… sooner. Source: Black Jack / Fotolia.com Consumers today are using newly acquired products for shorter periods of time than in the past. Initial interim results of a … dryers and refrigerators decreased by one year to 13 years. One third of the purchases replaced appliances that were still working, but consumers wanted a better …

… of meat substitutes made from plants, insects and in the lab. Meat substitute products aim to imitate the taste and texture of meat. Source: Westend61 / Getty … framework and in terms of acceptance. President Dirk Messner of UBA said: "Meat production is proven to be harmful to the environment and contributes to global …

… 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 which may cause … a single type of plastic without any coating with other materials. The cups must be durable and withstand at least 500 rinsing cycles. The number of times the cups are … of the entire life cycle. Criteria are developed for every product group which the products and services marked with the Blue Angel must meet. The German Environment …

… plan for glyphosate phase-out New authorisation procedure for plant protection products to complement phase-out Extensive use of the broadband herbicide glyphosate … competent body for the authorisation procedure seeks to make the authorisation of products which harm biodiversity contingent upon certain conditions of their use. …

… Closing event of the project „Product Information 4.0“ Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 9:30 — 17:30 On March 5, 2024, the … are determined together with the stakeholders using the example of energy-related products and textiles. The main question is how relevant product information can be …

… Pesticide authorisations put our ground-& drinkingwater at risk Degradation products of pesticides can diminish groundwater and drinking water quality Source: … be as free as possible from chemical residues. 27.07.2022 Most plant protection products are applied directly into the environment. The active substances move into …

… the environment. This is what makes the EU Commission's initiative for sustainable products so important. I am working among the group of EU member states to ensure … (Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle, Saxony-Anhalt) The durable and flexible PET greenhouse film integrates organic photovoltaic cells which … for knitwear. The SaaS solution enables designs to be digitalised, freely modified, purchased and only then manufactured. Shared Factory (bundespreis-ecodesign.de) …

… Germany. In fact, around 200,000 new stoves are sold every year, most of which are purchased to replace old appliances. While some buyers aim to avoid the high energy … Germany. In fact, around 200,000 new stoves are sold every year, most of which are purchased to replace old appliances. While some buyers aim to avoid the high energy …

… in (baby) toys and more Very strict PAH thresholds are in effect for toys and baby products. Source: debramillet / Fotolia.com Since 27 December 2015 consumer goods … A threshold of 0.5 mg/kg applies for toys and baby items. Other rubber or plastic products such as gardening gloves or mouse pads may contain no more than 1 mg/kg. … softeners to rubbers and plastics. They can be absorbed through the skin when these products are used. Our newly updated background paper explains how to avoid PAHs in …

… in Germany since then with regard to Goal 12 "Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns". It currently comprises more than 120 activities. 25.09.2020 To … published the SDG 12 online database. Goal 12, "Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns”, aims to bring about the necessary changes in our lifestyles and economic practices. Sustainable consumption and production means consuming and producing today in a way that does not threaten the …