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  • Press release 05/2019 from 19.02.2019 | Last changed: 24.04.2019

    Stricter environmental standards for raw material supply necessary

    in einer bergigen, trockenen Landschaft klafft ein riesiges tiefes Loch mit terrassenförmigen Plateaus in der Erde

    … by 2060, compared to 2011. Press release No. 05/2019 | 19.02.2019 Improper mining practices in the past have caused considerable damage to the environment. The 2015 … (Energiewende) because there is not enough recycled material available. One example is the lithium which is needed for energy storage. It cannot currently be …

  • Press release 10/2025 from 07.03.2025 | Last changed: 12.03.2025

    Consumer protection: Second-hand platforms put to the test

    Frau kauft online Kleidung am Laptop ein.

    … only the clothing sector, but also other platforms such as those selling electrical goods, books and vehicle parts. In particular, the participating authorities and … the websites reviewed made environmental claims. According to the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, advertising with misleading environmental claims is prohibited, …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Transport

    Traffic jam

    … during heavy rainfall. Risks from standing water on roads can be avoided, for example, by milling out ruts or by an adapted road layout. Damage can also be … asphalt mixtures. As an adaptation measure for storms, the design of bridges, for example, can be adapted to improve the connection between the roadway and the … during heavy rainfall. Risks from standing water on roads can be avoided, for example, by milling out ruts or by an adapted road layout. Damage can also be …

  • Press release 26/2016 from 04.08.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Higher income earners usually have higher climate-impact lifestyles

    photo of money

    … or even fail to consider other aspects of their (un)sustainable consumption, for example long-distance holiday travels, and overall they generate more CO 2 emissions … higher income and a higher level of environmental awareness can in fact result in a good eco-balance. One example is the group of "conscious average consumers", one of … levels of energy consumption. This is because the people in this consumer group practice environmentally friendly consumption when it comes to the "big points". …

  • Press release 43/2023 from 04.12.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    Current recycling review: Successes, failures and challenges

    Recycling trägt zur Ressourcenschonung bei

    … quantities of these materials continue to be recycled. For plastic packaging, for example, the actual feed-in rate for mechanical recycling was 67.5 per cent, 4.5 … actually utilised. Designing for recycling: Solution available for most packaging Good recyclability of packaging is a prerequisite for high-quality recycling. In … example packaging made of bamboo, wood, jute, ceramic or cork, is not recycled in practice. They are therefore particularly problematic. Associated content Links UBA …

  • Press release 38/2018 from 26.11.2018 | Last changed: 06.12.2018

    Award ceremony for winners of 7th German Federal Ecodesign Award

    Logo des Bundespreis Ecodesign 2018

    … and German Environment Agency have awarded the prize since 2012 to outstanding examples of ecodesign. Press release No. 38/2018 | 26.11.2018 Federal Environment … and German Environment Agency have awarded the prize since 2012 to outstanding examples of ecodesign. … Winning projects include sustainable silk production, a …

  • Press release 29/2020 from 07.07.2020 | Last changed: 10.07.2020

    Environment and agriculture in dialogue

    Ein Acker mit Traktorspuren.

    … various agricultural associations. "The debate about overfertilisation is a prime example of the conflicts of interest between agriculture and environment. The … various agricultural associations. "The debate about overfertilisation is a prime example of the conflicts of interest between agriculture and environment. The …

  • Press release 10/2020 from 12.03.2020 | Last changed: 18.03.2020

    Slight decline in Germany's air pollutant emissions

    Dicker, schwarzer Rauch kommt aus dem Schornstein.

    … to be too high. We need far-reaching reforms, in particular in agricultural practices. We need to improve coverage of slurry tanks, optimize feed and adapt … and 53 percent for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). PAH are formed for example as a result of incomplete firing of wood or coal. The great successes in air …

  • News from 12.10.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    UBA supports design for a circular economy

    Discussion panel at the Circular Design Forum 2018

    … that were playfully tested by the Learning Factory have now been realised at the practical level in Northern Europe: together with a design agency and an expert for … of circular economy compatible design, and incorporates convincing and current practical examples from the Baltic Sea Region in the form of short films. Associated content …