Environmental product labelling. Guidebook on environmental criteria for product improvement
The handbook brings together, clearly and comprehensively, the various types of existing environmental product labelling (both mandatory and voluntary) that may be useful in public procurement, among others.
The guidance compiles the environmental improvements to be applied in public works, for the planning, project, execution, monitoring and finalisation phases. It gives special attention to atmospheric and noise pollution, waste management and effects on water, soil, green spaces and mobility. The document includes also a checklist to help the works manager with the follow-up of the environmental performance.
Guidance on the organisation of sustainable events, based on the City of Barcelona's own experiences as one of the leading international sustainable event organisers.
This guide provides an analytical description of celebrations, their participants and the design of the celebration site. It gives ideas and examples on ways of reducing the environmental impact of any type of celebration, as well as suggestions for financing environmental activities and raising the awareness of the persons attending.
This guidance is focused in non-profit associations, one of the main agents of change of the City of Barcelona, with the aim of enhance its sustainability commitment. The document offers a set of information and practical guidance to improve internal organizational items such as energy efficiency, waste management or resources management.
Green Procurement - a brief overview of the most important steps
Easy to use guidance on the most relevant steps for implementing GPP.Includes useful links to further information. In the printed version, there is also a poster for awareness-raising.