The Roadmap contains an extensive analysis of what circular building actually is and describes methods for measuring the extent to which construction projects meet the quantitative and qualitative criteria of circular building. It then provides a practical guide to the process of drafting a circular tender.
TORONTO - Circular Economy Procurement Implementation Plan And
Framework
The Framework is positioned to become a major tool in creating economic growth, enhancing social prosperity and moving towards zero waste in the city. Case study traces the journey already made and next steps towards circular procurement
The adoption of circular principles and projects will depend on our ability to develop clear business cases. The report identified three broad sets of circumstances that may describe the business case for a circular initiative or
business model.
Furniture framework applying circular economy principles in Malmö
EU GPP Case Study - In 2018, the City of Malmö (Denmark) decided to pilot a procurement approach that would increase the reuse of furniture, while drawing as much attention as possible to existing internal services.
A low carbon, circular economy approach to concrete procurement - City of Zurich
EU GPP Case Study - Overall, the City of Zurich’s holistic approach to (recycled) concrete procurement proves that by scaling-up sustainability requirements to a citywide approach, while also addressing ‘soft’ barriers such as the aesthetic concerns, the city has supported a systemic change in the its construction market.
Karo Sambhav: creating a cohesive e-waste movement in India
To address the mounting e-waste problem, the Indian government strengthened its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation in 2016. Producers are now required to ensure that a certain share of the electronics they have produced gets
appropriately collected and processed at the end of life.
Phone-as-a-service: banishing the linear ownership model
Example for the product-service model focussed on smartphones. Getting the procurement model right is a key part of this, with an opportunity to set a
great example for circular procurement.
Sustainable and circular ICT through procurement: learnings from the
Netherlands
Summary of Dutch context for circular procurement, focussing on ICT products. Informs how government can support the transition through experimenting and mainstreaming.
