International stakeholders, whether buyers, policymakers, or end-users in both public and private sectors, must collaborate to make the circular economy successful. That's why the Dutch website ikwilcirculairinkopen.nl/en is now available in English, offering the latest knowledge on circular procurement and best practices from the Netherlands to a global audience.

Why?

This platform signifies a significant milestone towards the goal of a circular economy, promoting sustainability and circular practices in procurement. In order to meet climate objectives in a globalized world, knowledge sharing about the circular economy is essential, given the international nature of production chains.

Clear mission

Ikwilcirculairinkopen.nl has a clear mission: to accelerate the transition to a circular economy through procurement. The platform is designed to assist organizations in embracing circular principles within their procurement processes and commissioning practices. Here's what you'll discover:

• Step-by-step plan: Offers actionable guidance for anyone transitioning to circular procurement both for the internal organization and the procurement process.
• Up to date articles: Explore practical examples that showcase successful implementations of circular procurement and highlight valuable learning points.
• Support for Every Role: Tailored advice for individuals across various roles involved in circular procurement.
• Product-Specific Insights: Discover specific considerations for frequently procured product groups.

For whom is this platform?

The platform is designed to empower individuals engaged in an organization's circular procurement process, irrespective of whether they are end users or suppliers. It is important to note that suppliers play a crucial role in adopting circular procurement processes, enabling them to provide circular products to end users.

The platform is developed on behalf of the Dutch acceleration network circular procurement (Versnellingsnetwerk Circulair Inkopen, VCI), and is the successor to the Green Deals Circulair Inkopen (GDCI).It is a collaborative effort between MVO Nederland, PIANOo, NEVI, and Rijkswaterstaat, with essential support from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.