… motor gliders and gliders, and 8,000 motorised light aircraft that are primarily used for private purposes. At the end of their useful life, however, these items … and supply chain to work together towards a circular economy. Associated content Publications Digital Kreisläufe schließen am Beispiel des Recyclings von …

… Veterinary drugs – a new problem for groundwater? Antibiotics are used on a large scale in industrialised farming. Source: Gina Sanders / Fotolia.com …

… places where the asbestos is not immediately visible and poses no risk under normal use. As soon as these materials are processed - by drilling, chipping or sanding - … exposure to unnecessary risks during renovation and DIY work. Associated content Publications Leitlinie für die Asbesterkundung zur Vorbereitung von Arbeiten in und …

… the providers. For example, the production of reusable cups and lids must avoid the use of materials which may cause pollution or harm human health. The cups must also … are “to-go” cups. The result is that more and more discarded cups are littering public spaces, streets and nature. Careless littering and overflowing waste baskets …

… when kitchen and garden waste are consistently put into the bio-bin they can be used to produce energy and resources. For one thing the waste can used to produce …

… A new UBA position paper on TTIP nevertheless considers cooperation with the USA useful – for example to aim at cutting back on environmentally harmful subsidies. Associated content Publications Environmental protection under TTIP All news Related publications …

… provide too little incentive – a need for network of collection points and more publicity Waste electrical and electronic equipment holds many valuable raw … network with considerably more collection and return points than now would be useful and for which the take-back obligation would have to be extended to …

… the software also influences the lifespan of the devices. They can no longer be used, even though they are technologically flawless. As a result, there is more … ecological innovations, the UBA recommends: Mandatory environmentally sustainable public procurement Promotion and teaching of sustainable software development …

… food retail sector is already involved in this area. However, companies could use their influence and scope for action even more to steer the food system towards … probability that one company's approach will be imitated by others due to growing public pressure and the competitive situation.” As early as 2022, an evaluation …

… industrial & commercial, construction & demolition and food waste for 2017 and 2030 using the life cycle assessment method. The study shows the sector's GHG mitigation … interested parties about the potential that circular economy has to reduce greenhouse gases in the context of the European legal framework for the years 2017 and … Ansätze zur Steigerung der Akzeptanz von Nah- und Fernwärme. Source: Öko-Institut Publications Determining climate protection potentials in the circular economy for …

… 70 per cent of the total packaging waste was recycled, with most of the remainder used for the production of energy. UBA President Maria Krautzberger said: "We in … caption Links More on packaging Comparison of packaging waste in EU (Eurostat) Publications Aufkommen und Verwertung von Verpackungsabfällen in Deutschland im Jahr …

… REACH candidate list, not only due to its harmful effects on people but also because of its environmental characteristics. The substance can now be subjected to more … The UBA will consider whether Bisphenol A in general or, if applicable, particular uses of it should be subjected to further restrictions for better protection of the … made, for instance, of glass. Printed thermal papers, such as receipts, tickets for public transport or entry tickets, should as far as possible be disposed of in …