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  • Press release 35/2020 from 31.07.2020 | Last changed: 12.08.2020

    Rodent control measures are contaminating fish

    ein Rattenschatten an der Wand

    … and smart solutions for effective, legally compliant and environmentally sound rat control in sewers. The final report which has now been published is the … der Ursachen für die nachgewiesene Gewässerbelastung mit Rodentiziden (PBT-Stoffe) und Erarbeitung von Risikominderungsmaßnahmen zum Schutz der aquatischen Umwelt …

  • DzU article from 08.10.2025 | Last changed: 08.10.2025

    Indicator: Recycling municipal waste

    A graph shows the proportions of processed and recycled municipal waste in the total quantity of municipal waste from 2002 to 2023. During this period the proportion of recycled municipal waste rose from 56.1 to 67.2 percent.

    … and organic waste and electrical appliances. Although these only account for around 15.2 % (net) of the total waste generated annually, they are very heterogeneous … into the waste balance. Further details on the waste statistics surveys can be found in the respective quality reports ( in German only ). In 2002, there were major … German only) . Related contents Indikator: Abfallmenge – Siedlungsabfälle Abfall- und Kreislaufwirtschaft Related publications Indicators in the area of sustainable …

  • DzU article from 14.10.2022 | Last changed: 14.10.2022

    Indicator: Ecological status of transitional and coastal waters

    A diagram shows the distribution of the ecological status/ecological potential of transitional and coastal waters for the North Sea and the Baltic Sea for the years 2010, 2015 and 2021. The target for 2027 is shown (100 % good or very good).

    … by a wide margin. As this goal was clearly missed, the subsequent management cycle under the WFD now needs to be used to reach the ambitious targets by the deadline … Eutrophierung von Flüssen durch Phosphor Indikator: Eutrophierung von Nord- und Ostsee durch Stickstoff Tags coastal water Water Framework Directive … by a wide margin. As this goal was clearly missed, the subsequent management cycle under the WFD now needs to be used to reach the ambitious targets by the deadline …

  • Press release 61/2020 from 14.12.2020 | Last changed: 18.12.2020

    Climate impact of online retail and stationary trade depends on the product

    A woman orders clothing online, sitting in front of her wardrobe.

    … in an environmentally friendly way. Ideally, these are available in the shop around the corner which I can easily reach by bike or on foot.” Press release No. … is also possible when it comes to shipping packaging. Many products could be sent undamaged in their original packaging – without additional shipping packaging. … content Treibhausgasemissionen im Lebenszyklus von Produkten Source: Umweltbundesamt Publications Die Ökologisierung des Onlinehandels Förderung des …

  • Press release 23/2012 from 02.07.2012 | Last changed: 22.07.2013

    It’s okay to pay to protect the marine environment

    … modelling and contingent valuation in the nine littoral states UBA background paper on marine litter titled Abfälle im Meer – ein gravierendes ökologisches, ökonomisches und ästhetisches Problem (in German) All press releases … There is still too much …

  • DzU article from 28.07.2025 | Last changed: 28.07.2025

    Indicator: Plastic waste in the North Sea

    A graph shows the 5-year averages for 2003 to 2023 of the proportion of fulmars with stomachs containing over 0.1 grammes of plastic. The indicator has declined slightly and is at 48 %.

    … Since studies began, the stomachs of 88 % to 97 % beached fulmars have been found to contain plastics. Around 48 % of beached fulmars on the North Sea coasts have more than 0.1 grammes of … for the time being. Assessing the development The majority of the fulmars found dead on the beaches of the German North Sea coast have plastic waste in their …

  • DzU article from 23.04.2025 | Last changed: 24.04.2025

    Indicator: River eutrophication by phosphorus

    A graph shows the measuring points that do not comply with the orientation values for phosphorus for the years 1982 to 2023. These are divided into quality classes depending on the level of exceedance. The proportion without exceedances has increased. The proportion of medium and severe exceedances (QC IV) has fallen sharply.

    … half of all river measurement stations in Germany. The share has declined by around one third since the beginning of the 1980s. Extreme levels of pollution are very … Ökologischer Zustand der Seen Indikator: Ökologischer Zustand der Übergangs- und Küstengewässer Tags eutrophication fertiliser indicator phosphorus river … Too … half of all river measurement stations in Germany. The share has declined by around one third since the beginning of the 1980s. Extreme levels of pollution are very …

  • DzU article from 06.10.2025 | Last changed: 19.11.2025

    Indicator: Amount of waste – municipal waste

    A graph shows the amount of municipal waste from 2010 to 2023. During this period the amount decreased from 49.2 million tonnes to 48.9 million tonnes.

    … the volume of waste is dominated by construction waste, which accounts for around 52.3 % of the volume, and thus primarily reflects the economic situation in the … the development of the municipal waste sub-stream, which accounted for around 15.2 % of total net waste generation in 2023. Municipal waste essentially … as fast as the economy. While there was no decline in waste volumes in the period under review, a slight decoupling from economic growth can be observed: While the …

  • Press release 44/2022 from 12.10.2022 | Last changed: 13.10.2022

    Only ten percent of Germany’s water ecologically intact, despite progress made

    Lake with reed belt and jetty

    … still faces major challenges. On the positive side, chemical pollution in groundwater has declined slightly overall. However, one in five groundwater bodies in Germany is still assessed as poor due to excessive nitrate … is also available for everyone in the long term. The brochure (in German) can be downloaded free of charge here. Associated content Publications Die …

  • Appointment from 12.07.2022

    New European Bauhaus Festival Online Event: “NEB meets Research”

    … – Advancing the New European Bauhaus – Miriam Dross, UBA 17:00 Closing.   Background For the first time, the European Commission organized the international New … content NEB meets Research flyer Source: Europäische Kommission / UBA / Speaker Downloads: (880.78 kB) Videos 12.07.2022 Online Event: New European Bauhaus Festival …

  • Newsletter from 18.10.2024 | Last changed: 18.10.2024

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2024

    … for everyone and the online platform DIVID, set up by the single-use plastics fund, in which foreign manufacturers of single-use plastic products can now register … have already been implemented by over 40 percent of the local authorities, and just under 40 percent more are planning them. This includes, for example, planting … preparedness and adaptation once again set a new participation record. Submission under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 2024 National …

  • Newsletter from 30.03.2023 | Last changed: 30.03.2023

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2023

    … this, the greatest potential for making e-commerce even more climate-friendly is found in shipping packaging, returns and logistics according to a study by the UBA. If … greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) fell slightly by 1.9% in 2022. GHG emissions were around 746 million tonnes – some 15 million tonnes less than 2021. Overall, emissions … several options for the political phase of the first global stocktake (GST) under the Paris Agreement, which will be concluded at the end of 2023. This phase …