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Responsible use of chemicals and household products

Stone beach with algae depicted
Environmentally conscious cleaning also keeps the oceans clean
Source: FG II 2.3 / UBA

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What's the problem?

Chemicals from cleaning agents, pesticides and household waste end up in rivers and ultimately in the sea.

What can be done?

By washing and cleaning in an environmentally friendly way, you can prevent chemicals from being released into the environment. You can find environmental tips for the household here (in German only).

Short link: www.umweltbundesamt.de/n117292en