Open-access knowledge for humanitarians and health workers globally
This free, open-access online catalog aims to provide a comprehensive overview of bio-based solutions for humanitarian and health applications, resulting from the Horizon Europe funded project (European Union) Waste in Humanitarian Operations: Reduction and Minimization. This consortium (WORM) is headed by Hanken School of Economics (Finland) and consist of 18 European and International actors
How can you contribute?
Manufacturers
Showcase your products and services to the sector to support their sustainability journey. Create a public profile and catalog today!
Experts & Research
Support the sector with expertise on bio-based solutions, standards, certification and new product categories to add.
NGOs and Foundations
Share your required products (incl specs and standards) to inform the private sector about the needs of the sector.
Prioritisation of product groups
and product group expansion
During the first phase of this two-year project, te WORM partners have identified five prioritised products; in collaboration with all partners and associated partners, including its sister project Bio4HUMAN and specialist networks.
WIth opening up these categories on this portal, we are inviting researchers, manufacturers, foundation, experts and the sector more broadly, to keep on contributing and expanding on these product groups to build an open-access knowledge base for biobased solutions for humanitarian responses globally.
PPE (Personal Protection Equipment - incl gloves, boots and gawns)
Syringes and Needles
Sharps Container
Body Bags
Temporary Water/Sludge Bladders
1
Create your request and dossier
2
Launch your request
3
Evaluate offers and alternatives
Need support for a bio-based market assessment?
Want to conduct a market assessment or RFQ for more sustainable solutions? Does your organisation want to assess bio-based alternatives for your organisational needs?
Our technical partner of the consortium offers users of this portal discounted support to use an integrated e-sourcing platform. Instantly request manufactures and suppliers locally, regionally and globally to quote or indicate interest to support (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs etc).
The integrated system is compliant to international rules and regulations, offering a fully auditable procedure and documentation follow up for your organisation, your donors and international standards
Who are we?
Following a collaborative and multi-actor approach, WORM brings together medical and humanitarian organisations,procurement service providers,logistics providers, waste management services and academic partners.
Coordinated by Hanken School of Economics,Finland.
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Open-access knowledge for humanitarians and health workers globally
This free, open-access online catalog aims to provide a comprehensive overview of bio-based solutions for humanitarian and health applications, resulting from the Horizon Europe funded project (European Union) Waste in Humanitarian Operations: Reduction and Minimization. This consortium (WORM) is headed by Hanken School of Economics (Finland) and consist of 18 European and International actors
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How can you contribute?
Manufacturers
Showcase your products and services to the sector to support their sustainability journey. Create a public profile and catalog today!
Experts & Research
Support the sector with expertise on bio-based solutions, standards, certification and new product categories to add.
NGOs and Foundations
Share your required products (incl specs and standards) to inform the private sector about the needs of the sector.
Prioritisation of product groups
and product group expansion
During the first phase of this two-year project, te WORM partners have identified five prioritised products; in collaboration with all partners and associated partners, including its sister project Bio4HUMAN and specialist networks.
WIth opening up these categories on this portal, we are inviting researchers, manufacturers, foundation, experts and the sector more broadly, to keep on contributing and expanding on these product groups to build an open-access knowledge base for biobased solutions for humanitarian responses globally.
PPE (Personal Protection Equipment - incl gloves, boots and gawns)
Syringes and Needles
Sharps Container
Body Bags
Temporary Water/Sludge Bladders
1
Create your request and dossier
2
Launch your request
3
Evaluate offers and alternatives
Need support for a bio-based market assessment?
Want to conduct a market assessment or RFQ for more sustainable solutions? Does your organisation want to assess bio-based alternatives for your organisational needs?
Our technical partner of the consortium offers users of this portal discounted support to use an integrated e-sourcing platform. Instantly request manufactures and suppliers locally, regionally and globally to quote or indicate interest to support (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs etc).
The integrated system is compliant to international rules and regulations, offering a fully auditable procedure and documentation follow up for your organisation, your donors and international standards
Request support
Who are we?
Following a collaborative and multi-actor approach, WORM brings together medical and humanitarian organisations,procurement service providers,logistics providers, waste management services and academic partners.
Coordinated by Hanken School of Economics,Finland.