Type
General Knowledge
Author
AEA, Harwell
Organization
European Commission – DG Environment
Published in
2010
Submitted by
Susan Stiles
Related theme(s)
Environment & Climate Change
Region
All Regions
Country
All Countries

Green Public Procurement: Road Construction and Traffic Signs Background Report

 ‘Road Construction and Traffic Signs’ has been identified as a product group for criteria development. This report provides background information on the environmental impact of road construction and traffic signs and outlines the key relevant EU legislation affecting these areas. It then goes on to describe existing standards and ecolabels that cover road construction. Finally it outlines the rationale for the core and comprehensive criteria that are being proposed.