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  • Newsletter from 11.12.2020 | Last changed: 11.12.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2020

    … prevention programme The German Federal Waste Prevention Programme was adopted in 2013. The programme aimed to reduce the amount of waste. The programme has been …

  • Newsletter from 13.12.2017 | Last changed: 20.12.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2017

    … Answers to frequently asked questions to Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) In May 2013 the chemical hexabromocyclododecane, or HBCD, was identified as a persistent …

  • Article from 22.10.2020 | Last changed: 22.10.2020

    Environmental risk assessment of antifouling products in Germany

    … subject to an authorisation requirement in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 ("Biocide Regulation"). An essential part of the authorisation procedure is the … subject to an authorisation requirement in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 ("Biocide Regulation"). An essential part of the authorisation procedure is the …

  • Article from 04.03.2024 | Last changed: 04.03.2024

    Pollutant emissions into surface waters

    Picture from river in Germany

    … (here sum of the 16 EPA PAHs) into surface waters in Germany (average value 2012 to 2016) Source: UBA Download image (5.45 MB) Next Previous Associated content …

  • Article from 18.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

    Waving flags of Switzerland, Greece, Spain, Luxembourg, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the European Union

    … slated for formal enactment into EU law by the European Parliament in the fall of 2013. The CAP contains the following two environmental protection instruments: … slated for formal enactment into EU law by the European Parliament in the fall of 2013. The CAP contains the following two environmental protection instruments: …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … for organic farming. A further amendment to the ÖLG came into force on December 1, 2013. The EU Organic Farming Regulation is to be substantially amended. On March 25, … (a leaf formed from stars) that is mandatory for organic products. Since July 1, 2012, after a two-year transition period, the EU organic logo must now be printed on … (a leaf formed from stars) that is mandatory for organic products. Since July 1, 2012, after a two-year transition period, the EU organic logo must now be printed on …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … why the EU Commission initiated infringement proceedings against Germany in October 2013 for insufficient implementation of the EU Nitrates Directive and filed a … why the EU Commission initiated infringement proceedings against Germany in October 2013 for insufficient implementation of the EU Nitrates Directive and filed a …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … to persons living in close proximity to livestock farms. last update on 14.02.2013 Agricultural emissions Some 95 per cent of Germany’s ammonia emissions are attributable to farming. According to the Emissionsberichterstattung 2013 (2013 emissions report), agricultural ammonia emissions break down as follows: cattle …

  • Article from 17.07.2024 | Last changed: 18.07.2024

    Water Reuse

    … to the European Commission’s „ Blueprint to Safeguard Europe's Water Resources “ (2012) there is still significant potential to extend water reuse in response to … to the European Commission’s „ Blueprint to Safeguard Europe's Water Resources “ (2012) there is still significant potential to extend water reuse in response to …

  • Article from 29.12.2021 | Last changed: 05.01.2024

    Water Resource Management

    … i.e. all citizens have access to perfect drinking water all times. Between 1991 and 2013 the drinking water use declined by about 15 % due to water saving household- … i.e. all citizens have access to perfect drinking water all times. Between 1991 and 2013 the drinking water use declined by about 15 % due to water saving household- …

  • Article from 12.06.2025 | Last changed: 12.06.2025

    Serious Gaming and Sustainability

    Game controller with landscape

    … for the effectiveness of serious games is a challenge (e.g. Connolly et al., 2012; de Freitas, 2018; Wilkinson, 2016). This is mainly because research in this … impact of serious games on the learning experience (Çiftci, 2018; Connolly et al., 2012; de Freitas, 2018; Raupach et al., 2021). Connolly, T. M., Boyle, E. A., MacArthur, E., Hainey, T. & Boyle, J. M. (2012). A systematic literature review of empirical evidence on computer games and …

  • Article from 23.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2023

    Non-biocidal substitution for biocidal antifouling coatings

    … as candidates for substitution under the Biocidal Products Regulation 528/2012. According to Article 23 of the Regulation, non-chemical control or prevention … as candidates for substitution under the Biocidal Products Regulation 528/2012. According to Article 23 of the Regulation, non-chemical control or prevention …