… by the Verordnung über die Verwertung von Abfällen auf Deponien regulation. Because many of Germany’s legally intermeshed landfill regulations were not particularly … and recycling, as well as for collecting and extirpating landfill methane (a greenhouse gas), usually by extracting energy from it. Filled landfill sections are covered … work also allows for waste recycling, particularly in cases where waste can be used in lieu of primary raw materials. Such measures include realization of the …

… Organic-waste treatment Wheel loader being used to turn compost Source: Tim Hermann / UBA High quality compost and digestate … organic waste recycling is only ecologically advantageous if the waste is treated using state of the art techniques and if recycling is carried out in accordance with …

… activity. The second method, known as stabilization, involves the production of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) (also known as Stabilat), which results in the disposal of … landfill waste. RDF residues are readied for recycling by drying them biologically using RDF reaction heat. These dry residues are more readily recyclable for the production of RDF, iron, non-ferrous metal and so on. In order to be used, both of these mechanical-biological processes require co-incineration capacity …

… further innovation in chemicals risk assessment. This should enable the sustainable use and management of chemicals while simultaneously protecting human health and the … and the environment to chemicals will be considered jointly. The studies are focused on the "one-substance-one-assessment approach" ( van Dijk et al, 2021 ) 3 with …

… paper is an example of the latter. On the other hand various container systems are used for waste collection. Whereas residual waste is collected in gray containers, … take back waste batteries free of charge. For device waste batteries this is done using collection containers, or via in-store collection points. German law also …

… and the environment. Various waste treatment, recycling and disposal techniques are used, depending on the nature of the waste in question and the waste management … Residual waste that is not conducive to collection at the point of origin is sorted using mechanical-biological methods, so as to allow for the recovery of recyclable …

… sustainable, healthy nutrition look like in Germany? What mix of instruments can be used to achieve the transformation of the agricultural and food system in Germany? … Agriculture with a Future ” project is therefore to develop an overall strategy focusing on the key levers for transforming the agricultural and food system in …

… makes an important contribution to climate protection. Recycling, the energetic use of residual waste, and capturing and utilizing landfill gas contribute … collection and recycling of valuable materials are far more common than they used to be. In fact, nowadays more than 60 percent of household waste – particularly … materials and reduces primary-energy use, and also cuts down CO2 emissions. While using residual waste as a substitute for fossil fuels also promotes climate …

… – includes a large-scale restructuring of the energy supply system towards the use of renewable energy in all sectors. While the switch towards renewables in the … and a growing share of renewable electricity. Emissions avoided through the use of renewables The use of renewables has expanded significantly in Germany in recent decades. The …

… a family of naturally occurring fibrous minerals. In the past, asbestos was widely used in myriad products owing to its exceptional heat and chemical resistance, … two properties – its thermal resistance and its fiber structure – that made it useful for numerous applications and that resulted in large scale dissemination of …

… dependent on fossil fuels and that this dependency constitutes one of the root causes leading to the currently unfolding crisis. Paradoxically, political measures … to cope with future threats in the mid- to long-term. Furthermore, fossil energy use to build resilience might simultaneously increase threats associated with … dependent on fossil fuels and that this dependency constitutes one of the root causes leading to the currently unfolding crisis. Paradoxically, political measures …