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  • News from 28.05.2018 | Last changed: 28.05.2018

    UBA welcomes EU proposal on single use plastics

    eine Strandkrabbe sitzt in der Öffnung einer halben leeren Plastikflasche, die am Strand als Müll liegt

    UBA welcomes EU proposal on single use plastics Single-use plastics such as this bottle … measures on the use of single-use products. Moreover, the product design phase is addressed – the lids of single-use plastic bottles for example would have to be … assessment. The legislative proposal contains seven categories of measures, each addressing different product groups: Reduction targets for food containers and cups. …

  • News from 06.03.2024 | Last changed: 13.03.2024

    UBA welcomes Ukrainian research fellowship holder

    Das Bild zeigt die ukrainische Forschungsstipendiatin Dr. Olena Matukhno.

    UBA welcomes Ukrainian research fellowship holder Dr Olena Matukhno, an Alexander … measures once the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has ended. … UBA welcomes Ukrainian research fellowship holder

  • News from 17.01.2018 | Last changed: 23.01.2018

    European Strategy for Plastics: Good approach, but too unclear

    Eine Plastikflasche liegt am Strand.

    … in die Meere eingetragen. Source: Dub / Fotolia The German Environment Agency welcomes the EU’s initiative to change the use of plastics in Europe. The European … Krautzberger continues. A positive highlight is the fact that the Plastics Strategy addresses all aspects of the use of plastics, from raw material extraction to waste …

  • News from 22.03.2024 | Last changed: 22.03.2024

    NonHazCity 3 Building Award: Policies for non-hazardous buildings

    Newly constructed basement walls are insulated

    … the most effective laws and policies for non-hazardous buildings – nominations are welcome! Deadline is the 15th June 2024. 22.03.2024 The NonHazCity Building Award is … the most effective laws and policies for non-hazardous buildings – nominations are welcome! Deadline is the 15th June 2024. … NonHazCity 3 Building Award: Policies for …

  • News from 18.08.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    Improving the disposal of medicines

    Pharmaceuticals and the environment

    … sound disposal helps to reduce their unnecessary entry into the environment. To address this issue the German Environment Agency has set up the portal … sound disposal helps to reduce their unnecessary entry into the environment. To address this issue the German Environment Agency has set up the portal …

  • News from 12.10.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    UBA supports design for a circular economy

    Discussion panel at the Circular Design Forum 2018

    … Source: IDZ / Kühnapfel Fotografie Dr. Bettina Rechenberg from the UBA gives her welcoming speech Dr. Bettina Rechenberg is the head of the UBA Division III … Presented topics, such as bionics, material innovations, fashion and mindsets, addressed both the realisation possibilities and the limits of a circular economy.  …

  • News from 03.04.2018 | Last changed: 05.10.2018

    EU Stakeholders discuss requirements for water reuse

    irrigation of a field

    … discuss the chances and risks of water reuse in the European Union.  The two hosts welcomed the participants with the information that the EU commission will publish a … for deriving EU minimum quality requirements for water reuse” which also addresses the risks of water reuse. Conventionally treated wastewater still contains …

  • News from 19.03.2015 | Last changed: 31.03.2015

    Directors of the EPA Network met Frans Timmermans

    Meeting with EU COM First Vice-President Timmermans

    … views on how to implement the programme which sets out clear objectives for addressing many pressing environmental challenges faced today and supports the transition toward long-term sustainability. Addressing the issue of sustainable development, Commissioner Timmermans expressed …

  • News from 13.05.2016 | Last changed: 23.05.2016

    6th International IUPAC Conference On Green Chemistry

    Banner

    … and will take advantage by the IUPAC Conferences. At the IUPAC conference chemists address a dialogue together with politicians, economists, entrepreneurs and …

  • News from 05.03.2021 | Last changed: 08.03.2021

    SAICM-Workshop for German Stakeholders

    Picture of the UN building with flags in front of it

    … workshop took place on February 2, 2021, and focused on chemicals in healthcare, addressing the following issues: At the beginning Dr. Jutta Emig from the German … Dr. Hans-Christian Stolzenberg (UBA) then offered his reflections on the issues addressed during the workshop and discussed implications for the now prolonged …