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  • News from 09.04.2014 | Last changed: 09.04.2014

    Biogas must become more environmentally friendly

    Biogasanlage, im Vordergrund ein Maisfeld

    … growth from extensive farming, clover grass crops or lucerne grass crops, for example. Conversion of grassland for maize cultivation should be ruled out through …

  • Press release 01/2021 from 18.01.2021 | Last changed: 25.01.2021

    Round ten of the German Federal Ecodesign Award – 2021 call for entries starts today

    Das Logo des Bundespreis Ecodesign

    … become so well established over the past 10 years. We see the winning entries as examples of best practice in the context of our work." In order to conserve … the award ceremony on 6 December 2021 in order to publicise the topic and the good examples which emerged out of the competition. Announcement of winning projects …

  • Press release 57/2020 from 20.11.2020 | Last changed: 24.11.2020

    Invisible Waste – waste that is out of sight

    volle Restmülltonne

    … added, "Waste is also generated where we don't see it at first glance, for example during production, during the transport of consumer goods or when shopping … online, which generates large quantities of additional packaging material. Another example is microplastics – they are found in many cosmetic products, may wash out of …

  • Press release 46/2011 from 06.10.2011 | Last changed: 17.07.2013

    German Federal Environment Agency in favor of a international chemicals strategy

    … for industry can also collaborate successfully,” said Flasbarth. A prime example is so-called chemical leasing, whereby a chemical supplier makes money not … and, as a result, chemical wastes and emissions are significantly reduced. Another example is in the area of hospital hygiene, since specialised suppliers are much …

  • Press release 16/2015 from 28.04.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Energy self-sufficient and ecological role model: UBA building extension in Dessau-Roßlau

    a fallow land near the UBA office building in Dessau-Roßlau with a computer simulation of the planned builing extension with solar panels on the facade

    … to the UBA main building. Should the main building have sufficient self-supply, for example on a sunny Sunday, the power will be fed to the public grid. Upon completion … this exemplary model of sustainable planning of an office building and setting an example of how the building sector can leave future generations with ecologically, …

  • Press release 10/2015 from 17.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    New "Blue Angel" for data centers

    Servers

    … for data centers. The basic concept remained but new requirements were added. For example, new intelligent Power Distribution Units (PDUs), which can also measure … in future. Air conditioning systems that do without refrigerants altogether, for example heat exchangers, are admissible of course. Small data centers with a …

  • Press release 22/2015 from 09.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Fighting dandelions with a brush and hot water

    Münster town hall with wildflowers in the foreground

    … presentations and talks at the symposium concurred. "Local governments can lead by example in environmentally and nature-friendly land management", continued Ms … services. "Rodents and pest insects can be controlled without chemicals. Traps, for example, are quite promising when it comes to rat and mice control", said President …

  • Press release 54/10 from 17.11.2010 | Last changed: 05.07.2013

    Everyone - environment, economy, and consumers - stands to gain from conserving resources

    … through recycling. This also has a positive impact on the environment, as the example of copper recycling illustrates. The process requires half as much energy as … benefits consumers,” said Flasbarth. The public sector must also set a good example and make more use of its purchasing power to promote resource-efficient …

  • Press release 43/2015 from 27.11.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Blue Angel Prize 2015 distinguishes companies serving as role models of environmental and climate protection

    award ceremony Blue Angel Award

    … bearing the ecolabel are exemplary in their contribution to climate protection, for example because they are especially energy-efficient, avoid emissions to soil, water … products in the consumer jungle. I hope that more companies will follow their example and offer products with the Blue Angel label. This enables consumers to make …

  • Cover from 19.01.2026

    Start: Pharmaceuticals and the environment

    Illustration featuring fish, water, medicines, hot water bottle, yoga, household waste bin, toilet, sink, stethoscope, and pharmacy symbol

    … specific pharmaceuticals to environmental organisms is illustrated using specific examples. A key topic in this context is wastewater treatment technology, … specific pharmaceuticals to environmental organisms is illustrated using specific examples. A key topic in this context is wastewater treatment technology, …

  • Press release 24/08 from 07.04.2008 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Summer, sun, climate change

    … activity. Should there be health damage despite observing these measures, for example sunstroke or heatstroke, a physician should be consulted.  More advice and …