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  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Transport

    Traffic jam

    … of inland waterways and can cause damage to roads, railways, traffic control systems, overhead lines and power poles. Traffic is affected as a result, which can … disruptions to the railway infrastructure Damage to traffic guidance systems, overhead lines and power supply systems Traffic guidance systems (e.g. …

  • Press release 43/2023 from 04.12.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    Current recycling review: Successes, failures and challenges

    Recycling trägt zur Ressourcenschonung bei

    … recyclable and the statutory recycling targets are largely being met by the dual systems. The Central Agency Packaging Register (ZSVR) and the German Environment … of the Packaging Act. Press release No. 43/2023 | 04.12.2023 In 2022, the dual systems achieved on average the very ambitious statutory targets for the recycling …

  • Press release 42/2020 from 16.09.2020 | Last changed: 21.09.2020

    European Mobility Week: Zero-emission mobility for all

    Straße mit niedrigen Fachwerkhäusern und einem Zebrastreifen, der von einer Frau mit Blindenstock, einem Rollstuhlfahrer und zwei weiteren Fußgängerinnen überquert wird.

    … mobility should be possible for all. However, the current German transportation system penalises far too many population groups who, for example, suffer from a lack … mobility should be possible for all. However, the current German transportation system penalises far too many population groups who, for example, suffer from a lack … mobility should be possible for all. However, the current German transportation system penalises far too many population groups who, for example, suffer from a lack …

  • Press release 06/2019 from 13.03.2019 | Last changed: 27.03.2019

    Launch of online portal for climate-friendly refrigeration

    indoor sight of a supermarket

    … facility management and any others who use air conditioning and refrigeration systems or heat pumps can find out more about applications, funding opportunities … portal " Klimafreundliche Kälte " is aimed at users and planners of refrigeration systems. Information about environmentally friendly alternatives provides clear …

  • Press release 54/2020 from 17.11.2020 | Last changed: 23.11.2020

    Coronavirus in schools: Air purifiers alone are not enough – room ventilation is still key

    Schülerinnen und Schüler melden sich.

    … be opened properly and where there are no simple supporting inlet and exhaust air systems. However, the devices should be properly assessed before use to ensure that … be opened wide enough, the second option is to install simple inlet and exhaust air systems in the windows. Such systems can remain in place beyond the pandemic and …

  • Press release 03/2025 from 16.01.2025 | Last changed: 20.01.2025

    Sustainability in supermarkets: Retail can do more

    Voller Einkaufswagen vor Supermarktregal.

    … could use their influence and scope for action even more to steer the food system towards sustainability. This is shown by a recent study conducted by the … | 16.01.2025 UBA President Dirk Messner: “For more sustainability in the food system, it makes sense and is logical to start with the key player in the value … public pressure and the competitive situation.” As early as 2022, an evaluation system was developed on behalf of the UBA to systematically record, evaluate and …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Civil Protection

    Jackets and helmets of the professional fire brigade

    … to the people who live and work in the affected regions, but also to the supply systems. Power supply and health systems can be severely affected. In addition, there may be problems with settlement …

  • Press release 28/2022 from 09.06.2022 | Last changed: 15.06.2022

    Giving value added tax an ecological and social dimension

    Ein Marktstand mit Gemüse

    … billion euros a year. In addition, exemption from VAT is to be granted for solar systems, and heating optimisation and repairs are to benefit from the reduced tax …

  • Press release 43/2019 from 18.11.2019 | Last changed: 27.11.2019

    Consumption of packaging in Germany increased further in 2017

    Metalldosen und Plastikabfall

    … and sometimes even a tube of toothpaste has extra packaging. We need more reusable systems, and not only for soft drinks and beer. Coffee can also be filled in … the legislation is to improve the recyclability of packaging and promote reusable systems. It also establishes higher recycling rates. As of 2019, plastic packaging …

  • Press release 04/2025 from 21.01.2025 | Last changed: 23.01.2025

    Packaging recycling only works with correct waste separation

    Verschiedene Verpackungsabfälle

    … The trend is positive. Overall, more packaging was recycled by the dual systems in 2023 compared to the previous year. This was announced by the German … for statutory recycling rates have increased significantly since 2018. The dual systems have achieved five out of eight recycling quotas, in some cases even …