Dear Reader, On the German website Distributing Drinking Water, Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines the amended UBA information “Hygienic requirements for materials in contact with drinking water - New European regulation according to Directive (EU) 2020/2184” was published as REV02. Direct link: https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/document/uba-information-hygienic-requirements-for-materials Your de... read more
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CBAM simplified: 90% of Companies Exempt from CO2 Border Adjustment
The mechanism, which protects against carbon leakage and thus against the relocation of industrial production outside Europe, will be limited to large import volumes of relevant basic materials produced outside the EU. Small importers in the basic materials sector will be exempt from the obligations as of January 1, 2026. read more
Two percent can make a big difference
Umweltbundesamt spricht sich für verstärkte Renaturierung von Flüssen und Bächen aus read more
The Latest from UBA - No.: 5/2025
Welcome to the new issue of ‘The Latest from UBA’!These days, many purchases are made online. But how sustainable actually is online shopping? In this edition, we present the exciting findings of a German Environment Agency (UBA) study on this topic. Additionally, we look at, among other things, which outstanding projects have been nominated for the Federal Ecodesign Award this year, how to reduce... read more
Majority of Germans want to travel more sustainably – but do not act accordingly
Many Germans desire to travel sustainably, but this wish is hardly reflected in their actual travel behaviour up to now. This is shown by the new report from the demand monitor “Sustainability in Holiday Travel” by the Research Association for Holidays and Travel (FUR) together with the German Environment Agency (UBA). read more
Sustainability is hard to find in online retail
Digitalisation is changing consumption: More and more people are researching online and shopping on the internet. However, sustainable products and alternatives to new purchases often remain invisible here. Although there is an awareness of sustainability, price, convenience, and rapid availability still generally determine purchasing decisions. read more
Design for the future
In 2025, the German Ecodesign Award will once again impressively demonstrate how ecological design positively impacts the environment and our everyday culture, and the contribution it makes to transformation. Around 380 submissions from business, research, and universities across Europe reflect the growing commitment to ecological design in all areas of life. read more
What’s next for urban and rural areas?
Urban and rural areas are often perceived as opposites. In reality, however, they are closely interwoven. While cities are struggling with rising rents and space scarcites, many rural regions are facing an ageing population and a shortage of skilled workers. read more
