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Article from 06.03.2013 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

Blue Angel for Building Products and Furnishings

… The Blue Angel mark on emulsion wall paints is also common. New criteria for additional products emerge every year, which are developed by the Federal … in most of the product groups relevant to the home and office (see table below). Additional award criteria are in development or under review so as to adjust …

Article from 15.01.2021 | Last changed: 15.01.2021

Notification procedure

… of dispatch by filling in the notification and movement document and submitting additional documents. The instructions for completing the forms give advice and also … of dispatch by filling in the notification and movement document and submitting additional documents. The instructions for completing the forms give advice and also …

Article from 09.09.2022 | Last changed: 12.09.2022

Information requirements

… Information requirements Paper being bundled for recycling Source: Norman Chan / … concerning imports of green-listed waste, or to ban such imports entirely. In addition, exporters and recipients are required to conclude a contract, which is to … concerning imports of green-listed waste, or to ban such imports entirely. In addition, exporters and recipients are required to conclude a contract, which is to …

Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

Promoting Extended Producer Responsibility in international law

… and outcome of the workshop, please check our Review . Virtual TES Series In addition to the work of the group, we invited to a number of public virtual events … For the approach and outcome of the workshop, please check our Review . … In addition to the work of the group, we invited to a number of public virtual events …

Article from 29.05.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

Information about chemicals in consumer products

… They contain a lot of information on both safe and unsafe products and chemicals in addition to test reports. Visit the consumer portal of the German Environment Agency … in the natural state or obtained by any manufacturing process, including any additive necessary to preserve its stability, and any impurity deriving from the … that products are labelled according to both the CLP Regulation (see 2) and the additional requirements defined by the BPR. The BPR requires manufacturers and …

Article from 15.06.2023 | Last changed: 07.08.2023

Campaign for a sustainable rat management (KaRMa)

… are available a free download in three different formats (DIN A0, A4, A6). An additional motif draws attention to the correct disposal of waste in various … are available a free download in three different formats (DIN A0, A4, A6). An additional motif draws attention to the correct disposal of waste in various …

Article from 05.04.2016 | Last changed: 05.04.2016

Landfill

… or are maintained after being shut down. Council Decision 2003/33/EC promulgates additional criteria and procedures for waste acceptance at landfills. For example, … or are maintained after being shut down. Council Decision 2003/33/EC promulgates additional criteria and procedures for waste acceptance at landfills. For example, …

Article from 22.04.2016 | Last changed: 22.04.2016

Organic-waste treatment

A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

… in bio bins from households in Germany, with yard and park residues contributing an additional five million tons. Most organic waste is still composted nowadays, and … in bio bins from households in Germany, with yard and park residues contributing an additional five million tons. Most organic waste is still composted nowadays, and …

Article from 01.09.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

PARC – Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals

boy sitting between flowers in front of a hillside

… Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). Affiliated entities (AE), in the form of additional national partners, are then in turn connected to each GS. The UBA has six … Groups In Europe, chemicals are registered, evaluated and in some cases require additional approval according to their intended use and often fall under different …

Article from 14.04.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

From Stakeholder Dialogue to German Centre for Micropollutants

… the advanced wastewater treatment stage in wastewater treatment plants. In addition, a structured exchange of information is to be established between the … the advanced wastewater treatment stage in wastewater treatment plants. In addition, a structured exchange of information is to be established between the …

Article from 14.11.2025 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

Renewable energies in figures

The diagram shows the development of the shares of renewable energies for electricity, heat and transport. While electricity shares grew steadily, the development of heat and transport shares stagnated for several years. The share of renewables in electricity fell significantly in 2021 (to 41.7 percent), but since then rose considerably to 54.1 percent in 2024. The share of renewables in the heat sector reaches 17.8 percent in 2024 and in the transport sector 7.3 percent.

… of renewables in these sectors as well as their contribution to reduce emissions. Additionally, our “ Monthly and Quarterly Reports ” (in German only) provide an … of renewables in these sectors as well as their contribution to reduce emissions. Additionally, our “ Monthly and Quarterly Reports ” (in German only) provide an …

Article from 13.04.2023 | Last changed: 28.08.2023

1H-Benzotriazole Round Table

… more than 10 % of German households clean their silverware in the dishwasher. In addition to a downgrading due to water pollution, there may therefore also be a … more than 10 % of German households clean their silverware in the dishwasher. In addition to a downgrading due to water pollution, there may therefore also be a …