German consumers use 2.8 billion disposable cups per year for hot beverages, an equivalent of 34 cups per person. read more
Go for the reusable, not the disposable, when it comes to coffee cups et al.
Biowaste as source of energy
National campaign week for the bio-bin from 18 May to 9 June 2019. read more
Blue Angel ecolabel awarded to disposable nappies
Three products meet the strict award criteria. read more
Climate footprint 2018: 4.5 percent decrease in greenhouse gas emissions
Lesser use of fossile energy and favourable weather conditions helped with the decline. read more
Renewable energy share rises to 16.6 per cent in 2018
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. read more
Water type of the year 2019: the large North Sea estuary
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. read more
Launch of online portal for climate-friendly refrigeration
Guidance for planners and operators of refrigeration equipment read more
Stricter environmental standards for raw material supply necessary
Raw material prices must reflect the ecological truth. UBA is calling for more protection of the environment in the mining sector. read more
