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  • Article from 04.02.2020 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Bio-based and biodegradable plastics

    an einer Eisenstange über einem gepflasterten Platz oder Fußweg hängen durchsichtige Plastiktüten mit Äpfeln

    … FAQ. last update on 04.02.2020 Frequently asked questions – FAQ 1. Terms and basic understanding 1.1. What is the difference between bio-based and biodegradable … sugar cane). Biodegradable plastics, on the other hand, are plastics that decompose under certain conditions, leaving behind mainly carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and water. … Global production capacity for bio-based and biodegradable plastics in 2022 was around 2.22 million tonnes, according to estimates by industry experts. For comparison: …

  • Article from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 30.06.2025

    GreenTech Atlas 2025

    … of renewable energies or technologies for increasing energy efficiency. Around 7.5 percent of the workforce in Germany, 9 percent of German gross value added … lead markets and the special topic recycling of PV and wind turbines can be found in the GreenTech Atlas 2025 and in the separate data document. Further information on the methodological procedure can be found in the methodological report on the GreenTech Atlas 2025. An English translation …

  • Article from 18.08.2025 | Last changed: 20.10.2025

    ChemSelect – assessing the sustainability of chemicals

    different colors in a circle as graphic logo

    … an online-application , but can also be downloaded as a Docker image or as a Debian programme package . The download option and installation of ChemSelect the own … text pops up by clicking on the “small red i”. The “small blue i on a yellow background” represents a permanent help text, which explains how the programme works, among …

  • Article from 30.06.2025 | Last changed: 21.07.2025

    Stabilizing our Landscape Water Balance

    Poor harvests due to heat and drought

    … retain too little water in the landscape. The consequences: drought, declining groundwater levels, and flooding. The solutions: retain water through adapted land … recognized and is a central component of the National Water Strategy and the Action Programme for Natural Climate Protection (ANK). Several funding instruments are …

  • Article from 26.02.2014 | Last changed: 15.07.2025

    Soil related travel destinations in Germany

    Experiencing the ground beneath our feet is very much a part of our experience of nature, as here with this former sand pit.

    … Soil related travel destinations in Germany Experiencing the ground is a part of our experience of nature, as here with this former sand pit. … - here in a workshop run by the BMU in Berlin. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt Does this door reveal a soil? A visit to the Walschule Teufelssee/Berlin … Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt A soil monolith in an exhibition. This rendzina is exhibited in the Hainich …

  • Article from 25.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Learning about and experiencing soil

    Anthill in forest

    … last update on 25.02.2014 Bodenwelten.de Bodenwelten.de, which is operated by Bundesverband Boden, contains comprehensive and clearly presented information on all … that inhabit the soil, to name just a few examples. A joint initiative of the UBA, Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe (BGR) and Landesamt für Bergbau, Energie und Geologie (LBEG), the game …

  • Article from 20.02.2025 | Last changed: 06.03.2025

    Sino-German Track-II-Dialogue

    8. Plenartreffens des T2D in Shanghai, Mai 2024

    … (Track I) with scientific expertise. It offers opportunities to create a common understanding and joint learning at the scientific level. It provides science-based … the T2D aims to: Provide a regular platform for discussions to enhance mutual understanding of experts and policy supporting teams from both sides Support the … negotiation outcomes and Paris Agreement policies in both countries Achieve an understanding on what kind of research, international cooperation and national …

  • Article from 07.07.2020 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    Large scale projects under the administrative agreement

    Large scale projects under the administrative agreement Large scale projects at a … kilometer industrial area on the Spree river in southeast Berlin. Historical background: Beginning with dawn of industrialization, in 1870, and until very recently, … information is available from Landesamt für Umwelt des Landes Brandenburg . … Large scale projects under the administrative agreement

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil functions

    A mole on the surface.

    … availability of this food depends on the availability of uncompromised soils. Around half of Germany’s surface area is used as farmland, i.e. for crop cultivation, … in Germany and elsewhere with crop plant cultivation. Arable land is mainly found in places where the earth is inherently very fertile. Less fertile soils are found in forests or in meadows and pastures. Settlements and towns have traditionally …

  • Article from 21.02.2025 | Last changed: 05.03.2025

    ALISE: Aligned Study for Environmental Health

    Logo der Studie.

    … The ALISE study is the German contribution to the PARC project. Source: Umweltbundesamt ALISE (Aligned Study for Environmental Health) is the German contribution … Survey, GerES VI (2023-2024) will be incorporated into PARC. Examination programme of the participants As part of the ALISE field phase, questionnaires are …

  • Article from 19.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Concepts and mitigation strategies

    Photo of an arm with a doctor's coat and gloves holding a globe.

    … that are more degradable in sewage treatment plants and in the environment. Under the concept of "Green Pharmacy," various approaches are being pursued to … of active substances. Closing data gaps In recent years, several EU-funded research programmes have investigated the environmental impacts of pharmaceuticals, …

  • Article from 18.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmental aspects of the authorisation of human medicinal pro

    Das Foto zeigt mehrere Erlenmeyerkolben mit grünlichem Inhalt, die in einer hellerleuchteten Laborumgebung auf einem Tisch aufgereiht sind.

    … human medicinal pro Versuchsaufbau Algentest zur Umweltrisikobewertung von Human- und Tierarzneimitteln Source: MF / Umweltbundesamt The assessment of the environmental impact of human and veterinary … medicines may only be authorised with conditions to protect the environment and, under certain circumstances, can refuse market authorisation. For human medicinal …