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  • Cover from 28.09.2023

    Just and Ambitious: Circular Economy – A concrete answer to transformation demands in a changing world

    Logo UBA - GIZ event series on the global circular economy "Just and Ambitious: Circular Economy – A concrete answer to transformation demands in a changing world"

    … circular. Production and consumption patterns still follow the outdated ‘take-make-waste’ practices. As a result, the world has extracted 100 billion tonnes (Gt) of … and the Global Methane Pledge. It can reduce not only resource extraction and waste, but pollution, biodiversity loss as well as criticality of raw materials … circular. Production and consumption patterns still follow the outdated ‘take-make-waste’ practices. As a result, the world has extracted 100 billion tonnes (Gt) of …

  • Newsletter from 11.12.2020 | Last changed: 11.12.2020

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2020

    … the focus article of this newsletter edition. Other topics include the recycling of waste containing precious and minor metals, the renewed increase in packaging … and marine waters. read more (in German) Pollutants can enter water bodies from wastewater treatment plants The use of products (such as cleaning products, wall …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 02.07.2024

    Improving the Safety of Tailings Management Facilities (TMFs) in Kyrgyzstan

    … Runtime 28.06.2021 to 31.12.2021 The project focuses on the safety of mining waste storage and strengthens the technical and management capacities of affected … безопасности хвостохранилищ … The project focuses on the safety of mining waste storage and strengthens the technical and management capacities of affected …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 23.05.2025

    Strengthening Partnerships for Best Available Technologies with a Focus on Regional Engagement

    … of industrial plants in the areas of large-volume organic chemicals (LVOCs), wastewater treatment and waste management. Documents Project information (English) (175.24 kB) Информация о … of industrial plants in the areas of large-volume organic chemicals (LVOCs), wastewater treatment and waste management. … Strengthening Partnerships for Best …

  • Press release 37/2017 from 20.11.2017 | Last changed: 22.11.2017

    Household appliance repair costs should be made tax-deductible

    Elektrogeräte wie Waschmaschinen und Herd auf einem Recyclinghof

    … UBA presents 7-point strategy against obsolescence for European Week for Waste Reduction Appliances which break down prematurely or are discarded for other … the household should also be tax-deductible. At the start of the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) President Maria Krautzberger said, “If the handyman makes a …

  • Press release 06/2020 from 12.02.2020 | Last changed: 19.02.2020

    Many bisphenol A alternatives may be endocrine disruptive

    Reagenzkolben mit Flüssigkeit

    … The UBA recommends continued disposal of these sales slips together with residual waste since there is currently no final evaluation of alternative colour developers such as bisphenol S (BPS). These substances can be spread through waste paper collection and then re-enter the consumer cycle or environment via … measure, these papers should continue to be disposed of together with residual waste. The German Environment Agency sees the trend towards thermal papers free of …

  • Newsletter from 11.08.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2023

    … Rubrics Climate / Energy Health Chemicals Transport Economy / Consumption Waste / Resources Air Water Agriculture Sustainability / Strategies / International … an effective contribution to international climate goals. read more (in German) Waste / Resources Better recycling of boats Sports boats and light aircraft as well …

  • Newsletter from 11.12.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2023

    … Rubrics Climate / Energy Health Chemicals Transport Noise Economy / Consumption Waste / Resources Air Water Sustainability / Strategies / International matters UBA … – our tips for a more environmentally-friendly Christmas. read more (in German) Waste / Resources Packaging waste on the rise again in 2021 In 2021, packaging waste …

  • DzU article from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 19.01.2026

    Indicator: Employment in environmental protection

    A graph shows the employment in Green Tech and their share in the overall employment for 2010 until 2023. In 2023 about 3.4 million people were employed in this sector. The share was 7.5 percent in 2023 of all employees.

    … on 25.06.2025 At a glance In 2023 around 3.4 million people worked in Green Tech. Waste management and resource conservation (circular economy) account for around one … economy accounts for around a third of these jobs. In addition to traditional waste collection and treatment, examples include the use of renewable raw materials …

  • Newsletter from 02.06.2025 | Last changed: 02.06.2025

    The Latest from UBA - No.: 3/2025

    … No.: 3/2025 | 02.06.2025 Rubrics Climate / Energy Chemicals Economy / Consumption Waste / Resources Air Water Sustainability / Strategies / International matters … facilities and their releases to air, water and land and their off-site transfer in waste water are clearly displayed. Data for industrial sectors of the current …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 09.12.2025

    Enhancement of Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers in Western Balkan countries and Republic of Moldova

    … to improve access to information on pollutants, releases and off-site transfers of waste. The project supports its partner countries to develop or upgrade their PRTRs … to improve access to information on pollutants, releases and off-site transfers of waste. The project supports its partner countries to develop or upgrade their PRTRs …

  • Newsletter from 01.10.2021 | Last changed: 01.10.2021

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2021

    … information on all proposals (in German) Consumer tips Where to dispose of the e-waste? Whether it is a washing machine, television, mobile phone or remote control - … into the appliances protects the environment and the climate. The "International E-Waste Day" on 14 October 2021 draws attention to the proper disposal methods. read … on air quality assessment. read more (in German) Climate change, eutrophication, waste and munitions: Endangered Baltic Sea Germany still holds the chair of the …