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  • Article from 17.03.2022 | Last changed: 30.10.2023

    Checklists for Tailings Management Facilities

    Checklists for Tailings Management Facilities The failure of Tailings Management Facilities (TMF) leads worldwide to severe disasters. The United Nations …

  • Article from 02.04.2019 | Last changed: 24.03.2021

    International Workshop, Nairobi, Kenia – August 2018

    Internationaler Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya – August 2018

    … are required in order to achieve an effective implementation of sustainable soil management in Africa. last update on 02.04.2019 The international workshop … these deficiencies? The workshop program may be uploaded here.   Sustainable soil management is a precondition for sustainable development in Africa and worldwide as …

  • Article from 30.04.2024 | Last changed: 13.06.2024

    Chemicals in articles: EU LIFE Project AskREACH

    Ein Barcode auf einem Produkt wir mit einem Smartphone gescannt

    … tool for SVHC communications along the supply chain helps companies to obtain and manage information on SVHCs in their articles from their upstream suppliers. It is … Croatia: Friends of the Earth Croatia (ZelHR) Czech Republic: Arnika – Toxics and Waste Programme Denmark: Danish Environmental Protection Agency (DKEPA), Danish … Smartphone Apps for Problematic Substances in Products (3.60 MB) Riga International Seminar: Policy Paper on Substitution (425.95 kB) Riga Int. Seminar: Summary Policy …

  • Article from 02.04.2019 | Last changed: 28.04.2021

    International Workshop, Kampala, Uganda – September 2017

    … all over the world discussed the requirements for the protection and sustainable management of soils in Africa and worldwide during the workshop “Legal instruments … of soils in Africa and worldwide. The workshop in Kampala, Uganda was opened by the managing ambassador, Mrs. Petra Kochendörfer of the German Embassy, and Mr. Vincent …

  • Article from 05.02.2018 | Last changed: 11.06.2018

    2018 Workshop: PMT substances under REACH

    … water Dr. Michael Neumann, German Environment Agency   9:30-10:00  Experiences with managing PMT chemicals in industrial waste water in German from 1992-2004 Prof. Thomas Knepper, Hochschule Fresenius …

  • Article from 08.05.2023 | Last changed: 08.05.2023

    HBM4EU: European Human Biomonitoring Initiative

    Blutabnahme mit einer Spritze

    … existing data and implementing joint studies to generate knowledge on the safe management of chemicals and thus protect human health in Europe. HBM4EU used Human … exposure to i.a. chromium (VI), other harmful chemicals, to diisocyanates and in E-waste handling. A targeted Intervention Study on Mercury was done to evaluate …

  • 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

    … then chemically modified. 2.5. May bio-based plastic bags be disposed of in the biowaste bin? Generally: No. Bio-based plastics are not always biodegradable. Plastic … of composting plants, this is associated with a great deal of effort. Bio-based biowaste collection bags may only be put in the biowaste bin if they are also …

  • Article from 15.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Responsible use of chemicals and household products

    Stone beach with algae depicted

    … What's the problem? Chemicals from cleaning agents, pesticides and household waste end up in rivers and ultimately in the sea. What can be done? By washing and … here (in German only). … Chemicals from cleaning agents, pesticides and household waste end up in rivers and ultimately in the sea. What can be done? By washing and …

  • Article from 14.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Overfishing

    The picture shows different fishing nets.

    … biodiversity. What can be done? In addition to needed improvements in fisheries management, you too can contribute to effective marine protection by eating fish and … biodiversity. What can be done? In addition to needed improvements in fisheries management, you too can contribute to effective marine protection by eating fish and …

  • Article from 14.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Marine litter in the sea

    2 Fish sweep the garbage from the seabed

    … industry. Litter that is carelessly left on beaches also often ends up in the sea. Waste from cities, for example, can be carried by wind and rain into streams and …

  • Article from 13.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Pharmaceuticals in the sea

    A fish swims in the water, holding a thermometer in its mouth. At the bottom of the sea lies medical waste.

    … unchanged by the human body. Tonnes of active pharmaceutical ingredients enter wastewater treatment plants every year. However, not all active ingredients are … oceans. Medicines that are no longer needed should be disposed of in the residual waste bin, at hazardous waste collection centres or in pharmacies. To flush …