ProRail is a Dutch government organization that manages the national railway network infrastructure, and initiatedpilots to explore the circular procurement of flooring and furniture. As part of the circular procurement process, purchasers and suppliers were...
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An inspirational and collaborative workplace – environmental and sustainable procurement impacts achieved
When Public Health Wales moved offices it aimed to procure an office design and furniture supply contract to encourage as much reuse of existing office equipment, furniture, and flooring as possible, as well as remanufactured goods from other sources.
Framework contract for sustainable office materials based on “Cradle to Cradle” principles
In 2018, the City of Ludwigsburg wanted to award a two-year framework agreement for office stationery and office material, such as copy paper, pens, desks, and folders. The city aimed to purchase a lean range of products with high ordering volume to reduce costs while...
Recycled Plastic Packaging for Cleaning Products
The City of Ghent is committed to greening its municipal cleaning services using the European Ecolabel criteria, as a minimum, and Cradle-to-Cradle Certified products for all of its buildings and facilities. For this procurement, a four-year framework agreement was...
Disposable bio-based Plastic aprons
Skåne Regional Council decided to alter its purchasing approach for protective disposable aprons to a more environmentally friendly product alternative. The pilot project aimed to procure 5.2 million bio-based disposable aprons, and test an innovation procurement...
Environmentally friendly office IT equipment in Stockholm
In 2010, Stockholm County Council introduced stringent new environmental requirements for purchasing computers, which included low energy consumption; the use of recycled plastic in new products; and eliminating lead, mercury, and halogenated flame retardants from new...