… to disposal. Neodymium is a rare earth and classified as a critical resource. Around 4.5 tonnes of neodymium-containing magnets were present in packaging waste in … Germany or another country. These rates are different than the quotas established under the German Packaging Act which refer only to the packaging which is subject to … on packaging Comparison of packaging waste in EU (Eurostat) Publications Aufkommen und Verwertung von Verpackungsabfällen in Deutschland im Jahr 2016 All press …

… cannot degrade these chemicals, and thus they are released into rivers, seas and groundwater, and ultimately accumulate in the bodies of humans and animals. The Federal … and outgassing. The chemicals are persistent in the environment, are transported around the world and are bioaccumulative. Some PFASs are proven to be toxic for … These chemicals have been traced in the environment and in organisms around the world, including in rivers, oceans, the deep sea, groundwater, in human …

… appliances were placed on the market in Germany in 2018, an increase of around 294,000 tonnes (about 15 percent) compared to 2017. However, the collection and … large household appliances. In the case of commercial appliances, the gap is around 240,000 tonnes, thus a collection rate of only around 25%. In the latter case, however, there is no free take-back obligation on the …

… are still required. In the photovoltaic sector alone, we need an increase of around 50 per cent in order to meet the targets of the Renewable Energy Sources Act,” … should not be burdened further by rising grid fees.” Renewables account for around 57 per cent of gross electricity econsumption ⁠   Approximately 147 terawatt … accounted for the largest share of renewable electricity generation at around 51 per cent. Photovoltaics followed with 24 per cent, electricity generation …

… must renew wind turbine installation in greater numbers - there is simply no way around replacing coal-generated electricity, which will be leaving the power grid. …

… of the climate crisis. More than 300 applications were received for the current round of the competition – another record number of entries! Twenty outstanding … civil society are also called upon to contribute to climate adaptation as a joint undertaking. The nominated projects show the commitment and good ideas with which … projects will compete for the community award in a public online vote at www.umweltbundesamt.de/tatenbank . The project that receives the most votes there will be one …

… to biodiversity. Flood risks: Depending on regional and local conditions, floods, inundations, flash floods and landslides may increase in river basins as a result of … in low-lying coastal areas. Other consequences include saltwater intrusion into groundwater and agricultural soils, which can render irrigated cropland and drinking … availability: Rising temperatures and changing precipitation conditions can have a fundamental impact on the quantity of groundwater resources. Thus, in the course of …

… time of the year in which plants grow, flower and fruit, increased in Germany by around two weeks on average since 1961. Indicator from the DAS monitoring: Phenological … region, migratory birds have arrived 0.5-2.8 days earlier since 1960. Swallows (Hirundinidae) now return on average ten days earlier from warmer areas, starlings … by climate change, as they depend on intact conditions in several places around the world: breeding sites in their wintering grounds and resting sites along the …

… / Getty Images The Corona crisis challenges many familiar things. The economy is under pressure, people are changing their habits. What does this mean for … The Green New Consensus: Study Shows Broad Consensus on Green Recovery Programmes and Structural Reforms European Green Recovery – Building back better …

… developed its own serious game “Little Impacts”. last update on 12.06.2025 Background Computer and video games are very popular in Germany. According to the Association of the German Games Industry (game), around sixty percent of the people in Germany engage in gaming, at least sometimes. The … Jugend fragen! – 2021. Umwelt, ⁠ Klima ⁠, Wandel – was junge Menschen erwarten und wie sie sich engagieren. Berlin & Dessau-Roßlau.  …

… Assessing and regulating of chemical mixtures under REACH Mixtures Source: Olivier / … Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher AskREACH Wissenswertes über Nanomaterialien REACH Weiterentwicklung Umweltrisikobewertung von Antifouling-Produkten in Deutschland …

… unites the entire range of economic policies relevant to sustainable development under one umbrella. Green Economy is thus the guiding principle of an ecologically … green economy while ensuring the sustainability of digitalisation. For this broader understanding of a green economy, policymakers need information on the potential of … Green Economy” (in German). Associated content Links Factsheet Digitale Techniken und Green Economy Publications Digitalisierung als Transformationsmotor für eine …