of circularity
- Understand how quality infrastructure services underpin successful circular economy initiatives.
- Explore real-world examples where measurement, standards, and certification build trust in circular products and services.
- Engage with experts and peers to identify solutions for overcoming technical and market-related barriers.
Join us at the WRF25 for this interactive session to make circular economies not just a vision, but a practical, trusted reality to enhance circularity and quality at the same time.
About the Panel
In this session, practitioners from around the world will share their experiences of using QI services to make products more circular, discussing the opportunities and challenges involved. It will further showcase the importance of international cooperation.
Panelists:
Ms. Edna Julieth Villarraga Farfán, Deputy Director of Chemical Metrology and Biology, National Metrology Institute, Colombia
Ms. Konny Sagala, Director of Implementation Systems for Standards and Conformity Assessments – National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN)
Ms. Marion Stoldt, Head of International Cooperation, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
Facilitated by:
Mr. Thomas Bollwein, Project coordinator, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
Mr. Ulrich Harmes-Liedtke, intermittent expert for Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
