… The food retailing sector is taking action to promote environmental protection. Examples include store organic brands, a larger selection of vegetarian and vegan … 22 areas of activity, 43 indicators and 112 sub-indicators each on a scale of 1 (no practice) to 5 (best practice). The average mark given to each company is between … by not offering products that are particularly harmful to the environment, such as goods that are shipped by air. Not enough is being done in the area of advertising …

… United Nations have declared 2015 to be the International Year of Soils – and for good reason: our soils are in danger. "Fertile soil around the world is being lost … well beyond its borders. We Germans benefit from soils everywhere in the world, for example when we import food," said UBA President Maria Krautzberger at the launch …

… Grüneberg More than half of the deep, oligotrophic lakes in Northern Germany have ‘good’ ecological status and therefore already achieve the objectives of the EU Water … Directive. Nearly all of the lakes of this type are free of pollutants and have a good chemical balance. They are excellent places for bathing and diving. Some of the …

… against CopeCart GmbH Online coaching: UBA has taken action against unfair business practices Source: kasto / stock.adobe.com The German Environment Agency (UBA) has …

… bathing waters Vast majority of bathing waters in Germany rated 'excellent' or 'good' water quality in 2018 Bathing is pure pleasure almost everywhere in Germany's … than only bathing, which is why there is a potential for their pollution, for example from wastewater input or run-off from agricultural land. Therefore, the …

… kicks off Early on, open-ended and transparent - the characteristics of good public participation. Source: Anton Gvozdikov / Fotolia.com The contest seeking … (UBA) are looking for projects, strategies and arrangements nationwide that are examples of good civic participation. Federal Environment Minister Hendricks is …

… a high level More than 96 percent of all bathing water sites rated "excellent" or "good” The quality of bathing water in Germany remains at a high level Source: Panya Studio / Fotolia.com Germany is a good place to bathe. This is confirmed by the EU Commission's report on the quality …

… are progressive and demonstrate exceptional design. This can include market-ready goods and services, conceptual work, also by students. Creativity knows no bounds … as being durable and recyclable. The German Ecodesign Award is on the lookout for examples that do just that.” Entries go through a number of processes involving a …

… shelves would be empty, and the economy would grind to a halt. But transporting goods and waste generates noise, air pollutants and greenhouse gases. To counter … and fuels produced with renewable energies for international air or sea freight are examples of the technologies needed for the transition. Extensive electrification …

… / Fotolia.com Over 96 percent of German bathing waters were rated "excellent" or "good" by the EU Commission in the 2021 season. Overall, 98 percent of bathing waters … heavy rainfall can be predicted with increasing accuracy. These systems work, for example, using model calculations or water gauge data. Current bathing water quality …

… Service Healthy all summer long Tips to beat the summer heat and heatwaves That's good against heat: a cooling water bag Source: Miredi / Fotolia.com Summer, sun, … of the year for many people. However, the recent hot summer of 2018 showed that good health is as important as fun and relaxation. A new publication by the German …

… forget New map shows old pollutant loads Forest soil stores pollutants, so it is a good indicator of environmental pollution. Source: Alekss / Fotolia.com Forests … and are slowly released for decades", said President Maria Krautzberger of UBA. The example of DDT is a clear example: contamination is not contained to the area where …