… retrofitters with technical support and customers with financial relief when purchasing the systems.” Press release No. 22/2019 | 17.06.2019 There were 13 cities … retrofitters with technical support and customers with financial relief when purchasing the systems.” … German Environment Agency publishes “Gesunde Luft“ …

… the already existing environmental requirements in the context of plant protection product authorisation, we in Germany are far from the goal of "unpolluted waters in … predicted. In every second water sample, active substances used in plant protection products exceeded the acceptable concentrations. In addition, the pesticide residues … but still harmful to the environment In the approval process for plant protection products, possible environmental impacts are considered. Based on model assumptions …

… at the manufacturing site. Manufacturers may now apply for the ecolabel on their products. 24.01.2018 Blue Angel for textiles (RAL-UZ 154) The criteria for textiles … Requirements were therefore added to the catalogue of criteria which address the production process of laminates and membranes, down and feathers from waterfowl and … at the manufacturing site. Manufacturers may now apply for the ecolabel on their products. … Blue Angel: New requirements for mobile phones and textiles …

… free of charge applies to small WEEE (edge length up to 25 cm) even without a new purchase; for larger WEEE (greater than 25 cm) only with a new purchase of an appliance of the same type. Recycling as well as using electrical …

… of the total packaging waste was recycled, with most of the remainder used for the production of energy. UBA President Maria Krautzberger said: "We in Germany generate … in order to conserve resources. Above all we must avoid waste already in the production phase by doing without unnecessary and unnecessarily material-intensive … than in the previous year - higher for the first time than the rate for energy production. Maria Krautzberger said: "Valuable plastics in particular must be …

… the best way to avoid waste", said Ms Krautzberger. Besides having the option of purchasing returnable bottles, Ms Krautzberger also recommended linking the costs of … refills are a better option and will also generate greater customer loyalty to a product. Demographic factors are another critical reason for packaging waste. There … students or senior citizens, which are opting for smaller packaging units when they purchase consumer goods. The result: more per capita waste. Another popular trend: …

… entitled to this information upon request and can thus use it to make well-informed purchase decisions. To raise awareness of the REACH consumer right among the … consumer awareness on SVHC in articles, enabling consumers to make responsible purchasing decisions  raising supplier awareness, compliance with REACH information …

… is mutual recognition by certification bodies. This will make it easier for product manufacturers to apply for the eco-label in the respective partner country. … companies will have an incentive to apply for the German Blue Angel label for their products and vice versa. If a German company wishes to sell its products on the Chinese market and use the Chinese label, in future it will be able …

… 2026 nETS allowances at EUR 70 each, but limited to ten percent of the quantity purchased in 2026. A transaction fee of EUR 0.0059 (EUR 0.0070 including VAT, where …

… The arrangements made in municipalities may vary. Used electrical appliances purchased at both retail outlets and mail order companies can also be returned free …

… can sometimes have a significant impact on individual companies or entire production and supply chains. These can range from increased transport costs to production losses in companies with just-in-time production. Especially for the Rhine and the Danube, there will be increased …

… "Waste is also generated where we don't see it at first glance, for example during production, during the transport of consumer goods or when shopping online, which … material. Another example is microplastics – they are found in many cosmetic products, may wash out of synthetic clothing or be created by the car tyre abrasion. … even end up on your dinner plate! Responsible consumption and careful reflection on purchasing decisions are therefore needed – say, by trying to repair a radio instead …