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  • Newsletter from 25.04.2019 | Last changed: 25.04.2019

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2019

    … processes for recovering phosphorus from wastewater and sewage sludge to the production of conventional phosphate fertiliser on the basis of ecological, economic … cleaning agents and furniture to analyse which sustainability criteria influence purchase decisions. read more (in German) Spare parts from the 3D printer When … Straws, cups and cotton buds are among the ten most common disposable plastic products found on European beaches. The European Parliament has now approved a …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 17.04.2024 | Last changed: 24.06.2024

    Bibliography and links

    Stapel mit Büchern, die farbige Einbände tragen.

    … Internetseite zur nachhaltigen Beschaffung in Schweden Link International Green Purchasing Network Internetangebot mit Informationen zur umweltfreundlichen … programme of the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP SPP Programme) Link Soziale Netzwerke Deutsches Vergabenetzwerk …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-4: Ragweed pollen burden

    The picture shows a close-up of a ragweed plant in flower.

    … used on road verges. In order to counteract the proliferation of this species, via products such as birdfood, maximum content values were stipulated in an EU Directive … used on road verges. In order to counteract the proliferation of this species, via products such as birdfood, maximum content values were stipulated in an EU Directive …

  • News from 28.04.2025 | Last changed: 10.06.2025

    Risks and benefits of inhibitors in agriculture

    Acker neben Wiese mit Bäumen im Hintergrund

    … very probably not be approved under the requirements of the EU Plant Protection Products Regulation. In addition, there are still uncertainties regarding the …

  • Press release 42/2022 from 29.09.2022 | Last changed: 04.10.2022

    Pandemic triggered slight decline in 2020 packaging consumption

    Separated packaging in the household, collected in boxes. Glass, cardboard, plastic, etc.

    … 1.2 percent, to 3.2 million tonnes, in 2020. Despite the lockdown and discontinued production in some sectors, there was an increase in volumes of plastic packaging in … and commerce as well as in private households. However, lockdown and discontinued production caused significant declines, e.g. in cafeterias, restaurants and the food …

  • Press release 39/09 from 23.06.2009 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Three countries act in concert for more protection of natural resources

    … sustainable consumption and labels for years. It recognises and promotes ecological product assessment methods and advocates their use. Therefore, Switzerland will head the talks on sustainable production and consumption patterns and their impact on material streams. Press …

  • Press release 32/2016 from 13.10.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Environmentally harmful subsidies in transport sector at record level

    exhaust pipe of a car emitting exhaust gases

    … sold in Germany is made outside of Europe. The environmental damage of textiles production is enormous and working conditions are a disaster. The amount of … 2016 All press releases Tags diesel vehicle environmentally harmful subsidy textile production … The German Environment Agency (UBA) is calling for a much quicker …

  • Press release 20/2025 from 26.05.2025 | Last changed: 28.05.2025

    German agencies classify TFA as toxic substance

    Das Bild zeigt eine Pflanzenschutzspritze, die übers Feld fährt.

    … Agency German agencies classify TFA as toxic substance TFA is toxic to reproduction, very persistent and very mobile TFA is a metabolite of some pesticides … substances (PFAS). As German authorities consider the substance toxic for reproduction and harmful to the environment, it should be classified accordingly. The … European applications. For instance, the approval of TFA-forming plant protection products is under review. As a result, TFA input from agriculture could be …