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German consumers use 2.8 billion disposable cups per year for hot beverages, an equivalent of 34 cups per person.

National campaign week for the bio-bin from 18 May to 9 June 2019.

Three products meet the strict award criteria.

Lesser use of fossile energy and favourable weather conditions helped with the decline.

Developments in 2018 in the renewable energy sector reflect a rather mixed picture: in the electricity market renewable energies covered nearly 38 per cent of overall gross final electricity consumption, due mainly to the year’s unusually sunny weather. In the heating sector, the share of renewables rose only slightly, virtually unchanged compared to previous years at just under 14 per cent.

The estuaries of the Elbe, Ems and Weser rivers have changed dramatically due to the many different use requirements of industry, shipping, port operations, and flood prevention.

Guidance for planners and operators of refrigeration equipment

Raw material prices must reflect the ecological truth. UBA is calling for more protection of the environment in the mining sector.

NO2 thresholds still exceeded in many cities, only one case of particulate exceedance, high level of ozone pollution

German Environment Agency reports final CO2 calculations to EU Commission.

The Commission for Sustainable Building (KNBau) at the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has issued a plea to the federal government, the Länder governments and local authorities to establish greener standards in the campaign to create new housing.

The German Federal Ecodesign Award 2019 has been announced, and once again, businesses of all sizes and sectors, designers and students can enter their products or services in the contest for the highest national prize for ecodesign. Deadline for submission of entries is 8 April.