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  • Article from 19.03.2019 | Last changed: 07.02.2024

    European testing procedure: Emissions from construction products

    A gypsum board in an emissions testing chamber.

    … products in indoor air, DIN EN 16516 (previously DIN CEN/TS 16516 from 2013), has become available in January 2018. From 2016 the European Commission has recognised a … a means of establishing that voluntary criteria have been met, for instance in eco-labelling, or providing neutral information on emissions behaviour in environmental …

  • Landing page from 07.11.2025

    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.

  • Article from 31.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    SDGs: A challenge for sustainability policy

    Poster with symbols for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals

    … development according to dimensions of sustainable development - environment, economics and society. It represents the first ever universally valid set of … policy at EU level. The paper identifies twelve action fields within UBA’s eco-political area of responsibility. These action fields concern sustainable …

  • Article from 04.02.2020 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Bio-based and biodegradable plastics

    an einer Eisenstange über einem gepflasterten Platz oder Fußweg hängen durchsichtige Plastiktüten mit Äpfeln

    … corn and sugar cane). Biodegradable plastics, on the other hand, are plastics that decompose under certain conditions, leaving behind mainly carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and … by the area-wide printing of the seedling symbol. The exact requirements for labelling are described in Annex 5 of the Biowaste Ordinance and will be mandatory …

  • Article from 18.08.2025 | Last changed: 20.10.2025

    ChemSelect – assessing the sustainability of chemicals

    different colors in a circle as graphic logo

    … in three forms: A help text pops up by clicking on the “small red i”. The “small blue i on a yellow background” represents a permanent help text, which explains how … in three forms: A help text pops up by clicking on the “small red i”. The “small blue i on a yellow background” represents a permanent help text, which explains how …

  • Article from 30.06.2025 | Last changed: 21.07.2025

    Stabilizing our Landscape Water Balance

    Poor harvests due to heat and drought

    … and Humans A balanced landscape water balance is fundamental for healthy, resilient ecosystems, ensuring water availability for both humans and the environment, and … framework for the ecological improvement of water bodies. The federal programme " Blue Ribbon Germany " promotes restoration on federal waterways. The National Flood … Start | Federal Environment Agency National Flood Protection Programme | BMUKN  Blue Ribbon Germany – Homepage Associated content Links River restoration National …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Soil development

    Rock and soil

    … exclusively mineral particles of varying sizes; for it is above all a mixture of decomposed organic substances, humus and mineral elements that are subjected to water … reduction of manganese and rust-colored iron results in formation of a greenish blue stratum with light colored striations and intermittent bleaching. All of these …

  • Article from 15.04.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

    The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement

    Lettering 1,5 degrees Celsius

    … coastal regions. The impacts of sea level rise include flooding and loss of land. Ecosystems and biodiversity : Many ecosystems, including coral reefs and arctic … Dimensions of Climate-Consistent Finance under the Paris Agreement Potential of blue carbon for global climate mitigation - Factsheet Methane, the underestimated …

  • Article from 14.02.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Informational materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment

    Collage with cover images of various information materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment, including flyers, posters, postcards and birthday calendar

    … or recycling centres. Since disposal methods may change or additional options may become available, the flyer also directs users to the arzneimittelentsorgung.de … separating them, and that recycling the container (e.g. bottle, ampoule) is secondary in this case. Download und Bestellung: Postcard: Household waste instead of … Next Previous caption Birthday Calendar: Pharmaceuticals and the Environment This decorative wall calendar can be ordered free of charge by pharmacies and given to …

  • Article from 12.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmentally conscious disposal of leftover drugs

    Photo: Hand throws pills into toilet overlaid with prohibition symbol

    … In Germany, disposal options for leftover drugs vary by region. The most commonly recommended methods are disposal via household waste or hazardous waste collection points. You can check locally recommended disposal methods by entering your postcode at arzneimittelentsorgung.de . … www.arzneimittelentsorgung.de Source: CC-BY 4.0 German Environment Agency, DECHEMA, Ecologic Institute 2023 Download image (1 MB) Next Previous Environmentally friendly …