… in German, only english abstracts can be provided. Main topic:  Ban on cosmetics containing mercury – international challenges using the example of skin lightening creams …

… risk. read more (in German) Germany's seas also victims of plastic litter Plastic waste has now also become pervasive in the North Sea and Baltic Sea. Fish and birds … information and more. read more (in German)   New data on transfrontier shipment of wastes Current data on the transfrontier shipment of waste which is subject to …

… policy. This issue is dedicated in particular to the draft packaging and packaging waste regulation (PPWR). Happy reading! For questions or more information, please … proposal for a Regulation on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR), as it contains good approaches to reducing the environmental impact of packaging and …

… possible steps to counter this trend. Potato peelings and coffee grounds, etc. are waste which is of considerably higher value – but only if they are collected … problem. Disposable cups are among the “top ten” of disposable products containing plastic to be found littering the coastlines of Europe. But they can also … scheme is that they are easily returnable in the machines for collecting used containers at participating supermarkets. The first tests are currently under way at …

… of bait stations. Quiz: recycling done right The better consumers separate their waste, the more waste can ultimately be recycled. In principle, this applies to all … pollutants throughout the EU. Challenges continue to exist, however, including mercury, brominated flame retardants and pesticides, in addition to substances which …

… have either been disposed of improperly in the toilet or find their way into the waste water after their consumption and are not fully removed by the current water … which increases the demand to minimise waste generation and manage arising wastes effectively and sustainably on a worldwide scale. This task applies to all … UNFCCC are required to prepare and submit annual National Inventory Reports (NIRs) containing detailed and complete information on… Series Climate Change Page number …

… asbestos related diseases and the implementationof the new Minamata Convention on Mercury at the core of negotiations withEuropean countries, in line with European …

… in recent years. read more (in German) Resource-efficient infrastructure Transport, waste water management, water and energy supply, digital connectivity: … involves the use of the toxic heavy metal Chromium VI which is discharged to wastewater and considered hazardous waste. A project carried out under the …

… goals of the Paris Agreement. Greenhouse gas emissions can also be limited at waste water treatment plants. We want to support both municipalities and the world … on key priorities relevant for the new EU strategy. Science and research Studies of mercury, acrylamide and pesticides exposure The human biomonitoring initiative known …

… the UBA has collated facts on the agricultural sector.  read more (in German) New waste sorting system to increase the recycling levels of plastic Although waste packaging is collected separately in Germany, it remains a mix of a variety of …

… In this edition of our newsletter you can read about how much packaging waste arose in Germany in 2016 and how things stand regarding its recycling. Wishing you informative reading The UBA press office Increasing quantities of waste packaging Between the years 2000 and 2016, the consumption of plastic … reuse of treated waste water can help to reduce water shortages. Reused water can contain pathogens and harmful substances, however. On 28 May 2018, the EU Commission …

… can be prevented and reduced.  read more (in German) Industry & Environment Food waste in the catering sector Food production consumes many resources and produces greenhouse gas emissions. For the sake of the environment food waste should be prevented. A guideline by the German Environment Agency shows how it … annual reports to the German Environment Agency of their emissions and amounts of waste disposal. A compact report on pollutant releases since 2007 is now available.  …