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  • Article from 25.05.2021 | Last changed: 25.05.2021

    Sulphur dioxide

    … for sulphur dioxide for protection of human health were put into force on 1 January 2005. The 1 hour limit value was set at 350 µg/m 3 and may not to be exceeded more … for sulphur dioxide for protection of human health were put into force on 1 January 2005. The 1 hour limit value was set at 350 µg/m 3 and may not to be exceeded more …

  • Article from 06.12.2017 | Last changed: 06.12.2017

    Frequently Asked Questions about phthalates and plasticisers

    Käse, aus Plastikfolie ausgewickelt

    … DEHP, DBP and BBP means that they have generally been banned in the EU since 2005 in childcare articles and toys. Other phthalates of concern which are often … as twist-off lids or clingfilm. From these they would migrate into the food. In 2005 the BfR recommended that DEHP should be no longer used in materials for food … DEHP, DBP and BBP means that they have generally been banned in the EU since 2005 in childcare articles and toys. Other phthalates of concern which are often …

  • Article from 29.11.2018 | Last changed: 24.03.2020

    EU law for construction products

    … test and assessment methods are available. The European Commission issued in April 2005 a mandate for CEN to develop the required methods. In April 2006 CEN … test and assessment methods are available. The European Commission issued in April 2005 a mandate for CEN to develop the required methods. In April 2006 CEN …

  • Landing page from 09.09.2024

    Important Environmental Indicators

    The following overview shows the key environmental indicators of the German Environment Agency. These indicators are particularly relevant for German and international environmental policy. Click on the images to view the indicators.

  • Article from 05.04.2016 | Last changed: 05.04.2016

    Landfill

    Leafy landfill, fenced

    … or be shut down. Germany had met these requirements for the most part by 2005. The Landfill Directive, which was enacted in 2009, lays down requirements … transpose the EU regulations into German law. This was accomplished, in 2001 and 2002, via enactment of the Abfallablagerungsverordnung and Deponieverordnung (waste … transpose the EU regulations into German law. This was accomplished, in 2001 and 2002, via enactment of the Abfallablagerungsverordnung and Deponieverordnung (waste …

  • Article from 07.01.2020 | Last changed: 08.11.2024

    Waste collection and transport

    Three large garbage containers for waste paper and waste

    … throughout Germany in the future (this is already done at the regional level). The 2005 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz), … throughout Germany in the future (this is already done at the regional level). The 2005 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz), …

  • Article from 15.07.2015 | Last changed: 15.07.2015

    Climate protection in the waste management sector

    Bio-gas plant

    … fulfilled through the landfill ban for untreated MSW that came into effect in June 2005. Since that time, strict adherence to the criteria set forth in the … fulfilled through the landfill ban for untreated MSW that came into effect in June 2005. Since that time, strict adherence to the criteria set forth in the …

  • Article from 14.11.2025 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Renewable energies in figures

    The diagram shows the development of the shares of renewable energies for electricity, heat and transport. While electricity shares grew steadily, the development of heat and transport shares stagnated for several years. The share of renewables in electricity fell significantly in 2021 (to 41.7 percent), but since then rose considerably to 54.1 percent in 2024. The share of renewables in the heat sector reaches 17.8 percent in 2024 and in the transport sector 7.3 percent.

    … been growing significantly over the past years, exceeding 10 per cent in the year 2005 and 25 per cent in the year 2013. In 2024 renewable energy sources provided 286 … been growing significantly over the past years, exceeding 10 per cent in the year 2005 and 25 per cent in the year 2013. In 2024 renewable energy sources provided 286 …

  • Article from 18.03.2014 | Last changed: 05.04.2016

    Hazardous waste

    Workers remove asbestos roof sheets

    … (Nachweisverordnung) The Ordinance on Waste Recovery and Disposal Records (of 2002, as amended) governs monitoring and supervision of hazardous-waste recovery and … (Nachweisverordnung) The Ordinance on Waste Recovery and Disposal Records (of 2002, as amended) governs monitoring and supervision of hazardous-waste recovery and …

  • Article from 17.12.2012 | Last changed: 01.09.2013

    Integrated coastal zone management in Germany

    … Government therewith acted upon the recommendation of the EU, Recommendation 2002/413/EC (of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2002 concerning the implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe). … ICZM strategy was put together, which convened on 26 April and on 25 August 2005 in Berlin. The task force ensured that prior experience with problem-solving …

  • Article from 21.11.2024 | Last changed: 21.11.2024

    Access to environmental information

    Blick auf Bürgerinformation und Bibliothek im UBA-Gebäude Dessau-Roßlau

    … of information of this kind. The federal Act entered into force on 14 February 2005 and transposes the Environmental Information Directive 2003/4/EC into German … of information of this kind. The federal Act entered into force on 14 February 2005 and transposes the Environmental Information Directive 2003/4/EC into German …