… Higher quality plastics recycling is necessary Recycling-friendly design, higher recycling rates and minimum recyclate quotas can conserve resources … publication by the German Environment Agency (UBA). The publication examines the circular economy in Germany. In 2017, just under 46 percent of plastics were …

… drafted policy recommendations that will be fed into the European debate about the Circular Economy Package. 31.03.2017 The European Parliament drafted the … of a product-specific minimum service life in the implementation of the Ecodesign Directive, the introduction of a duty to provide information about the …

… energy poverty and vulnerability, develop indicators to identify these groups, and design policies and measures to help these groups transition to climate-friendly …

… aims to reduce hazardous substances in the construction sector and to support circular construction. A NonHazCity Building Award will be given to celebrate the … people and the environment from hazardous chemicals in buildings, integrating circularity, toxic-free & climate neutrality. The goal is to inspire citizens, …

… competition for new German Environment Agency building in Bad Elster Winning design for research facility selected Winning design of the 2024 architectural … In terms of building materials, a completely pollutant-free building is being designed using the largest possible proportion of renewable raw materials and … and PV modules without any spatially impactful technical building structures. The designers have succeeded in integrating aspects of sustainability ⁠, such as the …

… in Bavaria, Germany. Source: Fotolia/J. Ossorio Castillo December 11th is the designated International Mountain Day. The day was designated by the UN to show the important role of mountain regions for sustainable …

… 115,000 square kilometres – roughly one third of its terrain – which were designated as priority or restricted areas reserved for wildlife and landscape. … populations and distribution areas for the continued existence of species. By designating priority and restricted areas reserved for wildlife and landscape, …