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  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 24.10.2022

    Resource conservation law

    aufgestapelte, gefällte Bäume

    … more efficiently. A position paper titled “Umweltverträgliche Nutzung des Untergrundes und Ressourcenschonung” (environmentally sustainable use of the subsurface and … could be given greater weight, also in the interests of future generations. A workshop hosted by UBA which took place on 25 November 2014 in Kassel discussed …

  • Article from 01.08.2019 | Last changed: 02.08.2019

    Resource use and its consequences

    construction of a pipeline

    … raw materials such as the animal feed and energy crops that we use in such abundance and for which large tracts of fertile land are used. Fertilizer and … of keeping the negative socioecological effects of resource use within reasonable bounds. Also key to such efforts are waste management programmes and product liability … Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Publications Bioökonomiekonzepte und Diskursanalyse Related contents Ressourcennutzung in Deutschland Indikator: …

  • Article from 06.12.2017 | Last changed: 06.12.2017

    Frequently Asked Questions about phthalates and plasticisers

    Käse, aus Plastikfolie ausgewickelt

    … Risk Assessment (BfR) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) last update on 06.12.2017 What are phthalates, what are they for? Phthalates are compounds of phthalic acid (1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid) with various alcohols (phthalic … 3 Human-Biomonitoring in Europa Deutsche Umweltstudie zur Gesundheit, GerES V (2014-2017) Related publications How rapidly do per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Inspections in the Antarctic

    2013 South African-German inspection group

    … and observer missions in the Antarctic. last update on 27.01.2016 Inspections under the Antarctic Treaty In January 2013, after a 14-year interval, Germany … Antarctic. At the same time the experience gathered on site improves the Agency's understanding of the special circumstances in the Antarctic. In general, observer … the bridge, engine room, sewage and waste management, hospital, kitchen and laundry. The condition of these spaces and overall safety management were discussed …

  • Article from 31.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    Alpine Convention

    A clear-water lake, surrounded by high mountains

    … and ecological viability. The economic and societal framework conditions require a fundamental change. Furthermore, the Alps are affected to a large extent by … sustainable tourism. The Alpine.Mobility.Camps project organizes activity-oriented workshops for sustainable mobility in select Alpine tourist destinations. The focus …

  • Article from 14.11.2016 | Last changed: 16.11.2016

    EU Construction Products Regulation

    … in the context of CE marking. The German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt – UBA) considers it crucial to implement information obligations from EU … Article 6(5) now requires information on included substances of very high concern under the REACH regulation or a safety data sheet always to be included into the … soon to be easier (54.51 kB) Related contents EPA-Netzwerk Anerkennung und Harmonisierung – 4MS-Initiative Harmonisierung der gesundheitl. Bewertung – …

  • Article from 15.07.2024 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Mobile air conditioning with climate-friendly refrigerant CO2

    Silver VW Touran in front of the UBA headquarters.

    … An UBA official car had used a CO2 mobile air conditioning system from 2009 to 2017. Since October 2016, first cars with CO2 air conditioning systems have been … (R134a for short) that must be replaced in all new passenger cars in Europe since 2017. The climate impact of CO 2 is 1,430 times lower than that of R134a. CO 2 has a … The CO 2 system cools the vehicle interior very fast and is energy-efficient. Under normal European summer weather conditions, the new mobile air conditioning …

  • Article from 29.11.2018 | Last changed: 24.03.2020

    EU law for construction products

    … the German building law in 2016 the current requirements valid in Germany can be found in the “ Administrative Rules ─ Technical Building Regulations ” (abbreviated … of construction product emissions into indoor air became available in October 2017. It is the basis for information on health relevant VOC emissions in the CE … of construction product emissions into indoor air became available in October 2017. It is the basis for information on health relevant VOC emissions in the CE …

  • Article from 29.09.2015 | Last changed: 29.09.2015

    Odours from building products

    a young woman takes a smell at one of different glass plungers which are set out in a row

    … paints and varnishes. Building products which outgas volatile organic compounds (VOC) and odours can be harmful to the health and well-being of the people who … other refurbishment products and insight into the Blue Angel ecolabel is in the Gesund und umweltfreundlich renovieren brochure. Choosing the right products can reduce … The emissions standards are stringent. Results of 2011 research project and expert workshop in 2010 At an expert conference held in March 2010 the UBA, HRI, BAM and …

  • Article from 04.04.2024 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Statutes and regulations

    paragraphs

    … these substances. Montreal Protocol, Annex F: Controlled substances Source: Umweltbundesamt Downloads: download table (PDF) (30.29 kB) EU regulation of fluorinated … concerning fluorinated greenhouse gases . Directive 2006/40/EC Since January 2017, the EU Directive 2006/40 /EG bans fluorinated refrigerants with a global … concerning fluorinated greenhouse gases . Directive 2006/40/EC Since January 2017, the EU Directive 2006/40 /EG bans fluorinated refrigerants with a global …

  • Article from 02.09.2013 | Last changed: 25.03.2014

    Environmental product declarations for construction products

    … the documentation of products in the construction process. They also provide the fundamental information for carrying out life cycle assessments. last update on … product life cycle, in particular the impact of its use on indoor air, soil and groundwater, the outdoor environment, and drinking water if applicable) Life cycle … system) Required documentation, test certificates. The professional and technical foundations of the EPD must be verifiable and must meet the requirements of ISO 14025 …

  • 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.