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Replacing single-use to-go packaging with reusable packaging cuts waste and saves resources.

Sushi and several sauces all individually wrapped in disposable plastic containers in a take away paper bag

… für Speisen & Getränke zum Mitnehmen Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2023 … Replacing single-use to-go packaging with reusable packaging cuts waste and …

Cover from 25.03.2025

PFAS in soil - forever pollution, forever concern? Agenda

… campaigns in eggs from domestic poultry farms in the Lyon conurbation (France) in 2023 Manuel Marquis - French Ministry of Health and Agence régionale de santé … campaigns in eggs from domestic poultry farms in the Lyon conurbation (France) in 2023 Manuel Marquis - French Ministry of Health and Agence régionale de santé …

Document from 10.05.2022 | last change: 31.01.2023

Release of nickel by chrome-plated drinking water taps and other components

… Release of nickel by chrome-plated drinking water taps and other components 30.01.2023 Document Release of nickel by chrome-plated drinking water taps and other …

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Adults are back in focus in the German Environmental Survey.

a colorful picture with many different faces

… Was belastet die Menschen? German Environmental Survey, GerES VI (2023-2024) Deutsche Umweltstudie zur Gesundheit von Erwachsenen – GerES VI … Adults …

Document from 30.03.2023

Review - Resilience in the face of multiple crises – Pathways and obstacles toward a resilient sustainability transformation

… – Pathways and obstacles toward a resilient sustainability transformation 30.03.2023 Document Review - Resilience in the face of multiple crises (518.73 kB) Tags …

Review - Resilience in the face of multiple crises (518.73 kB)

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Germany must reduce more greenhouse gas emissions in order to achieve its climate targets by 2030.

… following contents contain this medium: Climate emissions fall by 10.1 per cent in 2023 – biggest decline since 1990 Klimaschutzinstrumente-Szenario 2030 (KIS-2030) …

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Environmental Checklist for Prescribing and Dispensing Medications

List of suggestions for preventing the release of pharmaceuticals into the environment. Text content: Environmental Checklist for Prescribing and Dispensing Medications

… the environment? Source: CC-BY 4.0 German Environment Agency, Ecologic Institute 2023 The following contents contain this medium: Dispensing drugs: Environmental …

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Checklist: Eco-friendly Use of Medications

List of suggestions for preventing the release of pharmaceuticals into the environment. Text content: Checklist: Eco-friendly Use of Medications

… the environment? Source: CC-BY 4.0 German Environment Agency, Ecologic Institute 2023 The following contents contain this medium: Environmentally conscious disposal …

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Response: National Water Strategy

The picture shows the title page of the National Water Strategy. A photograph shows the bank of a stream or brook which is in spate. Underneath, white writing on a dark-blue background reads ’National Water Strategy – Cabinet decision dated 15th March 2023’.

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The climate-friendly sponge city

The graphic shows the change from a heavily sealed city to a climate-resilient sponge city with its positive effects.

… The climate-friendly sponge city Source: Datenquelle: Monitoringbericht 2023 zur Deutschen Anpassungsstrategie an den Klimawandel Download image (1.99 MB) …

Document from 03.05.2022 | last change: 21.11.2023

Annex 4: Supplementary application form for the inclusion of a substance which is already assessed by another authority or international organization

… which is already assessed by another authority or international organization 21.11.2023 Document Annex 4: Supplementary application form for the inclusion of a …

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Press release 42/2025 from 11.12.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

Renewable electricity generation with limited growth

Wind turbines between agricultural land and a solar park

… 55 percent. In recent years, the share was 54.1 percent (2024) and 52.5 percent (2023). Press release No. 42/2025 | 11.12.2025 “Overall, we are on the right track. … 55 percent. In recent years, the share was 54.1 percent (2024) and 52.5 percent (2023). … Germany’s gross electricity generation from renewable energy is expected to …