… in supermarkets has many facets. It ranges from resource-conserving food production and environmentally friendly packaging to the avoidance of food waste. … chain – the food retail sector. Retail has a major influence on agriculture and the purchasing behaviour of the population. There is a relatively high probability that … in the areas of action that relate directly to the procurement of raw materials and products. “It is right and important that food retailers not only focus on their own …

… which protects against carbon leakage and thus against the relocation of industrial production outside Europe, will be limited to large import volumes of relevant basic … exceed the quantity threshold. These relate to the authorisation procedure, the purchase and sale of CBAM certificates, and the calculation and verification of … EU Emissions Trading System 1 (EU ETS 1). Its purpose is to ensure that imported products bear the same CO₂ costs as products from the EU. This protects …

… dykes, the installation of holding ponds or other technically-based measures, the durable restoration of natural flood plains is considered an effective component of … regime. Measures such as the installation of renewable energy plant, the production of cultivation biomass, the implementation of agro-forestry measures, the … dykes, the installation of holding ponds or other technically-based measures, the durable restoration of natural flood plains is considered an effective component of …

… is precisely these 'big points' which have the biggest human carbon footprint. The purchase of organic foods or a high level of waste separation do not offset this." … may have more energy-efficient household appliance or buy more organic food products and often eat less meat. They also tend to agree with environmental policy …

… recommendations for action Food in the dustbin Source: Patryssia /Fotolia.com The product life cycle analysis for foods is in a class of its own: fully one-fifth of … No. 2/2014 | 15.01.2014 "The environment is already bearing the costs of the production and consumption of food. Consumers might have to absorb these costs in … human health and the environment. Industry and commerce could promote vegetarian products as alternatives to meat with a reliable labelling system. Promoting organic …

… 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 …

… half year for renewable energy in Germany But slower growth in wind sector Energy production with wind power Source: Stephen Meese/istockphoto Electricity production in Germany from renewable sources of energy picked up speed in the first … | 17.08.2018 The unusually stormy month of January helped to achieve a record production of wind-powered electricity of more than 15 billion kilowatt hours. …

… humans and the environment if used improperly Source: Kadmy / Fotolia.com Biocidal products must be used wisely to avoid harming humans and the environment. UBA has …

… pollution cause damage to human health and destroy ecosystems. They also lead to production losses, crop losses and damage to buildings and infrastructure. For many … – but also in trade policy.” Press release No. 63/2020 | 21.12.2020 The production of a single cubic metre of tropical hardwood causes at least 1,440 euros in environmental damage costs; the production of one tonne of medium-strength concrete generates environmental damage …

… foams and electroplating processes) or Diuron (from plant protection products). Traces of pharmaceuticals such as diclofenac and ibuprofen are now … too – drugs must never be disposed of down the drain or toilet. Plant protection products (PPP): The total amount of chemical plant protection products applied must …

… retrospectively assess medicines - Internet portal launched for veterinary medical products for farmers and veterinarians Landing page image on Tierarzneimittel in der … prescribe an environmental assessment for previously approved veterinary medicinal products for which no environmental data have yet been collected. This is especially … treatment plants, hospitals, large animal feed plants and close to pharmaceutical production facilities. Last year saw the publication of an EU action plan to combat …