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  • Press release 49/2018 from 19.12.2018 | Last changed: 08.01.2019

    Disposal of packaging to become greener

    Yellow bags of packaging waste

    … step forward for the environment. The legislation will ensure that more valuable resources are recovered. In addition, there are financial incentives for producers to design packaging to be more recyclable, to consume fewer resources and to make more use of recyclates in production," said Maria …

  • News from 26.10.2015 | Last changed: 26.10.2015

    Germany’s raw material stockpile:What’s in buildings, roads, etc?

    ein Plattenbau wird abgerissen

    … strategy prepared. This will make it possible in future not only to save precious resources, but also to reduce dependency on raw material imports. Associated content … circular economy recycling secondary raw material urban mining resource efficiency Anthropogenes Lager … Extracting more and more new raw materials is …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Soils

    freshly ploughed field

    … Soils, with all their functions necessary for life, are an important non-renewable resource and, as a CO2 store ("carbon sink"), an indispensable component for climate … are usually only possible with political support and the provision of financial resources. Measures against water shortage in the soil Targeted adaptation measures … critical phases. If irrigation is used, it should be carried out according to need, efficiently and with as little evaporation loss as possible. Crops may also be …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-2: Yield fluctuations

    The picture shows the soil of a cereal field, with large cracks caused by drought.

    … with improved properties in terms of amounts and stability of yields, quality, resource efficiency, stress tolerance and disease resistance. Likewise, there were …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    GE-I-5: Pathogen vectors – case study

    The picture shows a close-up of the Asian Tiger Mosquito in the process of biting a human being.

    … course of the year, thus reproducing faster and producing more generations. Their efficiency in transmitting pathogens can also be affected. This can cause vector … was originally introduced from Southeast Asia. This species is considered a highly efficient vector which can transmit more than 20 different viruses. The Tiger … it is introduced by infected individuals. Since 2021, there have been no further resources available for monitoring work in the Upper Rhine area. It is true that the …

  • Press release 19/2022 from 11.04.2022 | Last changed: 29.04.2022

    Climate-friendly cooling and air conditioning with natural refrigerants

    Kühltheke mit Getränken und Obstsalaten

    … the German Environment Agency Refrigeration and air conditioning systems should be efficient and operate with natural refrigerants Source: Sally / Fotolia.com … together relevant players in industry in order to increase the demand for energy-efficient, climate-friendly refrigeration and air conditioning systems. System … and water offer viable alternatives. Their increased use in combination with energy-efficient systems can make a significant contribution to protecting the climate.” …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 30.09.2024

    Cluster Trade and industry

    The picture shows a sectional view of a wooded landscape. There is an industrial estate visible in the distance, consisting of several buildings and facilities. There is smoke rising from some chimneys. The sky is densely cloud-covered. Above the horizon, the sky is tinged with yellow, with dark, greyish-blue clouds billowing at the margin of the picture. In a few lighter places, rays of the sun are penetrating the band of clouds.

    … The general rise in temperatures resulting from global warming is apt to affect the efficiency of employees in their workplace. Scientific research exploring the … of measures for adaptation to climatic conditions 175 . A provident use of resources such as water – which is potentially becoming scarce – is also of benefit …

  • 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

    … are considered long before production, then this would help to save materials and resources and to reduce CO2 emissions. The German Ecodesign Award stands for the … act as a beacon for the whole industry and can trigger a surge of change. The efficient use of resources as well as improved design reduce the environmental …

  • Press release 23/2019 from 18.06.2019 | Last changed: 11.07.2019

    More environmental protection in e-commerce

    eine Frau bestellt vor ihrem Kleiderschrank mit ihrem Smartphone Kleidung

    … Protection, around 160 experts discussed these and other requirements for an efficient regulation and surveillance of electrical and electronic equipment, … disposal of third country, free-rider goods. This regulatory gap could easily and efficiently be closed, namely by making it mandatory for e-marketplace operators – …

  • Press release 40/2019 from 01.11.2019 | Last changed: 14.11.2019

    Insufficient recycling capacities for dismantling wind-powered installations

    eine Windenergieanlage wird mit einem Kran abgebaut

    … Depending on local conditions, older turbines can be replaced by more powerful and efficient ones (repowering). Their continued operation is also an option when technically possible and cost-efficient. An increased rate of dismantling is expected starting in 2021; however, … Depending on local conditions, older turbines can be replaced by more powerful and efficient ones (repowering). Their continued operation is also an option when …

  • Press release 02/2019 from 17.01.2019 | Last changed: 22.01.2019

    Expert group: New housing creation campaign must become greener

    Baustelle mit Baukränen in der Innenstadt

    … climate in the building sector in the past with adapted KfW programmes for energy-efficient construction and retrofitting,” said Dr. Burkhard Schulze Darup, deputy … guarantee attractive housing in the long term. Expert planners are achieving high efficiency standards in zero emissions building technology for an additional … climate in the building sector in the past with adapted KfW programmes for energy-efficient construction and retrofitting,” said Dr. Burkhard Schulze Darup, deputy …