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  • Article from 17.09.2019 | Last changed: 17.09.2019

    Rebound effects

    … rebound effect. last update on 17.09.2019 What is the rebound effect? Sustainable resource use necessitates efficient use of energy, raw materials and water. … allows products to be manufactured and services to be performed using fewer resources, and often at a lower cost. This in turn influences purchasing behaviour … to systemic solutions Efficiency display of space heaters Factsheet: The use of natural resources Factsheet: Digitalisation and natural resources Brochure: …

  • Article from 15.07.2014 | Last changed: 15.07.2014

    Economic impact

    Oil storage tanks at the port

    … Sparing use means less maritime traffic. Source: keller / Fotolia.com Greater resource efficiency is good not only for the environment, but also for the economy, … solutions The Implementation of the EU Textile Strategy Factsheet: The use of natural resources Factsheet: Digitalisation and natural resources Brochure: Digitalisation …

  • Article from 08.07.2014 | Last changed: 08.07.2014

    Leveraging cost reduction potential through resource efficiency

    A man with the calculator calculates the costs.

    Leveraging cost reduction potential through resource efficiency Costing is an instrument that promotes resource efficiency … solutions The Implementation of the EU Textile Strategy Factsheet: The use of natural resources Factsheet: Digitalisation and natural resources Brochure: Digitalisation …

  • Article from 20.05.2022 | Last changed: 18.07.2022

    Good to know about nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … of the recommendation was published. According to this, the definition includes natural, incidental and manufactured materials, including their aggregates and … There are many chances that can be deduced for the environment, e.g. energy and resource efficiency, remediation of contaminated sites, and water treatment. …

  • Article from 13.09.2023 | Last changed: 06.10.2023

    The Rotterdam Convention

    a container-ship

    … and global levels (e.g., by reducing administrative burdens and effectively using resources at all levels) while preserving the legal autonomy of these three … and global levels (e.g., by reducing administrative burdens and effectively using resources at all levels) while preserving the legal autonomy of these three …

  • Article from 04.08.2015 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil protection law

    paragraphs

    … contain guidelines for the environmentally sound recycling and disposal of waste. Nature conservation law The Federal Nature Conservation Act ( BNatSchG ) states that interventions in nature and …

  • Article from 21.02.2023 | Last changed: 21.02.2023

    Environmental management at UBA

    EMAS logo on the face of the UBA office building in Dessau-Roßlau

    … sites, UBA seeks to ensure that its construction measures meet strict climate and resource protection requirements, e.g. with regard to the materials used (recycled … sites, UBA seeks to ensure that its construction measures meet strict climate and resource protection requirements, e.g. with regard to the materials used (recycled …

  • Article from 19.07.2024 | Last changed: 19.07.2024

    Questions and Answers on Water Reuse

    … according to the new legislation. The Lower Saxon Department for Water, Coastal and Nature Conservation found pharmaceutical residues drugs or X-ray contrast agents in … according to the new legislation. The Lower Saxon Department for Water, Coastal and Nature Conservation found pharmaceutical residues drugs or X-ray contrast agents in …

  • Article from 27.03.2023 | Last changed: 27.03.2023

    National Water Strategy

    … of water measures” lay the foundation for a sustainable management of our water resources and the protection of our water bodies. Water management and water … use of ground and surface waters is to be ensured in other sectors as well, and the natural water balance and ecological development of our water bodies are to be …

  • Article from 09.10.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Geoengineering-Governance

    atmosphere of the Earth

    … biomass is burned or decays. A few CDR approaches seek to take advantage of these natural processes. Some onshore examples are large-scale afforestation activities, … of geoengineering methods because all the considered approaches entail potential resource conflicts  and unpredictable global risks. Furthermore, most potential …

  • Article from 08.12.2020 | Last changed: 11.12.2020

    Environmental Compliance Assurance

    A red barrel lies in a river and is examined by a person in a green protective suit.

    … of legislation, e.g. the implementation of immission control law, water law and nature conservation law. A number of laws, however, are enforced by the Federal … of legislation, e.g. the implementation of immission control law, water law and nature conservation law. A number of laws, however, are enforced by the Federal …

  • Article from 04.01.2019 | Last changed: 04.01.2019

    Sustainability evaluation of case studies

    … for these case studies. This reference framework is essentially qualitative in nature, but uses quantitative data as far as it is already available for the case … for these case studies. This reference framework is essentially qualitative in nature, but uses quantitative data as far as it is already available for the case …