… a result, the water quality of many rivers has visibly and measurably improved. For example, pollution with heavy metals such as mercury and persistent organic … in recent years, only seven percent of Germany's watercourses currently achieve the good ecological status that the EU Water Framework Directive aims to achieve by …

… materials are business models for the future. And not least, Ecodesign is good for our environment. We save resources and use less energy. That’s not only … German Ecodesign Award was established in 2012 to demonstrate, through concrete examples, the relevance of environmental aspects in the design process. Even in the …

… normal everyday use does not cause any problems for anyone occupying the rooms. Examples of such products are plasters, tile adhesives or fillers containing … asbestos. The situation becomes critical when such products are processed, for example in the course of building refurbishment and minor renovation work, and when …

… We are demanding sustainable building not only of others but are also leading by example.“ State Secretary Adler pointed out that the Federal Government reviews all … the Länder and municipalities of the same strategy, said Mr Adler. There are many examples of a good start at those levels, which must now be consolidated and strengthened. UBA …

… 29.12.2020 Businesses and citizens who use fossil fuels for heating or driving, for example, do not participate directly in national emissions trading. Instead, those … German plants reduced their emissions by some 14 per cent. This is also due to the good price signals that we owe to the recent reform of the European system." …

… and companies. This is real progress for a policy oriented towards the common good. After all, if high-quality data is easily available, this can, for example, improve corporate planning, speed up authorisation procedures and make …

… The deadline for contest submissions is 15 July 2015. Any enterprise which produces goods or services that bear the Blue Angel is eligible for entry. This year the Jury … have the Blue Angel ecolabel put less strain on the environment and climate, for example because they are especially energy-saving, or reduce soil, water, or air …

… etc.) accumulates in the backwater areas of transverse structures and dams, for example, which forms greenhouse gases when it decomposes. This reduces the savings … as well as to the objective of the European Water Framework Directive: a “good status” for all water bodies in Europe. According to the new Restoration Law, …

… shipping packaging. Reusable packaging that customers can return empty is also a good idea. According to the study, a total of 180,000 to 370,000 tonnes of packaging … or dispensing with shipping packaging. "You don't have to always buy a new product. Good second-hand appliances, short-term rental or borrowing are good alternatives – …

… Ministry for the Environment and the Zentrum KlimaAnpassung (ZKA), during which examples of best practice in climate protection were presented for the first time at events …

… of garden waste that goes into the organic waste bin helps save resources and is good for climate protection. This is because organic waste can be used to generate … Starting on 7 November, important knowledge on organic waste, along with practical tips on how to dispose of it properly, will be shared with them every day …