The University of Sheffield has joined forces with the INNOCAT project to issue a tender for low-carbon vending machine services. Through the tender, the British university hopes to develop a solution that reduces carbon emissions and energy usage....

The PRO-LITE project implemented a novel Early Market Engagement strategy in 2014, with a view to driving competition and stimulating innovation within the lighting market across Europe. The strategy included presenting at Europe’s largest lighting...

To help meet its environmental targets, the fire brigade of the City of London (United Kingdom) is procuring advanced technology for its vehicles that will reduce their environmental impact. Currently counting over 500 fire fighting vehicles, the...

Four consortia comprised of European organisations have been selected by the smart@fire project to design a personal protection system for firefighters. The system will comprise information and communication technology that monitors environmental...

The City of Koprivnica (Croatia) has chosen to procure electricity produced from renewable sources, greatly reducing the carbon footprint of public institutions in the city. The move marks the first public procurement of renewable electricity in the...

Finding suitable childcare can be a taxing endeavour for parents and caretakers, one made more difficult by a lack of information on available options. Recognising this, the UK Department of Education (DfE) is creating a portal that gathers accurate...