The prize will be awarded this year to businesses which have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to protecting the environment and climate. read more
Car-sharing provider, computer centre, and Telekom nominated for Blue Angel Prize
Car sharing could reduce CO2 emissions by six million tonnes
Whether it is car sharing or shared housing – lending, exchange or shared usage is in fashion. read more
TTIP: Risks for environmental protection
The planned free trade agreement known as the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), if improperly designed, could result in a softening of EU environmental standards. read more
Food waste causes four percent of Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions
UBA President Krautzberger: There is hardly any sector where waste avoidance is so easy. read more
New refrigerant for cars: EU must not ignore fire risk
European Commission research centre ignores scientific results on the fire risk from the new refrigerant R1234yf for mobile air conditioning systems read more
Does electrical equipment have built-in breaking points?
It is quite common that electrical equipment becomes unexpectedly defective, and repair is either impossible or not worth the investment. read more
Contest kick-off for 'Blue Angel Prize 2014'
Wanted: Special commitment to the environment and health read more
Wanted: Creative ideas for ecodesign
It's that time again: Federal Environment Ministry and UBA started the Federal Ecodesign Award 2014. read more
