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  • Article from 02.09.2013 | Last changed: 25.03.2014

    Environmental product declarations for construction products

    … product declarations for construction products provide guidance in the selection and ease the documentation of products in the construction process. They also … for Sustainable Building for Federal Buildings (BNB), a great number of other public and private activities refer to EPD. Elements of an EPD An EPD consists of a … cycle assessment data by independent third parties, Ensure regular reporting and publication of the programme and results, Determination of a deadline to meet …

  • Article from 06.03.2013 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Blue Angel for Building Products and Furnishings

    Logo of the Blue Angel ecolabel

    Blue Angel for Building Products and Furnishings The Blue Angel is the world’s first and oldest environmental protection label. Source: Blauer Engel Good health and

  • Landing page from 09.09.2024

    Important Environmental Indicators

    The following overview shows the key environmental indicators of the German Environment Agency. These indicators are particularly relevant for German and international environmental policy. Click on the images to view the indicators.

  • Article from 15.01.2021 | Last changed: 15.01.2021

    Notification procedure

    Cars waiting to be scrapped

    … shipments of non-green-listed wastes are subject to a prior written notification and consent procedure. This also applies to wastes for which a permit is required. … consent comprises requirements concerning prior checks (before the shipment starts) and fate verification (for each transport). The exporter has to notify the shipment … grenzüberschreitenden Abfallverbringung Anlaufstelle Basler Übereinkommen Related publications Interpretation of the new entries for plastic waste in transboundary …

  • Article from 09.09.2022 | Last changed: 12.09.2022

    Information requirements

    Paper being bundled for recycling

    … Green waste Transfrontier shipments of green-listed wastes pursuant to Annexes III and IIIB, as well as green-listed mixtures of wastes pursuant to Annex IIIA in … form (see “Annex VII FAQs”). Special provisions for third countries With publication of regulation (EC) 2021/1840 on October, 20th in 2021 regulation (EC) … Abfallverbringung Anlaufstelle Basler Übereinkommen Notifizierungsverfahren Related publications Interpretation of the new entries for plastic waste in transboundary …

  • Article from 10.03.2021 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Focal Point to the Basel Convention (Germany)

    Garbage truck

    … permits for transfrontier shipment of wastes through Germany, answers queries, and advises businesses and government agencies. last update on 10.03.2021 Tasks of the Focal Point in the … der grenzüberschreitenden Abfallverbringung Notifizierungsverfahren Related publications Interpretation of the new entries for plastic waste in transboundary …

  • Article from 11.01.2019 | Last changed: 15.04.2020

    Transfrontier shipment of wastes

    garbage dump and seagulls

    … wastes A complex regulatory system prevents waste from simply being shipped to a landfill abroad. Source: CC Vision As late as the mid 1970s, hazardous waste has been disposed of illegally in Germany and abroad. This scandalous situation prompted a worldwide desire to ban or control … grenzüberschreitenden Abfallverbringung Anlaufstelle Basler Übereinkommen Related publications Interpretation of the new entries for plastic waste in transboundary …

  • Article from 23.03.2021 | Last changed: 23.03.2021

    Environmental law

    The statue of Justitia

    … the environment. The protective laws related to installations, environmental media and substances (pollution control law, water law, soil protection law, waste law, … regulation and better implementation of environmental law. UBA activities Projects and publications Herausforderungen für ein zukunftsfähiges Umweltrecht description in …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Greenhouse gas-neutral administrations: Empowering professionals

    keywhole in concrete wall

    … / Fotolia.com Greenhouse gas-neutral administrations: Empowering professionals from public administrations to turn them into role models of transition TES Academy … administrations’ direct climate footprint. Besides administrations’ credibility and function as role model, it is also about the purchasing power of the public sector and practical experience with climate protection.  In order to receive more …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Promoting Extended Producer Responsibility in international law

    World map from green leaves

    … manufacturer of the product responsible for the entire life-cycle of the product and especially for the take-back, recycling, and final disposal”. Proponents of EPR argue that by assigning the organizational … Virtual TES Series In addition to the work of the group, we invited to a number of public virtual events in our Virtual TES Series to present and discuss general …

  • Article from 29.05.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Information about chemicals in consumer products

    … health or the environment Source: Quelle: photophonie / Fotolia.com Substances and mixtures which are harmful or toxic to the environment are labelled as shown … that contain such substances are usually prohibited for supply to the general public. Recommendation : Study the packaging, instruction leaflet and all available … agents and laundry detergents Biocides Plant protection products Pharmaceuticals Publications Blue Angel - 40 years. Good for me. Good for the environment. Tags …

  • Article from 15.06.2023 | Last changed: 07.08.2023

    Campaign for a sustainable rat management (KaRMa)

    Don't feed rats

    … Campaign for a sustainable rat management (KaRMa) Public relations work for sustainable rat management (KaRMa) Source: HOCHZWEI – Büro … to rats. The campaign aims to reduce food availability in parks, playgrounds and sewers, so that rats do not even start to settle in the city. As a consequence, … Download Notice Waste separation Format A1 KaRMa - waste separation - A1 Related publications Authorisation of Anticoagulant Rodenticides in Germany Tags public