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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Building Sector

    The picture shows an artificial watercourse which runs past a block of flats in a newly developed housing estate. There is a road crossing the watercourse. The watercourse is edged with a narrow strip of vegetation consisting of grass, young trees and flower beds. Benches offer seating.

    … trades and services, culture and education, health and leisure – the buildings are used for, or closely connected with, a great variety of human activities. It has … and 2019 as well as incidents of heavy rain in numerous locations have increased public awareness of the fact that buildings, villages and towns/cities have to …

  • Press release 05/2016 from 15.02.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Lifetime of electrical appliances becoming shorter and shorter

    old washing machines in a row

    … The manufacture of products consumes precious resources, and pollutants and greenhouse gases are a strain on the environment and climate. It is time to think about … in place for donating, sharing, exchanging or borrowing and lending appliances. The public sector can also assume a pioneering role, for example by prescribing a …

  • Press release 17/2020 from 09.04.2020 | Last changed: 22.04.2020

    Employment numbers in environmental protection sector rising steadily

    worker installing a thermal insulation on a facade of a building

    … Employment numbers in environmental protection sector rising steadily Use economic stimulus packages for environmentally friendly investments Energy … protection at the same time. It makes sense, for example, to invest in local public transport, electrify cars and renovate buildings sustainably. This is how new …

  • Press release 36/2016 from 22.11.2016 | Last changed: 01.03.2017

    Grocery discounters should offer more deposit bottle beverages

    returnable glass bottles with mineral water in a crate

    … 30 per cent more packaging waste than 20 years ago A returnable bottle replaces the use of up to 40 one-way bottles or cans. Source: Sauerlandpics / Fotolia.com The … zur Vermeidung von Lebensmittelabfällen beim Catering). Associated content Publications Leitfaden: Vermeidung von Lebensmittelabfällen beim Catering All press …

  • Press release 42/2021 from 25.10.2021 | Last changed: 28.10.2021

    Electrical waste: falling far short of collection target of 65 percent

    used electrical and electronic equipment in a container, for example monitors, computers and household appliances

    … more accessible recycling centres or more flexible take-back hours. Too much used equipment is still being disposed improperly." Press release No. 42/2021 | … and electronic waste Plan-E: Dispose of e-waste simply & correctly (ear Foundation) Publications Ratgeber: Abfälle im Haushalt Vergleichende Analyse von …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

    BAU-R-2: Green roofs in cities

    The picture shows the metal facade of a modern commercial building almost completely covered with a climbing plant.

    … buildings as well as their surrounding air 145 . On one hand, this is beneficial to users of buildings on hot summer days or during periods of great heat. On the other … and pollutants can precipitate more easily. 147, 147 Green roofs also serve a useful purpose in downpours. Depending on their design and technical layout, green … 111/2019, Desdsau-Roßlau, 112 pp. https:// www.umweltbundesamt.de/sites/default/files/medien/1410/publikationen/2019-09-16_texte_111-2019_verdunstungskuehlung.pdf . …

  • Press release 43/2019 from 18.11.2019 | Last changed: 27.11.2019

    Consumption of packaging in Germany increased further in 2017

    Metalldosen und Plastikabfall

    … high in packaging waste: 18.7 million tonnes accrued More and more packaging is used every year Source: M. Schuppich / Fotolia.com A total of 18.7 million tonnes of … avoid waste as early as the production stage if possible. We should refrain from using packaging that is unnecessary and unnecessarily material-intensive. The … Data on reusables share in beverage packaging European Week for Waste Reduction Publications Aufkommen und Verwertung von Verpackungsabfällen in Deutschland im Jahr …

  • Press release 52/2020 from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 06.11.2020

    Linking climate change mitigation and resource conservation more closely

    Darstellung eines Konferenzbereiches

    … conservation much more closely together. Only with economical and efficient use of raw materials and more recycling will we be able to meet the increased demand … in a sustainable manner. Recycling metals and mineral raw materials more and using them more efficiently overall will also help to protect the climate since …

  • Appointment from 13.02.2019 | Last changed: 04.04.2019

    International Conference: Measuring Sustainability in Tourism

    Fußabdrücke im Sand

    … in German tourism in comparison to other countries? How can data be prepared for use in practice and in politics? What are the key future drivers for sustainable or … in German tourism in comparison to other countries? How can data be prepared for use in practice and in politics? What are the key future drivers for sustainable or …

  • Appointment from 14.05.2021

    Advanced Materials – 3rd Thematic Conference

    … to jointly discuss governance options to foster safe and sustainable innovation, use and end of life of advanced materials and their applications. Advanced materials … to jointly discuss governance options to foster safe and sustainable innovation, use and end of life of advanced materials and their applications. … Advanced …

  • News from 17.12.2018 | Last changed: 02.05.2019

    UBA-Paper: The need for soil protection legislation at EU level

    Golden paragraph mark surrounded by grey and white paragraph sign

    … Soil protection legislation especially with regard to contamination, land take/soil use as well as agriculture. Associated content Publications The need for soil protection legislation at EU level All news … The …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Water balance and water management

    The picture shows the tip of a level meter in a calm body of water.

    … already, have strong impacts on ecosystems, economy and society. This is because not just all living organisms – humans included – but nearly all economic … water-sensitive urban development. Further measures at Federal level include the publication of research findings and information materials such as low-water level …