… of biofuels also declines; only uptick is in heat from renewable energies Energy production with wind power Source: Stephen Meese/istockphoto The share of renewable … photovoltaic plants.” Press release No. 50/2021 | 15.12.2021 Renewable electricity production has risen steadily since 1997. A few years of low winds and little sunshine have usually been offset by the construction of new electricity production plants. However, this was not the case in 2021, also because 2019 and …

… same time, we can all make a difference by thinking twice before making an online purchase." Global and national environmental and climate protection measures in … such as bundling shipments as well as focusing on repairable, regional and local products would also make a difference. Individual consumer choices play a crucial …

… sector, on the other hand, the fall in emissions is primarily due to the decline in production as a result of the effects of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine. … Group on Energy Balances – AGEB). As a result, the carbon intensity of electricity production in Germany also declined. Industry: Emissions from energy-intensive … of CO 2 -eq, the lowest level since 2013. This was due to cyclical declines in production in all sectors, particularly as a result of the effects of Russia's war …

… (vzbv) and UBA present joint recommendations for action. 15.01.2014 The product life cycle analysis for foods is in a class of its own: fully one-fifth of …

… Newer heaters and stoves must also meet amended requirements as of 2015. A system purchased on 1 January 2015 and thereafter must comply with the emission thresholds …

… cups also mean consumption of valuable resources such as wood and plastic and their production requires water and energy. In stark contrast, the average use of the cup … award criteria include requirements of the cup itself as well their providers. The production of reusable cups and lids must avoid consumption of materials that may cause harm to the environment or health. The products must not be made of plastics containing polycarbonate or melamine, which …

… of rivers by humans. The utilisation of water bodies for agriculture or energy production has led to them being increasingly straightened, deepened, dammed and … plants as a renewable energy source, even though this type of electricity production is significantly more climate-friendly than the combustion of fossil … fuels. In addition, decomposition consumes oxygen, which can increase methane production. The negative impact of methane on the climate is almost 30 times greater …

… established and made binding by the procedure for the authorisation of biocidal products and are included in the instructions for use of the products. Failure to comply is a regulatory offense which can be penalised with a …

… with the Blue Angel High requirements to avoid and minimize harmful substances in products Bioblo construction blocks: 60% sustainable sawdust, 40% recycled plastics … compliance with basic social standards in the extraction of raw materials and at production sites. Raw materials must originate from sources which have a lower …

… primary raw materials is also conceivable, of course." The goal is to develop the product stream as a whole – i.e. from raw material production to product design, consumer behaviour and disposal to the provision of … have also been covered by the ElektroG since February 2016 and, since August 2018, products with a built-in electrical function such as textiles (e.g. illuminated or …

… nitrate content in the raw water treated to produce drinking water. Mass livestock production and excessive fertiliser use in agriculture are actually causing nitrate … Of the 267 monitored substances in drinking water grouped under plant protection products (PPP) and biocidal products or their metabolites (degradation products), only very few were measured at …

… costs for measures regarding property protection (e.g. pressure-tight doors, purchase of cisterns) are covered by the “Göttingen Climate Fund” (“KlimaFonds … ideas submitted are further developed with the input of the emergency services into products that are market-ready. In order to create incentives for participation in …