This factsheet is part of the Localim factsheets series which aim to guide the public purchaser through each of the stage of his / her purchase project. This factsheet looks specifically at the beef market and products.

This factsheet is part of the Localim factsheets series which aim to guide the public purchaser through each of the stage of his / her purchase project. This factsheet looks specifically at the importance of being aware of the existing best case practices in the field.

This factsheet is part of the Localim factsheets series which aim to guide the public purchaser through each of the stage of his / her purchase project. This factsheet looks specifically at the need to be aware of what the market offers and how to achieve this.

This factsheet is part of the Localim factsheets series which aim to guide the public purchaser through each of the stage of his / her purchase project. This factsheet looks specifically at the public entity's needs and how to analyse them.

This factsheet is part of the Localim factsheets series which aim to guide the public purchaser through each of the stage of his / her purchase project. This factsheet looks specifically into the basic procurement of catering definitions.

This factsheet contains detailed information about feedstocks, the end-of-life of bio-based products, and how to measure environmental impacts using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF). There is also a section on certifications and labels that can help public procurers to define their requirements regarding bio-based products in their public tenders.

This Factsheet addresses myths and facts about biodegradability and reflects upon considerations such as the extent to which all-bio based products are biodegradable.

Minimum GPP criteria covering 11 product groups

The Bulgarian Agency for Social Assistance has been piloting a more sustainable approach to managing projects. In 2011, it awarded a number of contracts which applied GPP criteria for the supply of printed material, paper and office supplies, as well as logistics in organising and conducting seminars. The criteria included requirements on the use of recycled plastics and paper and the provision of organic food and drink products during meetings. With good results emerging from the pilot, the ASA is making a broader commitment to implement GPP in its activities. It is also acting as an ambassador for other agencies and departments wishing to apply similar practices. The result is helping to achieve the targets set out in Bulgaria’s National Action Plan for 2012-2014.