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  • Article from 19.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil functions

    A mole on the surface.

    … availability of this food depends on the availability of uncompromised soils. Around half of Germany’s surface area is used as farmland, i.e. for crop cultivation, … in Germany and elsewhere with crop plant cultivation. Arable land is mainly found in places where the earth is inherently very fertile. Less fertile soils are found in forests or in meadows and pastures. Settlements and towns have traditionally …

  • Article from 21.02.2025 | Last changed: 05.03.2025

    ALISE: Aligned Study for Environmental Health

    Logo der Studie.

    … The ALISE study is the German contribution to the PARC project. Source: Umweltbundesamt ALISE (Aligned Study for Environmental Health) is the German contribution … Survey, GerES VI (2023-2024) will be incorporated into PARC. Examination programme of the participants As part of the ALISE field phase, questionnaires are …

  • 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.

    … that are more degradable in sewage treatment plants and in the environment. Under the concept of "Green Pharmacy," various approaches are being pursued to … of active substances. Closing data gaps In recent years, several EU-funded research programmes have investigated the environmental impacts of pharmaceuticals, …

  • 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.

    … human medicinal pro Versuchsaufbau Algentest zur Umweltrisikobewertung von Human- und Tierarzneimitteln Source: MF / Umweltbundesamt The assessment of the environmental impact of human and veterinary … medicines may only be authorised with conditions to protect the environment and, under certain circumstances, can refuse market authorisation. For human medicinal …

  • 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.

    … of active pharmaceutical ingredients, which are often persistent and can have undesirable effects on animals and plants. Therefore, the environmental discharge of … organisms Pharmaceutical substances containing hormones or hormone-like compounds are also problematic for the environment, as they are designed to intentionally … action plans for various fields of activity. Further information: FAQ: Antibiotika und Antibiotikaresistenzen in der Umwelt (in German) The environment is a reservoir …

  • Article from 17.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Entry and occurrence of human pharmaceuticals in the environment

    Pharmaceutical substances have been detected in the environment in at least 89 countries around the world.

    … substances have been reported in the environment in at least 89 countries around the Source: djahan / Fotolia.com Residues of pharmaceuticals contaminate water … are now regularly monitored as part of the federal states' water surveillance programmes. These residues are now ubiquitously detected in surface waters, soils, …

  • 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

    … information in English, French, Polish, Turkish, Russian, and Arabic. Download und Bestellung: German Poster: Richtige Entsorgung von Altmedikamenten International … NOT dispose of drugs in the toilet or sink This flyer provides a brief and easily understandable explanation of why the correct disposal of leftover medicines is … recycling the container (e.g. bottle, ampoule) is secondary in this case. Download und Bestellung: Postcard: Household waste instead of glass containers (in German) …

  • Article from 16.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Teaching materials on pharmaceuticals in the environment

    Photo of a packed lecture hall, an infographic on the environmentally friendly disposal of pharmaceutical waste is projected onto a screen.

    … face the challenge of limited time within tightly structured training and study programmes, making it difficult to thoroughly prepare and present the topic. This is … & Umweltschut Related contents Informationsmaterialien zu Arzneimitteln und Umwelt Umweltaspekte bei der Verschreibung von Arzneimitteln Umweltaspekte bei …

  • Article from 13.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Dispensing drugs: Environmental aspects

    Photo of a consultation in a pharmacy.

    … Umwelt“) was investigated. However, environmental risk assessments can be found in the professional drug information available through pharmacy software. … Related contents Lehrmaterialien zu Arzneistoffen in der Umwelt Eintrag und Vorkommen von Humanarzneistoffen in der Umwelt Umweltwirkungen von Arzneistoffen … von Arzneimitteln Umweltaspekte bei der Zulassung von Humanarzneimitteln Konzepte und Minderungsstrategien Umweltbewusste Entsorgung von Medikamentenresten …

  • Article from 12.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmentally conscious disposal of leftover drugs

    Photo: Hand throws pills into toilet overlaid with prohibition symbol

    … the painkiller diclofenac, which has been detected in water bodies and has been found to cause kidney damage in trout. Further information: Entry and occurrence of … Eintrag, Vorkommen, Wirkungen von Arzneistoffen in der Umwelt Schmerzgel – Fragen und Antworten Informationsmaterialien zu Arzneimitteln und Umwelt Related publications Faltblatt: Arzneimittel NICHT in die Toilette oder …

  • Article from 09.07.2018 | Last changed: 31.08.2023

    News

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    … Barcelona, Spain, 2023) Analysis of the leaching potential of new softener in PVC under natural-like conditions in a semi-terrestrial environment (R. Nagorka, … be considered in the risk assessment of pesticides? S. Carl, Dissertation, Umweltbundesamt Latest publications Contardo-Jarra, V., Meinecke, S., Feibicke, M., … Anne Rinn 23.09.2013 Anne Rinn: Keep your boots muddy Related contents Nutzung und Belastungen Publikationen Fließ- und Stillgewässer-Simulationsanlage (FSA) …