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  • Press release 31/2017 from 13.09.2017 | Last changed: 18.09.2017

    Who has the best ecodesign in Germany?

    Gruppenbild der 10 Jurymitglieder vor dem Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin

    … An interdisciplinary jury then nominated 20 finalists in the four categories “Product”, “Service”, “Concept” and “Young Design”. Click on … more projects in the Service category made it to the final round. In addition to products with good ecodesign, innovative services are also key in the digital …

  • Press release 41/2024 from 18.09.2024 | Last changed: 23.09.2024

    More than 400 submissions – nominees for the German Ecodesign Award 2024 have been announced

    Auf dem Bild sind alle Mitglieder der Jury für den Bundespreis Ecodesign 2024 zu sehen.

    … shows that sustainable design has long been an essential part of the design of products and services. The German Ecodesign Award was a pioneer in this development … made its way into the mainstream. It supports the transformation of consumption and production towards a circular economy.” Dr Bettina Rechenberg, Head of Department …

  • Appointment from 27.07.2022 | Last changed: 02.08.2022

    The war in Ukraine as magnifying glass of unsustainability?

    teamwork with people of different countries

    … challenges resulting from the war in Ukraine by looking at current consumption and production patterns. We explore the psychological barriers that often keep us from … challenges resulting from the war in Ukraine by looking at current consumption and production patterns. We explore the psychological barriers that often keep us from …

  • Press release 35/2024 from 07.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    German SUSTAINABLE BUILDING Award 2025 focuses on design and construction in existing contexts

    Luftbild eines Wohngebäudes mit drei Flügeln in einem U. Zwei Vollgeschosse und ein Walmdach mit mehreren Gauben und PV-Anlagen. Im Innenhof ein großer Baum, in der Umgebung Kleingärten. Vor der Öffnung des U ein linienförmiger Wohnbau ähnlicher Kubatur.

    … thought leaders from the fields of architecture, specialist planning and building products. The closing date for entries is 18 November 2024. The award ceremony will … “Non-residential building”, “Neighbourhood” and “Special award for construction products, construction technology or digital innovations”. The buildings must be … thought leaders from the fields of architecture, specialist planning and building products. The closing date for entries is 18 November 2024. The award ceremony will …

  • Press release 43/2015 from 27.11.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Blue Angel Prize 2015 distinguishes companies serving as role models of environmental and climate protection

    award ceremony Blue Angel Award

    … supported the cause of the Blue Angel ecolabel in an extraordinary way and whose products bearing the ecolabel are exemplary in their contribution to climate … by saying, "It is not always easy for consumers to find environmentally friendly products in the consumer jungle. I hope that more companies will follow their …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-R-5: Sales and application of pesticides

    The picture shows a close-up of a man in a rapeseed field, carefully grasping the yellow blossom of a rapeseed plant.

    … protection agents. The National Action Plan for Sustainable use of Plant Protection Products (NAP) adopted by the Federal Government and the German Länder aims to … of benchmark values as required for effective control. In practice this means that production systems will have to be adapted and that increased investments will be …

  • Press release 35/2015 from 30.09.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Car-sharing provider, computer centre, and Telekom nominated for Blue Angel Prize

    award ceremony Blue Angel Award

    … said: "The three nominees have distinguished themselves with forward-looking products and services that are exemplary in helping to protect the environment and … reliable signal to consumers that provides orientation and help in the selection of products." President Maria Krautzberger of the Federal Environment Agency remarked: …

  • Press release 02/2018 from 22.01.2018 | Last changed: 14.02.2018

    EU identifies Bisphenol A as a substance of very high concern

    Reagenzkolben mit Flüssigkeit

    … Bisphenol A has an effect similar to that of hormones on fish and frogs and harms reproduction and development. The UBA will consider whether Bisphenol A in general or, … world's most prolifically produced chemicals. The substance is to be found in many products of everyday use, such as drinks bottles, food tins, DVDs, till receipts … Consumers have an explicit right of information concerning the inclusion of SVHC in products. Manufacturers, suppliers and dealers must disclose whether a substance of …

  • Press release 33/2025 from 17.09.2025 | Last changed: 22.09.2025

    Design for the future

    Group photo

    … aspects in design continue to gain ground and can become the standard for products and services—both at the European level together with other member states, … optimism.” Dr Bettina Rechenberg, Head of Department III “Sustainable Products and Production, Circular Economy” at the German Environment Agency ( ⁠ UBA ⁠ ) and jury …

  • 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.

    … than to long-term yield trends. Any increase in yield variability increases the production risk for agricultural businesses. Extreme years tend to result in … surprisingly high yields. Both versions make forward planning difficult and entail production risks, because any calculation will have to be inclusive of the materials …