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SUMMARY:Procurement: Pathways to Reuse\, Reduction\, and Wrangling Surplus
DESCRIPTION:CWMA Presentations and Panel Discussion | Virtual Event\nMarch 13\, 2025 | 10:00-11:30 AM PST\n\n– DETAILS –\nThe power of procurement. \nAcross British Columbia and beyond\, organizations are revolutionizing procurement and asset management to champion reuse and circular practices. \nFrom grassroots organizations to local governments and leading institutions\,  innovative purchasing models are emerging that prioritize sustainability while delivering environmental benefits and cost savings. \nJoin us as we explore real-world success stories where procurement has driven reuse and circular economy actions. We’ll examine how organizations and communities have transformed their purchasing practices and hear firsthand insights from experts who have helped them navigate this shift and create best practices\, including: \nReeve Consulting and the Canadian Collaboration for Sustainable Procurement to help us understand and illustrate procurement trends across Canada | learn more \niWaste Not – ReCAP will show the success of organizations using innovative online inventory of unwanted or unused items for recirculation within their organization. No storage warehouse is required – items are transferred directly between staff or departments |  learn more \nThe Circular Procurement team at the Circular Innovation Council will highlight examples of organizations putting circular economy concepts into action and give us an overall picture of current actions in circular procurement practices from electronics to asphalt | learn more \nLight House will highlight their new BMEx (Building Material Exchange)\, Construction Plastics Initiative\, and the Circular Construction Accelerator\, which supports businesses in the construction sector to innovate and scale their circular economy practices |  learn more \n\n– COST –\n$23 CWMA Members | $28 Non-Members | $0 (free!) Procurement people \n+GST.  CWMA’s operations are supported wholly by events like these\, dedicated patronage from sponsors\, and our membership. We are grateful for your attendance. Differential pricing is available for students and non-profits; please be in touch. | Am I a member? \nPeople who work in Purchasing Services\, Procurement\, Asset management\, etc.\, can attend free.\nWe are opening the door to anyone who is currently managing procurement and asset management. If you are a purchaser or manage organizational assets as part of your job and would like to learn more about this important topic\, you will be warmly welcomed to attend at no cost. \n\n– AGENDA –\nVirtual Doors Open at 9:50 AM for visiting and a/v check\n10:00 AM — Welcome Everyone / Acknowledgments\n10:10 AM — Presentations with Q&A\n11:10 AM — Panel and Audience Discussion\n11:28 AM — Farewell \n\n– VIRTUAL NOTES –\nCWMA uses the Zoom Platform for events. The Zoom Link is sent the DAY BEFORE the event. Please reach out for accessibility accommodations or technical assistance. \n\n– SPEAKERS –\nWith Amanda Chouinard\, Gil Yaron\, James Ruttan\, Katie Motta and hosted by our own Sheila Molloy
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/procurement_pathway_to_reuse/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom | Watch for the login details the day before the event
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