Green Public Procurement (GPP) will form a major component of the UK government’s new sustainable development plan for the country, according to a document recently released by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The department intends to use GPP to encourage suppliers to make their products and services more sustainable. It will also use its buying power to green the way contractors carry out works, such as ensuring greater energy and waste efficiency within new buildings.
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