… discussed as a concept to solve the current waste problems for specific products. Thomas Lindhqvist first described it in 1990 as “an environmental … as the latter might contribute to a sustainable waste management through increased purchasing costs. In summer 2023, The TES Academy started a joint collaboration …

… in Germany since then with regard to Goal 12 "Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns". It currently comprises more than 120 activities. 25.09.2020 To … published the SDG 12 online database. Goal 12, "Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns”, aims to bring about the necessary changes in our lifestyles and economic practices. Sustainable consumption and production means consuming and producing today in a way that does not threaten the …

… sustainable competed in yesterday’s jury meeting for the popular national award. 31 products and concepts convinced the members of the expert jury for environment and …

… the commitment of the Federal Government to climate-friendly, energy-efficient and durable goods in the framework of the Ecodesign Directive corresponds to consumer desires. UBA's President Maria Krautzberger said: "The demand for green products is high, and there is widespread willingness to make a switch to … 39% have tried out green electricity supply, and about one fifth are frequent purchasers of organic food products. The interest in ecological products varies, …

… in 2020. The world's first study with detailed insights into global antibiotic production will now be presented at a press conference on Friday (10/11/2023). “Our … the first time three years ago in order to incentivise the environmentally friendly production of antibiotics. This means that pharmaceutical companies can receive a … are needed for the authorisation and ongoing production of selected medicinal products, particularly antibiotics, as well as standardised monitoring systems to …

… Bettina Rechenberg is the head of the UBA Division III responsible for sustainable production and products and circular economy Source: IDZ / Kühnapfel Fotografie Next Previous …

… offers advice, also aimed at non-specialists and do-it-yourselfers Building products which contain asbestos can be harmful to health when renovation is being … October 1993 may still contain asbestos today. In addition to asbestos cement products, the carcinogenic substance is contained in plasters, floor coverings or …

… active in the processing industries are therefore highly integrated in global production and supply chains. Raw materials and intermediate products from numerous countries are imported to Germany to be processed here. By … research exploring the scenario prevailing in central Europe has indicated that productivity at work – depending on the intensity of heat stress – can in some cases …

… be made cheaper. The member states need more possibilities to promote efficient products through a reduced VAT rate. The EU has already approved this practice for … becoming more and more efficient thanks to industry efforts and total raw material productivity has increased by 26% since 2000, Germany has an excessively high level … than the global average. More than half of the raw materials consumed for the production of goods is sourced from abroad. A reduced VAT rate for repair services …

… last year published the first standard on carbon neutrality of organizations and products. In a new factsheet, the German Environment Agency (UBA) outlines its … One such flaw is that it makes it possible for legal entities, companies and products to make GHG neutrality claims despite high emissions. It also lacks solid …

… went hand in hand with assessment of ecological and design criteria. A total of 29 products, services and concepts won over the jury and have now been nominated for … initiative is supported by a project advisory council. The prize honours innovative products, services or ideas that are convincing in their design and …

… – these and other precious and special metals are the essential components of many products, for example wind farms, photovoltaic modules, e-bikes, smartphones and … of raw materials more and more important. Up to now most special metals in used products have either not been recycled at all or only on a very small scale. A … is the solution to the current challenges we face as a result of ever more complex products and waste:  “Recycling critical metals into high-quality products demands …