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  • News from 16.05.2024 | Last changed: 11.12.2025

    EU adopts new rules to combat greenwashing in advertising

    eine Frau liest im Baumarkt den Text auf einem Farbeimer im Regal

    … to combat widespread greenwashing in advertising and promote reliable environmental information with a new directive on competition and consumer laws. The goal is to … 16.05.2024 The aim of the new rules is to enable consumers to make better-informed purchasing decisions with regard to the environmental impact, durability …

  • Press release 36/2014 from 26.08.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    E-cycles – a (small) mobility revolution

    E-cycles on a field path

    … travelled by e-cycles." A new UBA background paper has compiled all the essential information about e-cycles. Press release No. 36/2014 | 26.08.2014 The advantages of … citizens will opt for grabbing an e-cycle rather than climbing into a car. Further information The terms pedelec, e-cycle and e-bike are often used as synonyms or can …

  • Press release 35/2022 from 31.08.2022 | Last changed: 04.10.2022

    German Environment Agency assisting Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with research on causes of the Oder River crisis

    The river Elbe in the foreground with trees on the bank and blue sky.

    … mass die-off of fish in the Oder river and carry out a systematic evaluation of the information with experts from other authorities in Brandenburg and … mass die-off of fish in the Oder river and carry out a systematic evaluation of the information with experts from other authorities in Brandenburg and …

  • Press release 24/2015 from 24.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Allergy alert: Action day to fight ragweed

    ragweed plant

    … Julius Kühn Institute, Freie Universität Berlin and Stiftung Deutscher Polleninformationsdienst (German Pollen Information Service) Allergy alert: Action day to fight ragweed Highly allergic …

  • Publication from 20.03.2020

    Antifouling in recreational boating: Guidelines for a safe and environmentally sound use

    Cover of flyer Antifouling in recreational boating

    … Guidelines for a safe and environmentally sound use This leaflet provides brief information on the most important legally binding regulations for a safe and … ist das Beste für Mensch, Umwelt und Ihr Boot?”, which provides additional detailed information to optimally prepare you for the next boating season. Download Series …

  • News from 18.04.2023 | Last changed: 19.04.2023

    UBA publishes fact sheets on Proposal of EU Packaging Regulation

    The photo shows packaging waste: Cans, bottles, paper.

    … and figures, experience from regulatory implementation in Germany, and background information relevant to the proposed new regulations. 18.04.2023 The European … important facts and figures, experience with official implementation and background information on different topics. The Fact Sheets are aimed particularly at …

  • Press release 19/2019 from 06.06.2019 | Last changed: 16.08.2019

    Plastics in the environment

    Plastic waste on a beach.

    … Oceans Day on 8 June Plastics in the environment New UBA study: Numbers, background information, research needs, and measures to combat the plastic flood More and more … an update on plastics in the environment. … New UBA study: Numbers, background information, research needs, and measures to combat the plastic flood. … Plastics in …

  • Press release 37/2023 from 13.10.2023 | Last changed: 17.10.2023

    “Invisible” e-waste: Furniture, clothing or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances

    old electrical appliances, such as PC, computer screen and laptop

    … or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances Plan E campaign provides information on correct disposal – collection volume and recycling must increase … more recently, also for children and teachers. By regularly raising awareness and informing consumers through many different channels, the Plan E campaign also aims …

  • Publication from 02.02.2022

    Towards a Green Economy

    wind turbine from below

    … Its intended audience are experts and interested laypersons. In addition to general information regarding ecological structural change, especially the automotive … Project No. (FKZ) 3716 14 101 0 Publisher German Environment Agency Additional information PDF is accessible File size 5.54 MB Print version not available Tags …

  • Publication from 29.05.2020

    Climate change and health: Tips on coping with hot weather and heat waves

    Cover of flyer Climate change and health

    … heat-related mortality primarily affects older people. The guide provides important information for a well adapted and individual protective behaviour for summer heat. … Other languages Deutsch Türkisch Russisch Publisher Umweltbundesamt Additional information PDF is accessible File size 1.22 MB Print version not available Tags …

  • Publication from 03.02.2023

    FAQ-Liste grenzüberschreitende Abfallverbringung von Kunststoffabfall

    Erste Seite mit Text

    … grenzüberschreitend befassen, dienen aber auch der breiten Öffentlichkeit zur Information. Download Series fact sheet Number of pages 10 Year of publication … Links UBA-Themenseite „Grenzüberschreitende Abfallverbringung“ Additional information PDF is accessible File size 277.11 kB Print version not available Tags …