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    Diclofenac: Influence of pharmaceutical form and wastewater treatment on the discharge into the envi

    Two bar charts show how much diclofenac is metabolised in the body, disposed of via household waste, disposed of via sewage sludge or disposed of via the filter residue of the wastewater treatment plant and how much is discharged into the water bodies. The first bar chart shows this for a wastewater treatment plant with tertiary treatment, the second for a wastewater treatment plant with quaternary treatment. In both bar charts, transdermal patches, tablets and gels (with/without wiping hands) are shown nex

    … Diclofenac: Influence of pharmaceutical form and wastewater treatment on the discharge into the envi Comparison: transdermal patch – … CAU Kiel, Ecologic Institute 2024 Download image (931.30 kB) The following contents contain this medium: Applikationsformen von Humanarzneimittel unter Umweltaspekten … … gel (with/without wiping hands) … Diclofenac: Influence of pharmaceutical form and wastewater treatment on the discharge into the envi …

  • Press release 26/2016 from 04.08.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Higher income earners usually have higher climate-impact lifestyles

    photo of money

    … biggest human carbon footprint. The purchase of organic foods or a high level of waste separation do not offset this." Press release No. 26/2016 | 04.08.2016 … biggest human carbon footprint. The purchase of organic foods or a high level of waste separation do not offset this." … People with higher incomes usually consume …

  • DzU article from 20.06.2025 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Indicator: Bathing water quality

    A graph shows good and sufficient bathing water quality levels for coastal and inland waters (1992 to 2024). Bathing water quality increased significantly, especially in the 1990s. The target value of 100 % bathing waters with at least sufficient quality was almost reached in 2015 and has been constantly at a high level since then.

    … This risk is present after heavy rain, for instance, as a result of combined waste water overflow from sewage treatment plants or runoff from agricultural land. … This risk is present after heavy rain, for instance, as a result of combined waste water overflow from sewage treatment plants or runoff from agricultural land. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BD-R-1: Consideration of climate change in landscape programmes

    The picture shows hands holding a Tablet with the screen showing a map with contour lines as well as other markings. In the blurred background of the picture it is possible to see that the person holding the Tablet is standing in a wood.

    … and guidelines for the nature conservation policies of a federal state, they also contain spatially tangible illustrations for instance on a specific state’s biotope … They illustrate the requirements of landscape programmes in a tangible form, contain proposals on the designation of priority areas and make statements that are specific to particular regions. Unfortunately, regulations contained in individual Länder’s nature conservation legislation regarding the …

  • Press release 12/2024 from 22.03.2024 | Last changed: 25.03.2024

    Water body of the year 2024 – Shallow coastal waters of the Baltic Sea

    Braunalge unter Wasser.

    … high water quality and intact habitats that are not impaired by pollution such as waste or chemicals, noise pollution and other pressures. In order to achieve such a … high water quality and intact habitats that are not impaired by pollution such as waste or chemicals, noise pollution and other pressures. In order to achieve such a … high water quality and intact habitats that are not impaired by pollution such as waste or chemicals, noise pollution and other pressures. In order to achieve such a …

  • Press release 39/2022 from 22.09.2022 | Last changed: 04.10.2022

    Sustainability at the supermarket: retailers not tapping their full potential

    Supermarket

    … (UBA). The main potential for improvement lies in the areas of product range, food waste reduction and raising consumer awareness. UBA President Dirk Messner said: … chains. Other positive examples include: actions and campaigns to reduce food waste, especially in the fruit and vegetable sector; the large range of organic … (UBA). The main potential for improvement lies in the areas of product range, food waste reduction and raising consumer awareness. UBA President Dirk Messner said: …

  • Press release 21/2018 from 08.08.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    Boat hull paints – a problem for our waters

    A sea harbor with many small sail and motor boats.

    … craft are polluting Germany's surface waters every year. Paints and coatings which contain biocides are often used to protect against unwanted growth of algae or … of surface waters, at eleven per cent of official measuring stations. Paints which contain copper are often used on the hulls of pleasure craft. This is why it is … craft are polluting Germany's surface waters every year. Paints and coatings which contain biocides are often used to protect against unwanted growth of algae or …

  • Press release 43/08 from 09.06.2008 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Natural refrigerant for mobile air conditioning systems

    … gas emissions It is now widely acknowledged that the synthetic refrigerants contained in mobile air conditioning systems are doing damage to our climate.  In … manufacturers may only sell new type passenger cars if the air conditioning system contains a refrigerant that is significantly less damaging to the climate than R … All press releases … It is now widely acknowledged that the synthetic refrigerants contained in mobile air conditioning systems are doing damage to our climate.  In …

  • Cover from 25.03.2025

    PFAS in soil - forever pollution, forever concern? Agenda

    … Flemish PFAS policy: what have we learned in the meantime? Johan Ceenaeme - Public Waste Agency of Flanders, OVAM, BE 10:00-10:45 Briefings from European countries & … Flemish PFAS policy: what have we learned in the meantime? Johan Ceenaeme - Public Waste Agency of Flanders, OVAM, BE 10:00-10:45 Briefings from European countries & …

  • Press release 56/11 from 23.11.2011 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Thinking ahead to recycling when printing paper!

    … by the Swiss canton laboratory in Zurich in Autumn 2009 discovered that newspapers contain an average 3,000 mg of mineral oil per kg of newspaper, and the food packaging made from it contains 300 - 1,000 mg of mineral oil per kg. In their gaseous phase these mineral … could also make an important step towards eliminating unwanted chemicals in the waste paper recycling loop. Sustainable consumer protection and environmental …

  • News from 05.05.2015 | Last changed: 05.05.2015

    Phasing out the flame retardant HBCD

    Builders insulating a house

    … EU, what alternatives there are, and how to dispose of insulation materials which contain HBCD. Associated content Publications Answers to frequently asked questions … in Produkten Related publications Identification of potentially POP-containing Wastes and Recyclates – Derivation of Limit Values Residues of flame …

  • Press release 24/2015 from 24.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Allergy alert: Action day to fight ragweed

    ragweed plant

    … Ragweed Day on 27 June 2015 will feature campaigns in Germany for the first time to contain the further spread of the plant. The Federal Environment Agency (UBA), the … Ragweed Day on 27 June 2015 will feature campaigns in Germany for the first time to contain the further spread of the plant. The Federal Environment Agency (UBA), the …