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  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 27.04.2015

    Workshops on land recycling

    … the Environmental Fair Oekotech in Budapest every year since 2003 , a workshop on Waste and Contaminated Sites occurs. … As part of the Environmental Fair Oekotech in Budapest every year since 2003 , a workshop on Waste and Contaminated Sites occurs. … Workshops on land recycling …

  • Press release 32/2014 from 09.07.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    UBA tests outdoor jackets: Weather-proofing is harmful to waters

    Wanderer mit einer roten Regenjacke und einem Rucksack läuft durch einen Wald bei Regen

    … of weatherproof functional jackets releases environmentally harmful chemicals which contain fluoride. These chemicals are put into the environment, for example by washing. Waste water treatment facilities cannot degrade these chemicals, and thus they are … exposure pathways of per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFASs) via use of PFASs-containing products – risk estimation for man and environment All press releases …

  • Cover from 13.02.2025

    Plastics Conference 2016

    plastic waste in the water

    … regulation, non-governmental organisations, industry, water resources management, waste management and science presented lectures and posters on various topics, … regulation, non-governmental organisations, industry, water resources management, waste management and science presented lectures and posters on various topics, …

  • Cover from 17.06.2025

    Start: Pharmaceuticals and the environment

    Illustration featuring fish, water, medicines, hot water bottle, yoga, household waste bin, toilet, sink, stethoscope, and pharmacy symbol

    … form—many pharmaceutical substances are excreted by the human body and enter wastewater systems through urine, feces, and even washing off from the skin after … removing all pharmaceutical substances. As a result, treated water often still contains traces of pharmaceuticals, which are discharged into surface waters. These … removing all pharmaceutical substances. As a result, treated water often still contains traces of pharmaceuticals, which are discharged into surface waters. These …

  • Project of the Consulting Assistance Program from 23.04.2024

    Peer learning workshops on the implementation of the UNECE Environmental Performance Review recommendations

    … been: the integration of SDGs into (environmental) policies, sustainable transport, waste management, climate change and disaster risk reduction. Associated content … policies Peer learning workshop on sustainable transport Peer learning workshop on waste management Peer learning workshop on climate change Peer learning workshop on … been: the integration of SDGs into (environmental) policies, sustainable transport, waste management, climate change and disaster risk reduction. … Peer learning …

  • News from 05.11.2013 | Last changed: 20.01.2014

    More climate protection necessary to contain warming to 2 degrees

    the Earth

    More climate protection necessary to contain warming to 2 degrees Looming global warming harbours great risks for man and the environment Source: Julien Jandric / Fotolia.com Global warming is to be contained to a maximum of 2 degrees Celsius. This was the goal agreed by the 194 … climate protection measures in industry, the building sector, transport, in waste management, as well as through climate-friendly land use. The negotiation …

  • Press release 21/2021 from 06.05.2021 | Last changed: 06.05.2021

    Strengthening environmental and climate protection in corporate reporting obligations

    Ein idylisches Flussufer mit vielen grünen Bäumen, die sich im Wasser spiegeln

    … even though German companies increasingly report on climate, water, resources and waste, significant gaps remain. Only about 20 percent disclose information on air … to climate change, German companies report by far less on water, resources, waste, air and biodiversity and the policies they pursue in these areas. Less than 60 percent provide information on resources and waste, slightly more than half on water and even less than 20 percent on air and …

  • Press release 49/2018 from 19.12.2018 | Last changed: 08.01.2019

    Disposal of packaging to become greener

    Yellow bags of packaging waste

    … registered in LUCID packaging registry starting 1 January 2019 Yellow garbage bags containing discarded plastic packaging Source: Zauberhut / Fotolia.com The new … to all producers of (secondary) packaging of goods that typically accumulates as waste with end consumers, but it also affects many online retailers and importers. … the collection and recycling of packaging waste. Producers of (secondary) packaging contained in consumer goods which typically accumulates as waste with end consumers …

  • Press release 25/2019 from 06.08.2019 | Last changed: 13.08.2019

    45%-target collection rate for WEEE reached in 2017

    Waschmaschinen auf einem Haufen

    … collection rate for WEEE reached in 2017 More than 800,000 tonnes collected Waste electrical and electronic equipment holds many valuable raw materials. Source: … can be taken to municipal collection points (e.g. collection stations, depot containers for small EEE, hazardous waste collection mobiles). Several …

  • Appointment from 07.12.2015

    Tackling Climate Change by Clean Air Policies & Waste Management

    … Tackling Climate Change by Clean Air Policies & Waste Management Parc des … organise the Side Event „Tackling Climate Change by Clean Air Policies and Advanced Waste Management“ at the German Pavillon. UBA and GIZ actively promote synergies …

  • Press release 08/2008 from 12.02.2008 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    Industrial waste in my neighbourhood?

    … Agency for Environment, Measurements and Nature Conservation Baden-Wuerttemberg Industrial waste in my neighbourhood? New Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) … their releases of pollutants to air, water and land as well as their transfer of waste and waste water in a Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR). The PRTR …