“Notebooks should have a first life of at least six years”
Siddharth Prakash, Oeko-Institut, on the role ecolabels and sustainable purchasing plays in the development of more sustainable IT products.
“We need to change peoples attitudes to IT products that aren’t brand new”
We have talked to Stephen Haskew from Circular Computing, a company that specializes in remanufacturing notebook computers.
Refurbisher Inrego: “Fully functioning IT products are often discarded”
Refurbishing company Inrego buys used IT products and upgrades and repairs them to give them a new lease of life for new users.
“Using IT products longer cuts CO2 emissions and saves money”
The City of Aalborg pioneered circular procurement. Two years ago, they expanded their circularity focus to also include IT products.
It’s time for IT to transition to a circular economy
Clare Hobby from TCO Development, the organization behind the sustainability certification TCO Certified, on transition to a circular economy.
“Without circular procurement, sustainability work is just window dressing”
Joan Prummel from the Dutch Rijkswaterstaat meets with organizations from around the world to help them implement circular procurement practices.
Electrolux Group: 6 tips for successful sustainable IT procurement
Sustainability is important to Electrolux. Using the global certification TCO Certified helps the organization make responsible choices of IT products.
City of Gothenburg: Follow-up is key to sustainable procurement success
The City of Gothenburg uses public procurement as a tool for driving sustainable development. CSR specialist Johan Davidsson has some top tips for success.