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Economy | Consumption

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

The EU Ecodesign Regulation aims to reduce the environmental impact of products throughout their entire life cycle. It creates the legal framework for setting minimum environmental requirements for products on the European market and for introducing digital product passports, promotes energy efficiency and product longevity, while strengthening the circular economy.

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Sustainability | Strategies | International matters

Sustainable lifestyles: NiCE - From niche to centre

young woman offers things to swap instead of buy in modern furnished store

City centres have long been characterised by high levels of consumption. They are now facing major changes due to online retail, the after-effects of the coronavirus and the impact of the climate crisis. The EU Interreg project “NiCE – from niche to centre”, coordinated by the UBA, aims to take advantage of these changes and make city centres more attractive by offering sustainable options.

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Waste | Resources

Waste prevention

A waste container being emptied

Waste prevention conserves resources and protects people and the environment. It is therefore a primary goal of the circular economy. In 2013, the Waste Prevention Program with the participation of the federal states was adopted. It was drawn up with support of the German Environment Agency. The waste prevention program was reviewed in 2019 and updated in 2021.

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Short link: www.uba.de/t102271en