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  • 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

    … Can bioplastics rot in the forest? Bio-based and biodegradable plastics raise many questions that we would like to answer in this FAQ. last update on 04.02.2020 … DINplus" (recognizable by the seedling symbol) and comply with the specifications of the Ordinance on Biowastes Appendix 5. In addition, the …

  • Article from 23.03.2016 | Last changed: 23.03.2016

    Travelling by cruise ship to Antarctica

    The majority of visitors to the Antarctic come by ship.

    … on their trip by a team of trained lecturers. Lectures on board the ship about the specific features of Antarctica's fauna and flora and also on proper behaviour … on their trip by a team of trained lecturers. Lectures on board the ship about the specific features of Antarctica's fauna and flora and also on proper behaviour …

  • Article from 18.08.2025 | Last changed: 20.10.2025

    ChemSelect – assessing the sustainability of chemicals

    different colors in a circle as graphic logo

    … guides the user through the process of entering the necessary information about the specific chemicals he wants to assess. For example, the data entry starts with … guides the user through the process of entering the necessary information about the specific chemicals he wants to assess. For example, the data entry starts with …

  • Article from 24.04.2025 | Last changed: 22.08.2025

    EU Environment Agencies Review Status of Sustainability Research

    In a small meeting room, 7 people sit or stand in front of a screen. On the screen appear the faces of people in the meeting call.

    … societal needs and challenges, but the effectiveness of these steps is currently questionable due to lack of research staff and experts. Despite these issues, the … from powerful stakeholders, and fostering consumer motivation and awareness. Specific examples cited were electronics, fast fashion, and furniture production … from powerful stakeholders, and fostering consumer motivation and awareness. Specific examples cited were electronics, fast fashion, and furniture production …

  • Article from 25.03.2025 | Last changed: 25.03.2025

    Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)

    Wind turbines and sheep on a pasture

    … goal to limit the rise in temperature to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels. Specific demands for greenhouse gas reduction in the first GST include tripling … goal to limit the rise in temperature to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels. Specific demands for greenhouse gas reduction in the first GST include tripling …

  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil functions

    A mole on the surface.

    … very low levels As this phenomenon is often observed on forest floors, the soils in question are artificially limed. Because crop field soil contains mineral fertilizer … very low levels As this phenomenon is often observed on forest floors, the soils in question are artificially limed. Because crop field soil contains mineral fertilizer …

  • Article from 15.04.2025 | Last changed: 25.04.2025

    The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement

    Lettering 1,5 degrees Celsius

    … emissions targets for industrialised countries for the first time, but without specific temperature targets. In 2010, the Cancun Agreement at the climate … emissions targets for industrialised countries for the first time, but without specific temperature targets. In 2010, the Cancun Agreement at the climate …

  • Article from 19.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Concepts and mitigation strategies

    Photo of an arm with a doctor's coat and gloves holding a globe.

    … Quality Standards have been issued for 67 relevant pollutants, known as river basin-specific pollutants, which are also considered in the assessment of ecological status. If these standards are exceeded, specific measures must be taken to reduce the input of the respective substances. …

  • Article from 18.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmental aspects of the authorisation of human medicinal pro

    Das Foto zeigt mehrere Erlenmeyerkolben mit grünlichem Inhalt, die in einer hellerleuchteten Laborumgebung auf einem Tisch aufgereiht sind.

    … acids are exempt. describes the testing strategy and scope of testing. defines the specific data requirements for environmental exposure, fate, and behaviour of the … use of products such as ointments and gels. Further information: Pain relief gel – questions and answers References European Medicines Agency (2024). Guideline on the …

  • Article from 18.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmental effects of pharmaceutical substances

    Photo of a hand wearing a plastic glove taking a water sample in a glass container from a body of water.

    … to consider not only their consumption volumes and entry pathways but also their specific physicochemical properties, such as water and fat solubility, metabolism in … led to fatal kidney failure in the vultures. Further information: Pain relief gel - questions and answers Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) - Diclofenac   …

  • Article from 14.02.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Informational materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment

    Collage with cover images of various information materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment, including flyers, posters, postcards and birthday calendar

    … used with proper attribution. Additionally, the images are offered in channel-specific formats to ensure optimal presentation across different platforms. Download … used with proper attribution. Additionally, the images are offered in channel-specific formats to ensure optimal presentation across different platforms. Download …