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  • Appointment from 19.11.2021

    Online-Conference Socio-ecological Transformation

    … Transformation Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 9:45 — 16:30 Production, Use and Management of Chemicals to serve People without polluting the Planet We … experts regarding the following topic: Socio-ecological Transformation: Production, Use and Management of Chemicals to serve People without polluting the Planet We will …

  • Press release 05/2014 from 29.01.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Putting power gluttons on a diet

    smartphones

    … stay plugged in unnecessarily Source: Tolola / iStock / Thinkstock The average household of two can save 250 euros through more economical use of energy. A new … by BMUB and online electricity use check Order free energy-saving kits for schools Publications Energiesparen im Haushalt All press releases Tags energy saving … The …

  • Press release 54/2020 from 17.11.2020 | Last changed: 23.11.2020

    Coronavirus in schools: Air purifiers alone are not enough – room ventilation is still key

    Schülerinnen und Schüler melden sich.

    … at schools Pupils in an elementary school. Source: iStockphoto / Wavebreakmedia The use of mobile air purifiers alone is no substitute for adequate ventilation in … of outside air. Therefore, every ventilation possibility should continue to be used even when using air purifiers. The IRK states that rooms in which there is no …

  • Press release 02/2023 from 13.01.2023 | Last changed: 09.02.2023

    Possible ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the EU

    Eine Pfanne liegt im Sand

    … Danish, Norwegian and Swedish authorities. The proposal is scheduled for official publication by the ECHA on 7 February 2023. A hybrid press conference with … clothing, kitchenware, dirt-repellent carpets and food packaging. They are also used in many industrial processes. The downside of the use of PFAS on such a …

  • Press release 13/2019 from 21.05.2019 | Last changed: 27.05.2019

    A coffee date with the Blue Angel

    Viele Becher von FairCup.

    … cup systems (DE-UZ 210) is to reduce the number of disposable cups that are used and to help establish environmentally friendly reusable cup systems. Press … The result is that more and more disposable cups are being discarded and polluting public spaces, streets and nature. Littering is a burden on our environment. Dealing …

  • News from 05.05.2015 | Last changed: 05.05.2015

    Phasing out the flame retardant HBCD

    Builders insulating a house

    … or HBCD, was the most economically significant flame retardant used in polystyrene foam for insulation materials. Our background paper, also … and how to dispose of insulation materials which contain HBCD. Associated content Publications Answers to frequently asked questions to Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) …

  • Press release 33/2024 from 17.07.2024 | Last changed: 19.07.2024

    First half of 2024: Renewable electricity generation continues to rise significantly

    Freiflächenphotovoltaikanlage, Rapsfeld und Windenergieanlagen

    … sector, mild weather led to lower demand for heating. In the mobility sector, the use of renewable electricity in transport increased slightly. Press release No. … renewable energies on the basis of currently available data. In addition to annual publications, AGEE-Stat also regularly publishes monthly and quarterly reports. In …

  • Press release 24/2019 from 19.06.2019 | Last changed: 23.10.2019

    Healthy all summer long

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    … summer of 2018 showed that good health is as important as fun and relaxation. A new publication by the German Meteorological Service (DWD) and German Environment Agency … muscle cramps in the arms and legs, stomach cramps, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, increased pulse rate, exhaustion or restlessness, disorientation and …

  • 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.

    … quotas can conserve resources The German Environment Agency's new magazine focuses on recycling in the 1-2018 issue. Source: Umweltbundesamt / Paul Bulteel … too low, claims the new issue of the What Matters [Schwerpunkt: Recycling] series publication by the German Environment Agency (UBA). The publication examines the …

  • Press release 8/2015 from 01.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Obsolescence fact check

    fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, ceramic stove top

    … consumers quicker to replace working flat screen TVs Consumers are replacing new household appliances sooner. Source: Black Jack / Fotolia.com Consumers today are using newly acquired products for shorter periods of time than in the past. Initial … and the University of Bonn, are investigating the answers. There has been ongoing public speculation for a number of years about whether manufacturers are purposely …

  • Press release 09/2023 from 01.03.2023 | Last changed: 06.03.2023

    Paludiculture: More climate action with rewetted peatlands

    drainage channel through a peatland

    … all its GHG emissions. “We can only achieve our climate targets if we repurpose the use of our peatlands. We must make much more widespread use of paludiculture, which … peatlands used for agriculture. Associated content Links Peat climate protection Publications Entwickeln von Anreizen für Paludikultur zur Umsetzung der …

  • Press release 39/2022 from 22.09.2022 | Last changed: 04.10.2022

    Sustainability at the supermarket: retailers not tapping their full potential

    Supermarket

    … and business offices. On the whole, the companies studied could make much greater use of their influence and scope for action, says a recent study by the German … and 112 sub-indicators. The data used for the evaluation was taken in part from publicly available sources. In-house information was obtained through a …