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  • Article from 13.05.2020 | Last changed: 24.10.2023

    UNEP / UNESCO / BMUV Training Programme

    … of particular concern for developing and emerging countries (e.g. water, soil, waste, biodiversity, mobility, urbanization, land use, energy). The topics of these … of particular concern for developing and emerging countries (e.g. water, soil, waste, biodiversity, mobility, urbanization, land use, energy). The topics of these …

  • Article from 12.06.2025 | Last changed: 18.06.2025

    Climate Action in Agriculture on a global level

    A farmer plows a field with a ox plow

    … residues. Examples for demand-side climate mitigation measures: • Reduction of food waste and losses • Change in eating habits • Reduced deforestation. There are … sector to the effects of global warming, and trends in food consumption and waste. Sources of emissions in agriculture vary from country to country, but common … residues. Examples for demand-side climate mitigation measures: • Reduction of food waste and losses • Change in eating habits • Reduced deforestation. There are …

  • Article from 10.08.2020 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Military and armament contaminated sites

    … sites), they nonetheless fall within the scope of site contamination and former waste disposal sites. An historical classification is often applied that is based on … military sites Contaminated military sites are contaminated sites and military waste disposal sites that are attributable to post World War II military operations. … sites), they nonetheless fall within the scope of site contamination and former waste disposal sites. An historical classification is often applied that is based on …

  • Article from 23.03.2015 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Thermal treatment

    waste incineration plant

    … Thermal treatment Waste incineration plants generate electricity and heat in the thermal treatment Source: Bernd Engelmann / Umweltbundesamt Thermal waste treatment, which is one of the mainstays of waste disposal in Germany, is …

  • Article from 21.01.2026 | Last changed: 21.01.2026

    Imprint

    … Noise: mitifoto / Adobe Stock Economics | Consumption: Ralf Gosch / Adobe Stock Waste | Resources: eyetronic / Adobe Stock Air: James Thew / Adobe Stock Water: … Noise: mitifoto / Adobe Stock Economics | Consumption: Ralf Gosch / Adobe Stock Waste | Resources: eyetronic / Adobe Stock Air: James Thew / Adobe Stock Water: …

  • Article from 13.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Prescribing drugs: Environmental aspects

    Photo of a consultation between a doctor and a patient

    … Furthermore, prescribing smaller pack sizes can help reduce pharmaceutical waste. Patients should be thoroughly informed about proper medication use, dosage, … 2023 Download image (4.60 MB) Diclofenac: Influence of pharmaceutical form and wastewater treatment on the discharge into the envi Comparison: transdermal patch – … Download image (931.30 kB) Diclofenac: Influence of the pharmaceutical form and wastewater treatment on the discharge into 2/2 Data values [mg] with references …

  • Article from 18.02.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Pain relief gel – questions and answers

    Photo showing hands with white cream, which is wiped off with a paper towel.

    … D, Brandt, M, Hennighausen, N (2022): Reduction of residual topical diclofenac in waste water by a wiping procedure before hand washing. Chemosphere Volume 292 … D, Brandt, M, Hennighausen, N (2022): Reduction of residual topical diclofenac in waste water by a wiping procedure before hand washing. Chemosphere Volume 292 … Pain …

  • Article from 14.10.2020 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Curbing overdevelopment

    … facilities, campgrounds, parks and green areas. Land used for storage, mine waste, utilities, and waste disposal. Cemeteries Land used for traffic infrastructure elements, i.e. … for Germany 2022 Promoting the high-quality recycling of plastics from demolition waste and enhancing the use of recycled materials in construction products in …

  • Article from 10.04.2025 | Last changed: 12.01.2026

    Visit us

     The UBA building in Dessau-Roßlau from above. The building is elongated, with a façade of wood and coloured glass slabs and slanted solar cells covering the entire surface of the flat roof

    … events for kids and conduct workshops for grades 1 through 4 on water, air and waste sorting. The events and workshops are designed to raise environmental … events for kids and conduct workshops for grades 1 through 4 on water, air and waste sorting. The events and workshops are designed to raise environmental …

  • Article from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 12.01.2026

    Disclaimer, privacy policy and copyright

    … Environment Agency's Internet infrastructure, offences against morality and other illegal activities in connection with the use of the Internet offer. A conclusion … Environment Agency's Internet infrastructure, offences against morality and other illegal activities in connection with the use of the Internet offer. A conclusion …

  • Article from 06.06.2019 | Last changed: 22.01.2026

    Batteries

    Batteries of different size and color

    … Hence under no circumstances should batteries ever be disposed of with household waste. last update on 06.06.2019 Batteries in Germany In 2012 43,549 tonnes of … to ensure that manufacturers meet their obligations to take back and dispose of the waste batteries. Violation of the Batteriegesetz-Melderegister reporting obligation …