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  • Press release 55/2014 from 05.12.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Start of International Year of Soils 2015

    a plant growing on a very dry soil

    … industry, science and society to engage in the dialogue. Together they will develop practical pathways to sustainable soil management and a corresponding policy … be an ideal opportunity to do so. We must take advantage of it." Associated content Links UBA web page "Year of Soils", campaigns & travel guide All press releases Tags …

  • News from 15.01.2014 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    More ecofriendliness in food sector necessary

    tomato in the dustbin

    … recommendations for action to combat the most urgent problems. Associated content Links press release All news Related publications A Greener Common Agricultural …

  • Press release 44/2023 from 04.12.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    The German Ecodesign Award 2023 goes to twelve pioneering projects

    The jury posing in front of a building

    … repairability and recycling are considered long before production, then this would help to save materials and resources and to reduce CO2 emissions. The German … Ecodesign Award’s criteria matrix and the German Environment Agency’s Ecodesign kit help applicants understand which ecological aspects can be considered in the design … [at] bundespreis-ecodesign [dot] de bundespreis-ecodesign.de Associated content Links Bundespreis Ecodesign All press releases … Wie die Transformation zu mehr …

  • Press release 21/2024 from 14.05.2024 | Last changed: 03.06.2024

    29 municipalities honoured for their exemplary organic waste collection

    auf einem Gehweg steht vor einer grünen Hecke eine braune Mülltonne, auf der "Bioabfälle" steht und aus der Gartenabfälle herausgucken

    … State Secretary Bettina Hoffmann said: “Optimising the recycling of organic waste helps to save valuable resources and makes an important contribution to ⁠climate … increase the quantities of separately collected organic waste. Associated content Links German Organic Waste Bin Campaign Registration for the Organic Waste Bin …

  • Press release 37/2023 from 13.10.2023 | Last changed: 17.10.2023

    “Invisible” e-waste: Furniture, clothing or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances

    old electrical appliances, such as PC, computer screen and laptop

    … consumers through many different channels, the Plan E campaign also aims to help ensure that more and more WEEE is recycled correctly in order to recover raw … recovered and 87.6 percent was prepared for reuse and recycled. Associated content Links The current WEEE data in detail UBA consumer tip: Where to put the electronic …

  • Press release 44/2013 from 11.11.2013 | Last changed: 10.12.2013

    Bundespreis Ecodesign prize is awarded

    Trophies with the logo of the Bundespreis Ecodesign an the names of the winners standing on a table

    … a challenge to use our resources more consciously. Sustainable consumption may help in this regard. This contest shows that even environmentally friendly products … Heinen-Esser prämieren die Cree GmbH für ihr Bausystem Source: UBA Next Previous Links winning projects of the Bundespreis Ecodesign 2013 (in German) All press …

  • News from 26.02.2021 | Last changed: 07.04.2021

    Video lecture series on climate change and health

    A sweaty man sits in his office in a shirt and tie, wiping his brow.

    … in the context of climate change mitigation and adaptation. Associated content Links Lectures in video format or pdf file More about the project (in German) All …

  • News from 11.12.2018 | Last changed: 11.12.2018

    International Mountain Day 2018: Sustainable Alps

    A lake with mountains around it and blue sky.

    … projects, where the German Environment Agency is involved.  Associated content Links Information on the International Mountain Day 2018 Alpine Convention …

  • Press release 47/2019 from 27.11.2019 | Last changed: 17.12.2019

    A focus on risks and side effects for mankind and the planet

    Foto der Ausstellung in Osnabrück

    … influencing human health DBU's Secretary General Alexander Bonde addressed the links between climate change and health in his welcome address. Extreme weather … is free. For more information see www.planetgesundheit.org. Associated content Links Exhibition "Planet Health" (German) All press releases Tags exhibition …

  • Press release 33/2025 from 17.09.2025 | Last changed: 22.09.2025

    Design for the future

    Group photo

    … services—both at the European level together with other member states, and with the help of the German Ecodesign Award. It has established itself as a fixture in the … 62 321-22  Postal address: Hagelberger Straße 52 | 10965 Berlin Associated content Links Information about the competition (German) All press releases … In 2025, the …

  • Press release 17/2024 from 17.04.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2024

    The German Environment Agency celebrates its 50-year anniversary

    Grafik mit dem Jubiläumslogo des Umweltbundesamtes. Eine 50 mit dem Symbol des Blauen Engels. Auf der Grafik stehen alle wichtigen Daten zum Jubiläumsfest am 15.06.2024 in Dessau-Roßlau für alle interessierten Bürgerinnen und Bürger.

    … persistence of our colleagues. We haven’t just initiated changes, but also actively helped to shape and implement them – from a ban on Abestos and CFCs to the launch of … Jahren bewegt haben? Besuchen Sie die Ausstellung! Source: Susanne Kambor / UBA Links Event: UBA 50th anniversary celebration Exhibition: 50 years of the German …