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INNOCAT to set new standard for eco-innovative vending machines

The INNOCAT Procurement of Eco-Innovative Catering Project aims to bring together public and private buyers to publish a series of tenders for eco-innovative catering products, services and solutions....

ICLEI, UNEP and KEITI combine to direct public spending towards greening global markets

A new global programme will harness the power of the trillions of Euros that governments spend on public procurement each year to push towards a more resource-efficient world. The Sustainable Public P...

HAPPI innovation platform brings products that aid the elderly to wider audience

The increase in the average age of the European population brings new challenges for hospitals and elderly care services, many of which are difficult to accurately evaluate. This difficulty also spawn...

Final LANDMARK conference brings together years of experience in socially responsible procurement

To mark the conclusion of the LANDMARK project, the Senator for Finances of the State of Bremen (Germany) will today host the final LANDMARK Conference. The conference will draw on the project’s thr...

Reprocessed medical devices lead to reductions in waste and costs

Hospitals are simultaneously decreasing costs and enhancing their sustainability through a process which allows items marked as "single use only" to be reused. Single-use medical device reprocessing i...

Munich extends engagement with Fair Trade

Following the city's success at the 2013 Fair Trade Capital awards, Munich City Council (Germany) has voted to increase its commitment to procuring Fair Trade products. Specifically, the city will ens...

Support for GPP leads Korea to reduce emissions and create jobs

The Republic of Korea has seen a marked increase in the instances of Green Public Procurement thanks to the enactment of legislation to promote the purchase of eco-friendly products. In 2004, prior to...

Manchester United implements sustainable procurement policy

Manchester United, one of the largest and most valuable football clubs in the world, is pursuing a sustainable procurement policy, ensuring that its impact on the environment and the local community i...

New report outlines local authorities' experiences of clean fleet procurement

A new report aimed at public bus procurers and transport operators provides a comprehensive review of fuel and technology options for clean buses, as well as outlining innovative bus procurement solut...

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