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  • Press release 40/2015 from 23.11.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Federal Ecodesign Award for outstanding ecological and aesthetic products and services

    Logo: eco Bundespreis ecodesign weiterdenken

    … and concepts that are outstanding in terms of ecology and aesthetics. Eight projects in the areas mobility, logistics, fashion, energy and nutrition have … of course for consumers, and something which is affordable for everyone." Eight projects were honoured with the Federal Ecodesign Award 2015: Category "Product“ … ship traffic The environmental and design experts of the jury nominated 33 projects from a total of 288 entries in the competition categories Product, Service, …

  • Press release 33/2025 from 17.09.2025 | Last changed: 22.09.2025

    Design for the future

    Group photo

    … Berlin. From these, the interdisciplinary jury nominated 30 particularly impressive projects. All of them can look forward to the possibility of being awarded the … ⁠ ) and jury member commented: “Again this year, we saw a fantastic diversity of projects during the jury session. The important professional preliminary evaluation …

  • Press release 53/2014 from 29.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Plus-energy farmyard and printer manufacturer receive award for commitment to the environment

    on a stage: a man in a suit holding a Blue Angel trophy in his hand

    … Deutschland, receives the award. Source: Frank Fendler An energy remediation project for a farmyard and the corporate commitment to health and environmental … Adler pointed out that the Federal Government reviews all of its construction projects for sustainability criteria since 2011. The updated guide on sustainable …

  • Press release 38/2016 from 28.11.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    "Mehr als schön" - more than beautiful: Winners of German Federal Ecodesign Award announced

    logo with the word "schön" (beautíful)

    … Maria Krautzberger of the German Environment Agency (UBA) honoured eight winning projects from the Federal Ecodesign Award 2016 contest today. Awards were given to … the German Environment Agency, used the occasion of her address about the winning projects to illustrate the opportunities in design to conserve resources, saying: … collaboration with the International Design Center Berlin (IDZ). The prize-winning projects will be shown in a travelling exhibition in various locations throughout …

  • Press release 4/2017 from 31.01.2017 | Last changed: 27.03.2017

    Air quality 2016: Nitrogen dioxide still the top pollutant

    traffic jam in the city

    … the temperatures which can be expected more frequently in future. The UBA research project KLENOS has calculated that the number of days on which ozone levels exceed … are reduced – and they are mainly nitrous oxides from traffic and volatile organic compounds released from solvents in paints and varnishes. "We can only avoid high … kB) Grafik als jpg herunterladen (216.06 kB) Next Previous Links Final report: R&D project KLENOS (in German) Current air quality data Air web page Particulate matter …

  • Press release 07/2020 from 12.02.2020 | Last changed: 08.04.2020

    Art and the environment “Zero Waste” exhibition in Leipzig

    Ein Frauengesicht mit Plastikstücken

    … packaging, tyre abrasion, toxic chemicals and overproduction. “Zero Waste” is a project of the German Environment Agency in cooperation with the MdbK and is being … ways of doing things and to come up with possible visions for the future. The project also uses self-imposed climate-friendly rules to question the wasteful use … support of the Soziokultur e. V. fund. Art and the environment The exhibition is a project of the German Environment Agency in the context of its programme series “Art …

  • Press release 47/2019 from 27.11.2019 | Last changed: 17.12.2019

    A focus on risks and side effects for mankind and the planet

    Foto der Ausstellung in Osnabrück

    … fewer risks and side effects to health and the planet. The exhibition is a joint project by the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the German Federal Environmental … are classified as neighbourhood development and are also important aspects of project funding provided by the DBU. More quality of life through change "It’s not … fewer risks and side effects to health and the planet. The exhibition is a joint project by the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the German Federal Environmental …

  • Press release 07/2017 from 15.03.2017 | Last changed: 10.04.2017

    "Wounds" have healed – Water quality of mine lakes has good status

    landscape with mine lake

    … They are often polluted with too much mercury or endocrine disruptive tributyltin compounds. One lake had "poor" status due to excessive nutrient input. Evaluations … and wind power an average of 0.25 cent/kWh. Despite successful landscape renewal projects, the figures clearly urge a speedy, regulated phase-out of lignite. …

  • Press release 22/2023 from 23.06.2023 | Last changed: 27.06.2023

    New drinking water ordinance ensures high quality

    Zwei Hände werden in einen Wasserstrahl gehalten. Im Hintergrund scheint die Sonne.

    … penetrate into drinking water. This is a group of several thousand extremely stable compounds that are used, among other things, in the production of cosmetics, … Water Ordinance additionally sets a limit of 0.02 µg/L for the sum of these compounds from 2028. In future, old lead pipes must in principle be replaced or …

  • Press release 09/2025 from 27.02.2025 | Last changed: 03.03.2025

    Recognising greenwashing – creating transparency

    Eine Verbraucherin schaut sich ein Produkt aus dem Einkaufsregal an.

    … claims. However, not all claims are legally permissible. As part of a research project, the German Environment Agency (UBA) has analysed the challenges involved in … claims. However, not all claims are legally permissible. As part of a research project, the German Environment Agency (UBA) has analysed the challenges involved in …

  • Press release 14/2025 from 11.04.2025 | Last changed: 15.04.2025

    Environmental pollutants: How exposed are children and young people?

    Blutabnahme mit einer Spritze

    … Health”). The study is the German contribution to the European research project PARC (Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals), in which 24 … Health”). The study is the German contribution to the European research project PARC (Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals), in which 24 …

  • Press release 48/2022 from 30.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.12.2022

    Companies soon to assume costs for disposal of single-use plastic products

    … in November 2022 and will now proceed into parliament. Based on its research project, UBA proposes introducing separate cost rates for each plastic product … waste in the landscape.” Press release No. 48/2022 | 30.11.2022 The research project commissioned by UBA⁠ drew up a cost model for the implementation of Article … cover the costs of cleaning up litter resulting from those products. The UBA project reports that single-use plastic products such as to-go food containers, bags …