… Award 2020 Source: Internationales Design Zentrum Berlin (IDZ) Packaging which is product at the same time? An app that helps users save resources? A new concept for … again called upon to enter the contest with their innovative services, concepts and products by 6 April 2020. Press release No. 02/2020 | 13.01.2020 The Federal …

… offset by high-quality climate protection projects. The Federal Government plans to purchase and permanently cancel a total of 203,630 Certified Emission Reductions … to be a fixed feature of official travel. More than 100,000 CERs were already purchased and cancelled in 2014. Federal Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks …

… Environmental impact of milk production: pasture grazing beats indoor housing model Organic milk production farms usually do less damage to the environment than conventional farms …

… Zentrum Berlin (IDZ) "Greenwashing" can often disguise the negative impact of products and services on the environment. But the German Federal Ecodesign Award is …

… is very much in favour of a number of response measures: a ban on climate-damaging products (80 percent), linking agricultural subsidies to environmental performance … of respondents are prepared to eat less meat in future, 60 percent intend to purchase highly energy-efficient devices, and 74 percent want to consume less …

… prize awarded for Timeless Design This year also highlighted the importance of durable products and timeless design. Timeless design is characterised by simplicity, …

… Climate-neutral, sustainable, recyclable – companies like to advertise their products with these or similar environmental claims. However, not all claims are … to ensuring that consumers receive the information they need to make sustainable purchasing decisions. Unfortunately, however, misleading and unsubstantiated claims … … Climate-neutral, sustainable, recyclable – companies like to advertise their products with these or similar environmental claims. However, not all claims are …

… is once again looking for daring pioneers of design and inventors of sustainable products for the award in 2017. Companies, design agencies, start-ups and students …

… heaters have high hidden potential to save energy. New energy labels can guide new purchase. Source: Tripod / Fotolia.com Four European regulations concerning space … "integrated product policy" which aims to reduce the environmental impact of products. The Federal Institute of Materials Research and Testing (BAM) and the … heating units and water heaters more sustainable and provide guidelines for new purchases. The regulations specify a gradual establishment of limit values for …

… to see how loud and how powerful a vacuum cleaner is on the label attached to the product." The effect of the new regulation could mean saving the equivalent output … Directive which aims to achieve more energy efficiency and safety in consumer products. Press release No. 34/2014 | 16.08.2014 One major slogan used to advertise … as concerns durability. The new energy label provides good guidance when making a purchase. As with washing machines and refrigerators, all vacuum cleaners which are …

… in supermarkets has many facets. It ranges from resource-conserving food production and environmentally friendly packaging to the avoidance of food waste. … chain – the food retail sector. Retail has a major influence on agriculture and the purchasing behaviour of the population. There is a relatively high probability that … in the areas of action that relate directly to the procurement of raw materials and products. “It is right and important that food retailers not only focus on their own …

… Climate impacts: Field of action industry and commerce Even industrial production is affected by climate change. Source: Thorsten Schier/fotolia.com The … Risks arise in that, for example, the supply of raw materials and intermediate products as well as the transport of goods can be impaired. Sales markets may change …