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  • Publication from 23.06.2015

    Environmental protection under TTIP

    Cover of the position paper "Environmental protection under TTIP" with a photo of a flag of the USA and a flag of the European Union

    … in the EU: environmental standards might be lowered and environmental properties of products may be endangered. Download Series position Number of pages 7 Year of …

  • Publication from 14.03.2016

    Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

    cover of the background paper "Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons - Harmful to the Environment! Toxic! Inevitable?" with a photo of plastic flip-flops

    … also be detected in foodstuffs, especially at summertime BBQ events or in smoked products. What are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and what risk do they represent? …

  • Press release 32/2018 from 25.10.2018 | Last changed: 04.11.2018

    40th anniversary of the Blue Angel

    Cover des Magazins "40 Jahre Blauer Engel"

    … 40th anniversary. Since 1978 it has been setting high environmental standards for products and services, independent of economic interests. The original idea was to … seal which provides clear consumer guidance in making environmentally friendly purchases. Today it has become one of most widely recognized labels and is … Minister Svenja Schulze said: "More and more people are paying attention to how durable and environmentally friendly the products are that they buy. In the jungle …

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

    Sustainability at the supermarket: retailers not tapping their full potential

    Supermarket

    … Examples include store organic brands, a larger selection of vegetarian and vegan products or energy efficiency increases in their food outlets and business offices. … design and consumer awareness. Product range design refers to the (sustainable) purchase of products and raw materials. Consumer awareness action includes measures …

  • Press release 37/2017 from 20.11.2017 | Last changed: 22.11.2017

    Household appliance repair costs should be made tax-deductible

    Elektrogeräte wie Waschmaschinen und Herd auf einem Recyclinghof

    … conditions for appliance repair in order to prevent the premature replacement of products. Press release No. 37/2017 | 20.11.2017 Short product lifetimes and service … and repair services as well as availability of spare parts upon product purchase Duty to issue product guarantee statement Ensure access to repair … to inspire citizens to repair products and to use them longer. Making products more durable is also an aim of the action. More than 1,000 events all across Germany will …

  • Press release 05/2016 from 15.02.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Lifetime of electrical appliances becoming shorter and shorter

    old washing machines in a row

    … are varied – UBA recommends a minimum period of service life Short-lived products place a far greater burden on our environment. Source: alswart / … release No. 05/2016 | 15.02.2016 There are many different reasons for a premature purchase of a new appliance. In the consumer electronics and information technology …

  • Publication from 31.01.2022

    Thematic Conferences Advanced Materials

    Cover TEXTE

    … risk assessment tools, chemical regulations or might hamper circular economy of products. In the final conferences, considerations and options for actions on …

  • News from 16.05.2024 | Last changed: 11.12.2025

    EU adopts new rules to combat greenwashing in advertising

    eine Frau liest im Baumarkt den Text auf einem Farbeimer im Regal

    … greenwashing in advertising Consumers should be able to reliably identify which products are truly environmentally friendly Source: Kadmy / Fotolia.com The European … 16.05.2024 The aim of the new rules is to enable consumers to make better-informed purchasing decisions with regard to the environmental impact, durability and … order to make durability and reparability more transparent as a criterion for the purchase decision, the following practices are prohibited: to withhold information …

  • Press release 21/2023 from 22.06.2023 | Last changed: 11.08.2023

    Better recycling of boats

    Ein Motorboot fährt über einen See.

    … Better recycling of boats Digital product passport can help recycle fibre-reinforced composite materials Digital … and musical instruments, contain fibre-reinforced composites (FRC). They are often durable, valuable and, as waste, ideally suited for preparation for reuse or … challenge of channeling the comparatively small number of occasional end-of-life products to a few but highly specialised dismantling facilities. In general, …

  • Press release 61/2020 from 14.12.2020 | Last changed: 18.12.2020

    Climate impact of online retail and stationary trade depends on the product

    A woman orders clothing online, sitting in front of her wardrobe.

    Climate impact of online retail and stationary trade depends on the product Reusable shipping packaging, better product information and electric … for our climate footprint. The biggest levers for green shopping are long-lasting products that are manufactured in an environmentally friendly way. Ideally, these … of CO2, a shopping trip done on bicycle emits zero. A delivery for an online purchase produces an average of about 200 to 400g of CO2. The lower emissions …

  • Press release 10/2019 from 10.05.2019 | Last changed: 16.05.2019

    Blue Angel ecolabel awarded to disposable nappies

    Mutter wechselt Windeln.

    … German Environment Agency Blue Angel ecolabel awarded to disposable nappies Three products meet the strict award criteria Nappies with the Blue Angel can prove low emissions and production from sustainable resources. Source: Mladen / Fotolia.com A Blue Angel … it makes sense to take their production and quality into consideration when making purchasing decisions – good for both the environment and children. The nappies which …