This network brings together actors accross the Nordics, dedicated to utilize public procurement as a tool for promoting circular furniture, such as reuse, repair and upcycling. The goals are to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts of mass-produced furniture, cut public spending, and promote circular business models.
Overview
Reducing climate impact in furniture procurement
Many organizations have significant potential to reduce their climate emissions through circular and climate-friendly furniture procurements. While challenging for a single organization, this project provides a platform for collaboration, learning and exchanging experiences.
Starting point of the project: Nordic Circular Furniture Dialogue Conference
In December 2021, we hosted the Nordic Circular Furniture Dialogue Conference, bringing together public buyers and market actors. The conference aimed to enhance knowledge about circular furniture and facilitate the exchange of circular solutions and procurement needs. A follow-up survey revealed that participation in the conference led to circular public procurements for five public buyers.
Big Buyers Network
We have established a Big Buyers network to share experiences and collaborate on circular furniture procurement. This group is working closely together, identifying areas for closer cooperation and facilitating sustainable procurement practices.
Nordic Big Buyers Furniture Network:
- Denmark: The Danish State and Local Government Procurement Service (SKI)
- Finland: Hansel
- Norway: The Norwegian State Procurement Centre
- Sweden: Adda
- Sweden: The National Agency for Public Procurement
Goals
- Increase cooperation and experience exchange across the Nordics
- Increase knowledge on making more circular and climate friendly furniture procurement
- Facilitate innovative furniture procurements
Past activities
- Februar 2025: Launch of impact calculator for furniture, on how to reduce emissions and save costs - Effektkalkulator for møbelanskaffelser | Anskaffelser.no
- March 2023: First meeting in Big Buyers Network, followed by regular meetings in the networks
- December 2021 – Nordic Circular Furniture Dialogue Conference