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  • Article from 22.04.2016 | Last changed: 22.04.2016

    Organic-waste treatment

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … that the waste is collected and composted separately and in a manner that is as environmentally sound as possible. last update on 22.04.2016 Composting and … held on 30 September 2004, with delegates from the BMU, BMBF and UBA in attendance. Information concerning the findings presented and discussed at the conference are …

  • Article from 30.01.2015 | Last changed: 30.01.2015

    Mechanical-biological treatment

    Waste sorting facilitie

    … Mechanical-biological waste treatment facilities are a mainstay of sustainable and environmentally safe waste management in Germany. Mechanical-biological waste … For a description of the various types of mechanical-biological facilities and information concerning capacities, processes and points of contact, see the relevant …

  • Article from 01.09.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    PARC – Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals

    boy sitting between flowers in front of a hillside

    … Chemicals An improved risk assessment of chemicals to protect human health and the environment Source: sergo321 / AdobeStock The "European Partnership for the … the necessary data and findings, thus providing risk managers with essential information for decision-making processes. Another priority objective is the … and the development of a sustainable and long-term human-biomonitoring-system in Europe, building on HBM4EU. Furthermore, based on new concepts and data on …

  • Article from 07.01.2020 | Last changed: 08.11.2024

    Waste collection and transport

    Three large garbage containers for waste paper and waste

    … comes to collecting, sorting and transporting waste, a distinction is made between systematic and systemless approaches. The kirbside collection of bundled waste paper … cubic meter containers that are used in settings such as large apartment buildings. Information as to which types of waste can be deposited in which type of container … collected in separate containers, which is a key precondition especially for the environmentally sound material recycling. This also allows to closed material cycles …

  • Article from 17.03.2014 | Last changed: 17.03.2014

    Waste disposal

    A backhoe pushes together the waste of the waste landfill

    … Germany’s Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz law, waste is to be disposed of in a safe and environmentally compatible manner, whereby the top priority in this regard is …

  • Article from 25.08.2025 | Last changed: 25.09.2025

    Research Project „Food and Agriculture with a Future“

    The image shows a circular collage of individual photos depicting animal husbandry (chickens, pigs, cattle), a wheat field, and a plate with a vegetarian dish made from vegetables and lentils. In the center of the circle is the lettering “ErLa” (Ernährung und Landwirtschaft mit Zukunft, or “Nutrition and Agriculture with a Future”).

    … a Future“ Eigenforschungsprojekt ErLa Source: Eigene Zusammenstellung UBA What does environmentally friendly agriculture and sustainable, healthy nutrition look like in … instruments can be used to achieve the transformation of the agricultural and food system in Germany? UBA is addressing these and other questions in the “Food and … quality standards in communal catering, economic instruments such as taxes and informational instruments such as climate labels will be examined in more detail. …

  • Article from 15.07.2015 | Last changed: 15.07.2015

    Climate protection in the waste management sector

    Bio-gas plant

    … waste management on climate protection. Associated content Publications Accounting Systems for Short-lived Climate Pollutants and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation in the …

  • Article from 14.04.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    From Stakeholder Dialogue to German Centre for Micropollutants

    … Dialogue to German Centre for Micropollutants In 2016, the Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMU) launched a stakeholder dialogue to develop the federal … A joint communication strategy under the umbrella of the UN Water Decade An information campaign by the BMU on the correct disposal of medicinal products  …

  • Article from 14.11.2025 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Renewable energies in figures

    The diagram shows the development of the shares of renewable energies for electricity, heat and transport. While electricity shares grew steadily, the development of heat and transport shares stagnated for several years. The share of renewables in electricity fell significantly in 2021 (to 41.7 percent), but since then rose considerably to 54.1 percent in 2024. The share of renewables in the heat sector reaches 17.8 percent in 2024 and in the transport sector 7.3 percent.

    … 14.11.2025 Introduction The “Energiewende” – Germany’s transition towards a secure, environmentally friendly, and economically successful energy future – includes a large-scale restructuring of the energy supply system towards the use of renewable energy in all sectors. While the switch towards …

  • Article from 13.04.2023 | Last changed: 28.08.2023

    1H-Benzotriazole Round Table

    … that, even in low concentrations, the substance has adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems and drinking water quality. That is why a round table was launched at the … was launched with the participation of experts from the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), the … is also called tolyltriazole. During the consultations and the exchange of information and knowledge, a  symposium  was organised where stakeholders met with …

  • Article from 13.04.2023 | Last changed: 09.08.2023

    “Round Table” Concept

    … water bodies. last update on 13.04.2023 Background From 2016 to 2021, the Federal Environment Ministry conducted a national dialogue in Germany with actors, affected … This “stakeholder dialogue” focused on the protection of both the water ecosystem as well as raw water for the treatment of drinking water. It was agreed that … goal is to identify suitable measures for this. It is also important to pass on information and knowledge to the organisations affected and any consumers. Three …

  • Article from 15.04.2016 | Last changed: 15.04.2016

    Waste containing asbestos

    Construction workers in white protective suits and respirators in a corrugated asbestos roof.

    … and not by the degree of risk entailed by the release of asbestos fibers into the environment. The fact that this hazard is designated as H7 (carcinogenic) in … and not by the degree of risk entailed by the release of asbestos fibers into the environment. The fact that this hazard is designated as H7 (carcinogenic) in …