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.
InnProBio factsheet: Sustainability of bio-based products
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.
InnProBio Factsheet - Biodegradability: Exposing some of the myths and facts
This Factsheet addresses myths and facts about biodegradability and reflects upon considerations such as the extent to which all-bio based products are biodegradable.
Food and catering, ICT (information and communication techn.), Transport and vehicles, Energy, Cleaning, Buildings and construction, Office stationery, Furniture
EU GPP case study: Bulgarian Agency greens its project management
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.
English
Bulgaria
Food and catering, Office stationery, Events
European Commission - Directorate General Environment
The Power of Public Purchasing: Making EU public procurement policy working for people and forests
This report is one of a series presenting recommendations to the EU for an Action
Plan to halt deforestation and respect rights, looking at EU aid, climate, consumption,
financial, illegal logging, renewable energy and trade policies. Together, the series forms a comprehensive action plan for the EU, available at www.fern.org/EUdrivers.
National GPP criteria for Finland, covering a number of categories
Finnish
Finland
Food and catering, Textiles, ICT (information and communication techn.), Transport and vehicles, Energy, Cleaning, Buildings and construction, Office stationery, Medical equipment, Furniture
SPP criteria in the Netherlands - website reference
Dutch national SPP criteria developed and run by NL Agency, part of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation.
For the English version, please visit http://www.agentschapnl.nl/en/onderwerp/criteria
English, Dutch
Netherlands
Food and catering, Textiles, ICT (information and communication techn.), Transport and vehicles, Energy, Cleaning, Buildings and construction, Office stationery, Infrastructure, Green spaces, Furniture
Austrian national criteria, developed under the National Action Plan for GPP. The criteria have been developed by the Technical University of Graz.
German
Austria
Food and catering, Textiles, ICT (information and communication techn.), Transport and vehicles, Energy, Cleaning, Buildings and construction, Office stationery, Infrastructure, Green spaces, Events, Furniture
