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  • News from 20.06.2017 | Last changed: 20.06.2017

    It is time to implement measures against obsolescence

    Alte Waschmaschinen

    … to promote the reparability, upgradability and durability of products under the Ecodesign Directive. However further legal measures are needed. For example an … need to be respected, therefore beside technical measures which address the product design, it is necessary to strengthen consumer rights. Furthermore the framework … and improving product service life as well as consumer information All news Tags ecodesign planned obsolescence repair business sustainable consumption … German …

  • Press release 71/08 from 30.10.2008 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Semi-natural bodies of water and leas sustain biodiversity

    … expand upon classical conservation work, in other words protection of species and designation and linking of nature reserves, to include comprehensive protection of …

  • News from 27.02.2015 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    German-Polish exchange on sewage sludge management

    Group of people with yellow hard hats looking at technical installation

    … solutions to technical problems at existing plants in Poland which have the same design. The experts also visited a plant for phosphorus recovery by means of …

  • News from 16.05.2024 | Last changed: 11.12.2025

    EU adopts new rules to combat greenwashing in advertising

    eine Frau liest im Baumarkt den Text auf einem Farbeimer im Regal

    … Explicit clarification that environmental and social characteristics as well as circularity aspects, such as durability, reparability or recyclability, should not … rights. The Commission will also be given implementing powers with regard to the design and content of the harmonised labelling. Consumers should be informed of the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 05.01.2026

    BAU-R-2: Green roofs in cities

    The picture shows the metal facade of a modern commercial building almost completely covered with a climbing plant.

    … 147, 147 Green roofs also serve a useful purpose in downpours. Depending on their design and technical layout, green roofs can potentially store considerable amounts … 147, 147 Green roofs also serve a useful purpose in downpours. Depending on their design and technical layout, green roofs can potentially store considerable amounts …

  • News from 27.11.2019 | Last changed: 27.11.2019

    How can the EU achieve net-zero greenhousegas emissions?

    The picture shows solar panels as well as wind turbines.

    … neutrality can be reached in the EU by mid-century.  The aim of this study was to design a scenario called “GHG-neutral EU2050” as one way to realize a European Union …

  • Press release 81/2009 from 18.11.2009 | Last changed: 19.07.2013

    How up to the mark in climate protection is my city?

    … of local climate protection efforts is still great: the more efficient the design of public electricity and heating supply, the energetic modernisation of …

  • Press release 017/11 from 24.03.2011 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Plasticisers in child day care centres

    … to products with the Blue Angel ecolabel is worthwhile in many cases. The label designates products that are produced ecologically and do not harm health. …

  • Press release 08/09 from 13.02.2009 | Last changed: 14.11.2024

    Not just any fuel allowed in fireplaces or tiled stoves

    … being slapped with a fine, in addition to other complications. Since no system is designed to burn paper briquettes, both high emissions and other problems such as …