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Press release 32/2020 from 27.07.2020 | Last changed: 29.07.2020

Integrating environmental protection in legislation on global supply chains

… also includes environmental protection in the supply chain can be implemented both practically and legally. The current period of upheaval and restructuring is an … do address human rights violations and environmental degradation together, as in practice there is a close link between these issues. For companies, this means that … system are also used to implement due diligence obligations. Associated content Links Final Report (in German) Sub-report Integration of Environmental Aspects …

Press release 32/09 from 04.06.2009 | Last changed: 05.07.2013

Experiencing environment and health with all the senses

… take to avoid environment-related health risks. These educational materials will help to raise their awareness of the issues surrounding the environment and health, … to experience the topic of environment and health. Some of what the materials help the pupils learn is how the sense of smell works and what can be done to get … in Berlin on Sunday, 7 June 2009. Address: Straße des 17. Juni. Associated content Links German Federal Ministry for Environment Umweltfestival Documents Experiencing …

Press release 31/11 from 22.06.2011 | Last changed: 27.06.2013

Upwards trend in disposable plastic bottles continues

… said UBA President Jochen Flasbarth. The reusable packaging system has proven to help reduce waste volume and to cut down on transport. “The Federal Environment … to introduce a labeling requirement for disposable beverage packaging. This will help consumers make the right choice”, added Flasbarth. The labeling requirement … In 2009, that share was 51.8 percent (see chart). 22 June 2011 Associated content Links Packmittelstrukur des Getränkeverbrauchs 2009 Consumption of beverages in …

Press release 48/2024 from 06.12.2024 | Last changed: 10.12.2024

UBA game “Little Impacts” wins the German Children’s Software Award TOMMI 2024

… to demonstrations. The story has an important message; we can all do something to help the environment! It was exciting to learn more about climate protection, even … if we had to read a lot, which was a bit of an effort. But we learned how we can help others, for example friends and family.” Little Impacts has been available for … The game was developed by the development studio Quantumfrog. Associated content Links German Children’s Software Award TOMMI TOMMI winner 2024 Little Impacts …

Press release 03/2023 from 23.01.2023 | Last changed: 25.01.2023

German Ecodesign Award 2023: Federal Government competition renews offer of reward for ecological design

… with life cycle analysis and innovative, environmentally friendly materials are helping us to save resources, do less damage to the environment and to consume more … [at] bundespreis-ecodesign [dot] de bundespreis-ecodesign.de Associated content Links Award application documents Criteria Jury 2023 Promotional film All press …

News from 14.05.2020 | Last changed: 24.06.2020

Climate change has an impact on the safety of installations

… and internationally in Natech risk management and exchange examples of good practice in Natech risk management. Accordingly, a record with international good … as No. 32 in the series on Chemical Accidents of the OECD. Associated content Links Natural Hazards Triggering Technical Accidents (Natech) Examples of Good …

Press release 24/08 from 07.04.2008 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

Summer, sun, climate change

… new UBA background paper. We also present various heat warning systems that may help to prepare for the summer hot season. Associated content Links Background paper on the causes and symptoms of common heat illnes Documents …

News from 29.05.2018 | Last changed: 11.06.2018

Ways to energy-efficient urban redevelopment: documents online

… Strategies for Energy-Efficient Urban Development – A brief manual” aims to help municipalities initiate the development of integrated strategies for energy-efficient urban redevelopment. Associated content Links more on the advisory assistance project and its results General information on …

Press release 55/09 from 04.08.2009 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

REACH and plastics recycling

… in plastics recycling which spotlights the core requirements of REACH and lends a helping hand in implementation of the new chemicals regulation. Scheduled date of … those in the expert community is scheduled upon its conclusion. Associated content Links For more information about REACH see Documents REACH and plastics recycling …

Cover from 14.09.2020

Human Biomonitoring for science and chemical policy (Info)

… please click here . Conference fee Participation is free of charge Venue and link for the hybrid conference How will the meeting take place? The hybrid meeting … be involved remotely. Others will be participating in Berlin. We will share the link for the live stream with you after your registration. Can I participate …

Press release 28/2022 from 09.06.2022 | Last changed: 15.06.2022

Giving value added tax an ecological and social dimension

… incomes would benefit the most, relatively speaking. In addition, this would also help people who have benefited relatively little from the two previous relief … household linen should also be reduced from 19 to 7 percent. This is already common practice in nine EU Member States. In addition, VAT should be waived on donations in … Associated content Grafik Entlastungspaket Klima und Umwelt Source: Umweltbundesamt Links Factsheet "Climate and Environment Relief Package" (in German) Graphic …

Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 24.04.2018

Instruments for cost-covering financing of municipal waste management in Turkey

… for cost- covering and polluter oriented financing mechanisms that could help in promoting the development of a modern municipal waste management system. … for cost- covering and polluter oriented financing mechanisms that could help in promoting the development of a modern municipal waste management system. …