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  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … The quantities of biowaste and sewage sludge that may be applied are limited. For example, a maximum of five tons of dried sewage sludge per hectare may be applied … the use of organic residual fertilizers, farmers must comply with the principles of good professional practice in accordance with the Fertilizer Ordinance (DüV), as is the case with all …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Fertilizer

    Großaufnahme eines Traktors, der auf einem Feld Gülle ausfährt

    … copper and zinc) to develop and grow. Only then can they achieve high yields of good quality. Plants absorb nutrients and trace elements from the soil through their … Fertilizer Act, fertilizers may only be used in accordance with good professional practice and must be tailored to the nutrient requirements of the plant and the soil …

  • Article from 08.09.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    Pesticides

    Spray device on the tractor

    … neighboring riparian habitats or water bodies both when applied to the field, for example through drift of spray agents or contaminated seed dust, and later through … neighboring riparian habitats or water bodies both when applied to the field, for example through drift of spray agents or contaminated seed dust, and later through …

  • Article from 17.07.2024 | Last changed: 18.07.2024

    Water Reuse

    … and wastewater discharge.  In Germany the recirculation of water is especially practiced in industrial sectors as e.g. paper production. Some EU member states, … pharmaceuticals, pesticides). Soil properties, hydrogeology, farming and irrigation practices further influence the potential risks for humans and the environment. …

  • Article from 08.10.2021 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Joint research project on decentralized water reuse

    Taking lysimeter cores in a field to analyze water balance and transport processes.

    … causing acute regional water shortages which can lead to competition for water, for example between drinking water supply and agricultural irrigation. Decentralized … causing acute regional water shortages which can lead to competition for water, for example between drinking water supply and agricultural irrigation. Decentralized …

  • Article from 18.07.2024 | Last changed: 19.07.2024

    EU Regulation on Minimum Requirements for Water Reuse

    … considered. At current stage there are also remaining questions in relation to the practical implementation of water reuse. Potentially high costs for administration … considered. At current stage there are also remaining questions in relation to the practical implementation of water reuse. Potentially high costs for administration …

  • Article from 29.12.2021 | Last changed: 05.01.2024

    Water Resource Management

    … waters, coastal waters and groundwater. Its principal aim is to ensure a good status of all waterbodies within the EU. This implies improving aquatic … Surface waters Many of Germany’s surface waterbodies have not yet reached good ecological status. The result reflects the high intensity of use of Germany’s …

  • Article from 12.06.2025 | Last changed: 12.06.2025

    Serious Gaming and Sustainability

    Game controller with landscape

    … at education, the transfer of certain skills or motivation for certain actions, for example. Serious games combine typical game elements such as fun, competition and an … materials can be found in our download area for the project (in German only). Also good to know: More information and tips for a more sustainable life can be found on …

  • Article from 23.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2023

    International information offers

    …   EU English Study towards the Development and Dissemination of Best Practice on Sustainable Use of Biocidal Products …   EU English Study towards the Development and Dissemination of Best Practice on Sustainable Use of Biocidal Products …

  • Article from 23.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2023

    Non-biocidal substitution for biocidal antifouling coatings

    … environment, be sufficiently effective and present no other significant economic or practical disadvantages. Their consideration in the comparative assessment is … environment, be sufficiently effective and present no other significant economic or practical disadvantages. Their consideration in the comparative assessment is …

  • Article from 23.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2023

    Non-biocidal alternatives as substituts for insecticides

    … should be sufficiently effective and shall not have other significant economic or practical disadvantages. The consideration of alternatives in the comparative … important measures to reduce the use of insecticides to the minimum necessary in practice, this compilation focuses on curative non-biocidal alternatives. This is …

  • Article from 23.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2023

    Non-biocidal alternatives as substitution options for rodenticide

    … should be sufficiently effective and shall not have other significant economic or practical disadvantages. The consideration of alternatives in the comparative … important measures to reduce the use of rodenticides to the minimum necessary in practice, this compilation focuses on curative non-biocidal alternatives. This is …