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  • Article from 04.03.2024 | Last changed: 04.03.2024

    Pollutant emissions into surface waters

    Picture from river in Germany

    … a good ecological and chemical status for all water bodies had to be achieved by 2015. Germany has fallen well short of this target for most rivers (see " … a good ecological and chemical status for all water bodies had to be achieved by 2015. Germany has fallen well short of this target for most rivers (see " …

  • Article from 18.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

    Waving flags of Switzerland, Greece, Spain, Luxembourg, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the European Union

    … The 2014-2020 funding period (which in reality will probably not begin until 2015; see above) will be marked by major changes in the rural development arena, … The 2014-2020 funding period (which in reality will probably not begin until 2015; see above) will be marked by major changes in the rural development arena, …

  • Article from 24.09.2015 | Last changed: 09.09.2025

    Threats to biodiversity

    Meadow with different blossoming flowers

    … in agricultural landscapes has been declining for years. last update on 24.09.2015 Introduction More than half of Germany's land area is used for agriculture. As …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … and the Sewage Sludge Ordinance (AbfKlärV) must also be observed. From January 1, 2015, the limit values of the DüMV will also apply to organic fertilizers. Organic … and the Sewage Sludge Ordinance (AbfKlärV) must also be observed. From January 1, 2015, the limit values of the DüMV will also apply to organic fertilizers. Organic …

  • Article from 22.01.2014 | Last changed: 03.11.2020

    End-of-life-vehicles

    Pressed old cars in a junkyard

    … for reuse as a whole. These rates will rise to 85 and 95 percent respectively as of 2015. They are based on waste statistics that the Federal Statistical Office … for reuse as a whole. These rates will rise to 85 and 95 percent respectively as of 2015. They are based on waste statistics that the Federal Statistical Office …

  • Article from 19.10.2017 | Last changed: 26.02.2018

    Plastics

    nach Farben sortiertes Plastikgranulat

    … and (2) of the Law on Closed Cycle Management (KrWG) stipulate that beginning in 2015, all plastic waste is to be collected separately and that as from 2020 at least … and (2) of the Law on Closed Cycle Management (KrWG) stipulate that beginning in 2015, all plastic waste is to be collected separately and that as from 2020 at least …

  • Article from 08.05.2014 | Last changed: 28.04.2022

    Waste regulations

    Golden paragraph mark surrounded by grey and white paragraph sign

    … Article 9(2) bans virtually all types of mixtures for hazardous waste. On 1 January 2015, sorting will be mandatory for organic waste, as well as for paper, metal, … Article 9(2) bans virtually all types of mixtures for hazardous waste. On 1 January 2015, sorting will be mandatory for organic waste, as well as for paper, metal, …

  • Article from 14.11.2016 | Last changed: 11.02.2022

    Format for the mandatory designation of construction products

    … articles ─ Options for improvement of the chemicals regulation“, UBA-Texte 41/2015 . Template for article 6(5) Source: Umweltbundesamt Downloads: (230.42 kB) … articles ─ Options for improvement of the chemicals regulation“, UBA-Texte 41/2015 . … Format for the mandatory designation of construction products …

  • Article from 16.12.2013 | Last changed: 28.10.2024

    Year of Air 2013

    Das Logo zum Jahr der Luft 2013 zeigt eine Pusteblume und den Schriftzug "Jahr der Luft"

    … the pollutant emissions from wood-fired boilers and stoves will become effective in 2015 . Week 44: 25 per cent is the maximum moisture content that firewood may have … focus on “Liveable Urban Centres”, the Federal Environment Agency strategy for 2015 intends to come up with sustainable solutions to ensuring a high quality of … of utility loss Gridded European emission data for the projection years 2010, 2015 and 2020 Tags air quality … This Federal Environment Agency web page offers …

  • Article from 26.04.2024 | Last changed: 12.05.2025

    Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act

    used electrical and electronic equipment in a container, for example monitors, computers and household appliances

    … Purpose of the ElektroG The German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act of 20.10.2015 – ElektroG – , which was last amended in spring 2021, is intended to implement … ElektroG as of 16 March 2005, the last major amendment to the law as of 20 October 2015 increased the responsibility of producers - including importers, exporters and … households and photovoltaic panels that were placed on the market before 24 October 2015, or waste electrical and electronic equipment that was placed on the market …

  • Article from 11.09.2024 | Last changed: 11.09.2024

    Committee for Health-related Evaluation of Building Products

    In einem Hausrohbau abgelagerte Baustoffe

    … the introduction of the odour testing from construction products ended in summer 2015. The results were presented and discussed in a symposium on 1.-2.10.2015 at the German Environment Agency in Dessau (in German). Within an overall view … AgBB evaluation scheme 2021 AgBB evaluation scheme 2018 AgBB evaluation scheme 2015 AgBB evaluation scheme 2012 AgBB evaluation scheme 2010 AgBB-evaluation scheme …

  • Article from 29.02.2024 | Last changed: 29.02.2024

    Sustainable Chemistry

    coloured liquids in flasks

    … criteria for sustainable chemistry. At international conferences in 2007, 2011 and 2015 , the German Environment Agency summond stakeholders from around the world to … criteria for sustainable chemistry. At international conferences in 2007, 2011 and 2015 , the German Environment Agency summond stakeholders from around the world to …