ISO 16714-2008 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 16714:2008 — Earth-moving machinery — Recyclability and recoverability — Terminology and calculation method. This International Standard defines terminology and provides a calculation method for expressing recyclability and recoverability of earth-moving machines as percentages by mass, to support environmental assessment and end-of-life reporting for construction and earth-moving equipment.

Abstract

ISO 16714:2008 specifies a method, and defines related terms, for calculating the recyclability rate and the recoverability rate of earth-moving machinery (as referenced to ISO 6165). Each rate is expressed as a mass fraction (percentage) of the machine that can potentially be recycled, reused or recovered. The standard provides a consistent basis for reporting and comparing recyclability/recoverability for machines within the earth‑moving sector.

General information

• Status: Published — International Standard (confirmed and active as of latest ISO review).
• Publication date: 3 September 2008 (Edition 1, 2008).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 53.100 (Earth‑moving machinery / construction equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2008).
• Number of pages: 10.

Items above are taken from the ISO catalogue entry for ISO 16714:2008 (standard metadata and lifecycle information).

Scope

ISO 16714:2008 applies to earth‑moving machinery (as defined by the relevant ISO classification) and specifies terminology and a calculation method for two indicators: the recyclability rate and the recoverability rate. Both indicators are calculated as a percentage by mass of the machine that could potentially be recycled, reused or recovered under the definitions and assumptions given in the standard. The method is intended to provide a consistent, repeatable way to quantify potential end‑of‑life material recovery for machines in this equipment class.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions of terms related to recyclability and recoverability for earth‑moving machinery (consistent terminology to support reporting).
• A mass‑based calculation method to determine recyclability rate (percentage of machine mass potentially recyclable or reusable).
• A mass‑based calculation method to determine recoverability rate (percentage of machine mass potentially recoverable or reusable).
• Reference to classification of earth‑moving machinery (linkage to ISO 6165 for machine types and identification).
• Assumptions and boundary conditions for determining which components/materials are counted in the rates (to ensure comparability between assessments).

Typical use and users

Typical users include manufacturers of earth‑moving and construction equipment, sustainability and end‑of‑life product teams, recyclers and dismantlers, procurement and compliance officers, regulators and standards committees, and consultants performing environmental lifecycle or circularity assessments for heavy equipment. Organizations use the standard to quantify and report potential recyclability/recoverability, to set design targets, or to benchmark products.

Related standards

ISO 16714:2008 is intended for use with the ISO vocabulary and machine classification standards for earth‑moving equipment; most notably ISO 6165 (Earth‑moving machinery — Basic types — Identification and terms and definitions). It is also complementary to other sector and product standards addressing environmental performance, material declarations and end‑of‑life considerations.

Keywords

recyclability, recoverability, earth‑moving machinery, construction equipment, end‑of‑life, mass fraction, calculation method, ISO 6165, circularity, dismantling

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 16714:2008 defines terminology and specifies a mass‑based calculation method for expressing the recyclability and recoverability rates of earth‑moving machinery.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions and a repeatable method to calculate two indicators — recyclability rate and recoverability rate — each expressed as a percentage by mass of the machine that can potentially be recycled, reused or recovered. The standard sets boundaries and assumptions to make assessments comparable.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, sustainability teams, recyclers, procurement specialists, regulators, consultants and standards bodies involved in assessing or improving end‑of‑life performance of earth‑moving equipment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 16714 was published in 2008 (Edition 1) and the ISO catalogue shows it was reviewed and confirmed in ISO’s review cycle (confirmed in 2023), so this edition remains the current published version. Users should check national and ISO catalogues for any later revisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is sector‑specific guidance for earth‑moving machinery and is related to other ISO documents for that sector (for example ISO 6165 for machine identification and vocabulary). It complements other environmental and product‑specific standards rather than forming a formal numbered series.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Recyclability, recoverability, earth‑moving machinery, mass fraction, end‑of‑life, dismantling, ISO 6165.