Reference year 2023, July 2024
Year: 2024
This ethnographic digital diary research provides an understanding of the role and reality of food consumption in Irish households - identifying behavioural patterns of food waste and understanding the root causes for food waste in Irish households. 28 participants representing a cross section of Irish society took part in this weeklong digital diary ethnography project during November 2023. The outputs of this research provide a deeper understanding of what people actually do rather than what they say they do in terms of food waste behaviours at home, as well as direction on the development of future interventions.
Year: 2024
This study examined how single-use packaging used in the sale of fruit and vegetables can be reduced. Its objectives were to (i) gather information and insights on the types of single-use packaging used to bring fruit and vegetables to the point of sale (ii) gather information on the role of producers, wholesalers/distributors and retailers in specifying the type and use of single-use packaging in the sale of fruit and vegetables and (iii) identify options for reduction in single-use packaging in the sale of fruit and vegetables. The study was informed by a literature review and engagement with key stakeholders
Year: 2024
This document sets out the core and comprehensive GPP criteria for the design, construction and management of office buildings
Year: 2024
This document is designed to provide general guidance and information. It provides step-by-step instructions and criteria for implementing green public procurement (GPP), in line with Irish and EU policy and legislation.
Year: 2024
This document sets out the proposed core and comprehensive GPP criteria for application in the purchase of paper products and printing services by Irish public bodies
Year: 2024
This document sets out the proposed core and comprehensive GPP criteria for application in the purchase of textile products and services by Irish public bodies
Year: 2024
This document sets out the proposed core and comprehensive Green Public Procurement (GPP) criteria for the purchase of indoor and outdoor lighting systems by Irish public bodies
Year: 2024
This document sets out the proposed core and comprehensive Green Public Procurement (GPP) criteria for application in the purchase of indoor cleaning services
Year: 2024
This document sets out the core and comprehensive GPP criteria for the purchase of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) products and services by Irish public bodies
Year: 2024
This document sets out the core and comprehensive GPP criteria for the purchase of heating equipment by Irish public bodies
Year: 2024
This document sets out the proposed core and comprehensive GPP criteria for application in the purchase of furniture products and related services by Irish public bodies
Year: 2024
This document sets out the Irish core and comprehensive GPP criteria for application in the purchase of food and catering services
Year: 2024
This document sets out the core and comprehensive GPP criteria for application in the purchase of road transport vehicles and services
Year: 2024
This document sets out the proposed core and comprehensive GPP criteria for the purchase of specific energy-related products by Irish public bodies
Year: 2024
This report sets out our key activities and highlights for 2023
Reference year 2024, June 2024
Year: 2024
This quantitative research is a nationally representative survey of Irish citizens’ usage and attitudes around single use packaging for fruit and vegetables. There are four sections to the report (i) fruit & vegetable purchasing (ii) usage of packaging types (iii) packaging types preference and (iv) perceived advantages of packaging types.
2024 Reference Year, June 2024
Year: 2024
This Excel file provides the data from the National Single Use Packaging for Fruit and Vegetables Survey 2024 in the accompanying sheets, and where used should reference the EPA.
2022 reference year, April 2024
Year: 2024
This is the third report on GPP activity by Government Departments collating and analysing data for the year 2022. The report presents an overview of the process, monitoring and reporting requirements, data collected and a summary of the findings.
2022 Reference Year, April 2024
Year: 2024
This document presents the GPP returns submitted by each of the 18 Government Departments for reference year 2022.
Reference year 2023, February 2024
Year: 2024
Guidance documents for Green Public Procurement for government departments
