Dear readers,We have to get away from fossil fuels, including for heating. However, in this newsletter issue you will discover why a massive expansion of the use of wood in domestic wood burning stoves or pellet heating systems is not a good idea. Other topics include health risks from traffic noise, corruption prevention and the new levy for manufacturers of disposable plastic products such as pl... read more
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Connectivity with consequences: 13 steps to counter software obsolescence
The German Environment Agency (UBA) recommends measures to increase the lifespan of technological devices and gives advice on how consumers can protect themselves. read more
The German Organic Waste Campaign launches Organic Waste Bin Challenge 2023
A broad alliance of politicians, businesses and associations is campaigning for better organic waste collection. On 26 May, the "Organic Waste Bin Day" will be declared for the first time in Germany. The aim is to increase the amount of separately collected organic waste and to reduce the amount of incorrectly discarded waste. read more
Plastic manufacturers to pay into Single-Use Plastic Fund in future
The new Single-Use Plastic Fund Act requires manufacturers to pay the cost of waste from single-use plastic products generated in streets or parks. For this, companies will pay a levy into the Single-Use Plastics Fund, which is managed by the German Environment Agency (UBA) and administered via the digital platform DIVID. read more
Traffic noise can increase risk of depression and anxiety disorders
It has been known for a long time that constant noise can lead to cardiovascular diseases. A new study done on behalf of the German Environment Agency shows that incessant traffic noise can also increase the risk of depression. A 10-decibel increase in road, railroad and aircraft noise can raise that risk by up to four, five and eleven percent. read more
EU News – New UBA Publications, Statements and Events - No.: 2/2023
Dear Reader,We’re pleased to inform you about our latest publications addressing ongoing and upcoming discussions on European environment and climate policy. This issue is dedicated in particular to the draft packaging and packaging waste regulation (PPWR).Happy reading! For questions or more information, please get in touch at EU@uba.deKind regards,EU relations teamGerman Environment Agency (UBA) read more
UMID - No.: 01/2023
Dear subscriber,the new issue 01/2023 of the journal UMID - Environment and Human - Health Information service has been published.Please note that the articles are in German, only english abstracts can be provided.Main topic:Diclofenac: small effect for humans – big damage for the environmentFurther articles:Occurrence and sources of PFAS in the environment and curren regulatory approachesPhthalat... read more
Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 2/2023
Dear readers,Online shopping is not always bad for the environment – it may even be more climate-friendly than driving a car to a shop. But what and how we shop online will have a significant impact on the CO₂ balance. This report presents our latest study results for more climate-friendly e-commerce and what specific actions retailers, logistics companies, politicians and consumers can take. It a... read more
