Eco-design
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Examples of BIO's recent advisory services for private sector:
- Products: Based on LCA, calculation of indirect flows linked to French imports, in order to finalise the French material flow database. IFEN, 2009 Environmental Improvement Potentials of Textiles (IMPRO Textiles), EC JRC-IPTS (Joint Research Center - Institute for Prospective Technological Studies), 2008-09 Eco-design of a multicellular pump, Salmson, 2008
- Procedures: Assisting 10 pilot communication agencies in the implementation of eco-design procedures for their communication materials, with individual coaching of enterprises, 2007-08
- Guides: Elaboration of an eco-design methodology adapted to cardboard packaging sector; drafting and dissemination of an eco-design guide towards all the stakeholders of this sector, Pro Carton, 2006 Download
- Software: Development of a method to integrate the environmental dimension in computer-aided design softwares, ADEME and Dassault Systèmes, 2008-11 ; Development of an eco-design software called "Eco-K" for power generation plants design and maintenance; deployment of the software through all operational sites of EDF and maintenance, Electricité de France, 2003-2009
BIO assists public authorities in shaping eco-design policies at both national and European levels, such as:
- Expanding the evidence base for the design of policy influencing consumer choice for products and services with environmental impacts. DG ENV, 2010
- Analysis of real world consumer behaviour relating to the purchasing of environmentally preferable goods, DG ENV, 2009 Final report
- Technical support to identify product categories with significant environmental impact and with potential for improvement by making use of eco-design measures, DG ENV, 2009
- Technical support for the assessment of the Eco-design Directive implementing measures, DG ENV, 2009
- Definition and cost-benefit analysis of options of a potential European Framework Directive for the eco-design of products, DG ENV, 2007-08
- BIO performed a reporting on the implementation of the European Integrated Product Policy (IPP), DG ENV, 2008 Final report
- In the context of the eco-design Directive (2005/32/EC), 18 preparatory studies, since 2006, DG TREN and DG ENTR (see related page)
- Design of training modules about 'Eco-design' and adaptation to different sectors, ADEME, since 2006
Green Procurement
Recent projects for private and public decision-makers (at national, regional, and local level) include:
- ECAP - Ecolabel - EMAS - GPP Helpdesk: Marketing strategy and operation of the EU Helpdesk to support and promote the initiatives of the 4 instruments of the sustainable consumption and production policy: ECAP (Environmental Compliance Assistance Programme for SME's), EU Ecolabel, EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme), GPP (Green Public Procurement), European Commission DG ENV, 2010-2012
- In the private sector: Assistance to ten SMEs for the definition and implementation of eco-design strategies, 2008 ; LCA of a packaging solution for clothing and identification of eco-design perspectives, Eurosima, 2008
- GPP policy framework: Definition and cost-benefit analysis of possible compulsory measures to develop green public procurement in Europe, DG ENV, 2007-08
- GPP and the EU Eco-label: Raising awareness of the EU Eco-label Brand amongst procurement practitioners in the Member States and promoting the use of the EU Eco-label criteria throughout the procurement life cycle, DG ENV, 2008
- Eco-responsible administration: Assistance in the definition and implementation of Update of the 'Guide for eco-responsible administrations' (the reference methodological guide for administrations willing to adopt eco-responsible procedures in France) and production of an interactive version. ADEME, 2008-09 (see related page)
- GPP and local authorities: Assistance in the definition and implementation of eco-responsible procedures for regional government bodies and local authorities of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region (FR), ADEME, 2006
- GPP training: Training programme about eco-responsible procurement for professional purchasers, DIREN Alsace (regional governmental department for the environment), 2007
- Databases and websites targeting public and corporate buyers: Development of the first 'European Green Procurement Web Site', DG ENV, 2002-03 ; Building up of the French online environmental information database about products and services, French Ministry for the Environment, 2002-05
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