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  • Press release 20/2018 from 25.07.2018 | Last changed: 30.07.2018

    Level of packaging consumption in Germany remains very high

    Yellow bags of packaging waste

    … 70 per cent of the total packaging waste was recycled, with most of the remainder used for the production of energy. UBA President Maria Krautzberger said: "We in … and for resource consumption. We must now further promote recycling and the use of recycled materials in order to conserve resources. Above all we must avoid …

  • Press release 38/2019 from 21.10.2019 | Last changed: 28.10.2019

    Pesticide approval procedure greatly endangers protection of biodiversity

    Bauer brings out pesticides in his field

    … to exist may not be taken into account in the approval procedure. This is because the European Food Safety Authority EFSA has not yet issued guidelines for their use. In another interlocutory injunction, the court declared the restrictions on the use of a herbicide in order to protect groundwater, which UBA had called for, to be …

  • Press release 52/2020 from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 06.11.2020

    Linking climate change mitigation and resource conservation more closely

    Darstellung eines Konferenzbereiches

    … conservation much more closely together. Only with economical and efficient use of raw materials and more recycling will we be able to meet the increased demand … in a sustainable manner. Recycling metals and mineral raw materials more and using them more efficiently overall will also help to protect the climate since … in the G7 countries could be reduced by 40% by 2050 if raw materials were used more efficiently; in car traffic by around 30 to 40%. Particular attention must …

  • Appointment from 13.02.2019 | Last changed: 04.04.2019

    International Conference: Measuring Sustainability in Tourism

    Fußabdrücke im Sand

    … in German tourism in comparison to other countries? How can data be prepared for use in practice and in politics? What are the key future drivers for sustainable or … in German tourism in comparison to other countries? How can data be prepared for use in practice and in politics? What are the key future drivers for sustainable or …

  • Appointment from 14.05.2021

    Advanced Materials – 3rd Thematic Conference

    … to jointly discuss governance options to foster safe and sustainable innovation, use and end of life of advanced materials and their applications. Advanced materials … to jointly discuss governance options to foster safe and sustainable innovation, use and end of life of advanced materials and their applications. … Advanced …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-R-4 + 5: Utilisation of raw timber and timber construction quota

    … possible, and preferably domestically. Given that deciduous timber is still clearly used predominantly for energy generation, the challenge is to open up new potentials … Strategy 121 . For example, one relevant substitution potential is envisaged for using deciduous timber in lieu of synthetics based on mineral oil or in lieu of …

  • News from 06.07.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2023

    European emissions trading undergoes comprehensive reform

    EU flags

    … Adjustment of the cap, the market stability reserve, free allocation and the use of auctioning revenues in the existing emissions trading system (EU-ETS 1). … trading as an instrument for achieving the EU's climate goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050. … ETS 1. Adjustment of the cap, the market stability reserve, free allocation and the use of auctioning revenues in the existing emissions trading system Emissions in the …

  • Press release 35/2023 from 27.09.2023 | Last changed: 14.11.2024

    Nominees selected for the German Ecodesign Award 2023

    The jury posing in front of a building

    … material | KUORI GmbH (Headquarters: Berlin) Service Category Circular Experience Library | Circular Experience Design (Headquarters: Wiesbaden) FoodTracks | Antegon …

  • Appointment from 07.12.2022 | Last changed: 26.01.2023

    Conference „GHG-neutral Enterprises and Administration"

    Four-storey office building with a façade made of wood and colourful glass elements; a photovoltaic system stands on the green roof

    … 24th, 2023 - 09:30 until Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 - 13:00 What criteria can be used to distinguish between greenwashing and green transformation in efforts by companies and public authorities to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality? This is the topic of an international conference commissioned by …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 17.12.2025

    Adaptation: Field of Action Soils

    freshly ploughed field

    … tillage preserves the natural soil structure and reduces the risk of erosion. The use of heavy vehicles and machines can lead to soil compaction and thus limit the … the load-bearing capacity of the soils is less stressed. This can be achieved by using wide tyres with low internal tyre pressure and a large contact area or by … abandoning particularly endangered areas in favour of other, less erosion-sensitive uses (e.g. establishment of permanent grassland, forest or woodland areas). Erosion …

  • News from 28.10.2022 | Last changed: 10.11.2022

    Impact of coronavirus pandemic on public transport

    Bilder auf der Straße: Bus, Pkw, Straßenbahn

    … often Source: MarkusMainka / Fotolia The coronavirus pandemic and the increased use of digital formats that it has triggered is resulting in changes in public transport. Fear of infection and changed work conditions caused demand to drop in 2020/2021 in Germany. Measures such as the 9-euro ticket have … near normal after the strong downturn due to social distancing and lockdowns. The use of digital exchange formats and video calling rose dramatically at the same …

  • Press release 02/2018 from 22.01.2018 | Last changed: 14.02.2018

    EU identifies Bisphenol A as a substance of very high concern

    Reagenzkolben mit Flüssigkeit

    … REACH candidate list, not only due to its harmful effects on people but also because of its environmental characteristics. The substance can now be subjected to more … The UBA will consider whether Bisphenol A in general or, if applicable, particular uses of it should be subjected to further restrictions for better protection of the …