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  • Press release 18/2023 from 09.06.2023 | Last changed: 13.06.2023

    German bathing water quality remains at a high level

    Children jump in a lake.

    … on 9 June 2023. According to the report, over 96 percent of the officially designated bathing water sites on lakes, rivers and coasts in Germany were rated … on 9 June 2023. According to the report, over 96 percent of the officially designated bathing water sites on lakes, rivers and coasts in Germany were rated …

  • Press release 37/2017 from 20.11.2017 | Last changed: 22.11.2017

    Household appliance repair costs should be made tax-deductible

    Elektrogeräte wie Waschmaschinen und Herd auf einem Recyclinghof

    … In addition to implementing tax instruments, the strategy also addresses product design and aims at the improvement of general conditions for appliance repair in … of minimum requirements for reparability and durability under the EU Ecodesign Directive Information on reparability and repair services as well as …

  • Press release 27/2019 from 20.08.2019 | Last changed: 28.10.2019

    German Environment Agency launches air quality app for Android and iPhone devices

    the Luftqualität app on a smartphone

    … the launch of the app, UBA has upgraded its air data web portal in an even clearer design. Press release No. 27/2019 | 20.08.2019 "Air Quality" app The federal and … The app is ad-free and available for free. Air data portal The upgraded, newly designed online air data portal lets users get updated air quality information and …

  • Press release 33/2015 from 25.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Efficient space and water heaters

    a cat is sleeping on a radiator

    … welcomes the new regulations: "Ambitious standards for the environmental design of space heaters and water heaters will come into effect for the first time, … is still debating a decision on the labelling of existing equipment. The Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC and the Energy Labelling Directive 2010/30/EU are part …

  • Press release 26/2025 from 20.06.2025 | Last changed: 24.06.2025

    Bathing waters in Germany once again receive top marks

    Zwei Menschen rennen freudig ins Wasser.

    … across Europe, presented in Brussels on 20 June 2025. Nearly 2,300 officially designated bathing sites in German lakes, rivers, and coastal areas met the minimum … across Europe, presented in Brussels on 20 June 2025. Nearly 2,300 officially designated bathing sites in German lakes, rivers, and coastal areas met the minimum …

  • Press release 06/2016 from 18.02.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Klimafieber

    bunte, von Kindern gemalte Bilder zeigen eine Kuh, die Methan-Wolken ausstößt, grüne Marsmännchen, eine Frau und einen Jungen, der mit einer futuristischen Brille vor einem Laptop sitzt

    … a crossword puzzle, a hidden word puzzle, or a quiz. The wide variety of tasks are designed to be integrated in science subjects as well as German lessons. It also … the Gymnasium Schwertstraße grammar school in Solingen, mentored by experienced designers, contributed the illustrations and also came up with the name of the …

  • Press release 57/2014 from 23.12.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Coffee machines and IT devices to use electricity more efficiently

    coffee machine

    … environmentally friendly consumption patterns." As of January 2015, new EU-wide Eco-Design Directive requirements are in effect for energy consumption, stipulating that … The president of the Federal Environment Agency, Maria Krautzberger, said: Eco-Design Directive requirements are always scrutinised with a critical eye, but the … Research shows that household appliances that meet the requirements of the Eco-Design Directive can save up to 280 euros per household on average. Roughly 200 …

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

    Adaptation: Field of Action Transport

    Traffic jam

    … by using heat-resistant asphalt mixtures. As an adaptation measure for storms, the design of bridges, for example, can be adapted to improve the connection between the … by using heat-resistant asphalt mixtures. As an adaptation measure for storms, the design of bridges, for example, can be adapted to improve the connection between the …

  • 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

    … packaging. Unfortunately, consumers are still not putting enough used glass in the designated collection containers.” Insufficient collection volumes for glass … 90 per cent. Now the capacities still need to be increased and actually utilised. Designing for recycling: Solution available for most packaging Good recyclability of …

  • Press release 43/2018 from 12.12.2018 | Last changed: 11.09.2019

    Higher quality plastics recycling is necessary

    Das Wort Recycling vor schwarzem Hintergrund, darauf auch ausrangierte Kühlaggregate.

    … Higher quality plastics recycling is necessary Recycling-friendly design, higher recycling rates and minimum recyclate quotas can conserve resources … but it is better to avoid waste in the first place. Products should therefore be designed to be durable, reusable and repairable. Further information: The …

  • Press release 32/2025 from 12.09.2025 | Last changed: 15.09.2025

    What’s next for urban and rural areas?

    Kind auf einem Feld schau auf die entfernte Stadt.

    … for urban-regional coordination developed by Stadt-Land-Plus should be used when designing the allocation of newly established special funds for infrastructure and …