… Lifetime of electrical appliances becoming shorter and shorter Reasons for early … or TV sets: the service life of most electrical appliances is becoming shorter and shorter, says a new report by the Öko-Institut e.V. and Bonn University …

… Joint press release with the Federal Ministry for Environment Umweltbewusstsein 2014 study: More and more people see protection of the environment as part of the solution, not the problem Great demand for green consumer goods, supply still too low Barbara Hendricks and Maria …

… Particulates and nitrogen dioxide still a health burden in 2013 Around 47,000 … of particulate matter limit PM10 Source: Umweltbundesamt Nitrogen dioxide and particulates in particular still had an impact on air quality and on human … air quality guidelines recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).” … Particulates and nitrogen dioxide still a health burden in 2013 …

… Climate protection through Circular Economy in Germany and the EU Waste treatment for recovery Source: Anja Schwetje/ UBA For the EU27 and Germany, the climate protection potential of the circular economy was examined …

… UBA launches National Centre for Environmental and Nature Conservation Information 25 new jobs created at Merseburg site National Centre for Environmental and Nature Conservation Information in Merseburg Source: German Environment Agency …

… Marine Litter Round Table active against plastic pollution in the North Sea and the … developing recommendations for actions against plastic pollution in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The contributors are meeting in Berlin today with patrons, …

… Traffic noise can increase risk of depression and anxiety disorders An appeal for a 30 km/h speed limit in cities and more protection against railroad and aircraft noise City living must not come at …

… by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and the German Environment Agency (UBA) Citizens call for more urban greening and depaving to combat heat Citizen delegates …

… Consumer protection: More transparency in PayPal's terms and conditions Parts of the terms and conditions were incomprehensible to consumers PayPal has agreed to amend the …

… Joint press release from the German Environment Agency and the Central Agency Packaging Register Current recycling review: Successes, failures and challenges How we achieve a high level of recyclability for packaging Recycling …

… Joint press release with the Federal Ministry for the Environment Coffee machines and IT devices to use electricity more efficiently EU Directive makes home appliances safer and reduces their energy consumption As of 2015 coffee machines consume less energy …

… Environmental and nature conservation information at a glance First version of umwelt.info goes online The umwelt.info Internet portal provides environmental and nature conservation information. Source: umwelt.info / UBA The first version of … for the first time and are looking forward to the feedback from users.” … Environmental and nature conservation information at a glance …