… are ubiquitous. They stem from natural sources, factories, farming, transportation, and households. Deposits of such soil pollutants can seep into the groundwater or are uptaken by plants, they can pose an environmental and health risk. last update on 26.02.2014 A pollutant is a chemical or other substance whose properties and concentrations are potentially hazardous to the environment and/or human health. …

… economy is dependent on a secure supply of raw materials. Manufacturing industry and the energy sector in particular require immense amounts of such materials. It is for this reason that Germany extracts its own deposits and also imports significant amounts of those raw materials which are not available domestically. last update on 09.03.2021 Development and challenges from the perspective of environmental protection and resource …

… 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 … costs. Hence material costs play a key role when it comes to companies being and remaining competitive. Companies can and should use this cost factor as a springboard to reduced operating costs and …

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… The Federal Environment Agency supports an objective debate on the chances and risks which nanotechnology involves. It wants to help promote the opportunities … of nanomaterials. One focus is the development of test guidelines and guidance documents for an international harmonized testing of nanomaterials. In this context, …

… 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 also contains important provisions …

… Harmonisation of health assessment – LCI values and EU-LCI values Materials used for … Many European Research projects show that the development of low-emission materials and building products is the most effective measure to improve indoor air quality. …

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