… from production, use and after use phase of refrigeration and air conditioning systems (RAC), foams, and from other applications including solvents, fire … from production, use and after use phase of refrigeration and air conditioning systems (RAC), foams, and from other applications including solvents, fire …

… associated with an extremely high environmental load, these materials should be systematically recycled; and the first step toward reaching this goal is to improve … recycling capacity needs to be created for these devices, and a suitable collection system will need to be established. Illegal exporting According to an Ökopol study … associated with an extremely high environmental load, these materials should be systematically recycled; and the first step toward reaching this goal is to improve …

… sector. We are also working on the technical and economic design of an energy system that will be completely based on renewable sources. Our guiding principle in … Technical negative emissions (1.15 MB) Related publications Blue Carbon Ecosystems in Nationally Determined Contributions and national greenhouse gas reporting … sector. We are also working on the technical and economic design of an energy system that will be completely based on renewable sources. Our guiding principle in …

… des BMU in der Studie „Ressourceneffizienz und ressourcenpolitische Aspekte des Systems Elektromobilität“ von Oktober 2011. Studie zu Rohstoffen und …

… recycling and separate collection of plastics, a uniform nationwide collection system for dry recyclables is planned in accordance with the Law on Closed Cycle … be collected and recycled together. If packaging collection was expanded to a system whereby all dry recyclables were placed in the same bin, this would make … have carried out pilot projects or have already implemented such a collection system. It has been tested, for example, in Leipzig (Gelbe Tonne Plus) and Berlin. …

… themselves. This waste is collected by companies (under the statutory “dual systems”) and brought to sorting facilities, where the packaging is sorted for … and distributors have to participate financially in one or several schemes (Duale Systeme) to ensure the collection and recovery of the packaging on full-coverage …

… ordinances concerning matters such as usage and integration into the public system, as well as municipal garbage collection charges. For further information in … Prevention Measures Development of tools to prevent food waste Tags circulatory system economic law waste legislation waste prevention … The central concern of … ordinances concerning matters such as usage and integration into the public system, as well as municipal garbage collection charges. For further information in …

… energy demand and promises stability during operation. Funding: Federal Ministry of Education and Research Project duration:  February 2021 till January 2024 Partners: … of iron and manganese from ground water Source: Umweltbundesamt Lab scale membrane system for water treatment Source: Umweltbundesamt Flat sheet membrane with surface … energy demand and promises stability during operation. Funding: Federal Ministry of Education and Research Project duration:  February 2021 till January 2024 Partners: …

… At the same time, it is an important resource for industry, agriculture and ecosystems, it is subject to the challenges of climate change and it represents an … as process water and raw material for food production. It feeds important ecosystems such as wetlands and forests and is used for agricultural irrigation. …

… Information on current water levels is provided by the waterway information system of the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration ( Pegelonline ). Also, … levels are forecasted at relevant gauges by the Electronic Waterway Information System ( ELWIS ). The German Weather Service also publishes weather warnings. The …

… The result is the stealthy loss of fertile soil. Neighboring sites and ecosystems can be affected. Also, for people dangerous situations are possible, for … to pollutant enrichment or eutrophication in neighboring sensitive terrestrial ecosystems or water bodies (see for example Critical Loads ). However, soil loss by …

… and geographical localization of wind energy and ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) systems across the country using satellite imagery. Additionally, it aims to automatically estimate information regarding system parameters. Source: Stephan Klingner / AI Lab at UBA Analyzing gamma spectra …