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  • Press release 35/2020 from 31.07.2020 | Last changed: 12.08.2020

    Rodent control measures are contaminating fish

    ein Rattenschatten an der Wand

    … and municipalities must comply with regulations to protect waters when carrying out chemical rat control measures. There are already numerous innovative solutions on … and municipalities must comply with regulations to protect waters when carrying out chemical rat control measures. There are already numerous innovative solutions on …

  • Press release 07/2020 from 12.02.2020 | Last changed: 08.04.2020

    Art and the environment “Zero Waste” exhibition in Leipzig

    Ein Frauengesicht mit Plastikstücken

    … investigate the global consequences of plastic packaging, tyre abrasion, toxic chemicals and overproduction. “Zero Waste” is a project of the German Environment … investigate the global consequences of plastic packaging, tyre abrasion, toxic chemicals and overproduction. “Zero Waste” is a project of the German Environment …

  • Press release 036/11 from 25.07.2011 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Photo contest theme: Summer, sun - plastic rubbish?

    … wind and waves break down the plastic into microscopically small particles. Harmful chemicals can adhere to particle surface and land in the food chain after being … of the waste is introduced to the ocean through merchant shipping and the fishing industry. Freight packaging and “normal” household waste is unfortunately still …

  • Appointment from 19.02.2018

    Workshop: PMT substances under REACH

    … protect the sources of drinking water". More information and registration .   Tags chemicals REACH water … The German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Norwegian …

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    4 pictograms

    … biocides or pesticides). Source: Hassold, Aust, Juffernholz, Leitner: Chemical Mixtures & REACH: A starting point, SETAC GLB Landau 2011 Download image …

  • News from 14.07.2015 | Last changed: 14.07.2015

    Removing POP from the cycle: proposal to introduce limit values

    polystyrene insulation materials are removed from a facade

    … can be prevented for five persistent organic pollutants (POP). 14.07.2015 POP are chemical compounds that are degraded very slowly in the environment, which … and are toxic to humans and the environment either directly or over time. The five chemical compounds HBCD, HCBD, PCN, PCP and SCCP were tracked in the study to …

  • Press release 20/2016 from 27.05.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Federal Government initiates carbon offsetting scheme for all official travel

    a plane takes off

    … Minister Barbara Hendricks said: "We aim to inspire the general public and industry to offset the effects of their business trips, too. The guiding principle … Minister Barbara Hendricks said: "We aim to inspire the general public and industry to offset the effects of their business trips, too. The guiding principle …

  • Press release 51/2014 from 14.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Hendricks and Krautzberger honour winners of Federal Ecodesign Award 2014

    Logo: Bundespreis ecodesign

    … friendly manufacturing processes in the leather, spectacle lenses and textile industry as well as an online game on CO2 reduction in everyday life. Press release … friendly manufacturing processes in the leather, spectacle lenses and textile industry as well as an online game on CO2 reduction in everyday life. … Federal …

  • Press release 36/2025 from 15.10.2025 | Last changed: 17.10.2025

    Majority of Germans want to travel more sustainably – but do not act accordingly

    Nachhaltigkeit beim Reisen ist bei der Reiseentscheidung nur einer unter vielen Wünschen.

    … become more sustainable: According to the authors of the final report, the travel industry has repeatedly demonstrated in the past that it is capable of awakening new … that customers generally welcome sustainability when traveling. For the travel industry, this means: Those who now offer sustainable options are not taking a risk – quite the opposite. The industry can awaken new desires and successfully place alternative travel ideas on …