… stay plugged in unnecessarily Source: Tolola / iStock / Thinkstock The average household of two can save 250 euros through more economical use of energy. A new … euros. The best way is to switch off equipment that is not in use and which may be using power in standby mode." Press release No. 05/2014 | 29.01.2014 These standby … are 'off'. By the way: the UBA's energy cost meter, which can be borrowed from many libraries throughout Germany, can help to detect which devices are using how much …

… at schools Pupils in an elementary school. Source: iStockphoto / Wavebreakmedia The use of mobile air purifiers alone is no substitute for adequate ventilation in … of outside air. Therefore, every ventilation possibility should continue to be used even when using air purifiers. The IRK states that rooms in which there is no possibility of …

… on their living environment, behaviour, health status and other topics are used to obtain data that can indicate possible sources and uptake pathways of … themselves, but also a collective benefit for the other people living in the household (e.g. in the case of drinking water samples). Benefits for the general …

… Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig Art and the environment “Zero Waste” exhibition in … styrofoam packaging from household appliances into concrete. Christoph Medicus uses his interactive installation to question the sustainability of donated … their “Zero Waste” kitchen, built from materials found and recycled in the museum, using locally produced and “rescued” food. Swaantje Güntzel highlights the issue of …

… with life nowadays. Nutrient inputs from adjacent areas are common and can cause excessive plant growth and low oxygen levels. Intensive use of large machinery in the vicinity of the water is paired with straightening of … Agency therefore recommends designating official water development areas in which uses of the water as resource is not significantly impaired. The water body type of …

… | 25.05.2023 Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency: "For the use of composts and digestate from organic waste, clean separate collection of … the quality of the products created and can lead to pollutants entering the soil used for agriculture. For this reason, the ⁠UBA welcomes the fact that the organic …

… of 95 sites during the bathing season due to poor water quality, 66 of which because of problems with cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). Poor hygienic quality of … essential to protect against infections. For the beach area and, if applicable, the use of special infrastructure at the bathing water, the Länder-specific distance and …

… them to be involved in political processes. I therefore hope that they will make use of their right to vote in the European elections on 9 June, especially …

… water availability. However, in this regard, conflicts can arise in the use of land. Finding solutions for this also means negotiating compromises …

… in the air. Ventilation is the simplest and most effective way to remove viruses from the air in classrooms. Our guidelines are designed to help schools … contribution to reducing the risk of infection from aerosols containing viruses in schools." In addition to airing every 20 minutes, ventilation should also be … effectively removed from the air in addition to aerosols potentially containing viruses. CO2 can make you tired if the indoor concentration is too high and can lead to …

… In terms of their own behaviour, the study found that 62 percent often cycle or use public transport for everyday travel, 49 percent avoid plastic packaging, 23 percent often support online petitions for environmental causes and 40 percent have already participated in climate strikes. A clear majority …

… and Sustainability” of the German Environment Agency takes a look approaches to the use of games. The project has developed its own serious game “Little Impacts”. last … (e.g. Connolly et al., 2012; de Freitas, 2018; Wilkinson, 2016). This is mainly because research in this area is still quite new. There are still no uniform standards … and the “Little Impacts” game. These include, for example Teaching materials for use in secondary schools (education for sustainable development) Coloring pictures …