… agriculture which can also supply future generations with food and an attractive landscape? Our new video clip shows the problems which agriculture is causing today … & Environment Food waste in the catering sector Food production consumes many resources and produces greenhouse gas emissions. For the sake of the environment … read more (in German) Environmental Innovation Programme promotes energy-efficient test bay The Arntz Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG company, a European market …

… Germany like, however? The UBA has presented a method which enables the energy and resource efficiency of a data processing centre to be assessed for the first time. … dioxide equivalents. UBA brochure: Environment and Agriculture At least half of the land in Germany is used for agricultural purposes. This means that agriculture is … power generation.  read more (in German) Glass production to become more resource-efficient Used glass has been recycled into new glass products for many years in …

… and reduce the entry of micropollutants into waters on an effective and cost-efficient basis. According to the estimates of the UBA, a further treatment level at … NO2 pollution in Germany in 2017 now available UBA to host National and European Resources Forum From 27 to 29 November 2018, the German Environment Agency (UBA) is … in cosmetics, PCB pollution. read more (in German) Nitrogen oxide emissions from inland vessels The air quality limit for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is exceeded in many …

… levels of energy consumption can be reduced significantly – by using a more energy-efficient boiler or switching to a heating system which uses renewable sources of … this option would cost approximately 600 billion Euros more.  read more (in German) Land certificate trading – targets for land use achievable Municipal trading in land … German) Making the prevention of waste easier to measure Preventing waste conserves resources and protects people and the environment. Goals and measures were therefore …

… is decreasing? A decline in SOC stock may indicate degradation or even loss of land and soil. Therefore, it is currently discussed whether the SOC stock might play … the latest scientific findings on the topic. read more (in German) How to design resource labelling for products How can products be labelled in such a way that … Programme successfully launched the first operating phase of an innovative, efficient mill which saves 40 per cent energy. Further optimisation by the …

… is 8 April. “To-go coffee" with the Blue Angel The Blue Angel is now available for resource-saving reusable cup systems. The aim is to cut down on disposable cups and … of further resources developed Production buildings that are more energy efficient, more raw materials from recycling or renewable electricity production – a … Climate protection and better air quality are important issues in cities in both Poland and Germany. In an advisory assistance project of the German Federal …

… were leading topics in the media. The declining numbers of both insects and the farmland birds that rely on them as food may be a consequence of the large-scale use of … full load hours. Secondly, at least 5 gigawatts (GW) from the oldest and most inefficient lignite-fired power plants must be decommissioned completely. The shutting … report. Action is needed with regard to climate protection policy, improvement of resource efficiency and nutrient pollution, good news for recycling rates and …

… Rubrics Climate / Energy Health Chemicals Transport Economy / Consumption Waste / Resources Water Soil / Land Digitalisation UBA news As recounted Welcome to the new issue of “UBA aktuell”, … Visualising the unnecessary energy consumption of servers A “Server Idle Energy Coefficient” (SIEC) is currently being developed in a UBA research project. SIEC …

… As recounted Dear Reader, Good news: Germany’s emissions of harmful greenhouse gases finally fell significantly in 2018 compared to the previous year. However, … Repairing consumer goods extends their useful life and helps to preserve natural resources. Repair services are provided not only by the relevant trades but also by … 3,5 Prozent Im Jahr 2018 emittierten die rund 1.875 stationären Anlagen in Deutschland im Emissionshandel rund 422 Millionen Tonnen Kohlendioxidäquivalente und damit …

… Disposable cups result in unnecessary amounts of waste and the unnecessary use of resources Source: Weixx / fotolia.com According to a UBA study, in the year 2016, … bin? And what happens to the waste? Under the banner of “Aktion Biotonne Deutschland” (Organic waste bin campaign of Germany), from 18 May until 9 June of this … the rise, but at a slower rate Although housing in Germany is becoming more energy efficient, the upward trend has nearly flattened out. These are the findings of a …

… The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is now launching the “Stadt-Land-Plus” funding measure and already providing support for twelve collaborative … again – to 16.1 tonnes per capita and year UBA recommends a reduction of VAT on resource-efficient goods and services 40th anniversary of the Blue Angel The Blue Angel – the …

… support programmes for advice on the saving of energy and on buying energy-efficient household appliances, helping long-distance commuters to adapt, and … is by far the best when it comes to protecting the environment, the climate and resources. After all, the production of paper has a major impact on the environment. … We offer an insight into our work in a new video.  read more (in German) Dr. Jürgen Landgrebe: new Director of Division V Since 1 July 2019, Dr. Jürgen Landgrebe has …