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  • Article from 14.11.2016 | Last changed: 16.11.2016

    EU Construction Products Regulation

    EU Construction Products Regulation From July 2013 a new regulation laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products is effective in the EU. The objectives of the regulation are the same as …

  • Article from 15.07.2024 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Mobile air conditioning with climate-friendly refrigerant CO2

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    … CO 2 has a high cooling capacity, is non-flammable, generates no decomposition products, and is available at low cost worldwide. Refrigeration branch designates … CO 2 has a high cooling capacity, is non-flammable, generates no decomposition products, and is available at low cost worldwide. Refrigeration branch designates …

  • Article from 29.11.2018 | Last changed: 24.03.2020

    EU law for construction products

    EU law for construction products The European Union combines free trade with safe products. Producers have …

  • Article from 29.09.2015 | Last changed: 29.09.2015

    Odours from building products

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    Odours from building products Test person conducting an odour assessment in the laboratory Source: … of indoor air and help to save energy. The Blue Angel provides orientation for the purchase of low-emission products. Helpful information and advice on working with …

  • Article from 04.04.2024 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Statutes and regulations

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    … the European Communities in September 1987, signalling the global phase-out of the production and use of CFCs. The Protocol has been ratified by 197 parties on 16 … the Montreal Protocol the first universally ratified international treaty. The production volume of substances which deplete the ozone layer has been cut by 95 … the European Communities in September 1987, signalling the global phase-out of the production and use of CFCs. The Protocol has been ratified by 197 parties on 16 …

  • 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 … The Blue Angel is an emblem of health-conscious and environmentally aware purchasing. Products that bear this eco-label must meet high health requirements. … advantage the product offers and thus have some orientation when making a purchase decision. The eco-label for low-emission products has gained popularity in …

  • 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 05.04.2022 | Last changed: 13.01.2023

    Legal Basis

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    … the Commission has issued an interpretative communication on waste and by-products. According to the the WSR a planned transfrontier shipment of waste is … Commission has issued an interpretative communication (in German) on waste and by-products. For more detailed information and exceptions please refer to the text of … the Commission has issued an interpretative communication on waste and by-products. According to the the WSR a planned transfrontier shipment of waste is …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Greenhouse gas-neutral administrations: Empowering professionals

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    … administrations’ credibility and function as role model, it is also about the purchasing power of the public sector and practical experience with climate … administrations’ credibility and function as role model, it is also about the purchasing power of the public sector and practical experience with climate …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Promoting Extended Producer Responsibility in international law

    World map from green leaves

    … discussed as a concept to solve the current waste problems for specific products. As originally introduced by Swedish economist Thomas Lindhqvist, it … as the latter might contribute to a sustainable waste management through increased purchasing costs. More generally, EPR is thought to set incentives for developing a …

  • Article from 29.05.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Information about chemicals in consumer products

    Information about chemicals in consumer products Sports articles can contain substances which can harm human health or the … Environment Agency (German). You can do the environment a big favour by purchasing durable products or simply by reducing buying and consumption. Such action would …