Article 51Circular economy and resource efficiency
Public buyers may establish specifications, selection criteria, award criteria or conditions for the performance of contracts that, in line with the objective of a high level of environmental protection, promote circularity and resource efficiency throughout the life-cycle of works, products and services. Such requirements or criteria may, where appropriate, relate to durability, reparability, upgradeability, reuse, refurbishment, remanufacturing recycled content, the use of secondary raw materials, waste prevention, preparation for reuse or the procurement of refurbished, remanufactured or previously used products. Public buyers may also consider circular business models, including product-as-a-service, leasing, sharing or rental solutions, rather than the purchase of new products.