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  • Newsletter from 26.04.2018 | Last changed: 26.04.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2018

    … the UBA has collated facts on the agricultural sector.  read more (in German) New waste sorting system to increase the recycling levels of plastic Although waste packaging is collected separately in Germany, it remains a mix of a variety of …

  • Press release 39/2019 from 29.10.2019 | Last changed: 01.11.2019

    New packaging registry marks first year of success

    Yellow bags of packaging waste

    … step up imposing fines and producers must avoid more packaging Yellow garbage bags containing discarded plastic packaging Source: Zauberhut / Fotolia.com The German … became mandatory for producers of packaging which typically accumulates as waste with end consumers. In the meantime, around 170,000 producers have registered. …

  • Press release 34/2015 from 29.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Microplastics in oceans – how much? From where?

    plastic waste in the water

    … From where? UBA: Focus more attention on large-size plastic litter Much plastic waste accumulates in the water Source: BfG The microplastics used in peels or shower … protection in Germany All press releases Tags marine litter microplastics plastic waste … The microplastics used in peels or shower gels contribute a comparatively …

  • Newsletter from 22.08.2018 | Last changed: 22.08.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2018

    … In this edition of our newsletter you can read about how much packaging waste arose in Germany in 2016 and how things stand regarding its recycling. Wishing you informative reading The UBA press office Increasing quantities of waste packaging Between the years 2000 and 2016, the consumption of plastic … reuse of treated waste water can help to reduce water shortages. Reused water can contain pathogens and harmful substances, however. On 28 May 2018, the EU Commission …

  • Cover from 19.02.2021

    Digital Conference: Environmental Aspects in Public Procurement in Europe: Speakers

    … Benjamin Bongardt, City of Berlin Benjamin Bongardt is the Head of division Waste Management and Green Procurement in the Senate Department for the Environment, … circular economy. Think of the role of procurement; the specific position of waste management industry; circular design and sustainable production. All …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Spatial, Regional and Urban Development Planning

    Bird's eye view of geometrical arranged, colourful fields and settlements

    … development, a high proportion of sealed surfaces, too little green space, and waste heat from industry, buildings and traffic, increase the formation of heat … development, a high proportion of sealed surfaces, too little green space, and waste heat from industry, buildings and traffic, increase the formation of heat …

  • News from 05.10.2018 | Last changed: 08.02.2021

    UBA Position on EU minimum requirements for Water Reuse

    irrigation on a field

    … The European Commission’s (COM) activities to foster the reuse of treated urban wastewater are stipulated in the EU action plan for the Circular Economy. Water … been exhausted. However, reuse comes at a risk – depending on the source of the waste water and its level of treatment excessive nutrients, microbial and chemical … products are protected from contaminants and pathogens advanced treatment of urban waste water is needed. EU minimum quality requirements should clearly express that.  …

  • News from 18.12.2017 | Last changed: 18.12.2017

    Data on the state of the environment in Germany: a mixed picture

    Two engineers discussing in an extensive photovoltaic installation

    … positive side, Germans are among Europe's leaders in recycling: 70 per cent of all waste was recycled (2015 data). But it is not enough merely to collect as many … them to high-quality recycling. It would be better to avoid the generation of waste in the first place. Devices must be designed in such a way as to be durable or …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

    BO-R-1: Humus contents in soils of arable land and grassland soils

    The picture shows a hand forming a small mound of dark-brown, humus-rich soil.

    … is important to remember that also climate change has a direct bearing on the humus contained in soils. On one hand, higher temperature can accelerate mineralisation … distributed differently in the soil profile 101 . With the ‘Greening’ stipulations contained in the European Direct Payments Regulation, the funding within the … is important to remember that also climate change has a direct bearing on the humus contained in soils. On one hand, higher temperature can accelerate mineralisation …

  • Press release 13/2019 from 21.05.2019 | Last changed: 27.05.2019

    A coffee date with the Blue Angel

    Viele Becher von FairCup.

    … and nature. Littering is a burden on our environment. Dealing with the volumes of waste in cities cost municipalities a lot of work and money. Disposable cups also … cause harm to the environment or health. The products must not be made of plastics containing polycarbonate or melamine, which might release bisphenol A. Cups must be recyclable in order to prevent a further increase of waste, which means they must be made of unmixed uncoated plastic. Cups must also …

  • Press release 61/2020 from 14.12.2020 | Last changed: 18.12.2020

    Climate impact of online retail and stationary trade depends on the product

    A woman orders clothing online, sitting in front of her wardrobe.

    … most environmentally damaging factors in online retailing are shipping packaging waste and the last mile in the transport process. Another UBA study on the promotion … idea. According to the study, a total of 180,000 to 370,000 tonnes of packaging waste could be saved every year in mail-order packaging – a reduction of 22 to 45 … in the project and in part calculated by the project itself. The data on packaging waste are from the GVM database. A partial report with detailed information will …

  • Press release 45/2018 from 14.12.2018 | Last changed: 20.12.2018

    “To-go coffee" with the Blue Angel

    zwei „Coffee to go“-Becher auf einem Tisch, daneben zwei Papiertütchen mit Zucker

    … coffee The to-go coffee trend is one reason for increasing volumes of packaging waste in Germany Source: freepeoplea / Fotolia.com The Blue Angel is now available … are littering public spaces, streets and nature. Careless littering and overflowing waste baskets are a costly challenge which local communities must tackle. Disposable … plastics which can release Bisphenol A. To prevent increasing the generation of waste the cups must enable mechanical recycling, which means that the plastic cup …