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  • Article from 19.03.2024 | Last changed: 19.03.2024

    Climate protection and energy policy in Germany

    transformer station

    … electrical devices, as well as buildings and transportation become considerably more efficient. Energy is increasingly being derived from renewable sources. In … The UBA conducts research, advises policymakers, and provides the public with information concerning environmentally sustainable energy. We develop and assess …

  • Article from 22.01.2014 | Last changed: 03.11.2020

    End-of-life-vehicles

    Pressed old cars in a junkyard

    … 2009), 1.78 million cars were scrapped Source: piccaya / Fotolia.com Germany has more than 40 million registered cars, which are replete with recyclable steel, … rate in 2008. In the following year, the cash for clunkers program resulted in more than three times the normal amount of cars being scrapped – more than …

  • Article from 19.10.2017 | Last changed: 26.02.2018

    Plastics

    nach Farben sortiertes Plastikgranulat

    … are optimally recycled. last update on 19.10.2017 Plastic waste in Germany More than 5.68 million tons of plastic waste were generated in Germany in 2013, over … numerous studies that scientifically demonstrate basics for the implementation of a more extensive collection of recyclable materials and for an adaptation of amending …

  • Article from 07.01.2020 | Last changed: 09.01.2020

    Packaging

    Yellow bags of packaging waste

    … – VerpackG) entered into force, replacing the Packaging Ordinance. It contains new, more ambitious recycling rates and further important regulations for a more transparent and fairer economic competition.  Like before, for sales packaging …

  • Article from 08.05.2014 | Last changed: 28.04.2022

    Waste regulations

    Golden paragraph mark surrounded by grey and white paragraph sign

    … the public system, as well as municipal garbage collection charges. For further information in this regard, visit the BMU website. The Waste Management Act (KrWG) … the public system, as well as municipal garbage collection charges. For further information in this regard, visit the BMU website. … Germany’s Waste Management Act …

  • Article from 10.08.2021 | Last changed: 28.01.2025

    Non-extractable residues in persistence assessment

    … compartment play an important role to answer this question. Such studies provide information on the half-life of a substance, which is derived from the extractable … assessment of pesticides, biocides, pharmaceuticals and REACH chemicals. More than 80 participants from science, industry, consultants and environmental …

  • Article from 27.09.2016 | Last changed: 27.09.2016

    Waste statistics

    huge stacks of paper and two blue waste paper bins

    … data is available via the links). Apart from this data, the UBA compiles its own information concerning specific waste streams in Germany; the publications available via the links contain statistical data and waste management information in this regard.  Associated content Links Fachserie 19, Abfallbilanz mit … data is available via the links). Apart from this data, the UBA compiles its own information concerning specific waste streams in Germany; the publications available …

  • Article from 19.05.2022 | Last changed: 08.11.2023

    Regional Environmental Management Plans

    … and ecosystem protection needs. Relevant knowledge gaps have been considered. Information on the aforementioned workshops to prepare the REMPs can be found here . … and ecosystem protection needs. Relevant knowledge gaps have been considered. Information on the aforementioned workshops to prepare the REMPs can be found here . …

  • Article from 19.05.2022 | Last changed: 06.06.2024

    The Mining Code of the ISA

    … February 2020, deliberations on the rules and regulations have been suspended. For more information, please refer to the website of the ISA . According to UNCLOS Article …

  • Article from 19.05.2022 | Last changed: 27.04.2023

    ISA: Organs, decision-making processes and operating principles

    … do not require secrecy, or environmental issues are discussed and prepared. Furthermore, recommendations of the LTC regarding the approval of exploration projects are … was advanced that meetings of the LTC should only be held in secret if confidential information is dealt with. Finally, the documents to be negotiated during Council … do not require secrecy, or environmental issues are discussed and prepared. Furthermore, recommendations of the LTC regarding the approval of exploration projects are …

  • Article from 16.04.2014 | Last changed: 23.04.2025

    Waste technology transfer

    CD-Cover

    … project partners to face up to the challenges of environmental protection. Further information on UBA sponsored projects of this nature is available from the project … data database of the Advisory Assistance Programme. The UBA – a valuable source of information on environmental technology transfer In the field of waste-technology … waste management methods and contains structured technical-data sheets with information about EU laws, waste management principles and practices. Of particular …

  • Article from 24.01.2025 | Last changed: 24.09.2025

    Research Project AdNEB „Advancing the New European Bauhaus”

    along a canal in the city are white, four-storey houses in the Bauhaus style with roof terraces, balconies and small gardens with sunshades

    … silent green, Gerichtstraße 35, 13347 Berlin, https://www.silent-green.net/ further information EU-Logo "NEB - New European Bauhaus" Source: Europäische Union … (abk Stuttgart) Source: UBA Links AdNEB International Kick-Off Conference Further information about the “New European Bauhaus” initiative UBA contribution NEB … silent green, Gerichtstraße 35, 13347 Berlin, https://www.silent-green.net/ further information … Backgrounds and Aims The AdNEB project “Advancing the New European …