… and construction sites experience such noise as noise pollution. The aim of purchasing low-noise and low-emission construction machines is to reduce noise, … and construction sites experience such noise as noise pollution. The aim of purchasing low-noise and low-emission construction machines is to reduce noise, …

… trade name Irgarol®, may no longer be used as the active substance in antifouling products after 27 January 2017. This is the result of a decision which the EU … Health and Safety (BAuA). They should enquire about the antifouling coating when purchasing a boat, because after 28 January 2017 new boats may not be treated with …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… which protects against carbon leakage and thus against the relocation of industrial production outside Europe, will be limited to large import volumes of relevant basic … exceed the quantity threshold. These relate to the authorisation procedure, the purchase and sale of CBAM certificates, and the calculation and verification of … EU Emissions Trading System 1 (EU ETS 1). Its purpose is to ensure that imported products bear the same CO₂ costs as products from the EU. This protects …

… deadline for manufacturers will be extended to 15 July 2025 Disposable plastic products are an unnecessary burden on the environment. Source: Gabi Wolfertz Since 2024, manufacturers of certain single-use plastic products have been required to bear certain costs for waste disposal and the cleanup … public. The costs for manufacturers are calculated based on the quantity of their products placed on the market annually. The reports are submitted each year by 15 …

… German economy, say two recent reports by the German Environment Agency (UBA) on production, sales, foreign trade and on research and patent applications in the … tax concessions for diesel fuel on the one hand, while providing support for the purchase of electric vehicles on the other." Another important area where … need to develop and supply suitable technological solutions and demand-based products and services in the drive to generate green solutions for the future. The …

… Package" is to exempt plant-based staple foods such as fruit, vegetables, grain products and vegetable oils and public passenger transport from VAT altogether. This … 7 instead of 19 percent. UBA President Dirk Messner said: "Environmentally friendly products should be made cheaper, and environmentally harmful products should no longer be subsidised by the state with excessively low taxes. Our …

… e.V. A virtual journey to a high alpine glacier, rescued crockery, recyclable denim production or the revival of old variety vegetables – the winners of the German … "This year's award winners clearly show that ecodesign is not just about improving products but about designing new systems and new ways of thinking. Designers are …

… dykes, the installation of holding ponds or other technically-based measures, the durable restoration of natural flood plains is considered an effective component of … regime. Measures such as the installation of renewable energy plant, the production of cultivation biomass, the implementation of agro-forestry measures, the … dykes, the installation of holding ponds or other technically-based measures, the durable restoration of natural flood plains is considered an effective component of …