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  • Article from 18.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmental effects of pharmaceutical substances

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    … or reduced as far as possible in order to protect ecosystems and drinking water resources in the long term. Effects of pharmaceuticals in the environment To assess … ethinylestradiol (EE2), a synthetic hormone used in oral contraceptives. Unlike the natural hormone estradiol, ethinylestradiol is much more stable, is poorly removed …

  • Article from 13.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Dispensing drugs: Environmental aspects

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    … patients about the proper disposal of leftover medicines. Pharmacies can use these resources to enhance public awareness and encourage responsible medication … patients about the proper disposal of leftover medicines. Pharmacies can use these resources to enhance public awareness and encourage responsible medication …

  • Article from 12.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmentally conscious disposal of leftover drugs

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    … disposal of unused medicinal pro BMUV Info Campaign: Don’t flush it – protect nature! Correct storage and disposal of drugs (in German) Expired drugs: Discard or …

  • Article from 20.01.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Entry, occurrence, and effects of pharmaceuticals in the environm

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    … as it is not only a vital habitat for aquatic organisms but also an essential resource for human life. Nevertheless, individual studies have detected traces of … ,  Grenni P, Ancona V, Caracciolo AB. 2018: Ecological effects of antibiotics on natural ecosystems: A review. Microchemical Journal 2018; 136: 25–39 ,  Lillenberg …

  • Article from 11.10.2024 | Last changed: 05.02.2025

    EU Regulation concerning fluorinated greenhouse gases

    … (EU) 2024/573 is Mr Sebastian Schnatz (Federal Ministry fort he Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection; P.O. Box 120629; 53048 … (EU) 2024/573 is Mr Sebastian Schnatz (Federal Ministry fort he Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection; P.O. Box 120629; 53048 …

  • Article from 09.07.2018 | Last changed: 31.08.2023

    News

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    … Spain, 2023) Analysis of the leaching potential of new softener in PVC under natural-like conditions in a semi-terrestrial environment (R. Nagorka, department II … C.: Laboratory conditions can change the complexity and composition of the natural aquatic mycobiome on Alnus glutionosa leaf litter. Fungal Ecology 57-68 …

  • Article from 12.12.2025 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    "The Latest from UBA" Newsletter

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    … 2/2025 1/2025 Focus topic: Digital milestone in environmental protection and nature conservation - the new umwelt.info portal Further topics, among others: - New … events - New ecodesign regulation for sustainable products comes into force - Renaturalised bodies of water can reduce greenhouse gas emissions - UBA and BfN for a … adopted - Climate protection through Circular Economy in Germany and the EU - Water resources must be better protected - Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Laboratory …

  • Landing page from 22.10.2025

    Project Database: Advisory Assistance Programme

    … Climate and Energy Environmental Education Environmental Technologies / Economy Nature Conservation and Biodiversity Other Capacity Building Public Participation …