… 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. …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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.  …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …