… from Chemicals An improved risk assessment of chemicals to protect human health and the environment Source: sergo321 / AdobeStock The "European Partnership for the … knowledge about chemical substances in order to better protect human health and the environment. This goal is to be achieved within seven years together with … innovation in chemicals risk assessment. This should enable the sustainable use and management of chemicals while simultaneously protecting human health and the …

… Waste collection and transport Large waste containers for waste paper and residual waste Source: fux / Fotolia.com When it comes to collecting, sorting … last update on 07.01.2020 Various container systems and vehicles are used for waste collection and transport, depending on the type of waste involved, whereby a …

… Research Project „Food and Agriculture with a Future“ Eigenforschungsprojekt ErLa … Source: Eigene Zusammenstellung UBA What does environmentally friendly agriculture and sustainable, healthy nutrition look like in Germany? What mix of instruments can … the Federal Environment Agency. The final report is scheduled for December 2026. … Research Project „Food and Agriculture with a Future“ …

… energies in figures Development of renewable energy shares for electricity, heat and transport Source: AGEE-Stat / Umweltbundesamt (September 2025) Up-to-date and quality controlled data on the development of renewable energies in Germany are … (1.38 MB) Renewable Energies 2024 at a glance (741.50 kB) Renewable Energies 2024 - Charts (7.11 MB) Related contents Indikator: Energieverbrauch der Industrie …

… the past, asbestos was widely used in myriad products owing to its exceptional heat and chemical resistance, whereby white asbestos (chrysotil asbestos) and blue asbestos (crocidolie asbestos) were the types most commonly used. last … namely for pipes, large flat or corrugated sheets, or for small facade and roof panels. Asbestos and materials containing asbestos were also used in …

… Wastes containing POPs and PCB Transformer: Transformers formerly contained PCBs as … a worldwide problem. PCB, which is a POP, has not been used in Germany for years and only occurs in certain wastes. last update on 17.04.2015 POP wastes Various … has been removed. The components containing PCB are high-temperature incinerated. … Wastes containing POPs and PCB …

… of waste 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 ensure safe and environmentally sound disposal by elimination of …

… on 18.11.2025 Background The United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the urgently needed sustainability transformation face new challenges due to the … geopolitical situation ("Zeitenwende"), such as energy supply, mobility, and agriculture. The German Environment Agency (UBA) considers the new global situation both a threat and an opportunity for the goal of a sustainability transformation (e.g., transition …