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ECOVATION 2018 – Innovation and Sustainability in Public Procurement
26 - 27 November 2018
Vienna, Austria
The Ecovation 2018 conference will take place the 26 - 27 November 2018 and will be focusing on sustainability and innovation in public procurement. Synergies between both topics at European and member state level will be discussed and ...
Driving Sustainability in European Public Procurement
27 November 2018
Brussels
Organised by Forum Europe in partnership with Dell, this conference will explore how governments can leverage their buying power more effectively to support the transition to a resource-efficient, energy-efficient and circular economy a ...
ICT 2018 Vienna
4 - 6 December 2018
Vienna, Austria
Why participate?- get the latest information from the European Commission- build quality partnerships for participating in ICT across Horizon 2020- facilitate the setup of project consortia for the 2018-20 H2020 calls- discuss and devel ...

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Did you know: We have only one Planet Earth
15 November 2018
“We are the first generation that has a clear picture of the value of nature and the enormous impact we have on it. We may also be the last that can act to reverse this trend. From now until 2020 will be a decisive moment in histo ...
European parliament adopts regulation banning single use plastics
9 November 2018
The EU Parliament approved an EU wide ban of several single-use plastic items by 2021 and adopted strict recycling regulation over other plastics such as beverage bottles, food containers at rates of up to 90% by 2025. This ban is ...
Launch of TCO Certified, generation 8
2 November 2018
How far away is a future where all IT products have a circular and sustainable life cycle? It might come closer when there are specific criteria for helping suppliers and buyers to contribute to a more sustainable future toward the UN ...

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International Procurement Conference: Professional Market Consultation and Research in Public Procurement
15 Nov 2018 - Josefine Hintz
Who is this seminar for?Procurement Practitioners, Project Managers, Policy Advisers, Case Handlers and other professionals responsible for the execution of public procurement in public institutions and organisations. In this seminar you will learn with the help of our experienced speake ...
Webinar November 15: getting started with sustainable AV procurement
14 Nov 2018 - Annika Overödder
Why is the AV world quiet on sustainability? Purchasers of AV solutions focus is set on product performance and image quality but sustainability is seldom considered? The webinar explains that it is possible to find premium quality projectors and other products that are designed and made ...
Circularity19
13 Nov 2018 - Josefine Hintz
Circularity 19 will bring together more than 500 thought leaders and practitioners to define and accelerate the circular economy.Through inspirational plenaries, interactive breakouts, hands-on design charrettes, networking events and a solutions-focused expo, Circularity 19 will inspire, ...

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Resources

Disposable bio-based aprons for Skåne’s healthcare sector
GPP-FURNITURE
PICSE Roadmap on Cloud Service Procurement for Public Research Organisations
Procuring Cloud Services Today
The Brasilian Procura+ Manual. 3rd Edition. A Guide to Implementing Sustainable Public Procurement.

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Facts & Figures

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The number of European companies involved in public procurement of innovative solutions since January 2011.