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PUBLIC PROCUREMENT NEWS

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27 February 2019

Tackling food waste at the urban level

In the European Union (EU), around 88 million tonnes of food waste are generated annually with associated costs estimated at 143 billion euros. According to the FAO, up to one third of all food is spo...

26 February 2019

Clean vehicles on the rise in Europe

The transport sector contributes about 27% to greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU). In addition, it is a source air pollution which is associated with a variety of health risks. Special...

22 February 2019

Modelling the Urban Metabolism for Circular Cities

Becoming Circular is an important goal for cities worldwide. And it is promising. A circular economy could put an end to resource exploitation without halting global production.

21 February 2019

Give your opinion on the future of the EU Ecolabel

The EU Ecolabel is a voluntary ecolabel which covers a range of products and services, from cleaning products, to electronics, furniture and more. It can be useful tool in procurement, helping procure...

19 February 2019

Webinar on how cities can tackle food waste

The European Commission estimates that up to 88 million tonnes of food waste are generated annually in the EU alone. This results in associated costs of about 143 billion euros. According to the FAO, ...

14 February 2019

Live Market Engagement Event inivites buyers and suppliers of ICT

The Make ICT Fair project invites procurers and suppliers, NGOs, and public authorities involved in the ICT hardware sector to a Live Market Engagement event. The Live Market Engagement will give insi...

12 February 2019

Toward a European Common Food Policy

The International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems has published a report calling for a common food policy for the European Union. The report, authored by experts in sustainable agri-food ...

7 February 2019

Boston aims for 100% GHG-free electricity and energy

The City of Boston has published a new Carbon Free Boston report, which sets out a series of actions which lead the city to carbon neutrality by 2050, including the procurement of 100% zero-carbon ele...

5 February 2019

Shenzhen reduces Ozone Depletion using Green Procurement

Through the successful application of Green Public Procurement (GPP), Shenzhen has greatly reduced the use of products that contain Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS). When emitted, ODS cause the thinni...

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