… with the standards for 2017. Product tests done by Stiftung Warentest have shown that the best vacuum cleaners are those with a power consumption of 1200 watts. The newest test winner in 2014 actually only consumes 870 watts. When compared to the current trend, the EU guidelines will result in a savings of … all vacuum cleaners which are placed on the market as of 1 September 2014 must bear this label. For the first time the label will convey the two most important …

… Joint press release with the Federal Ministry for the Environment Plus-energy farmyard and printer manufacturer receive award for commitment to the environment … of a farmhouse and its courtyard. The property is a winning demonstration that sustainable and forward looking building has established itself in the building … commitment to environmental and health protection of the Kyocera company, saying, "When it comes to environmentally friendly innovation, Kyocera is a pioneer in its …

… Invisible Waste – waste that is out of sight European Week for Waste Reduction 2020 enters 11th edition Many … edition of European Waste Reduction Week (EWWR) starts on Saturday 21 November. More than 1,000 actions all about waste reduction will take place throughout Germany … glance, for example during production, during the transport of consumer goods or when shopping online, which generates large quantities of additional packaging …

… want to be less dependent on their car The majority of car drivers can imagine doing without their car, given the right conditions Source: Laiotz / Fotolia A … and the German Environment Agency (UBA). 91 per cent of the people surveyed said that life would be better if they did not have to depend on a car for mobility. 79 … it and ensure in particular that it is adequately funded. We will be successful when we finally phase out environmentally harmful subsidies and invest more in local …

… Primary microplastics are directly manufactured as microscopic particles that are used in cosmetics and other applications. Secondary microplastics are … the quantities used in detergents, disinfectants and blasting agents in Germany at less than 100 tonnes per year each, whereas for microparticles in synthetic waxes they estimate around 100,000 tonnes per year. More accurate figures regarding amounts of use in the various other applications are …

… as well as their business travel arrangements. 68 percent of employees come to work on foot, by bike or with public transport. Biking accounts for 25 percent of all commuting trips. This is three times more than the national average. The share of public transport and the train … to the year 2013. This led to a 4.2 percent decrease of average CO2-emissions per working week and employee. For more than 12 years, we at the Germany Environment …

… we give you a glimpse behind the scenes: how everything began in the 1970s, when spray cans still contained CFC and the Club of Rome made the world aware of the “limits to growth“. What’s more, discover how we are shaping the environmental label to be future-proof and how …

… environmental impacts. This paper provides answers to these queries. A pedelec puts more stress on the environment than a conventional bicycle without an electric … but the relatively low environmental impact level of pedelecs is certainly offset when pedelecs are used in lieu of cars for trips. Download Series background paper …

… also positive glimmers of hope such as the emergence of new governance approaches that are becoming increasingly digital, polycentric and transformative: the trend study analyses these five trends that could complicate or improve political action and shows how climate protection … July 2025 Author(s) Simone Kimpeler, Lorenz Erdmann Related publications Mobile Work in the future Material Prosperity and Climate Protection Language English Other …

… Economy | Consumption, Transport Where are we going? More and more people are flying. In 2018 alone, worldwide passenger air traffic will … by 6.7 percent compared to the previous year. And it continues to grow. This means that the negative effects are also growing. With this brochure, the German …

… They expect policy makers to do more for the climate and environment and to be mindful of social justice. They also perceive potential in each and every person to … get involved and are networking, fully aware of the responsibility their action bears for the future and often live lifestyles that are demonstrate awareness of the … strike demonstrations, and nearly everyone – 90 percent – said they could imagine doing so again. 87 percent said that social issues such as the coexistence of …

… in Germany 2024 Survey report The study on environmental awareness in 2024 shows that protecting the environment and climate continues to be a high priority for the … in the health and education sectors and economic development, for example, to be more urgent With regard to the consequences of climate change, optimism among the population is decreasing: only about a third of respondents are convinced that Germany can cope with the consequences of climate change. The majority of …