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  • Press release 42/2018 from 07.12.2018 | Last changed: 11.12.2018

    Official travel by Federal Government and federal agencies is climate neutral

    business travellers in an airport

    … of CO2 for official travel in 2017. The credits are obtained exclusively from projects which are certified according to the UN rules under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). These projects include the construction of biogas installations in Nepal which generate …

  • Press release 25/2023 from 07.07.2023 | Last changed: 11.07.2023

    UBA presents study on water management consequences of brown coal phase-out in Lausitz region

    A canal in the Spreewald forest

    … government, the federal states, academia and civil society. This brings to an end a project that has lasted more than two years and is the prelude to a structural … The federal states of Saxony, Brandenburg and Berlin have already initiated several projects that will build on the findings of the UBA study. In order to decide on the …

  • Press release 03/2023 from 23.01.2023 | Last changed: 25.01.2023

    German Ecodesign Award 2023: Federal Government competition renews offer of reward for ecological design

    Das Logo des Bundespreis Ecodesign

    … 2023 to make an entry for the German Ecodesign Award. Wanted: innovative ideas and projects that are progressive and demonstrate exceptional design. This can include … experts and a high-ranking jury who carry out evaluations. Awards are granted to projects that demonstrate excellence in terms of environmental and design quality as … 2023 to make an entry for the German Ecodesign Award. Wanted: innovative ideas and projects that are progressive and demonstrate exceptional design. This can include …

  • News from 18.09.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Chemicals in articles: EU LIFE Projekt AskREACH started

    Ein Barcode auf einem Produkt wir mit einem Smartphone gescannt

    … Previous Certain substances are harmful to man and the environment. The AskREACH project will raise awareness on Substances of Very High Concern in articles among … European population the German Environment Agency (UBA) has launched the EU LIFE project AskREACH in collaboration with 20 project partners from 13 EU Member States. …

  • Press release 29/2018 from 02.10.2018 | Last changed: 12.10.2018

    Who are the winners of the German Federal Ecodesign Award 2018? Jury announces nominees

    Gruppenfoto der Jury

    … for this year's award yesterday at the Kulturforum Berlin. The jury selected 24 projects from about 130 competing entries in the areas of building, home, interior … A touring exhibition of all the nominated and winning projects will be making stops at several trade fairs and museums in 2019. The German … for this year's award yesterday at the Kulturforum Berlin. The jury selected 24 projects from about 130 competing entries in the areas of building, home, interior …

  • News from 20.07.2021 | Last changed: 05.08.2021

    SustainFashion - Sustainability information all about textiles

    in einem Geschäft hängen viele weiße T-Shirts auf Bügeln an einer Stange

    … by HEJSupport offers, funded by the UBA as part of an Associations project. Different aspects of the sector are highlighted, such as environmental … from one source. The SustainFashion website was therefore developed as part of a project of the Project funding for Non-Profit-Organizations (Verbändeförderung). A …

  • Press release 49/2021 from 06.12.2021 | Last changed: 15.11.2024

    German Ecodesign Award goes to 10 products and concepts demonstrating innovative, sustainable design

    Jury of the German Federal Ecodesign Award 2021

    … Ecodesign Award 2021 today. The award went to a very diverse set of innovative projects, ranging from personal care products one can mix at home, a school building … Ecodesign Award 2021 today. The award went to a very diverse set of innovative projects, ranging from personal care products one can mix at home, a school building …

  • Press release 13/2019 from 21.05.2019 | Last changed: 27.05.2019

    A coffee date with the Blue Angel

    Viele Becher von FairCup.

    … Blue Angel ecolabel for its reusable cup system. FairCup started out as a student project at a vocational training school in Göttingen. The company is now represented … 500 wash cycles. Environmental impact assessments made in a recent UBA research project on how to reduce the volume of disposable cups indicate that the rate of cup … Blue Angel ecolabel for its reusable cup system. FairCup started out as a student project at a vocational training school in Göttingen. The company is now represented …

  • Appointment from 09.02.2024 | Last changed: 06.03.2024

    Closing event of the project „Product Information 4.0“

    After scanning a QR code on a sweater, a smartphone displays information about the product

    Closing event of the project „Product Information 4.0“ Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 9:30 — 17:30 On March 5, … cooperation with the "CIRPASS" (CIRPASS.eu) and "Battery Pass" (thebatterypass.eu) projects. This event marks the climax of a pioneering initiative aimed at setting …

  • Press release 19/2024 from 13.05.2024 | Last changed: 03.06.2024

    Here's how heat pumps work!

    A couple standing next to their heat pump.

    … portal “Here's how heat pumps work!” Its aim is to present successful heat pump projects and encourage others to follow suit. Press release No. 19/2024 | 13.05.2024 … of the non-profit consultancy co2online. The database already contains the first projects, including the Bernd Gewiese’s heat pump system in Straubenhardt, …

  • News from 08.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.03.2024

    Start the transformation of the food system now!

    Verschiedene Gemüse wie Möhren, Knoblauch, Sellerieknollen und eine Zucchini

    … of our food system towards more sustainability was the focus of a research project commissioned by the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Federal Ministry … These important building blocks for transformation were the focus of a research project commissioned by the UBA and the BMUV. Summarised in a brochure, they offer a …