… 2014 in Berlin today. In total, 13 projects were selected in the award categories Product, Concept, Service and Newcomer. They include energy saving electronic … 51/2014 | 14.11.2014 Federal Environment Minister Hendricks said: "Future-oriented products are essential to environmentally friendly consumption. For this we need …

… the eighth Federal Ecodesign Award offer up innovative solutions and creativity in products and ideas on sustainable lifestyles in times of resource scarcity and … mealworm farms into bakeries which would allow the waste heat and nutrient production to be put to use. https://vimeo.com/374194136 SOAPBOTTLE - Jonna …

… sooner. Source: Black Jack / Fotolia.com Consumers today are using newly acquired products for shorter periods of time than in the past. Initial interim results of a … dryers and refrigerators decreased by one year to 13 years. One third of the purchases replaced appliances that were still working, but consumers wanted a better …

… requirements of the cups themselves as well as the providers. For example, the production of reusable cups and lids must avoid the use of materials which may cause … a single type of plastic without any coating with other materials. The cups must be durable and withstand at least 500 rinsing cycles. The number of times the cups are … of the entire life cycle. Criteria are developed for every product group which the products and services marked with the Blue Angel must meet. The German Environment …

… half year for renewable energy in Germany But slower growth in wind sector Energy production with wind power Source: Stephen Meese/istockphoto Electricity production in Germany from renewable sources of energy picked up speed in the first … | 17.08.2018 The unusually stormy month of January helped to achieve a record production of wind-powered electricity of more than 15 billion kilowatt hours. …

… systems and optimise their environmental friendliness. Significantly more reusable products would also have to be introduced – not only in beverage packaging but also … to be highly recyclable and that significantly more recyclates are used in its production. Press release No. 45/2021 | 18.11.2021 The recycling rates for packaging …

… protection projects with high sustainability standards. "We have decided on the purchase of credits from five projects which are certified according to UN … for the second tranche will soon be collected, after which the procedure for the purchase of credits to offset emissions for the year 2015 can commence (in the …

… manufacturers to bear the costs for the collection of their single-use plastic products when discarded as waste in streets or parks from 2024. The German … of to-go food containers, tobacco filters and certain other single-use plastic products will be subject to increased manufacturer responsibilities. This will …

… humans and the environment if used improperly Source: Kadmy / Fotolia.com Biocidal products must be used wisely to avoid harming humans and the environment. UBA has …

… foams and electroplating processes) or Diuron (from plant protection products). Traces of pharmaceuticals such as diclofenac and ibuprofen are now … too – drugs must never be disposed of down the drain or toilet. Plant protection products (PPP): The total amount of chemical plant protection products applied must …

… Chemicals in consumer goods Your opinion counts! Online survey about chemicals in products Source: debramillet / Fotolia.com Certain chemical substances are harmful … the “AskREACH” EU LIFE project, staff in companies which produce or sell consumer products are able to partake in an online survey on “Substances of Very High …