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Sustainability & Circularity

Increasing global resource use is creating new safety concerns. Understand your risks and how standards are helping to make the world safer and more sustainable for you.

By the Numbers

pounds of garbage are produced globally each year, highlighting the urgent need for improved resource management and waste reduction.


of surveyed Americans rank recycling as a top environmental concern, while 73% prioritize reducing pollution.


tons of e-waste accumulated globally as of 2018, with only about 20% being disposed of appropriately.


Keep reading to explore examples of the power of prevention from people just like you.

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    We Can Protect and Progress: Discussing UL Standards at the APEC Workshop on Battery Energy Storage

    On August 4-5, 2023, UL Standards & Engagement Executive Director Dr. David Steel and Vice President of Standards Development Dr.…

  • A man wearing safety glasses and gloves examines blue plastic granules in a large container inside an industrial facility, with machinery and a bin of white plastic flakes nearby.

    Establishing Safe Parameters for Sustainable Polymeric Materials for Electrical Equipment

    Today’s circular economy relies on sustainable manufacturing to reduce the demand for new materials, which can impact the environment with…

UL 746S: Evaluation of Sustainable Polymeric Materials for Electrical Equipment

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UL 110: Sustainability for Mobile Phones

UL 3600: Sustainability for Measuring and Reporting on Circular Economy

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Technical Committees

Each TC is a diverse group of experts representing a broad range of perspectives and interests, including consumers, manufacturers, regulators, supply chain professionals, and more. 

As a TC member, you will review proposals for new or revised standards and work collaboratively to achieve consensus through balloting in our transparent process.

Stakeholders

Stakeholders can submit, review, and comment on proposals for new standards or revisions to existing standards. While these individuals cannot vote, the TC considers their input during the standards voting process. Since standards affect everyone, all are welcome to participate as stakeholders. Register online through our Collaborative Standards Development System, CSDS.