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  • Article from 01.08.2019 | Last changed: 02.08.2019

    Resource use and its consequences

    construction of a pipeline

    … raw materials such as the animal feed and energy crops that we use in such abundance and for which large tracts of fertile land are used. Fertilizer and … of keeping the negative socioecological effects of resource use within reasonable bounds. Also key to such efforts are waste management programmes and product liability … Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Publications Bioökonomiekonzepte und Diskursanalyse Related contents Ressourcennutzung in Deutschland Indikator: …

  • Article from 06.12.2017 | Last changed: 06.12.2017

    Frequently Asked Questions about phthalates and plasticisers

    Käse, aus Plastikfolie ausgewickelt

    … update on 06.12.2017 What are phthalates, what are they for? Phthalates are compounds of phthalic acid (1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid) with various alcohols (phthalic … do food and house dust contain phthalates? Phthalates are not chemically tightly bound in soft PVC. They can escape from products as vapour or migrate into other … can now be detected everywhere in the environment. According to the EU, around 95% of DEHP escapes into the environment during product use and disposal and …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Inspections in the Antarctic

    2013 South African-German inspection group

    … and observer missions in the Antarctic. last update on 27.01.2016 Inspections under the Antarctic Treaty In January 2013, after a 14-year interval, Germany … Antarctic. At the same time the experience gathered on site improves the Agency's understanding of the special circumstances in the Antarctic. In general, observer … the bridge, engine room, sewage and waste management, hospital, kitchen and laundry. The condition of these spaces and overall safety management were discussed …

  • Article from 04.05.2020 | Last changed: 04.05.2020

    International policy and knowledge transfer

    People working on a presentation

    … for stringent environmental policies. Even before EU accession negotiations got underway, Germany concluded bilateral environmental agreements with some of the … states. The Eastern and Central European nations that joined the EU in 2004 underwent extremely rapid transformation, whereby the need to implement the EU’s … of the German federal government, which seizes the opportunity to establish EU-funded administrative partnerships to assist the authorities of these states in …

  • Article from 31.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    Alpine Convention

    A clear-water lake, surrounded by high mountains

    … and ecological viability. The economic and societal framework conditions require a fundamental change. Furthermore, the Alps are affected to a large extent by … The topic of a Green Economy in the Alps was also the focus of two projects funded by the BMU and UBA: The Alpenkonvention AAA+ project by CIPRA Germany seeks to … publications Die aktuellen Veränderungen von Umwelt, Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft und Bevölkerung in den Alpen Ökosystemare Umweltbeobachtung 2. Aufl. Tags Alpine …

  • Article from 14.11.2016 | Last changed: 16.11.2016

    EU Construction Products Regulation

    … in the context of CE marking. The German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt – UBA) considers it crucial to implement information obligations from EU … examination. Associated content Links study: need for more extensive labelling? (PDF) European Commission: Construction symposium on EU Construction Products …

  • 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.

    … The CO 2 system cools the vehicle interior very fast and is energy-efficient. Under normal European summer weather conditions, the new mobile air conditioning … systems (06.03.2013) EU Directive: Emissions from air-conditioning systems (PDF) Interview UBA Vice President Dr. Holzmann (25.09.2008, in German) Deutsche …

  • Article from 29.11.2018 | Last changed: 24.03.2020

    EU law for construction products

    … the German building law in 2016 the current requirements valid in Germany can be found in the “ Administrative Rules ─ Technical Building Regulations ” (abbreviated … Standardisation in the building sector Construction Products Directive & REACH (PDF, in German) List of products in the scope of CPR covered by hEN Product areas …

  • 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

    … paints and varnishes. Building products which outgas volatile organic compounds (VOC) and odours can be harmful to the health and well-being of the people who … other refurbishment products and insight into the Blue Angel ecolabel is in the Gesund und umweltfreundlich renovieren brochure. Choosing the right products can reduce …

  • Article from 04.04.2024 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Statutes and regulations

    paragraphs

    … these substances. Montreal Protocol, Annex F: Controlled substances Source: Umweltbundesamt Downloads: download table (PDF) (30.29 kB) EU regulation of fluorinated greenhouse gases and HFCs Both Germany …

  • Article from 02.09.2013 | Last changed: 25.03.2014

    Environmental product declarations for construction products

    … the documentation of products in the construction process. They also provide the fundamental information for carrying out life cycle assessments. last update on … product life cycle, in particular the impact of its use on indoor air, soil and groundwater, the outdoor environment, and drinking water if applicable) Life cycle … system) Required documentation, test certificates. The professional and technical foundations of the EPD must be verifiable and must meet the requirements of ISO 14025 …

  • Article from 06.03.2013 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Blue Angel for Building Products and Furnishings

    Logo of the Blue Angel ecolabel

    … has been created.  The AgBB scheme assesses the emissions of volatile organic compounds ( VOC ) according to uniform, reliable, health-related criteria.  It has been … pollutants in materials and emissions. The Eco-label Jury has listed printers under the protection goal "climate". There has been a Blue Angel for wooden toys … the living environment and office Source: Blauer Engel Downloads: download table (PDF) (20.35 kB) Associated content Links Action Programme Environment and Health (in …