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  • Article from 04.05.2020 | Last changed: 04.05.2020

    International policy and knowledge transfer

    People working on a presentation

    International policy and knowledge transfer International exchange of knowledge is the basis for … of action such as waste management, chemical safety, water protection and air quality management as well as public participation, environmental education and … (" Decoupling economic growth from resource consumption ") and on sustainable urban concepts (" Sustainable Cities - inclusive, green and competitive ") were developed …

  • Article from 31.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    Alpine Convention

    A clear-water lake, surrounded by high mountains

    … Convention High Alpine lake Source: Hoffmann / UBA The Alps are the largest natural and cultural space in Central Europe. The mountains shape the landscape and … pollution and the growth of traffic. Thru-traffic also significantly impairs the quality of life for many residents of Alpine valleys. A return to traditional, … is no solution to the crisis. What is needed now are new, alternative development concepts which combine economic security with social equity and ecological …

  • Article from 10.11.2016 | Last changed: 16.11.2016

    New Concepts for European Construction Product Standards

    New Concepts for European Construction Product Standards The principle „no data, no market" from chemicals policy can also be applied … demonstrated as safe for health and the environment. Safe products with a stable quality should be able to obtain the CE mark without routine tests, the report …

  • Article from 14.11.2016 | Last changed: 16.11.2016

    EU Construction Products Regulation

    … as already in Council Directive 89/106/EEC which it replaces: to promote free trade and use of construction products in the common market – without endangering levels … Regulation data on Candidate List substances in articles ECA Report No 29: EU LCI concept (PDF) Report: article 67 (1) FAQs on the EU Construction Products Regulation …

  • Article from 15.07.2024 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Mobile air conditioning with climate-friendly refrigerant CO2

    Silver VW Touran in front of the UBA headquarters.

    … has a high cooling capacity, is non-flammable, generates no decomposition products, and is available at low cost worldwide. Refrigeration branch designates the natural … a thermal management system that cools and heats with propane, was presented as a concept vehicle . UBA’s official car in front of the Agency’s offices, Dessau-Roßlau …

  • Article from 29.09.2015 | Last changed: 29.09.2015

    Odours from building products

    a young woman takes a smell at one of different glass plungers which are set out in a row

    … the laboratory Source: Hermann-Rietschel-Institut der TU Berlin Refurbishing is fun and it beautifies the home. However, hazardous substances frequently lurk in building products - joint sealants, paints and varnishes. Building products which outgas volatile organic compounds (VOC) and … emissions are needed in various contexts, for example for manufacturers' internal quality control, for the Blue Angel and for the evaluation of building products. The …

  • Article from 04.04.2024 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Statutes and regulations

    paragraphs

    Statutes and regulations Statutory regulations are aimed protection of the environment. Source: AllebaziB / Fotolia.com Fluorinated greenhouse gases and CFC are governed by international environmental treaties (Kyoto Protocol, … This interpretation is based on a decision by the BLAC-AS FV dated 9 July 2014. … Statutes and regulations

  • Article from 02.09.2013 | Last changed: 25.03.2014

    Environmental product declarations for construction products

    … product declarations for construction products provide guidance in the selection and ease the documentation of products in the construction process. They also … products are therefore part of the Federal Government’s sustainable building concept. In addition to the Assessment System for Sustainable Building for Federal … and further developed by CEN/TC 350 in cooperation with UBA. Development and quality assurance of EPD The process of development and quality assurance of an EPD …

  • Article from 06.03.2013 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Blue Angel for Building Products and Furnishings

    Logo of the Blue Angel ecolabel

    Blue Angel for Building Products and Furnishings The Blue Angel is the world’s first … Source: Blauer Engel Good health and well-being in the home depends greatly on the quality of indoor air. Indoor air has many potential sources of pollutant emissions. …

  • Landing page from 09.09.2024

    Important Environmental Indicators

    … German Environment Agency. These indicators are particularly relevant for German and international environmental policy. Click on the images to view the indicators. … German Environment Agency. These indicators are particularly relevant for German and international environmental policy. Click on the images to view the indicators. … Environment Agency Emission of air pollutants © German Environment Agency Air quality in agglomerations © German Environment Agency Population-weighted …

  • Article from 10.03.2021 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Focal Point to the Basel Convention (Germany)

    Garbage truck

    … permits for transfrontier shipment of wastes through Germany, answers queries, and advises businesses and government agencies. last update on 10.03.2021 Tasks of the Focal Point in the UBA The focal point provides general information and issues expert opinions on issues regarding transfrontier shipment of wastes. It …

  • Article from 23.03.2021 | Last changed: 23.03.2021

    Environmental law

    The statue of Justitia

    … the environment. The protective laws related to installations, environmental media and substances (pollution control law, water law, soil protection law, waste law, … Further information Precautionary principle to the article Environmental Compliance Assurance to the article Environmental Code to the article Related contents …