… Joint press release with the Federal Ministry for Environment Umweltbewusstsein 2014 study: More and more people see protection of the environment as part of the solution, not …

… Ministry for the Environment Coffee machines and IT devices to use electricity more efficiently EU Directive makes home appliances safer and reduces their energy … coffee machines and IT devices such as modems and routers. In addition to this, the information provided about ovens must be more transparent concerning their energy …

… Too much fertiliser: drinking water could become more expensive Price increase of up … is "very good" Source: bigfoot / Fotolia.com Drinking water could become markedly more expensive in many regions across Germany, and it is because of the high levels …

… Safety Bundespreis UMWELT & BAUEN 2021 – Progressive building and refurbishment for more climate protection and social cohesion Bundespreis UMWELT & BAUEN 2021 Source: … standard with about 3,040 m² of solar panels on the roof surfaces. Further information A total of 29 projects were submitted to the Ökozentrum NRW GmbH project …

… and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and the International Design Center Berlin (IDZ) More than 400 submissions – nominees for the German Ecodesign Award 2024 have been … Volkmer (Founder of the creative agency Scholz & Volkmer) Associated content Links Information about the competition All press releases Tags consumption … This year, …

… Majority of Germans want to travel more sustainably – but do not act accordingly New UBA study reveals contradiction … clear communication – towards travel that protects our natural resources. Further information: The Demand Monitor (Sustainability in Holiday Travel) is a study by the …

… More cooperation required to tackle PFAS pollution in soil Studies have shown that … In addition, a Europe-wide database on PFAS contamination should be set up to make information on affected areas more transparent. CONCLUSION The conference made …

… Sustainability in supermarkets: Retail can do more German Environment Agency (UBA) sees improvements compared to the first study in 2022 German retailers can do more for the sake of environmental sustainability Source: Gina Sanders / Fotolia …

… Heat in the inner city: a plea for more trees and shade Messner: “We are not at the … Dirk Messner said: "We are not at the mercy of the heat island effect. Much more greenery, especially new trees, more shading through external sunshades as well …

… Consumer protection: More transparency in PayPal's terms and conditions Parts of the terms and conditions … organisations can still have the terms and conditions reviewed in court. Further information: The UBA campaigns for the collective interests of consumers across …

… Grocery discounters should offer more deposit bottle beverages Germans producing 30 per cent more packaging waste than 20 years ago A returnable bottle replaces the use of up to …

… New thresholds for carcinogenic PAHs in (baby) toys and more Very strict PAH …