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  • Article from 04.03.2024 | Last changed: 04.03.2024

    Pollutant emissions into surface waters

    Picture from river in Germany

    … and some pollutants according to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD, 2008/56/EC) Germany has committed to reducing riverine inputs further. This requires … Bestandsaufnahme der Emissionen, Einleitungen und Verluste nach Art. 5 der RL 2008/105/EG bzw. § 4 Abs. 2 OGewV in Deutschland Maßnahmen zur Verminderung des … and some pollutants according to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD, 2008/56/EC) Germany has committed to reducing riverine inputs further. This requires …

  • Article from 18.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

    Waving flags of Switzerland, Greece, Spain, Luxembourg, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the European Union

    … pillars, the first for 75 per cent of the grants and the second for the remaining 25 per cent. The first column mainly involves marketing instruments and direct … pillars, the first for 75 per cent of the grants and the second for the remaining 25 per cent. The first column mainly involves marketing instruments and direct …

  • Article from 14.06.2021 | Last changed: 24.06.2021

    A model legislation for sustainable soil management in Africa

    … University) and Dr. Harald Ginzky (UBA) co-led the project which started in November 2018 and ended in April 2020 and which was funded by the “Deutsche … University) and Dr. Harald Ginzky (UBA) co-led the project which started in November 2018 and ended in April 2020 and which was funded by the “Deutsche …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … and based on the principle of sustainability. last update on 04.09.2025 Environmental benefits of organic farming Organic farming is a particularly … (EEC) No. 2092/91 and its implementing rules” (Commission Regulation (EC) No. 889/2008). The objectives, principles, and rules for organic production have been … by a qualified majority of Member States in the Special Committee on Agriculture on November 20, 2017. On November 22, 2017, the European Parliament's Committee on …

  • Article from 31.01.2019 | Last changed: 29.05.2024

    Nitrous oxide and methane

    Cows standing on a green meadow. The sky is blue, only some clouds are visible.

    … the other reductions called for by the Protocol. Methane Methane emissions provoke 25 times more climate damage than carbon dioxide. Most anthropogenic methane is … the other reductions called for by the Protocol. Methane Methane emissions provoke 25 times more climate damage than carbon dioxide. Most anthropogenic methane is …

  • Article from 29.01.2019 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ecological impact of farming

    Tractor with tow tube

    … farmers registered revenues amounting to €52,5 billion, producing crops worth €25,2 billion and animal products worth €23,9 billion. Such high production levels … farmers registered revenues amounting to €52,5 billion, producing crops worth €25,2 billion and animal products worth €23,9 billion. Such high production levels …

  • Article from 12.06.2025 | Last changed: 12.06.2025

    Serious Gaming and Sustainability

    Game controller with landscape

    … project has developed its own serious game “Little Impacts”. last update on 12.06.2025 Background Computer and video games are very popular in Germany. According to the … of sustainability and sustainable development up to now. Umweltbundesamt (2021). 25 Jahre Umweltbewusstseinsforschung im Umweltressort: Langfristige Entwicklungen … of sustainability and sustainable development up to now. Umweltbundesamt (2021). 25 Jahre Umweltbewusstseinsforschung im Umweltressort: Langfristige Entwicklungen …

  • Article from 29.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.02.2023

    Assessing and regulating of chemical mixtures under REACH

    zwei Reagenzgläser mit verschiedenen Flüssigkeiten

    … sustainability towards a toxic-free environment"). European commission. SWD(2020) 250 final Commission (2020). Communication From The Commission To The European … reach - the lead component identification (lcid) methodology. Final version 6.1 – 25 february 2016. Created by the european chemical industry council (cefic) and vci … sustainability towards a toxic-free environment"). European commission. SWD(2020) 250 final Commission (2020). Communication From The Commission To The European …

  • Article from 20.07.2020 | Last changed: 27.07.2020

    Electrical and electronic waste

    Old televisions and computer monitors on a pile.

    … 400 square meters are obliged to take back EEE which has a smaller edge length than 25 centimeter (0:1 take back). In case of EEE larger than 25 centimeters the … Illegal exporting According to an Ökopol study that was commissioned by the UBA, in 2008 some 150,000 tons of electrical and electronic waste was exported from Germany … Elektro- und Elektronikgeräte-Gesetz (ElektroG) Daten 2009 und 2010 Daten 2007 und 2008 Daten 2006 BMU: Waste electrical and electronic equipment European Commission: …

  • Article from 22.01.2014 | Last changed: 03.11.2020

    End-of-life-vehicles

    Pressed old cars in a junkyard

    … with an 89.2 percent reuse/recycling rate and a 92.9 percent recovery rate in 2008. In the following year, the cash for clunkers program resulted in more than … 2 (1983-1992) had only five such electronic controllers, while the Golf 5 (2003-2008) had 28. Electric-car recycling Electric-car recycling is also poised to take … in Deutschland 2009 Altfahrzeug-Verwertungsquoten in Deutschland 2008 Leitfäden Altfahrzeug-Behandlung Die ordnungsgemäße Behandlung von …

  • Article from 08.05.2014 | Last changed: 28.04.2022

    Waste regulations

    Golden paragraph mark surrounded by grey and white paragraph sign

    … member state. The basis of this legal framework is the Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC), which defines the main waste-related terms, lays down a five-step waste … titled Kreislaufwirtschafts- und Abfallgesetz (KrW-/AbfG) and transposes Directive 2008/98/EC into German law. The Waste Management Act (KrWG) is intended to tighten … of the Waste Management Act (KrWG). Associated content Links Abfallrahmenrichtlinie 2008/98/EG Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz (KrWG) Altfahrzeug-Verordnung (AltfahrzeugV) …