The United Nations have declared 2015 to be the International Year of Soils – and for good reason: our soils are in danger. read more
Start of International Year of Soils 2015
Eight years of REACH – an overall success but still much work ahead
The Federal Ministry for Environment (BMUB) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) have drawn positive conclusions after eight years of REACH: The EU chemicals regulation REACH has made important progress towards the improved and sustainable use of chemicals, both in Europe and around the world. However, practice has also shown that the regulation presents new challenges every day. read more
Plus-energy farmyard and printer manufacturer receive award for commitment to the environment
The "Blue Angel Award" 2014 goes to the printer manufacturer Kyocera. read more
1st December is Antarctica Day
Antarctica is a continent of extremes: cold, harsh and inhospitable on the one hand, yet beautiful and very sensitive on the other. read more
Hendricks and Krautzberger honour winners of Federal Ecodesign Award 2014
Federal Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks und President of the Federal Environment Agency Maria Krautzberger presented the awards to the winners of the Federal Ecodesign Award 2014 in Berlin today. In total, 13 projects were selected in the award categories Product, Concept, Service and Newcomer. read more
“Blue Angel” cooperating with eco-labels in China and Japan
The Blue Angel, Germany’s oldest and most well-known eco-label, is now entering the international stage. In future it will cooperate with eco-labels in China and Japan. read more
Germany on course to become the most resource efficient economy in the world
Government, industry and science hold consultations in Berlin on strategies of sustainable use of natural resources read more
Environmental protection provides employment for 2 million
Nearly two million workers owed their jobs to environmental protection in 2010. read more
