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Copying and graphic paper

Scope. These recommendations cover the purchase of copying and graphic paper. Criteria are proposed for both:Paper based on recovered fibres, recycled paper (focus of the Blue Angel label)Paper based on virgin fibre (focus of the European Ecolabel and the Nordic Swan label)Contracting authorit

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Copying and graphic paper

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    2. Scope These recommendations cover the purchase of copying and graphic paper. Criteria are proposed for both: Paper based on recovered fibres, recycled paper (focus of the Blue Angel label) Paper based on virgin fibre (focus of the European Ecolabel and the Nordic Swan label) Contracting authorities are recommended to make reference to both sets of criteria, as alternative ways of achieving the objective of purchasing environmentally friendly paper, to maximise competition and avoid discrimination.

    3. Accompanying information The following documents may also be referred to: Product Sheet on Copying and graphic paper, containing a slightly expanded version of the information in these slides Background Product Report on Copying and graphic paper, providing more detailed background information on how these purchasing recommendations have been developed For the full GPP Training Toolkit please visit: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/toolkit_en.htm

    4. Key environmental impacts

    5. Purchasing criteria For paper based on recovered fibres (recycled paper): The Core criteria propose the purchase of 100% recycled paper, which is at least Elementary Chlorine Free (ECF) The Comprehensive criteria propose applying the full set of criteria from either the European Ecolabel, Nordic Swan or Blue Angel in addition.

    6. For paper mainly from legally and/or sustainably harvested virgin fibre: The Core criteria propose that all fibres must come from legal sources and that paper is at least Elementary Chlorine Free (ECF). Additional points are awarded for virgin fibre stemming from sustainable sources. The Comprehensive criteria propose applying the full set of criteria from either the European Ecolabel or Nordic Swan in the award phase. Purchasing criteria

    7. Recovered fibres - Core GPP criteria

    8. Purchase of recycled office paper made from 100% recovered paper fibres. (For professional use): Purchase of recycled office paper made from at least 75% recovered paper fibres. Recovered fibres - Core GPP criteria

    9. Recovered fibres - Core GPP criteria

    10. Recovered fibres - Core GPP criteria Implementation note: Whiteness level: The authority may choose to use a whiteness level of less than 90. Above 90 the paper would need to be treated with optical brightening agents. Levels as low as 60 are of a good enough quality for everyday office use, but this is a matter of preference.Implementation note: Whiteness level: The authority may choose to use a whiteness level of less than 90. Above 90 the paper would need to be treated with optical brightening agents. Levels as low as 60 are of a good enough quality for everyday office use, but this is a matter of preference.

    11. Recovered fibres - Comprehensive GPP criteria

    12. Purchase of recycled office paper made from 100% recovered paper fibres. (For professional use): Purchase of recycled office paper made from at least 75% recovered paper fibres. Recovered fibres - Comprehensive GPP criteria

    13. Recovered fibres - Comprehensive GPP criteria

    14. Recovered fibres - Comprehensive GPP criteria Implementation notes: Ecolabel criteria: It is possible to indicate that the criteria underlying a certain ecolabel are met, as long as the criteria are eligible and appropriate for defining the product, and other forms of proof of compliance are also accepted. For more information please see the accompanying Fact Sheet on the use of Ecolabels in public procurement available at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/toolkit/module1_factsheet_ecolabels.pdf. Inserting detailed criteria: Some contracting authorities may prefer to insert the complete criteria sets rather than simply refer to the various ecolabels. The complete criteria sets are included in the Background Product Report at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/toolkit/paper_GPP_background_report.pdf Specification or award criteria: Where the contracting authority is unsure about the price and availability of ecolabelled products on the market, the above specifications can be used as award criteria. Where a points-based evaluation system is used these criteria could for example be given a 15% weighting in the final evaluation. Alternatively carrying out some initial market research may help to indicate whether products are available on the market.Implementation notes: Ecolabel criteria: It is possible to indicate that the criteria underlying a certain ecolabel are met, as long as the criteria are eligible and appropriate for defining the product, and other forms of proof of compliance are also accepted. For more information please see the accompanying Fact Sheet on the use of Ecolabels in public procurement available at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/toolkit/module1_factsheet_ecolabels.pdf. Inserting detailed criteria: Some contracting authorities may prefer to insert the complete criteria sets rather than simply refer to the various ecolabels. The complete criteria sets are included in the Background Product Report at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/toolkit/paper_GPP_background_report.pdf Specification or award criteria: Where the contracting authority is unsure about the price and availability of ecolabelled products on the market, the above specifications can be used as award criteria. Where a points-based evaluation system is used these criteria could for example be given a 15% weighting in the final evaluation. Alternatively carrying out some initial market research may help to indicate whether products are available on the market.

    15. Recovered fibres - Comprehensive GPP criteria Implementation note: Whiteness level: The authority may choose to use a whiteness level of less than 90. Above 90 the paper would need to be treated with optical brightening agents. Levels as low as 60 are of a good enough quality for everyday office use, but this is a matter of personal preference.Implementation note: Whiteness level: The authority may choose to use a whiteness level of less than 90. Above 90 the paper would need to be treated with optical brightening agents. Levels as low as 60 are of a good enough quality for everyday office use, but this is a matter of personal preference.

    16. Sustainable and/or legal virgin fibre - Core GPP criteria

    17. Purchase of office paper based on virgin fibre stemming from legally and/or sustainably harvested sources (also potentially containing a percentage of recovered fibres). Sustainable and/or legal virgin fibre - Core GPP criteria Implementation note: Paper based on virgin fibre: In many cases paper available on the market may be neither fully 100% recycled nor 100% from virgin fibre, but instead contain a mixture of sources. The subject matter therefore does not specify paper from virgin fibre but paper based on virgin fibre, allowing the use of recycled fibres for the paper production as long as the specifications defined above are met. Implementation note: Paper based on virgin fibre: In many cases paper available on the market may be neither fully 100% recycled nor 100% from virgin fibre, but instead contain a mixture of sources. The subject matter therefore does not specify paper from virgin fibre but paper based on virgin fibre, allowing the use of recycled fibres for the paper production as long as the specifications defined above are met.

    18. Sustainable and/or legal virgin fibre - Core GPP criteria Links: FSC: www.fsc.org/en/ PEFC: www.pefc.org/internet/html FLEGT: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/forests/flegt.htm Countries at war - useful source: www.globalwitness.org/media_library_get.php/150/0203_The%20Logs%20of%20War_by%20GW_Fafo.pdf Countries with a high level of corruption - useful source: http://www.transparency.org/content/download/10825/92857/version/1/file/CPI_2006_presskit_eng.pdf Countries with a risk of illegal logging - useful source : http://assets.panda.org/downloads/keep_it_legal_final_no_fsc.pdf Links: FSC: www.fsc.org/en/ PEFC: www.pefc.org/internet/html FLEGT: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/forests/flegt.htm Countries at war - useful source: www.globalwitness.org/media_library_get.php/150/0203_The%20Logs%20of%20War_by%20GW_Fafo.pdf Countries with a high level of corruption - useful source: http://www.transparency.org/content/download/10825/92857/version/1/file/CPI_2006_presskit_eng.pdf Countries with a risk of illegal logging - useful source : http://assets.panda.org/downloads/keep_it_legal_final_no_fsc.pdf

    19. Sustainable and/or legal virgin fibre - Core GPP criteria Implementation notes: Award criteria: Contracting authorities will have to indicate in the contract notice and tender documents how many additional points will be awarded for each award criterion. Environmental award criteria should, altogether, account for at least 10 to 15 % of the total points available. Implementation notes: Award criteria: Contracting authorities will have to indicate in the contract notice and tender documents how many additional points will be awarded for each award criterion. Environmental award criteria should, altogether, account for at least 10 to 15 % of the total points available.

    20. Sustainable and/or legal virgin fibre - Core GPP criteria

    21. Sustainable and/or legal virgin fibre - Comprehensive GPP criteria

    22. Purchase of office paper based on virgin fibre stemming from legally and/or sustainably harvested sources (also potentially containing a percentage of recovered fibres). Sustainable and/or legal virgin fibre - Comprehensive GPP criteria Implementation note: Paper based on virgin fibre: In many cases paper available on the market may be neither fully 100% recycled nor 100% from virgin fibre, but instead contain a mixture of sources. The subject matter therefore does not specify paper from virgin fibre but paper based on virgin fibre, allowing the use of recycled fibres for the paper production as long as the specifications defined above are met.Implementation note: Paper based on virgin fibre: In many cases paper available on the market may be neither fully 100% recycled nor 100% from virgin fibre, but instead contain a mixture of sources. The subject matter therefore does not specify paper from virgin fibre but paper based on virgin fibre, allowing the use of recycled fibres for the paper production as long as the specifications defined above are met.

    23. Sustainable and/or legal virgin fibre - Comprehensive GPP criteria Links: FSC: www.fsc.org/en/ PEFC: www.pefc.org/internet/html FLEGT: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/forests/flegt.htm Countries at war - useful source: www.globalwitness.org/media_library_get.php/150/0203_The%20Logs%20of%20War_by%20GW_Fafo.pdf Countries with a high level of corruption - useful source: http://www.transparency.org/content/download/10825/92857/version/1/file/CPI_2006_presskit_eng.pdf Countries with a risk of illegal logging - useful source : http://assets.panda.org/downloads/keep_it_legal_final_no_fsc.pdf Links: FSC: www.fsc.org/en/ PEFC: www.pefc.org/internet/html FLEGT: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/forests/flegt.htm Countries at war - useful source: www.globalwitness.org/media_library_get.php/150/0203_The%20Logs%20of%20War_by%20GW_Fafo.pdf Countries with a high level of corruption - useful source: http://www.transparency.org/content/download/10825/92857/version/1/file/CPI_2006_presskit_eng.pdf Countries with a risk of illegal logging - useful source : http://assets.panda.org/downloads/keep_it_legal_final_no_fsc.pdf

    24. Sustainable and/or legal virgin fibre - Comprehensive GPP criteria Implementation notes: Raising the percentages: Under the European Ecolabel at least 10% of the virgin fibre must come from certified sustainably managed forests, and under the Nordic Swan at least 20%. The FSC and PEFC can certify also higher percentages that vary according to strict rules. Further information on these schemes and the conditions regarding the use of the logo can be found in section 6 of the background report available at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/toolkit/paper_GPP_background_report.pdf. Contracting authorities may wish to give additional weighting at the award stage to paper with a higher percentage of certified virgin fibre from sustainable origin and/or recycled fibres. Award criteria: Contracting authorities will have to indicate in the contract notice and tender documents how many additional points will be awarded for each award criterion. Environmental award criteria should, altogether, account for at least 10 to 15 % of the total points available. Implementation notes: Raising the percentages: Under the European Ecolabel at least 10% of the virgin fibre must come from certified sustainably managed forests, and under the Nordic Swan at least 20%. The FSC and PEFC can certify also higher percentages that vary according to strict rules. Further information on these schemes and the conditions regarding the use of the logo can be found in section 6 of the background report available at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/toolkit/paper_GPP_background_report.pdf. Contracting authorities may wish to give additional weighting at the award stage to paper with a higher percentage of certified virgin fibre from sustainable origin and/or recycled fibres. Award criteria: Contracting authorities will have to indicate in the contract notice and tender documents how many additional points will be awarded for each award criterion. Environmental award criteria should, altogether, account for at least 10 to 15 % of the total points available.

    25. Sustainable and/or legal virgin fibre - Comprehensive GPP criteria

    26. Sustainable and/or legal virgin fibre - Comprehensive GPP criteria Implementation notes: Ecolabel criteria: It is possible to indicate that the criteria underlying a certain ecolabel are met, as long as the criteria are eligible and appropriate for defining the product, and other forms of proof of compliance are also accepted. For more information please see the accompanying Fact Sheet on the use of Ecolabels in public procurement available at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/toolkit/module1_factsheet_ecolabels.pdf. Inserting detailed criteria: Some contracting authorities may prefer to insert the complete criteria sets rather than simply refer to the various ecolabels. The complete criteria sets are included in the Background Product Report available at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/toolkit/paper_GPP_background_report.pdf.Implementation notes: Ecolabel criteria: It is possible to indicate that the criteria underlying a certain ecolabel are met, as long as the criteria are eligible and appropriate for defining the product, and other forms of proof of compliance are also accepted. For more information please see the accompanying Fact Sheet on the use of Ecolabels in public procurement available at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/toolkit/module1_factsheet_ecolabels.pdf. Inserting detailed criteria: Some contracting authorities may prefer to insert the complete criteria sets rather than simply refer to the various ecolabels. The complete criteria sets are included in the Background Product Report available at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/toolkit/paper_GPP_background_report.pdf.

    27. Further information For the full GPP Training Toolkit please visit: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/toolkit_en.htm

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