Reuse and refurbishment of furniture through circular economy procurement
Reuse and refurbishment of furniture through circular economy procurement
7 PagesPublished: January 2018 www.procuraplus.org Reuse and refurbishment of furniture through circular economy procurement Procura+ award winning tender Image: Public Health Wales Procura+ Participant: Public Health Wales Contract: Design of the Office Space and Supply of Office Furniture for New Offices for PHW NHS Trust Awarded: June 2016 Savings: CO 2 e: 134 tonnes Tonnes of waste diverted from landfill: 41 tonnes Items reused: 2,563 SUMMARY ? When refurbishing or relocating, it is often considered necessary to buy new furniture. ? Public Health Wales adopted a new mindset when moving office in 2016, and instead sought suppliers who could reuse and remanufacture as much already owned furniture as possible. ? The winning tender provided an attractive
