… Agency (UBA). Low-income households in particular are disadvantaged, for example because they more frequently live on roads with higher traffic volumes and … Germany as a whole. The transformation of the transport sector will cost money, for example the expansion of public transport or foot and cycle paths. Enormous … Agency (UBA). Low-income households in particular are disadvantaged, for example because they more frequently live on roads with higher traffic volumes and …

… matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone pollution. Source: Umweltbundesamt How good is the air that we breathe? Reliable and up-to-date information is now … measuring stations across Germany. An air quality index (AQI) ranging from "very good" to "very poor" also provides an instant view of the air quality at every …

… patterns”, aims to bring about the necessary changes in our lifestyles and economic practices. Sustainable consumption and production means consuming and producing … diversity of implementation activities nationally and internationally visible as examples of good practice, the publicly accessible SDG 12 database in German and English was …

… of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in Germany (KMK) on proper airing practices in schools. The handbook reflects the UBA experts' recommendations on … of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in Germany (KMK) on proper airing practices in schools. The handbook reflects the UBA experts' recommendations on …

… home. UBA's Vice President Thomas Holzmann says, "Today's electrical and electronic goods are much more efficient than they were ten years ago, but a lot more can still … whether a piece of equipment is consuming power even though it is not in operation. Example: if a mobile phone power adaptor is plugged in and stays warm after the …

… sector associated with environmental protection. Rising exports of environmental goods also resulted in higher rates of employment. Other sectors, however … in the environmental sector", said Ms Krautzberger. A number of sectors, for example ecotourism, the environmentally minded insurance industry and …

… criteria address requirements of the cups themselves as well as the providers. For example, the production of reusable cups and lids must avoid the use of materials … end of life for mechanical recycling. The provider must pledge to comply with the "good rules" of hot beverage sales: customers must first be offered the reusable cup …

… year 2024 – Shallow coastal waters of the Baltic Sea Popular holiday waters not in good status Brown algae stocks are important habitats for many organisms in the … and chemical status of coastal waters has already improved to some extent, good status has not yet been achieved. Good status refers to high water quality and …

… on the market for the first time. More stringent technical requirements must, for example, be met by coffee machines and IT devices such as modems and routers. In … efficient devices, especially those used often in our everyday lives, are not only good for the environment; they also cut people's electricity bills. The new …

… appliances. Many appliances are being replaced although they are still in good working order. It is also important that consumers use their appliances for a … burden on our environment than appliances with a longer service life. Take the example of washing machines: the energy demand and global warming potential during a …

… bottles the universal choice in beverage packaging. We have seen with the example of plastic bags that consumers are supportive of waste avoidance with many … of this due to packaging for beverages, groceries and pet food. Although these goods represent only 12% of consumer spending, they comprise nearly 68% of private …

… and waters and high levels of greenhouse gas emissions. All the same, there is some good news: health-conscious nutrition can contribute in positive ways to the … rose from .8 million tonnes in 2000 to about 3 million tonnes in 2013. Take the example of production of one kilo of beef: it generates between seven and 28 kilos …