With the expressed aim of reducing uncertainty and lack of precision about the Circular Economy paradigm, several standards are being proposed by standard-setting bodies. The world’s most prominent body — the International Organization for Standardization — is developing the ISO 59000...

1. Perspectives on environmental management -- 2. Overview of environmental certifications -- 3. The environmental certification of organisations : the standard ISO14001 and the EMAS regulation -- 4. The environmental certification of products -- 5. The application of an environmental management...