… in some way to reduce the existing injustices in mobility". Press release No. 42/2020 | 16.09.2020 Despite the difficult conditions, 93 towns and cities in Germany will be taking part in European Mobility Week in 2020. Together with citizens, they have developed varied action programmes that can …

… not be noisy and should not emit any undesired pollutants. Press release No. 54/2020 | 17.11.2020 In order to keep the risk of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus as low as … in accordance with the German Environment Agency's guidelines of 15 October 2020. The guidelines state that ventilation should take place every 20 minutes for …

… of pizza boxes and coffee cups in rubbish bins and parks." Press release No. 50/2020 | 27.10.2020 Even though Germany continues to be one of the pioneers in the recycling of … changed requirements of the EU Packaging Directive. By the time of reporting year 2020 at the latest, determination of the recycling quota will focus on the amounts …

… Development (BBSR) and the German Environment Agency (UBA). Press release No. 22/2020 | 02.06.2020 Up until 31 October 1993, it was legal to use asbestos in buildings, which is …

… and production patterns". It currently comprises more than 120 activities. 25.09.2020 To mark the 5th anniversary of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda and its 17 goals … as part of a research project. The online database was published on 25 September 2020 and can be accessed at https://www.sdg12.de/en . Associated content Links SDG …

… The coalition agreement provides for a halving of railway noise exposure by 2020. All freight trains will therefore have their cast iron brakes retrofitted with … trains. Noise differentiated track access charging has only been approved up to 2020. An extension beyond 2020 must be guaranteed to secure noise abatement beyond that date.  The UBA 2014 …

… can a product be described as "water-saving” or “recyclable”, for instance? 12.05.2020 The 7th revised and updated edition of the "Environmental Information for …

… ad-free and available for iOS and Android operating systems. Press release No. 19/2020 | 19.05.2020 The updated app is also easier to handle. A map of Germany provides information …

… Invisible Waste – waste that is out of sight European Week for Waste Reduction 2020 enters 11th edition Many recyclable materials end up in the residual waste bin … the German Association of Local Utilities Association (VKU). Press release No. 57/2020 | 20.11.2020 President Dirk Messner of the German Environment Agency said, "This year's …

… play a role in influencing physical reactions and annoyance. Press release No. 38/2020 | 08.09.2020 The experimental study was conducted under extensively controlled conditions on …

… UBA and the German Pyrotechnical Industry Association (VPI). Press release No. 60/2020 | 03.12.2020 The Pyrotechnical Industry Association (VPI) commissioned an independent …

… Güntzel / Mikroplastik II / 2016 / Foto: Henriette Pogoda © VG Bild-Kunst Bonn / 2020 Waste is everywhere: be it in the form of a gigantic gyre in the Pacific, … is being curated by Hannah Beck-Mannagetta and Lena Fließbach. Press release No. 07/2020 | 12.02.2020 Every day, shreds from the vegetable plantations in southern Spain, known as …