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  • News from 08.09.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

    The World Chemicals Conference – Why we need it

    The Welt im Reagenzglas  (The world in a test tube)

    … pollution impacts along the life cycle of chemicals worldwide, including huge waste problems. Soil, air and water are contaminated with vast amounts of man-made … in Bonn? ICCM5 aims for a strengthened global framework to manage chemicals and waste in such a way that negative effects on human health and the environment are …

  • Cover from 12.12.2025

    NiCE - Sessions & Study Trip

    … which strategic levers and tools are available to promote repair services, reduce waste, and strengthen the local circular economy. Participants will also get to know … which strategic levers and tools are available to promote repair services, reduce waste, and strengthen the local circular economy. Participants will also get to know …

  • Press release 56/11 from 23.11.2011 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Thinking ahead to recycling when printing paper!

    … could also make an important step towards eliminating unwanted chemicals in the waste paper recycling loop. Sustainable consumer protection and environmental … thereby be taken into account. In ecological terms, packaging made of recycled waste paper is better than fresh-fibre packaging. German publishers and printers are …

  • Press release 33/2011 from 26.06.2011 | Last changed: 12.07.2013

    Federal Environment Agency gives the all-clear signal on EHEC in drinking water

    … No. 33/2011 | 26.06.2011 EHEC bacteria of this strain occur extremely rarely in waste water and other bodies of water. As the proportion of the population infected with EHEC is very low, the intestinal bacteria which may be present in waste water only rarely proves to be EHEC. The latest data prove the following: the …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate impacts: Field of action industry and commerce

    Pipelines on a factory site

    … environmental technologies include e-mobility, lithium-ion batteries, industrial waste heat utilisation and the recycling of photovoltaic systems. Innovative … levels can lead to a reduction in transport volumes, delays in deliveries or transshipments to other modes of transport. On coastal waterways and sea waters, storms … Water demand in industry and commerce may decrease in the future due to widespread wastewater recycling and more efficient cooling systems. It can be assumed that the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 19.09.2024

    Cluster Water balance and water management

    The picture shows the tip of a level meter in a calm body of water.

    … and distributing drinking water and for the management of various kinds of waste water. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges to the water … of data on peak utilisations of water are required. So far the theme of waste water management has not yet been embedded in the monitoring report either. … and distributing drinking water and for the management of various kinds of waste water. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges to the water …

  • Press release 34/2015 from 29.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Microplastics in oceans – how much? From where?

    plastic waste in the water

    … From where? UBA: Focus more attention on large-size plastic litter Much plastic waste accumulates in the water Source: BfG The microplastics used in peels or shower … protection in Germany All press releases Tags marine litter microplastics plastic waste … The microplastics used in peels or shower gels contribute a comparatively …

  • Cover from 19.02.2021

    Digital Conference: Environmental Aspects in Public Procurement in Europe: Speakers

    … Benjamin Bongardt, City of Berlin Benjamin Bongardt is the Head of division Waste Management and Green Procurement in the Senate Department for the Environment, … circular economy. Think of the role of procurement; the specific position of waste management industry; circular design and sustainable production. All …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Spatial, Regional and Urban Development Planning

    Bird's eye view of geometrical arranged, colourful fields and settlements

    … development, a high proportion of sealed surfaces, too little green space, and waste heat from industry, buildings and traffic, increase the formation of heat … development, a high proportion of sealed surfaces, too little green space, and waste heat from industry, buildings and traffic, increase the formation of heat …

  • News from 05.10.2018 | Last changed: 08.02.2021

    UBA Position on EU minimum requirements for Water Reuse

    irrigation on a field

    … The European Commission’s (COM) activities to foster the reuse of treated urban wastewater are stipulated in the EU action plan for the Circular Economy. Water … been exhausted. However, reuse comes at a risk – depending on the source of the waste water and its level of treatment excessive nutrients, microbial and chemical … products are protected from contaminants and pathogens advanced treatment of urban waste water is needed. EU minimum quality requirements should clearly express that.  …