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Press release 33/2022 from 29.06.2022 | Last changed: 27.07.2022

From 1 July: 25,000 additional collection sites for waste electrical and electronic equipment

old washing machines pile up at a recycling center

… prepared for reuse or recycled in order to conserve and recover raw materials and resources and to remove environmentally harmful components and substances from the …

News from 04.10.2017 | Last changed: 10.10.2017

Managing glyphosate effects complies with European laws

Ein Traktor sprüht Pflanzenschutzmittel auf ein Feld.

… Policy (CAP) also aims at improving the sustainable management of natural resources in agricultural landscapes. The impact of CAP implementation measures …

News from 08.09.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

The World Chemicals Conference – Why we need it

The Welt im Reagenzglas (The world in a test tube)

… thus not just polluting our environment, they are also driving global warming and resource depletion. Innovations - either targeted or accidental - have generated an …

Newsletter from 26.07.2024 | Last changed: 26.07.2024

EU News – New UBA Publications, Statements and Events - No.: 2/2024

… in private motorised transport, thus to an increasing demand for energy and resources. The brochure outlines possible development… Series brochure / flyer Page …

Press release 49/2022 from 05.12.2022 | Last changed: 08.12.2022

14 projects to be honoured with the German Ecodesign Award 2022

photo of the jury in front of a building

… Technologies GmbH (Berlin) The recommerce platform by reverse.supply offers an efficient solution for fashion retailers to set up or expand their own second-hand …

KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

BO-R-1: Humus contents in soils of arable land and grassland soils

The picture shows a hand forming a small mound of dark-brown, humus-rich soil.

… land and grassland soils Humus is regarded as ‘black gold’ which protects soils efficiently from desiccation and erosion. Source: 994yellow / stock.adobe.com 2023 …

Press release 19/2023 from 12.06.2023 | Last changed: 14.06.2023

Spree faces increased water shortage after coal phase-out in Lausitz region

… compared to other measures. Under these worsening conditions for its drinking water resources, Berlin in particular will be forced to reorganise its water supply. The …

Press release 06/2024 from 01.02.2024 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

Climate benefit for electric cars confirmed

Electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol engines.

… Research Heidelberg. As well as greenhouse gases, the study also analysed energy, resource and water consumption and pollutant emissions to air, water and soil. In …

Press release 17/2024 from 17.04.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2024

The German Environment Agency celebrates its 50-year anniversary

Grafik mit dem Jubiläumslogo des Umweltbundesamtes. Eine 50 mit dem Symbol des Blauen Engels. Auf der Grafik stehen alle wichtigen Daten zum Jubiläumsfest am 15.06.2024 in Dessau-Roßlau für alle interessierten Bürgerinnen und Bürger.

… and the environment: from protecting the world’s oceans, waste prevention and resource conservation, to the effects of different chemicals on human health and the …

Press release 05/2020 from 11.02.2020 | Last changed: 19.02.2020

Air quality 2019: Trend in NO2 decline continues

Press release 43/2019 from 18.11.2019 | Last changed: 27.11.2019

Consumption of packaging in Germany increased further in 2017

… must strengthen efforts to recycle and make use of recyclates in order to conserve resources." Recycling rates vary between types of packaging. Whereas they are …

Newsletter from 11.12.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2023

… Climate / Energy Health Chemicals Transport Noise Economy / Consumption Waste / Resources Air Water Sustainability / Strategies / International matters UBA news As … tips for a more environmentally-friendly Christmas. read more (in German) Waste / Resources Packaging waste on the rise again in 2021 In 2021, packaging waste in …