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  • Press release 13/2018 from 25.04.2018 | Last changed: 18.08.2020

    Changes in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act: More recycling of WEEE

    Old televisions and computer monitors on a pile.

    … applies to producers of clothing and furniture with electronic functions. Another example of products which were not previously covered by the legislation: shoes with … lighting. The only exceptions are explicitly identified in the legislative act, for example equipment intended for use in space travel. As of 1 May 2018 producers which … applies to producers of clothing and furniture with electronic functions. Another example of products which were not previously covered by the legislation: shoes with …

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    Interactions between the action fields

    The graphic shows the outgoing and incoming interactions between the 13 action fields in the German adaptation strategy. The areas of water management and soil have a particularly large number of effects.

    … climate impacts in 13 action fields of the German Adaptation Strategy (DAS). For example, the impacts in the action field of water management that affect other areas … climate impacts in 13 action fields of the German Adaptation Strategy (DAS). For example, the impacts in the action field of water management that affect other areas …

  • Appointment from 10.07.2018

    IFAT: International waste management, climate protection, support

    … to inform about current developments and funding instruments on concrete examples, to discuss on the Green Climate Fund, the C40 City Finance Facility and … project preparations? Distinguished experts shared their experiences and concrete examples in this English-speaking information event on: The support for …

  • News from 08.09.2020 | Last changed: 14.09.2020

    Ambitious environmental protection benefits health and well-being

    people in a green space in the city

    … have a positive influence on health and well-being. Urban green spaces are a good example. A recent report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) describes … and well-being. The report stresses that the COVID 19 pandemic has provided a clear example of the complex links between the environment, health and societal systems. … have a positive influence on health and well-being. Urban green spaces are a good example. A recent report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) describes …

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    HMP Birthday Calendar: July

    Photo of a dog swimming with a toy in the water, with the text: Remove the flea collar before swimming

    … a problem if they enter the environment directly. Therefore, make sure that, for example, dogs do not go swimming for a few days after the application of … a problem if they enter the environment directly. Therefore, make sure that, for example, dogs do not go swimming for a few days after the application of …

  • Press release 44/2024 from 08.11.2024 | Last changed: 12.11.2024

    Consumer protection: UBA takes action against Chinese low-cost online marketplace Temu

    Kartons und geöffnete Pakete

    … marketplace Temu puts consumers under pressure when making a purchase decision, for example by spreading false information about the duration of discount campaigns or … protection laws against the company’s will and consistently punish violations, for example by imposing fines. Further information Misleading and aggressive commercial … the EU are regulated in Directive 2011/83/EU on consumer rights  These include, for example, the right of withdrawal for online contracts or the right to receive all …

  • Newsletter from 25.04.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2025

    … can also be a good solution for older houses is demonstrated by many good practical examples. More on this in this issue of the newsletter. Among other things, it also … possible? And is it worth it? Since May 2024, the steadily growing number of good examples on the UBA portal “So geht’s mit Wärmepumpen!“ (“This is how it works with …

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    HMP Birthday Calendar: June

    Photo of a beach chair, sand, sea, and sunset featuring the text: Dispose of medicines in an environmentally conscious way – even on holiday

    … organisms are affected by the negative effects of pharmaceutical residues. For example, painkillers can damage the kidneys of fish, and antidepressants can alter … organisms are affected by the negative effects of pharmaceutical residues. For example, painkillers can damage the kidneys of fish, and antidepressants can alter …

  • Press release 30/2015 from 15.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Car sharing could reduce CO2 emissions by six million tonnes

    car and man with mobile phone

    … "Car sharing services must be much better dovetailed with public transport, for example by increasing the number of car sharing parking spaces at transport hubs. … and mobile positioning services have driven this development. The most well-known example is flexible car sharing, where one's cell phone can easily find the nearest … available vehicle. More mobility options in public transport and car sharing – for example combined tickets or bus-car sharing schemes in rural areas – could create …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of action finance and insurance sector

    Macro photo of a European cent coin

    … to increase the population's awareness of the changed hazard situation, for example through information and education campaigns as well as targeted advice to … risks of policyholders such as companies or municipalities on the capital market. Examples of this are weather derivatives or catastrophe bonds. Further market …

  • Press release 39/2015 from 03.11.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Recycling precious and special metals: a call for coordinated action

    gold bar on a circuit board

    … precious and special metals are the essential components of many products, for example wind farms, photovoltaic modules, e-bikes, smartphones and navigation … alone will not provide enough impetus. Government must also provide incentives, for example through funding programmes and more comprehensive recycling regulations. The … ways to recycle the greatest amount of metals and energy as possible.” Take the example of neodymium: magnetic neodymium is in the motors of e-bikes, in wind farms …