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29 January 2016

European Commission promotes Clean Fleets LCC tool

A new free-to use tool, specially developed for local authorities to calculate life-cycle costs of vehicle fleets in line with the Clean Vehicles Directive (CVD), is now available via the European Com...

27 January 2016

Stakeholders invited to shape review of EU GPP transport criteria

The Joint Research Centre's Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (JRC-IPTS), a European Commission research agency, is asking stakeholders in the field of transport to help revise the exist...

21 January 2016

European Commission adopts procurement paper designed to reduce administrative work

The European Commission has officially adopted the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD), a policy paper designed to make it easier for businesses to apply for public contracts. The ESPD allows ...

19 January 2016

Cities showcase sustainable energy solutions on CEPPI website

The CEPPI team, comprised of expert partners Jera, Optimat, Steinbeis Transferzentrum and ICLEI, has launched the CEPPI project website to showcase the sustainable energy solutions being developed by ...

14 January 2016

New factsheets provide clarity on bio-based products

The EU-funded InnProBio project has produced the first of a series of factsheets containing information on bio-based products and services. The publication helps to define bio-based products, providin...

13 January 2016

New license scheme aims to stamp out slavery in supply chains

A new voluntary licensing scheme that encourages self-regulation in the procurement sector has been backed by the UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s office as a means to reduce modern slaver...

London Underground tests system for recapturing energy used in braking

The London Underground has found positive results after testing technology that recaptures the energy used in braking, feeding it back into the mains. The tests showed that the system will reduce the ...

29 December 2015

New EU-funded platform to make it easier to buy sustainable furniture

A new platform will help public procurers to buy more environmentally-friendly furniture, providing comprehensive guidance throughout the tender process. The Green Urban Furniture platform, developed ...

21 December 2015

Copenhagen adopts energy efficient smart lamps

Copenhagen’s (Denmark) outdoor street lamps are getting an upgrade, with 20,000 energy-efficient LED lamps to be installed in 2016. Energy savings of around 57 percent are expected, which is enough ...

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