… claim the amount of litter in the world's oceans to be up to 142 million tonnes and that there are up to 18,000 pieces of plastic waste for every square kilometre of … on research on waste pathways and the impact of trash on marine animals and is working to develop proposals for measures to combat marine litter. UBA is also … Activities which don't take place directly at the coast can nevertheless benefit the oceans and seas because a lot of marine litter reaches open waters …

… a wide variety of programme items and hands-on activities for children and adults. More than ten organisations from the region will be presenting their work in and for Dessau. Visitors can generate their own electricity for soap … back together on the past 50 years and look ahead to the future, to present our work, engage in dialogue and celebrate together. On this day, we want to show all …

… waste is valuable: every potato peeling, wilted flower and piece of garden waste that goes into the organic waste bin helps save resources and is good for climate … waste. Organic waste bins make disposal easier for consumers, which is why more towns and districts should opt to provide them.” German Environment Agency … company, and the central website of Aktion Biotonne Deutschland. Even those who do not use Instagram or Facebook can take part in the “28-day organic waste bin …

… on environmental protection and nature conservation in Germany and make it more accessible. "The new Merseburg site is a perfect fit for UBA," said Lilian … and to relate to each other. "The umwelt.info team is very interdisciplinary so that we can provide the portal with the appropriate data on current environmental … in a professionally sound manner," says Anja Reineke, head of the centre. "Beyond that, however, we also want to offer an interesting and varied range of services for …

… makes the EU Commission's initiative for sustainable products so important. I am working among the group of EU member states to ensure that only truly sustainable products that can be repaired or recycled enter the … prefabricated rib and ring elements together with anchor cage and require up to 70% less concrete. Transport to the construction site is possible in around 40 standard …

… channel and has been recessed and straightened. Nature lovers will discover that the gudgeon, beaver, thick shelled river mussel et al. are nowhere to be found. … Weirs regulate the water table, separating biotic communities and damming water. When fields are farmed too close to riparian zones and the stream is left … in Rio de Janeiro. World Water Day 2018 is making a call to tap the potential for more natural use of water ecosystems than before. Forests, meadows and wetlands are …

… More ecofriendliness in food sector necessary Food in the dustbin Source: Patryssia … Consumer Organisations (vzbv) and UBA present joint recommendations for action. … More ecofriendliness in food sector necessary …

… well ahead. We will therefore implement the mechanism consistently and see to it that it both safeguards the German economy in international competition and promotes … 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 internationally … 2025/2083 Annexes: Proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/956 Accompanying staff working document Information from the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) …

… of sustainable production and consumption, saying, "With a world population of more than seven billion and greater consumer demand it has become a challenge to use … consciously. Sustainable consumption may help in this regard. This contest shows that even environmentally friendly products can also be very convincing in terms of … products. The Bundespreis Ecodesign prize is becoming a platform for product design that will benefit everyone: manufacturers, designers, consumers and, not least of …

… highest government award for ecological design rewards visionary solutions that span material innovation, digital intelligence and the circular economy Members … of geopolitical tension, it reduces our dependence on imports. Ecodesign makes us more resilient. Thoughtful design and innovative materials are business models for … And not least, Ecodesign is good for our environment. We save resources and use less energy. That’s not only sustainable, but also economically successful and …

… does not belong in household waste. Source: mekcar / Fotolia.com All products that have a plug, a battery or a cable are usually electrical appliances and must be … electrical appliances, are difficult for consumers to recognise as such. Nevertheless, they also contain valuable raw materials such as gold, silver or copper as … properly, as well as download and communication materials for everyone and, more recently, also for children and teachers. By regularly raising awareness and …