… are still problems and where we need to catch up. The pollution of our waters, for example, is an immense challenge for the coming years. There has been little … deficits in the area of water  – all three indicators are in the red here. For example, the limit value for nitrate in groundwater has been exceeded at around one … before the agreed target is reached. Other indicators focus on human health. For example, the orange ⁠ indicator⁠ “Exposure of the population to traffic noise” …

… influence of the environment on people’s health and well-being. Depending on, for example, age, gender, social situation, ethnicity, phase of life and previous … socially disadvantaged and vulnerable population groups. Low social status, for example, tends to be more frequently associated with increased exposure to noise and … influence of the environment on people’s health and well-being. Depending on, for example, age, gender, social situation, ethnicity, phase of life and previous …

… not blind us to the considerable need for action to protect the environment, for example our waters," said UBA President Dirk Messner. All three indicators of the … in the last 10 years. The situation in other areas is somewhat more favourable. For example, air quality has improved steadily in recent years. 2020 marked the second … not blind us to the considerable need for action to protect the environment, for example our waters," said UBA President Dirk Messner. All three indicators of the …

… to restore near-natural watercourse structures are also of great importance. For example, meandering rivers and streams reduce the flow velocity and thus reduce the … measures that reduce drinking water consumption. Starting points are, for example, the sprinkling of agricultural areas or the increased use of greywater or … consumers. In addition, there are various groundwater recharge strategies, for example through the planned infiltration of additional water volumes. Groundwater …

… climate-friendly action must become an established part of the work we do, for example when on business trips or in procurement,” said Ms Krautzberger. Press … operational issues, organization, technical conditions or even legal framework. For example, responsibility for building management may in part be outsourced, which … climate-friendly action must become an established part of the work we do, for example when on business trips or in procurement,” said Ms Krautzberger. … Whether …

… Agency (UBA) recommends alternative hard coatings and mechanical cleaning, for example with underwater brushes, or the use of alternative coatings with no … is why it is appropriate to take measures to reduce water pollution here. A few examples from Scandinavia show how it can be done: Sweden allows only products with …

… resources should be cheaper for their consumers. It would be conceivable, for example, to levy 7 instead of 19 per cent VAT on a resource-efficient TV. It would … no primary raw materials were used to manufacture them. Recycled concrete is an apt example: its production consumes up to 45 per cent less grit. Product-specific … to the environment: consumption of land, water and unused material. As an example: it takes 70 tonnes of materials to manufacture an automobile weighing …

… also get more involved and further improve collection and take-back options, for example through more accessible recycling centres or more flexible take-back hours. … is partly due to the expansion of the scope of application of ElektroG. For example, photovoltaic modules, which have a very long service life, have also been … 2021. The Act enters into force on 1 January 2022. Starting on 1 July 2022, for example, grocery retailers (e.g. supermarkets and discounters) with a sales area of …

… bottles the universal choice in beverage packaging. We have seen with the example of plastic bags that consumers are supportive of waste avoidance with many … waste. There are a number of reasons for the greater volumes of waste, for example elaborate packaging which sometimes has special functions like spray bottle … bottles the universal choice in beverage packaging. We have seen with the example of plastic bags that consumers are supportive of waste avoidance with many …