Sustainability in supermarkets has many facets. It ranges from resource-conserving food production and environmentally friendly packaging to the avoidance of food waste. read more
Sustainability in supermarkets: Retail can do more
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Final data for 2023: climate-damaging emissions fell by ten per cent
In 2023, greenhouse gas emissions in Germany fell by 10.3 per cent compared to 2022. This is shown by the results of the calculations submitted by the German Environment Agency (UBA) to the European Commission on 15 January 2025. read more
Expert information drinking water and swimming pool water - No.: 1/2025
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Revenue from emissions trading once again at record level
Revenue from European and national emissions trading in Germany totalled around 18.5 billion euros in 2024. This means that proceeds from these two key climate protection instruments was once again slightly higher than in the previous year. read more
UMID - No.: 02/2024
Dear subscriber,as some recipients experienced technical problems, we are resending you the newsletter on the publication of the UMID journal.Everyone should now be able to open the link to the publication.We apologize for any inconvenience and wish you happy holidaysWith kind regardsYour UMID editorial teamThe new issue 02/2024 of the journal UMID - Environment and Human Health Information servic... read more
Manufacturers of single-use plastic products must register by 31 December
Since 2024, manufacturers of single-use plastic products such as cigarette filters, drinks cups and film packaging have had to contribute to the costs of waste disposal in parks and streets. This involves companies paying an annual levy into a fund managed by the German Environment Agency. read more
Interdisciplinary planning competition for new German Environment Agency building in Bad Elster
The German Environment Agency researches and works on drinking water as well as swimming and bathing pool water at its site in Bad Elster. read more
Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2024
Welcome to the new issue of “UBA aktuell” ,400 entries were submitted for the German Ecodesign Award this year – a new record! In this issue of the newsletter, you can find out what ecodesign is all about and what innovative ideas there are. Other topics include the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), the implementation status of the Water Framework Directive in the European Union and the Chines... read more
