… risk. read more (in German) Germany's seas also victims of plastic litter Plastic waste has now also become pervasive in the North Sea and Baltic Sea. Fish and birds … this information and more. read more (in German)   New data on transfrontier shipment of wastes Current data on the transfrontier shipment of waste which is subject to notification in 2016 and data on the detection and prosecution of illegal waste shipments in 2015 have been published. read more (in German)   …

… policy. This issue is dedicated in particular to the draft packaging and packaging waste regulation (PPWR). Happy reading! For questions or more information, please … EU relations team German Environment Agency (UBA) News The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: 6 Factsheets to support the discussion with facts & figures UBA …

… possible steps to counter this trend. Potato peelings and coffee grounds, etc. are waste which is of considerably higher value – but only if they are collected … and science and research, we look at the things that can be created from organic waste, the items that belong in the organic waste bin and those that don't. Wishing you happy reading, The UBA press office …

… of bait stations. Quiz: recycling done right The better consumers separate their waste, the more waste can ultimately be recycled. In principle, this applies to all … Environmental crime: fewer offences prosecuted, high number of unreported cases The illegal handling of radioactive materials, the pollution of the water, air or soil …

… in recent years. read more (in German) Resource-efficient infrastructure Transport, waste water management, water and energy supply, digital connectivity: … involves the use of the toxic heavy metal Chromium VI which is discharged to wastewater and considered hazardous waste. A project carried out under the …

… have either been disposed of improperly in the toilet or find their way into the waste water after their consumption and are not fully removed by the current water … should be broadened, and a fourth treatment level should be introduced at large wastewater treatment plants. In addition to this, the manufacturers (of medicinal …

… In this edition of our newsletter you can read about how much packaging waste arose in Germany in 2016 and how things stand regarding its recycling. Wishing you informative reading The UBA press office Increasing quantities of waste packaging Between the years 2000 and 2016, the consumption of plastic … In Germany in the year 2016, this was equivalent to 220.5 kilograms of waste packaging per person: in total, 18.16 million tonnes. This was 0.05 percent …

… the UBA has collated facts on the agricultural sector.  read more (in German) New waste sorting system to increase the recycling levels of plastic Although waste packaging is collected separately in Germany, it remains a mix of a variety of …

… Various substances from cleaning agents are released into the environment via wastewater and pollute ecosystems. Tips for environmentally friendly spring cleaning … also on the quality of the air, water and soil. read more (in German)   Avoiding waste with target group-specific communication Consumers of all social groups are aware that waste causes environmental problems. In the process, reference is predominantly made …

… Rubrics Climate / Energy Health Chemicals Transport Economy / Consumption Waste / Resources Water Soil / Land Digitalisation UBA news As recounted Welcome to … food production and environmentally friendly packaging to the avoidance of food waste. The Implementation of the EU Textile Strategy Terminology and definitions as …

… hazardous substances. For now, sales receipts should be disposed of with residual waste for incineration. If disposed with waste paper, the recycling process could reintroduce these chemicals into the …

… to support sustainable mobility.  read more (in German) Making the prevention of waste easier to measure Preventing waste conserves resources and protects people and the environment. Goals and measures were therefore determined in the 2013 waste prevention programme of the German federal government, and possible indicators …