The EU LIFE REBus project aims to reduce the use of raw materials or extend the lifetime of products by demonstrating the commercial case for European businesses to change their business models. This category report focuses on the opportunities and learnings from the REBUS pilots relating to ICT and electrical equipment.
The State Property Service (DRZ), part of the Dutch Ministry of Finance, conducted a project to find data safe alternatives to destroying ICT equipment. The number of saleable devices proved lower than estimated (only 25%), uncovering key lessons for the reuse of computers and other ICT in the circular economy.
The Province of Utrecht wanted to conduct a pilot project to purchase circular computers for 1,000 workstations. However, no supplier was found which could meet the requirements set by Utrecht, uncovering important lessons about market consultation and dialogue.
The website provides a wide range of GPP criteria as well as many other tools and information.
English, Swedish
Sweden
Food and catering, Textiles, ICT (information and communication techn.), Transport and vehicles, Cleaning, Buildings and construction, Office stationery, Medical equipment, Furniture
General GPP/SPP
SEMCo - The Swedish Environmental Management Council
Belgian national SPP criteria, covering a wide range of product groups.
Dutch, French
Belgium
Food and catering, Textiles, ICT (information and communication techn.), Transport and vehicles, Energy, Cleaning, Buildings and construction, Office stationery, Infrastructure, Green spaces, Furniture
Purchasing criteria for 14 product and service categories, based on the EU GPP criteria.
English
Malta
Food and catering, Textiles, ICT (information and communication techn.), Transport and vehicles, Energy, Cleaning, Buildings and construction, Lighting, Office stationery, Infrastructure, Green spaces, Furniture
Maltese Government - Tourism and Sustainable Development Unit
EPEAT is a global registry for green electronics, run by the non-profit Green Electronics Council. Products in the registry are awarded bronze, silver or gold standard, through a self-declaration system, according to their performance against a wide range of environmental criteria.
Action plan for Responsible and Sustainable Procurement by governments
The Dutch Action Plan for Responsible and Sustainable Procurement focuses on the effective and efficient use of procurement as an instrument to realise policy objectives over the period 2015-2020.
