… waste, industrial & commercial, construction & demolition and food waste for 2017 and 2030 using the life cycle assessment method. The study shows the sector's … greenhouse gases in the context of the European legal framework for the years 2017 and 2030. Using the life cycle assessment methodology, the climate protection … absolute net emission savings potential from -3.5 million tons CO 2 equivalents in 2017 to approximately -30.0 million tons CO 2 equivalents in 2030; thus, potentially …

… indoor air quality is in jeopardy German Environment Agency publishes What matters 2017 Healthy air in buildings and homes is one of the topics in this year's UBA What … of the topics addressed in this year's UBA What matters publication (Schwerpunkte 2017). Press release No. 26/2017 | 24.07.2017 The Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik (DIBt) had required thorough …

… total of 18.9 million tonnes of packaging waste. This is 0.7 per cent more than in 2017 and corresponds to an average of 227.5 kg of packaging waste per capita. Since … total of 18.9 million tonnes of packaging waste. This is 0.7 per cent more than in 2017 and corresponds to an average of 227.5 kg of packaging waste per capita. Since … total of 18.9 million tonnes of packaging waste. This is 0.7 per cent more than in 2017 and corresponds to an average of 227.5 kg of packaging waste per capita. Since …

… Minister Barbara Hendricks had commissioned and were published on August 23, 2017. Press release No. 28/2017 | 23.08.2017 Federal Minister for the Environment Barbara Hendricks said: “The people in …

… Member States of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) resolved on this in December 2017, thereby unanimously falling into line with a proposal made by Germany. As of … the substance and promoting the use of less damaging alternatives. In August 2017, UBA submitted a dossier to the European Chemicals Agency, ECHA, identifying … was confirmed by the competent Committee of the Member States of ECHA in December 2017. The ruling was preceded by a detailed evaluation of the available scientific …

… good quality of bathing waters in Germany, as similar results were reported for the 2017 season. Press release No. 18/2019 | 06.06.2019 The Commission rated only six … good quality of bathing waters in Germany, as similar results were reported for the 2017 season. … Vast majority of bathing waters in Germany rated 'excellent' or …

… 40 microgrammes NO2 per cubic metre of air (µg/m³) based on an annual average. In 2017 65 cities were still affected. President Maria Krautzberger of the German … average) at measuring stations near road traffic recorded roughly 1.5 µg/m³ below 2017 levels.   Although the limit value for particulates (PM10 ) – daily mean values … 40 microgrammes NO2 per cubic metre of air (µg/m³) based on an annual average. In 2017 65 cities were still affected. President Maria Krautzberger of the German …

… Agency (UBA). The publication examines the circular economy in Germany. In 2017, just under 46 percent of plastics were recovered for mechanical recycling, … Agency (UBA). The publication examines the circular economy in Germany. In 2017, just under 46 percent of plastics were recovered for mechanical recycling, …

… public transport, pedestrianisation and cycling in particular. Press release No. 33/2017 | 15.09.2017 In addition to the big cities of Essen, Frankfurt and Dresden, many smaller and … At the “Reverse Innovation" workshop in Berlin on 18 September 2017, UBA and Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) will be …

… transport pay. The cheap ticket for city sightseeing is massively subsidised." In 2017 alone, the state lost 8.1 billion euros in lost revenues from kerosene … transport pay. The cheap ticket for city sightseeing is massively subsidised." In 2017 alone, the state lost 8.1 billion euros in lost revenues from kerosene …

… the start of hazel and alder flowering was up to 26 days earlier between 1961 and 2017; the start of flowering of birch and grasses was also shifted forward by an average of one to one and a half weeks between 1991 and 2017. For grasses and herbs in particular, a lengthening of the pollen season is … the start of hazel and alder flowering was up to 26 days earlier between 1961 and 2017; the start of flowering of birch and grasses was also shifted forward by an …

… A phase-out of lignite-fired power generation is urgent. Press release No. 07/2017 | 15.03.2017 The analysis assessed 36 lakes in the Lausitz region, in the Leipzig/Halle … des Braunkohlebergbaus in Deutschland Daten und Fakten zu Braun- und Steinkohlen (2017) All press releases Tags lignite lignite mining lignite-fired power plant water …