30 parties in the fashion and textile industry, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, the municipalities of Amsterdam & Zaanstad, the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area and the Amsterdam Economic Board will sign the Denim Deal on October 29. The agreement contains agreements to make the denim textile chain more sustainable. It is the first time that all parties have joined forces to achieve cleaner denim garments such as production companies, brands and shops, but also collectors, sorters, cutters and weavers.

Computers, laptops and monitors have a huge impact on the environment. The potential for smarter and circular solutions is great, but underutilized. Circular procurement can be an important tool to change this.

Now that we have entered a second wave of the Coronavirus, the demand for safe and adequate protective clothing in healthcare is steadily increasing again. After launching the first reusable aprons before the summer, the Amsterdam Economic Board - together with partners from the healthcare sector - is continuing to work on a schedule of requirements and scenarios to be able to produce reusable insulation jackets as a replacement for disposable aprons. The emotional value of protected work is now more important than the price.