… and German Environment Agency (UBA) award the fifth round of ecologically designed products The motto of the German Federal Ecodesign Award 2016 is "Mehr als schön" - … importance of consumer behaviour which conserves resources: ”Ecologically minded purchases can reduce pollution. Our aim is to bring sustainable consumption into the …

… of environmental protection is that wastes must be recycled. However, it is counterproductive to reintroduce a recycled product which contains pollutants. An UBA study examines how this can be prevented … SCCP were tracked in the study to determine their presence in waste and recycled products. The study recommends when wastes should still be recycled and which …

… The current food system is characterised by foods that are low-priced but whose production causes harm to the environment. This damage for the whole of society has … food label which makes production methods transparent and enables eco-friendly purchase decisions. International agricultural trade fosters global prosperity but … The KLU therefore demands responsible food exports, imports of certified products and the further integration of sustainability aspects in international …

… Steffi Lemke MdB, Federal Minister for the Environment (BMUV): “Truly sustainable products are designed in such a way that they are durable as a whole or in individual pieces and can be used repeatedly. If repairability and recycling are considered long before production, then this would help to save materials and resources and to reduce CO2 …

… this are the increased share of renewable energies, a decline in fossil fuel energy production and lower demand for energy from industry and consumers. In total, around … coal. Key drivers of this trend are the negative economic development and increased production costs, which have led to declines in production. The building sector also achieved a reduction in emissions from 8.3 …

… to consume more sustainably. I am therefore looking forward to many new innovative products, concepts and contributions from young talents competing for the German … systems that are designed to meet the requirements of the future as well as being durable and recyclable. The German Ecodesign Award is on the lookout for examples …

… the Blue Angel Joint action for man and the environment Environmentally friendly products with the Blue Angel ecolabel for SOS Children’s Village Berlin UBA's … The aim of the ecolabel is to give consumers some orientation when making their purchases. The ecolabel provides reliable proof of whether e.g. a cleaning agent has …

… the state spends many billions to promote climate protection while it subsidises production and behaviour patterns that are harmful to the climate. We all know that … hamper the development and market breakthrough of environmentally friendly products and jeopardise environmental and climate goals. They also make … parallel existence of diesel privileges for internal combustion engines and purchase premiums for electric cars," said Messner. Since the last estimate in 2012, …

… to prevent “maizing of the landscape”. Source: Wolfgang Jargstorff / Fotolia.com Production of biomass and its use to generate electricity and heat have increased … Use of Bioenergy on a Global Scale Tags bioenergy biogas biogas plant biogas production … Production of biomass and its use to generate electricity and heat have …

… to their cuddly toys, wooden train sets, rubber balls etc. Not only must the products be exemplary in terms of pollutant content but also as concerns the social … to their cuddly toys, wooden train sets, rubber balls etc. Not only must the products be exemplary in terms of pollutant content but also as concerns the social …

… retrofitters with technical support and customers with financial relief when purchasing the systems.” Press release No. 22/2019 | 17.06.2019 There were 13 cities … retrofitters with technical support and customers with financial relief when purchasing the systems.” … German Environment Agency publishes “Gesunde Luft“ …