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  • News from 20.08.2018 | Last changed: 15.05.2023

    Climate-ADAPT first-stop-shop for adaptation knowledge in Europe

    green roof

    … and the European Commission since 2012, has grown into the most important place for information when it comes to adaptation to climate change in Europe. A report of the EEA informs about the experiences and effectiveness of the platform and points to ways …

  • Press release 44/2024 from 08.11.2024 | Last changed: 12.11.2024

    Consumer protection: UBA takes action against Chinese low-cost online marketplace Temu

    Kartons und geöffnete Pakete

    … under pressure when making a purchase decision, for example by spreading false information about the duration of discount campaigns or the number of products still … fake reviews), aggressive marketing with gambling elements and misleading information on minimum order values and price reductions. Temu is now being asked to …

  • News from 18.09.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Chemicals in articles: EU LIFE Projekt AskREACH started

    Ein Barcode auf einem Produkt wir mit einem Smartphone gescannt

    … population, retailers and industry. Consumers can use a smartphone app to get information on such substances or send requests for information to suppliers. The … are also entitled to this information upon request and can thus use it to make well-informed purchase decisions. To raise awareness of the REACH consumer right among …

  • Press release 35/2023 from 27.09.2023 | Last changed: 14.11.2024

    Nominees selected for the German Ecodesign Award 2023

    The jury posing in front of a building

    … of Art and Design Halle) Wolllage | Kira Becker (Bauhaus University Weimar) Material Hub Berlin | Marlón Escobar Saupe (HTW Berlin) MOTEX | David Soche (FH … von Wedel-Parlow (fashion designer, founder of the Beneficial Design Institute) Information on the competition bundespreis-ecodesign.de   Contact for images Luisa …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    FW-R-2: Conservation of forest-genetic resources

    The picture shows a seed plantation in flower, as well as high trees. In the grassland between the trees, tyre tracks are visible.

    … of forest-genetic resources Source: BLE (gene conservation objects: GENRES (information system on genetic ressources)/ FGRDEU-Online (national inventory of … taking measures for the long-term storage – under controlled conditions – of seed material, pollen, plants or plant components as carriers of genetic information. …

  • Press release 30/2018 from 08.10.2018 | Last changed: 12.10.2018

    New funding priority: Innovative wastewater engineering

    zwei Faultürme einer Kläranlage spiegeln sich in einem Nachklärbecken.

    … until 15 April 2019 Innovative wastewater engineering helps recover recyclable materials such as phosphorus. Source: Werner / Fotolia.com The Federal Ministry for … affairs. Applications for grants will be accepted until 15 April 2019. For more information on the application procedure and other formalities go to …

  • Press release 33/2015 from 25.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Efficient space and water heaters

    a cat is sleeping on a radiator

    … Joint press release by the Federal Environment Agency and the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) Efficient space and water heaters New EU … units in single family houses – are labelled with the energy efficiency class information that is familiar on household appliances. When combined with solar …

  • News from 09.07.2018 | Last changed: 20.08.2018

    Environmental- and health impact of 3D printing

    3D printer producing a little plastic tree

    … of industry – and even ringing in a new era of manufacturing. The efficiency of raw materials, greenhouse gases, pollutants: a study by the UBA highlights the … risks to the environment for the various fields of application, printing methods, materials used, etc. The report shows that environmental measures are necessary, …

  • News from 10.07.2017 | Last changed: 21.08.2017

    Blue Angel ecolabel now available for toys

    a child´s hand playing with toys

    … content but also as concerns the social labour conditions of the extraction of raw materials and at the final assembly sites. 10.07.2017 Toys made from textiles, wood, …

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

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Soils

    freshly ploughed field

    … on 15.07.2022 Soil erosion by water Water erosion involves the displacement of soil material at the soil surface by water. The topsoil removed in this way is either … enter the aquifer with the backup water and thus pollute the groundwater. Further information Adaptation: Field of Action Soils Related contents Erosion – jede Krume …

  • News from 12.10.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    Can product design prevent marine litter?

    crab in a plastic bottle on the beach

    … also contribute to solving the problem of marine litter – with the right choice of materials when designing products, for instance. This was the topic of a workshop … the pollution of the world´s oceans with man-made products. Through the choice of materials, the product composition, the duration of use as well as the product’s …

  • Press release 09/2025 from 27.02.2025 | Last changed: 03.03.2025

    Recognising greenwashing – creating transparency

    Eine Verbraucherin schaut sich ein Produkt aus dem Einkaufsregal an.

    … (UBA) has analysed the challenges involved in providing reliable environmental information. The results are now available in a report and, in addition to … for companies and consumers in the area of conflict between valid environmental information and greenwashing. Press release No. 09/2025 | 27.02.2025 “The German …