… efficiency optimization is one of the very best ways to reduce manufacturing costs and improve competitiveness in the business sector. This principle is borne out by … in Germany each year, this would translate into annual savings of €100 billion. The concept that existing resource efficiency potential has not been leveraged by a long …

… Heiko Kiera / Fotolia.com Various animals may serve as hosts for infectious agents and can transmit diseases to other animals as well as humans. Insects, mites and ticks can be found amongst these so-called vectors. Vertebrates, for example … in the Testing Facility of Pests of Public Health Importance is subject to the UBA quality management system, which is based on DIN EN ISO/IES 17025 and ensures high …

… The Federal Environment Agency supports an objective debate on the chances and risks which nanotechnology involves. It wants to help promote the opportunities … regarding the development, adaption and standardization of test methods and concepts for characterization and assessment of health and environmental risks as …

… with certain hazardous chemicals is regulated by the Rotterdam Convention. Source: VanderWolf Images / Adobe The Rotterdam Convention regulates international trade with certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides. According to it, such substances may only be imported into a country if that country has been informed of the hazards in advance and has given its consent ("Prior Informed Consent"). Over 160 countries have …

… AllebaziB / Fotolia.com Regulations in soil protection law exist at both national and European level. The numerous EU provisions must be implemented into national … protection provisions could in particular be found in EU chemical law, waste law and in legislation on facilities and industrial installations. International law … Soil Framework Directive is firstly to prevent the further deterioration of soil quality and to preserve soil functions. Secondly, damaged soils must be treated with …

… Harmonisation of health assessment – LCI values and EU-LCI values Materials used for … materials and building products is the most effective measure to improve indoor air quality. last update on 26.09.2023 A Europe-wide limitation or marking of gaseous …

… according to the most stringent requirements worldwide under the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). In the meantime 14 UBA sites – including all air quality monitoring stations – have been validated according to EMAS. In 2017, UBA … protection. These principles are translated into verifiable objectives and measures with which UBA aims to achieve them. Our guidelines for environmentally …