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Reducing the use of Single-Use plastic products in public institutions   

In the field of public procurement, the lack of focus on eliminating single-use plastics poses a significant challenge. Integrating social, economic, and environmental considerations into procurement processes is essential. Adopting and implementing new internal practices to eliminate single-use plastics in public institutions is crucial to ensuring adherence to sustainability principles.
Let’s start with policymakers and implementers at the national level!
This tool is designed to help institutions phase out single-use plastic products by offering examples of practical and locally available alternatives.

Where do i start?

Follow the steps below to begin the process of changing practices and procedures to limit single-use plastic products through public procurement.

This publication is a collection of case studies from different countries, showcasing various initiatives to prevent single-use plastic products in public institutions through public procurement. It provides consistent knowledge and practical solutions that can serve as inspiration and support for the much-needed paradigm shift in the fight against plastic pollution and waste, both globally and locally, including in Montenegro

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This page was created as part of the project “Elimination and Reduction of Single-Use Plastic Products (SUPs) in Public Institutions,” funded by the BeMed (Beyond Plastic Med) Foundation, with the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Tara Ocean Foundation, Surfrider Foundation Europe, Mava Foundation, and IUCN, and implemented by the NGO Zero Waste Montenegro.

This information is for educational purposes only. All opinions, views, and recommendations expressed in this content are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the sponsors