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  • Press release 43/2019 from 18.11.2019 | Last changed: 27.11.2019

    Consumption of packaging in Germany increased further in 2017

    Metalldosen und Plastikabfall

    … Consumption of packaging in Germany increased further in 2017 New record high in packaging waste: 18.7 million tonnes accrued More and more … elaborate packaging and packaging material, and to keep recyclability in mind." The new Packaging Act has been in effect since 1 January 2019. The aim of the …

  • Appointment from 25.03.2021

    EcoDesign Circle 4.0: Closure Event & Circular Breakfast

    … (Swedish Industrial Design Foundation) is taking this opportunity to launch its new online format, SVID's "Circular Breakfast" discussion round. More information … (Swedish Industrial Design Foundation) is taking this opportunity to launch its new online format, SVID's "Circular Breakfast" discussion round. … EcoDesign Circle …

  • Press release 19/2023 from 12.06.2023 | Last changed: 14.06.2023

    Spree faces increased water shortage after coal phase-out in Lausitz region

    Leafy banks of the Spree near Berlin

    … Berlin face a mammoth task The River Spree near Berlin Source: Martin Pusch / IGB A new study for the German Environment Agency (UBA) foresees enormous tasks for the … jointly explore how water from other regions can be pumped into the Spree through new pipe systems in a way that is as environmentally sustainable as possible. …

  • Press release 11/2024 from 15.03.2024 | Last changed: 20.03.2024

    Climate emissions fall by 10.1 per cent in 2023 – biggest decline since 1990

    Industrieschlot mit Abgasen

    … (GHG) emissions in Germany fell by 10.1 per cent compared to 2022. This is shown by new figures from the German Environment Agency (UBA). The reasons for this are the increased share of renewable energies, a decline in fossil fuel energy production and lower demand for …

  • Press release 13/2024 from 25.03.2024 | Last changed: 27.03.2024

    Assessment value set for plasticisers in urine

    Behandschute Hand hält Glasröhrchen mit Urin

    … knowledge. Mono-n-hexyl phthalate was detected in urine samples from adults using a new detection method developed on behalf of the UBA as part of the ongoing German … Health Study (GerES VI). Of the 750 samples analysed so far, all are below the new assessment value. Press release No. 13/2024 | 25.03.2024 Claudia Röhl, Head of …

  • Newsletter from 02.06.2025 | Last changed: 02.06.2025

    The Latest from UBA - No.: 3/2025

    … Air Water Sustainability / Strategies / International matters Digitalisation UBA News Welcome to the new issue of ‘The Latest from UBA’! Should older household appliances be replaced by …

  • Press release 19/2017 from 17.05.2017 | Last changed: 23.06.2017

    International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) launched

    Federal Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks presented the foundation charter to Friedrich Barth, the new Managing Director of ISC3, and Dr Christoph Beier, Vice-Chair of the GIZ Management Board.

    … Environment Ministry (BMUB) and the German Environment Agency (UBA) launched the new International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) located in the … Minister Barbara Hendricks presented the foundation charter to Friedrich Barth, the new Managing Director of ISC3, and Dr Christoph Beier, Vice-Chair of the GIZ …

  • News from 08.02.2024 | Last changed: 08.02.2024

    How to improve the International Standard on carbon neutrality

    A photovoltaic system is installed on the roof of a warehouse

    … the first standard on carbon neutrality of organizations and products. In a new factsheet, the German Environment Agency (UBA) outlines its strength and … claims and as public awareness of greenwashing rises, the ISO last year published a new standard on carbon neutrality: ISO 14068-1. It addresses legal entities seeking …

  • Press release 42/2024 from 19.09.2024 | Last changed: 23.09.2024

    Germany’s “Blauer Kompass” award: prize for outstanding projects for climate change precautions and adaptation

    Preisträger und Preisträgerinnen des Wettbewerbs Blauer Kompass 2024 auf einem Gruppenbild

    … state honour for climate crisis preparedness and adaptation once again set a new participation record. State Secretary for the Environment Stefan Tidow (on … The individually configurable textile covers can be easily added both to new-builds and existing buildings and make an innovative contribution to the list of …

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

    Summer, sun, climate change

    … How can we protect ourselves from summertime heat? Advice and information in a new UBA background paper ‘Protecting health from climate change’ is the motto of … Troge, President of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). The UBA has published a new background paper on the causes and symptoms of the most important heat …

  • News from 06.07.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2023

    European emissions trading undergoes comprehensive reform

    EU flags

    … transport in EU-ETS 1 Reform of the rules for aviation (EU-ETS 1) Creation of a new emissions trading system for buildings, road transport and additional sectors … be increased in volume and (the innovation fund) expanded in scope. In addition, a new "Social Climate Fund" will be created to cushion the social impact of CO2 …

  • Press release 23/09 from 05.05.2009 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Power-hungry refrigerators, freezers, and washing machines to disappear from the market

    … and washing machines to disappear from the market EU Parliament to resolve new standards for lower energy household appliances The EU Parliament is due to … as of 1 July 2013. ”I am delighted by these proposals. Should they be implemented, new labelling on power consumption could save 7.5 billion kilowatt hours of energy …