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  • 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

    … disposed of separately at the end of their life so that they can be recycled in an environmentally sound and high-quality manner. And because this is not always clear, … was prepared for reuse and recycled. Associated content Links The current WEEE data in detail UBA consumer tip: Where to put the electronic waste? Info campaign …

  • 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

    … four prize categories 'product', 'service', 'concept' and 'young design' included environmentally friendly mobility and energy schemes, fully recyclable clothing … Prof. Matthias Held and Sabine Lenk, German Society for Design Theory and Research (DGTF) Lutz Dietzold, German Design Council Prof. Philipp Oswalt and Katja …

  • Press release 06/2024 from 01.02.2024 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

    Climate benefit for electric cars confirmed

    Electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol engines.

    … 2030.” Press release No. 06/2024 | 01.02.2024 The study analysed and compared the environmental and climate impact of passenger cars and commercial vehicles with conventional and alternative drive systems in detail, based on the entire vehicle life cycle. According to the results of the study, the … Agency (⁠UBA) and carried out by ifeu – Institute for Energy and Environmental Research Heidelberg. As well as greenhouse gases, the study also analysed energy, …

  • Press release 48/2024 from 06.12.2024 | Last changed: 10.12.2024

    UBA game “Little Impacts” wins the German Children’s Software Award TOMMI 2024

    Das Bild zeigt das Logo des Deutschen Kindersoftwarepreises TOMMI.

    … content. Little Impacts was developed on a scientific basis as part of the research project “Potential of Serious Games as an instrument for promoting … for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), on behalf of the German Environment Agency (⁠UBA⁠), researched, among other things, the diverse potential of game-based approaches for creating an awareness of sustainability. The game was developed …

  • Press release 11/2022 from 28.02.2022 | Last changed: 04.03.2022

    Climate risks put quality of life and environment at stake

    the Earth

    … and funding for innovative projects and climate change adaptation in community-based services. The Immediate Action Programme for Climate Adaptation will add to … the IPCC and the Climate Impact and Risk Assessment 2021 for Germany. The updated Environmental Awareness study by the Federal Ministry for the Environment and UBA … are eligible: municipalities, private and municipal enterprises, educational and research institutions as well as associations, federations and foundations. The …

  • 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

    … of change. The efficient use of resources as well as improved design reduce the environmental impacts of products throughout their entire life cycle.” The German … GOLD – textiles made of collagen | WINT Design Lab (Headquarters: Berlin) The research project “GOLD” studies goldbeater’s skin, a type of membrane found in the cow’s stomach, in order to develop a recyclable, bio-based, high-performance textile. The special material properties are demonstrated in …

  • 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.

    … a strain on people's health. Source: creatas / Thinkstock How do climate change and environmental degradation affect human health? What can people in the health … adaptation climate change healthcare health sector … How do climate change and environmental degradation affect human health? What can people in the health …

  • Press release 06/2016 from 18.02.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Klimafieber

    bunte, von Kindern gemalte Bilder zeigen eine Kuh, die Methan-Wolken ausstößt, grüne Marsmännchen, eine Frau und einen Jungen, der mit einer futuristischen Brille vor einem Laptop sitzt

    … the answers to the exercises, for example in a fictitious interview with a climate researcher or in a story about extraterrestrial planet researchers who are studying Earth. Schoolchildren can apply the knowledge gained in …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Human Health

    A baby hand holding the finger of an adult

    … of hours of sunshine is increasing and cloud cover is decreasing. Analyses of the data of the UV monitoring network by the Federal Office for Radiation Protection … system, especially in education and training of employees, prevention campaigns, research and the reliability of infrastructures. Further information Adaptation: … system, especially in education and training of employees, prevention campaigns, research and the reliability of infrastructures. … Climate Impacts: Field of Action …

  • Press release 31/2015 from 18.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Young people declare war on marine litter

    plastic bottles and other pieces of waste in the sea

    … | 18.09.2015 These are shocking figures, ones which make the dimensions of this environmental problem quite clear. The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is focussing on research on waste pathways and the impact of trash on marine animals and is working …

  • Press release 46/2024 from 02.12.2024 | Last changed: 05.12.2024

    13th German Ecodesign Award honours ten outstanding ideas for the future

    Auf dem Bild sind alle Mitglieder der Jury für den Bundespreis Ecodesign 2024 zu sehen.

    … pioneers in their respective sectors and combine outstanding design with reduced environmental impact.” ⁠ UBA ⁠President Dirk Messner: “This year's award winners are … Germany GmbH (Registered office: Mannheim)  Product category   Kynd Hair – plant -based synthetic hair | Kynd Hair GmbH (Registered office: Berlin) PIGMENTURA | CHT …