ARCTIC is the global Alliance for Responsible, Circular and Transparent procurement of ICT. This new alliance aims to make laptops, smartphones and data centers more circular and sustainable through the power of procurement. ARCTIC will bring procurers and mar...

There’s still a lot of work to do to reach a sustainable life cycle for IT products. Some of the most pressing issues include the overuse of finite natural resources, alarming amounts of e-waste as well as violations of workers’ rights and labour laws in t...

KEITI and UN Environment have agreed to collaborate in the development of a comprehensive study on Green Public Procurement in the Republic of Korea. The study will present and detail the economic and environmental benefits associated associated with GPP in Ko...

The US EPA Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels leverage the US federal government's vast purchasing power to bring clarity to the market, promote environmentally sustainable products, and realize lifecycle cost savings. Moreover, the Re...

Of interest to policy makers and industry associations tasked with setting mandatory or voluntary ecodesign standards for textiles and furniture. Also of high utility for designers and brands looking for inspiration in how to design textiles and furniture for...

Draft criteria for the next generation TCO Certified are now published and available for comment. With TCO Certified, generation 8, we want you to join us in taking the next step towards a sustainable life cycle for IT products. The draft is ambitious, and...

Join us in Brussels on December 4th 2018, for the launch of TCO Certified, generation 8. In this latest generation of sustainability criteria for IT products, TCO Certified will help purchasers and industry take a more circular approach in progressing tow...

Of interest to policymaker and funders wishing to develop broad strategies for greening the value chain of textiles and fashion. The Nordic Action Plan 'Well-dressed in a Green Environment' outlines a wide range of initiatives covering everything from green...

Institutional purchasers, both public and private sector, are increasingly interested in procuring products which are environmentally preferable and have been produced in a socially responsible manner. This Guide provides examples of procurement questions and...

Government spending accounts up to 15% of a country's gross domestic product. Such amount can greatly influence the consumption and production trends and increase the demand for green products. The project aims to pilot test the integration of sustainable cons...