… is not cleaned up it can trigger or worsen respiratory diseases such as asthma or cause allergic reaction. The re-edited and updated mould manual from the German … base. Others who are affected by mould (building residents) will also find useful tips and advice on how to handle mould. Associated content Publications Leitfaden zur Vorbeugung, Erfassung und Sanierung von Schimmelbefall in …

… linked to coal-phase out Emissions trading provides incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Source: kbarzycki / stock.adobe.com For the first time, Germany … Germany is supplementing this mechanism with a national cancellation. With the publication of the total number of certificates currently in circulation in the …

… waste over its entire life cycle. The German Environment Agency supports this, because packaging causes considerable resource consumption while having a very short use … additional legal basis. Associated content Links Proposal EU Packaging Regulation Publications Fact Sheets EU-VerpackVO Recommendations for the Revision of the …

… has the answer. Source: elxeneize / Fotolia.com Starting 1 January 2019 every household has the opportunity to drive the transformation of the energy system … area of postal codes within the surrounding 50-km radius where the electricity is used. Installation operators can use the register to have guarantees of regional …

… and vaccines and medicinal products need to be developed. The economy and public life are practically at a standstill. Businesses are facing a huge squeeze on … but which are now made possible by the corona crisis. The CSC blog is a joint publication of the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt, UBA), the scientific …

… in such a way that they are durable as a whole or in individual pieces and can be used repeatedly. If repairability and recycling are considered long before … of Art and Design Halle, Sachsen-Anhalt) “Layers of Value” is a new method of using industrial textile waste. Fabric remnants are combined in layers and …

… Krautzberger said: "Chemicals production has risen steadily for years and often causes increased burden in humans. The effects on the environment and human health … and establishes grounds for measures to protect human health and to inform the public about exposure pathways and possible means to prevent exposure. One aim of …

… the economy and make the Alps an even better place to live and work. The Federal Republic of Germany represented by the German Environment Agency and the Permanent … Green Economy in the Alpine region and to discuss with stakeholders from business, public authorities, research and civil society from all Alpine countries how to …

… life cycle analysis for foods is in a class of its own: fully one-fifth of greenhouse gas emissions in Germany are traceable to the food sector. Nitrogen surpluses … the most urgent problems. Associated content Links press release All news Related publications A Greener Common Agricultural Policy Tags agriculture food industry …

… is a complex problem. Microplastics can enter the environment or be produced during use by abrasion. The sources of the former include infills from artificial turf or … polystyrene foams from the construction sector through stricter requirements on the use and applications of insulation materials and through use of temporary …

… neutrality Photovoltaic systems are one option for companies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Source: Gian / Adobe Stock The International Organization for … policymakers. 08.02.2024 As more companies make “carbon neutrality” claims and as public awareness of greenwashing rises, the ISO last year published a new standard …

… versa. If a German company wishes to sell its products on the Chinese market and use the Chinese label, in future it will be able to submit its application for the … can now highlight the quality of their products more clearly in China and Japan using the national eco-labels. The same applies to Chinese and Japanese products on …