… "Waste is also generated where we don't see it at first glance, for example during production, during the transport of consumer goods or when shopping online, which … material. Another example is microplastics – they are found in many cosmetic products, may wash out of synthetic clothing or be created by the car tyre abrasion. … even end up on your dinner plate! Responsible consumption and careful reflection on purchasing decisions are therefore needed – say, by trying to repair a radio instead …

… typical fertilisers such as mineral fertiliser and manure. Digestates from biogas production are also adding to the burden, now accounting for some 15 percent of the … for mineral fertiliser in the same time period. The regional impacts of biogas production on nitrogen soil surface budgets in the districts were recorded for the … "This would require spreading the nitrogen in manure and the digestates at biogas production plants in a way that prevents its escape as ammonia to the atmosphere and …

… more recyclable, to consume fewer resources and to make more use of recyclates in production," said Maria Krautzberger, President of the German Environment Agency. … Secondary packaging refers to packaging which is used to group various pre-packaged products together and is typically sold as a unit or to stock store shelves. More …

… [Green public procurement - Training script 3: Introduction to applying eco-label product criteria] (October 2023) Environmental Aspects in Public Procurement in … that green procurement can reduce costs and open up new markets for eco-friendly products. In light of this study, it’s now up to federal agencies to engage in a … of, and drafting specimen calls for tenders for, the following types of products: workstation computers; multi-function devices; agricultural irrigation …

… around the world and are bioaccumulative. Some PFASs are proven to be toxic for reproduction. Perfluoroalkyl- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are commonly used in … are economically and technically viable. In order to minimise the risks of PFASs in products, the UBA recommends that the REACH Regulation should limit imports of such … price segments and issued from several different manufacturers. The jackets were purchased for the test in 2011. Distinction between country of origin was not …

… CO 2 concentrations in the atmosphere. This increase can, in principle, benefit productivity unless there are other factors restricting carbon absorption. Another … climate change depending on the specific site conditions in a forest. In principle, productive timber growth, apart from the quality of the timber, is a relevant … It is assumed that, especially during the hot and dry years of 2003 and 2006, productivity losses will have occurred. However, it must be said that also in the …

… law. 21.02.2022 Agricultural pesticides - commonly known as plant protection products (PPPs) - must be authorised in each EU country where they are to be …

… for the Environment is promoting ambitious standards with mandatory measures for product-related environmental protection." Dr Bettina Rechenberg, Head of Department III "Sustainable Products and Production, Circular Economy" at the German Environment Agency (UBA) …

… (CBAM) To protect against carbon leakage, i.e. the relocation of industrial production, investments and associated emissions abroad, a border adjustment … CO2 price of the EU-ETS 1 will be introduced. Energy-intensive basic materials and products imported into the EU from abroad will thus be subject to the same CO2 price … imported products. From 2026, allowances for the reported emissions must also be purchased and surrendered at the price of EU allowances. 3. Inclusion of maritime …

… and angling) are only regionally of major importance in Germany. Germany’s own productive output from deep-sea and freshwater fisheries satisfies a proportion of … much greater importance to meeting the demand of the German market. As far as the productive output and the generation of revenues are concerned, aquaculture is the … in the species communities and the food supply, this will directly affect the (production) conditions prevailing in the fishing industry. The nature of pond …

… orientation of fisheries as well as adaptation measures can address fish health, reproduction of fish species, habitat shifts, water status, fisheries infrastructure, … of new shallow water zones), mortality among juvenile fish can be reduced, reproduction promoted and thus fish stocks stabilised overall. Passability and … regulations could be effective in stabilising recruitment and increasing reproduction rates. Refuge areas for fish can be realised through the designation of …

… the environment and raw materials consumption. We must avoid waste as early as the production stage if possible. We should refrain from using packaging that is … high level of packaging consumption, one major reason being economic growth: more products equals more packaging. Consumption habits are another reason, for example …