The Handbook of Sustainable Procurement
The number one resource for sustainable purchasingThe Headteachers and Bursars Handbook of Sustainable Procurement has been designed to provide educational buyers with easy access to a range of companies offering sustainable products and services to schools.
The Handbook is a free resource for educational users and is sent free of charge to 32,000 schools nationwide each April.
It contains a comprehensive directory of local and national sustainable suppliers as well as a range of articles addressing a range of sustainable issues.
This section offers you an insight into the Handbook of Sustainable Procurement, explaining why the Handbook is such a valuable resource for school buyers, and giving you the opportunity to find out more about the latest edition of the directory.
You can take a look inside the latest edition of the Handbook, read the articles included in the latest edition, find out more about some of the school suppliers listed in the directory, and discover some of their latest special offers for schools. You can even order a free copy for your school! For more information, just click on the links below.
In This Section:
About the Handbook of Sustainable Procurement
Everything you need to know about the Handbook of Sustainable Procurement
Articles
Expert analysis of issues relating to sustainability
Understanding Sustainability
An exploration of some of the eight sustainable schools doorways, as outlined by the DCSF.
Archive
Read articles and editorials from previous editions of the Handbook of Sustainable Procurement
Latest News
What is the Handbook of Sustainable Procurement?
Benefits of Using the Handbook
ArticlesThe Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC)
The Sustainable Development Commission
Understanding SustainabilityDoorway 1 - Food & Drink
Changing England's Eating Habits
Doorway 2 - Energy & WaterRenewable Energy Solutions for Schools
Doorway 3 - Travel & TrafficResponsible Travel and Tourism
Doorway 4 - Purchasing & WasteCreating Safe, Healthy Environments
Doorway 5 - Buildings & GroundsCreating and Operating Sustainable Schools
Effective Tree Management Made Easy
Doorway 6 - Inclusion & ParticipationCreating Sustainable Communities
Inclusion Opportunities for SEN Students
Creating Inspirational Classrooms
Doorway 7 - Local Well-BeingSchool Grounds: Impacting the Community
Creating Sustainable Landscapes
Doorway 8 - Global DimensionGiving Schools a Global Dimension
Archive