… and Institute for Applied Ecology (Öko-Institut e. V.) Obsolescence fact check More new washing machines, clothes dryers and refrigerators breaking down within … analysed data on small and large household appliances, consumer electronics, and information and communication technologies in the period from 2004 to 2012. …

… data on total employment in the environment sector is from 2012 due to a lack of more updated information, there are estimates for the renewable energy sector up to 2014. Those …

… or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances Plan E campaign provides information on correct disposal – collection volume and recycling must increase … properly, as well as download and communication materials for everyone and, more recently, also for children and teachers. By regularly raising awareness and …

… of these design principles. Due to its visionary design, which is still valid after more than 160 years, the coffee house chair was awarded the Special "Timeless … Volkmer (communication designer, founder of the creative agency Scholz & Volkmer) Information about the competition bundespreis-ecodesign.de Contact for photo …

… (UBA) has analysed the challenges involved in providing reliable environmental information. The results are now available in a report and, in addition to … for companies and consumers in the area of conflict between valid environmental information and greenwashing. Press release No. 09/2025 | 27.02.2025 “The German Environment Agency is committed to ensuring that consumers receive the information they need to make sustainable purchasing decisions. Unfortunately, …

… Ecological, regional and plant-based: The transformation of our food system towards more sustainability was the focus of a research project commissioned by the German … strategies for a sustainable change in our diet. 08.11.2023 The “ promotion of a more plant-based diet ”, the “ further development of the organic farming and food …

… snowfall at higher altitudes. This should make the higher-altitude ski areas even more snow-sure. However, the additional snow is also likely to increase the risk of … g. careful planning of hikes and tours, use of appropriate and up-to-date maps and information material, use of a helmet, carrying a mobile phone). Furthermore, it is …

… release No. 10/2021 | 22.03.2021 Nominees in the "larger municipalities" category (more than 100,000 inhabitants) are: Granada (Spain), Mönchengladbach (Germany) and … Focus themes of 2020 EMW were accessibility and equity in mobility. Further information The EMW is a European campaign providing town and cities throughout …

… and stoves Source: Grzegorz Polak / Fotolia.com Wood-fired heating systems emit more particulate matter locally than road traffic 11.02.2015 The pollutants nitrogen … image (353.36 kB) Next Previous Links press release Current air quality data More information on particulates More information on nitrogen oxides UBA-Position zur …

… of the German Environment Agency (UBA), said: “Sustainable mobility is a key to more health, traffic safety and climate protection. Many municipalities present … and demonstrate to citizens what is already being done in their hometowns. Further information European Mobility Week (EMW) is a European campaign which gives local …

… easier disposal for consumers, especially due to the often better accessibility and more flexible opening hours than at recycling centres. WEEE can now be returned … points easily recognisable, the new regulation requires retailers to provide information on take-back obligations and return options by displaying easily visible …

… gases were released in 2021 – just over 33 million tonnes, or 4.5 percent more than in 2020. Overall, emissions in Germany have fallen by 38.7 percent since … by calculations of the associated avoided emissions and economic effects. Further information: Accuracy of the data The present emissions data represent the best …