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Expert vote tightens energy savings from computers
Proposed new energy savings legislation for computers across the EU has been strengthened by a show of hands among national experts from each member state in a behind closed doors vote on 7 March 2013.
moreCLASP and eceee point to an additional 40-70 TWh per annum by 2030 from revisions to existing ecodesign and energy labelling regulations
In a new discussion paper, analysis by CLASP has identified an additional 40-70 TWh per annum by 2030 from eleven existing ecodesign and energy labelling regulations covering seven product groups. All eleven regulations are scheduled for review between now and the end of 2014.
moreScience for Environment Policy
Public authorities in EU Member States are encouraged to purchase more environmentally-friendly goods and services through Green Public Procurement (GPP). A recent survey of purchasing managers in Italy has identified some factors that influence their adoption of this strategy, and suggests that a broad knowledge of GPP is key to its implementation.
moreThe Guide
The Buying Sustainable Timber guide is designed to help European public authorities make sure the timber products they buy are sustainable.
moreENERGY INFORMATION
The new Energy Efficiency Directive was adopted on Tuesday 11/09/2012 by the European Parliament
moreSan Francisco stops buying Apple's computers
City reacts to Apple's withdraw from EPEAT
moreEnergy label-type certificate for carbon footprint?
Schemes for new Product Environmental Footprint label are being discussed.
moreEnvironmental procurement criteria used by Basque Government for private sector
Ihobe presents environmental criteria to Basque companies
moreFirst IT products to meet new social responsibility requirements in TCO Certified
Enhanced focus on social and environmental responsibility offers additional verification for buyers.
moreLandmark project publishes guideline for sustainable procurement
Practical and legal help for public procurers
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