Deciphering the New International Circular Economy Standard: ISO 59004

In this talk, we’ll take a look at the new international standard for the circular economy. You’ll learn about the terminological consensus that now establishes a definition, vocabulary and principles that serve as a global reference.

We’ll analyze the content, structure and conceptual approach of the circular economy in this standard, while drawing parallels with our Quebec framework. We will conclude this presentation by putting this new international standard and the Quebec framework into perspective, to see which elements are shared and which are different.

About the speaker

Riadh Mestiri holds a Ph.D. in geographic sciences and is an agricultural engineer. He is particularly interested in the intersection of disciplines, systems thinking, territorial approaches and collaborative approaches to sustainability challenges. He is teaching and training coordinator at the Centre d’études et de recherches intersectorielles en économie circulaire (CERIEC – ÉTS Montréal). His mandate is to train academics and professionals in circular economy strategies, while promoting the exchange of innovations between players in various sectors.