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  • Article from 05.04.2016 | Last changed: 05.04.2016

    Landfill

    Leafy landfill, fenced

    … ecofriendly landfill, such as those concerning landfill sites and the sealing systems for each class of landfill. The directive also contains provisions … loads on the soil, groundwater, and atmosphere and worked to the benefit of human health and the environment. It also greatly reduced the amount of preliminary …

  • Article from 01.09.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    PARC – Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals

    boy sitting between flowers in front of a hillside

    … of Risks from Chemicals An improved risk assessment of chemicals to protect human health and the environment Source: sergo321 / AdobeStock The "European Partnership … and the development of a sustainable and long-term human-biomonitoring-system in Europe, building on HBM4EU. Furthermore, based on new concepts and data on …

  • Article from 07.01.2020 | Last changed: 08.11.2024

    Waste collection and transport

    Three large garbage containers for waste paper and waste

    … comes to collecting, sorting and transporting waste, a distinction is made between systematic and systemless approaches. The kirbside collection of bundled waste paper is an example of the latter. On the other hand various container systems are used for waste collection. Whereas residual waste is collected in gray …

  • Article from 17.03.2014 | Last changed: 17.03.2014

    Waste disposal

    A backhoe pushes together the waste of the waste landfill

    … compatible manner, whereby the top priority in this regard is protecting human health and the environment. Various waste treatment, recycling and disposal … compatible manner, whereby the top priority in this regard is protecting human health and the environment. Various waste treatment, recycling and disposal …

  • Article from 25.08.2025 | Last changed: 25.09.2025

    Research Project „Food and Agriculture with a Future“

    The image shows a circular collage of individual photos depicting animal husbandry (chickens, pigs, cattle), a wheat field, and a plate with a vegetarian dish made from vegetables and lentils. In the center of the circle is the lettering “ErLa” (Ernährung und Landwirtschaft mit Zukunft, or “Nutrition and Agriculture with a Future”).

    … UBA What does environmentally friendly agriculture and sustainable, healthy nutrition look like in Germany? What mix of instruments can be used to achieve the transformation of the agricultural and food system in Germany? UBA is addressing these and other questions in the “Food and …

  • Article from 15.07.2015 | Last changed: 15.07.2015

    Climate protection in the waste management sector

    Bio-gas plant

    … waste management on climate protection. Associated content Publications Accounting Systems for Short-lived Climate Pollutants and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation 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.

    … energy future – includes a large-scale restructuring of the energy supply system towards the use of renewable energy in all sectors. While the switch towards … energy future – includes a large-scale restructuring of the energy supply system towards the use of renewable energy in all sectors. While the switch towards …

  • Article from 13.04.2023 | Last changed: 28.08.2023

    1H-Benzotriazole Round Table

    … that, even in low concentrations, the substance has adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems and drinking water quality. That is why a round table was launched at the … as corrosion protection for non-ferrous metals in metal processing and in cooling systems and is also incorporated in dishwashing detergents in private (silver …

  • Article from 15.04.2016 | Last changed: 15.04.2016

    Waste containing asbestos

    Construction workers in white protective suits and respirators in a corrugated asbestos roof.

    … In this process, local waste disposal regulations are to be adhered to. Properties; health hazards Asbestos exhibits two properties – its thermal resistance and its … asbestiosis, and mesothelioma, all of which are potentially fatal. In 1995, these health risks resulted in a ban on the manufacturing, marketing and use of asbestos …

  • Article from 17.04.2015 | Last changed: 17.04.2015

    Wastes containing POPs and PCB

    transformer station

    … or restricting POP production, use and emissions. The Convention calls for either systematic elimination of a particular substance (included in Annex A) or … as well as the facility configuration, including its waste gas cleaning systems. However, up to three percent of the capacity of such facilities can be used …

  • Article from 18.03.2014 | Last changed: 05.04.2016

    Hazardous waste

    Workers remove asbestos roof sheets

    … with defined hazardous properties that are harmful for the environment and/or human health. Hazardous waste must be handled using special techniques and processes that … see under “Waste statistics” . Associated content Links GHS (Globally Harmonised System) Waste classes waste statistics features und limits Hazard characteristics …