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  • 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.

    … on the greenhouse gas emissions of online retail (“Greening E-Commerce”). The study reports that the share of retail and transport accounts for only one to ten percent … on the greenhouse gas emissions of online retail (“Greening E-Commerce”). The study reports that the share of retail and transport accounts for only one to ten percent …

  • Press release 48/2022 from 30.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.12.2022

    Companies soon to assume costs for disposal of single-use plastic products

    … UBA President Dirk Messner said: "We expect the new levy on single-use plastics to finally put a stop to littering of the environment and that manufacturers and … the costs of cleaning up litter resulting from those products. The UBA project reports that single-use plastic products such as to-go food containers, bags and …

  • 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

    … life of most electrical appliances is becoming shorter and shorter, says a new report by the Öko-Institut e.V. and Bonn University commissioned by the German … life of most electrical appliances is becoming shorter and shorter, says a new report by the Öko-Institut e.V. and Bonn University commissioned by the German … life of most electrical appliances is becoming shorter and shorter, says a new report commissioned by UBA. … Lifetime of electrical appliances becoming shorter and …

  • Press release 43/2020 from 21.09.2020 | Last changed: 25.09.2020

    30 years of unified Germany: a plus for the environment too

    Der Brocken im Nebel

    … National Park. Source: ohenze / Fotolia.com The German Environment Agency (UBA) reports positive environmental performance 30 years after German reunification. Dirk … 40 Jahre Umweltbundesamt All press releases … The German Environment Agency (UBA) reports positive environmental performance 30 years after German reunification. Dirk … agriculture and circular economy." … The German Environment Agency (UBA) reports positive environmental performance 30 years after German reunification. Air, …

  • Press release 31/2020 from 13.07.2020 | Last changed: 22.07.2020

    Electrical and electronic waste: Germany misses EU collection rate of 45 percent by a narrow margin

    Waschmaschinen auf einem Haufen

    … raw materials. Source: djama / Fotolia.com The German Environment Agency (UBA) reports that 853,000 tonnes of electrical and electronic waste (WEEE) was collected … residual waste bins), economic incentives, and the completeness of existing data reports. Research results are expected in 2021. How do I dispose of electrical waste … equipment electrical and electronic devices … The German Environment Agency (UBA) reports that 853,000 tonnes of electrical and electronic waste (WEEE) was collected …

  • Press release 14/2024 from 26.03.2024 | Last changed: 16.09.2024

    National emissions trading: CO₂ emissions fell by 5.9 per cent in 2022

    Cars and trucks on a motorway

    … year (306.5 million tonnes of CO₂). This is according to the first evaluation report by the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the German Environment … gas within the nEHS. Natural gas and diesel each account for around a third of the reported emissions in the nEHS. They are followed by petrol and heating oil, each … EU ETS 2 offers great opportunities because the binding emission caps at EU level finally secure the agreed reduction targets. In the transition from the nEHS to the …

  • Press release 09/2025 from 27.02.2025 | Last changed: 03.03.2025

    Recognising greenwashing – creating transparency

    Eine Verbraucherin schaut sich ein Produkt aus dem Einkaufsregal an.

    … Recognising greenwashing – creating transparency UBA research report helps to classify environmental claims in advertising New EU rules aim to … in providing reliable environmental information. The results are now available in a report and, in addition to contributing to the current discussions on the EU … and verifiability of environmental claims. This directive is currently being finalised. The current UBA research report provides a systematic analysis of the …

  • News from 26.10.2015 | Last changed: 26.10.2015

    How to assess land and soil degradation on global level?

    Water erosion on landfield

    … soil and land degradation on global level? This has now been examined by a new report. 26.10.2015 In many parts of the world the quality of land is decreasing, … methodologies that can be applied, including their strengths and weaknesses. It finally explores promising potential corner stones of future assessments, with …

  • Press release 43/2019 from 18.11.2019 | Last changed: 27.11.2019

    Consumption of packaging in Germany increased further in 2017

    Metalldosen und Plastikabfall

    … was accrued in Germany in 2017 – a plus of three percent compared to 2016, says the report about the accrual and recovery of packaging in Germany presented by the … in filling goods and also discusses the effects of the new EU guidelines on meeting reporting duties. Further information: The following types of packaging account for … This is commercial packaging of goods which typically accrues as waste with private final consumers after use. The recycling quotas in the Packaging Act are not …

  • Press release 23/2024 from 28.05.2024 | Last changed: 31.05.2024

    Federal “Blue Compass” award: twenty climate adaptation projects nominated

    Grafik mit der Aufschrift "Bundespreis Blauer Kompass – Jetzt mit Ihrem Projekt bewerben!" in weißen Buchstaben auf einem blau-grünen Hintergrund. Oben rechts sind die Logos des Bundesumweltministeriums und des Umweltbundesamtes zu sehen.

    … record number of entries! Twenty outstanding projects have been nominated for the final selection, which will be adjudicated by a distinguished jury at the end of … record number of entries! Twenty outstanding projects have been nominated for the final selection, which will be adjudicated by a distinguished jury at the end of …

  • Press release 22/2025 from 03.06.2025 | Last changed: 31.07.2025

    Heat-related deaths: seniors are at a higher risk

    Das Bild zeigt eine ältere Frau, die auf einer Parkbank im Schatten unter einem Baum sitzt und aus einer Wasserflasche trinkt.

    … adaptation strategy . The results of the project have now been published as a final report in the UBA publication series ‘Environment and Health’. Associated …

  • Press release 42/2021 from 25.10.2021 | Last changed: 28.10.2021

    Electrical waste: falling far short of collection target of 65 percent

    used electrical and electronic equipment in a container, for example monitors, computers and household appliances

    … SGappa / Fotolia.com A new evaluation by the German Environment Agency (UBA) reports that municipalities, retailers and producers in Germany collected 947,067 … Electronic Equipment Act … A new evaluation by the German Environment Agency (UBA) reports that municipalities, retailers and producers in Germany collected 947,067 … disposed improperly." … A new evaluation by the German Environment Agency (UBA) reports that municipalities, retailers and producers in Germany collected 947,067 …