Using greener materials for the internal finishing of a new building for the University of Malta recently involved tendering for goods including ceramic floor tiles, gypsum wall panels, window frames and paint works. The environmental criteria were based on a number of the EU GPP criteria – such as those available for hard floor coverings, wall panels and construction. The experience proved successful in terms of the market’s readiness to supply the products required without any problems. The results, however, have greater implications for the University’s GPP activities in general. Although experiences in GPP have been fairly limited, the University has come to recognise that the inclusion of green criteria in procurement does not necessarily translate into higher costs – which were previously perceived to be a hindrance to carrying out GPP. One of the most important developments in the framework of this project is the improved contact the University now has with the Ministry for Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Change.