International Spokesman: Joseph Nasr
Phone: +49-(0)340-2103-5485
E-mail: joseph [dot] nasr [at] uba [dot] de
Boat hull paints – a problem for our waters
Copper emissions from antifouling paints should be reduced read more
Level of packaging consumption in Germany remains very high
A total of 18.16 million tonnes of packaging waste was generated in Germany in 2016. This is an increase of .05% over 2015. read more
How cities can respond to heat waves and heavy rains – creative projects show how it is done
This year's winners of the Blauer Kompass contest: an innovative urban sewage system in Solingen, an educational programme on climate change for trainees in Heidelberg, a project to green a city neighbourhood in Cologne, and a shade provider operated with photovoltaic modules by the Kunsthochschule Kassel. read more
Environmental performance of agriculture sector: still too many nutrients and chemicals
CAP reform offers chance for more environmentally friendly agriculture on a broad scale read more
Finalised data for NO2 pollution in Germany in 2017 now available
The evaluation of 2017 NO2 monitoring data from around the country has been completed. The data reveals that 65 cities exceeded the limit value in effect across Europe of 40 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³) of air on a yearly average. read more
Drinking water in Germany again rated "very good"
Limit values only seldom exceeded – nitrate in drinking water not present in high concentrations read more
BMU and UBA launch National Sustainable Urban Logistics Contest
Wanted: Innovative ideas for environmental protection and climate action in cities read more
Changes in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act: More recycling of WEEE
From 15 August 2018 the Act Governing the Sale, Return and Environmentally Sound Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment - ElektroG will apply to virtually all types of electrical and electronic equipment. The aim is to ensure that more waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) ends up being recycled. read more
