… car (VW Touran) Source: Gabriele Hoffmann / UBA An EU directive has banned the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases with global warming potential exceeding 150 in mobile air conditioning systems since January 2011. CO2 used as a refrigerant is an alternative. An UBA official car had used a CO2 mobile … R744 (R stands for "refrigerant"). CO 2 can also be used to operate heat pumps for efficient heating in winter, thus saving energy when using integrated …

… products low in odour and low in emissions are absolutely essential in energy-efficient buildings in particular. Builders and building contractors can use products which bear the voluntary Blue Angel labelling for low-emission building … products low in odour and low in emissions are absolutely essential in energy-efficient buildings in particular. Builders and building contractors can use …

… protection of the environment. Source: AllebaziB / Fotolia.com Fluorinated greenhouse gases and CFC are governed by international environmental treaties (Kyoto … of system without recharging, Pressure measurements with portable pressure gauges using hose lines and Schrader valves. This interpretation is based on a decision by … (341.92 kB) Related contents Emissionen fluorierter Treibhausgase in Deutschland Schaltanlagen Gewerbekälte EU-Verordnung über fluorierte Treibhausgase …

… and health be labelled.  Building products and furnishings in widespread use indoors are a key area of focus. This does not only help to protect one’s own … eco-label has been categorized according to the protection goals health, climate, resources, and water. These protection goals are also inscribed on the Blue Angel … also be awarded the Blue Angel. They must demonstrate they are especially energy-efficient and meet strict requirements as concerns recyclable construction, …

… be shipped transfrontier without written consent. Such movements must be documented using the form “Consignment Information”, insofar as not otherwise stipulated by … be shipped transfrontier without written consent. Such movements must be documented using the form “Consignment Information”, insofar as not otherwise stipulated by …

… to compile the yearly statistics on the amounts of wastes shipped across frontiers. Useful informations and FAQs The EU has issued instructions that are intended to …

… fields of law. In particular the overarching fields of law climate protection and resource conservation law embrace classical environmental law as well as numerous … part of environmental law can nevertheless do their bit to protect the environment. Resource conservation and climate protection are the overarching goals which allow …