The European Commission has published new GPP criteria for textiles products and services, updating criteria issued in 2012. The new criteria, which will be translated into all official languages in the coming months, are aimed at significantly...

The PPI4Waste project has published a report on uptake of PPI approaches in the waste sector, based on lessons learned through the 3-year project's activities. The report highlights several recommendations for policy-makers on procurement of...

Procura+ Award winners will share their experiences, tips and expert knowledge at an upcoming Procura+ webinar on 7 June from 14.30-16.00 (CEST). The webinar, entitled Award-winning procurements from the network, is aimed at local governments who may...

Copenhagen's procurement of innovative street lighting will be highlighted in an upcoming webinar as part of the SPICE mobility innovation project on 8 June from 14:30 – 15:30 (CEST).The webinar is aimed at public procurers such as national,...

An international seminar aimed will be held from 30-31 May in Turku, Finland entitled Reduction of Hazardous Substances from urban sources – Strategies, tools and incentives for municipalities. The seminar, organised as part of the NonHazCity...

The Committee of the Regions has urged the European Union to support cities and regions in increasing the contribution of bio-based industries to the economy, including through public procurement. Adopted at its plenary session in Brussels on 11 May,...