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  • Press release 35/2020 from 31.07.2020 | Last changed: 12.08.2020

    Rodent control measures are contaminating fish

    ein Rattenschatten an der Wand

    … and municipalities must comply with regulations to protect waters when carrying out chemical rat control measures. There are already numerous innovative solutions on … and municipalities must comply with regulations to protect waters when carrying out chemical rat control measures. There are already numerous innovative solutions on …

  • Press release 34/2023 from 25.09.2023 | Last changed: 26.09.2023

    CO2 storage must not hinder phase-out of fossil fuels

    schematische Darstellung der Verpressung von CO2 in den Boden

    … residual heat is utilised.   The UBA is critical of the use of CCS plants in other industries such as the cement industry or even in the energy sector. In the energy industry, the use of CCS would entrench fossil technologies and hinder the expansion …

  • Press release 07/2020 from 12.02.2020 | Last changed: 08.04.2020

    Art and the environment “Zero Waste” exhibition in Leipzig

    Ein Frauengesicht mit Plastikstücken

    … investigate the global consequences of plastic packaging, tyre abrasion, toxic chemicals and overproduction. “Zero Waste” is a project of the German Environment … investigate the global consequences of plastic packaging, tyre abrasion, toxic chemicals and overproduction. “Zero Waste” is a project of the German Environment …

  • Appointment from 19.02.2018

    Workshop: PMT substances under REACH

    … protect the sources of drinking water". More information and registration .   Tags chemicals REACH water … The German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Norwegian …

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    4 pictograms

    … biocides or pesticides). Source: Hassold, Aust, Juffernholz, Leitner: Chemical Mixtures & REACH: A starting point, SETAC GLB Landau 2011 Download image …

  • Press release 036/11 from 25.07.2011 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Photo contest theme: Summer, sun - plastic rubbish?

    … wind and waves break down the plastic into microscopically small particles. Harmful chemicals can adhere to particle surface and land in the food chain after being … of the waste is introduced to the ocean through merchant shipping and the fishing industry. Freight packaging and “normal” household waste is unfortunately still …

  • News from 14.07.2015 | Last changed: 14.07.2015

    Removing POP from the cycle: proposal to introduce limit values

    polystyrene insulation materials are removed from a facade

    … can be prevented for five persistent organic pollutants (POP). 14.07.2015 POP are chemical compounds that are degraded very slowly in the environment, which … and are toxic to humans and the environment either directly or over time. The five chemical compounds HBCD, HCBD, PCN, PCP and SCCP were tracked in the study to …

  • Press release 20/2016 from 27.05.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Federal Government initiates carbon offsetting scheme for all official travel

    a plane takes off

    … Minister Barbara Hendricks said: "We aim to inspire the general public and industry to offset the effects of their business trips, too. The guiding principle … Minister Barbara Hendricks said: "We aim to inspire the general public and industry to offset the effects of their business trips, too. The guiding principle …

  • Press release 51/2014 from 14.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Hendricks and Krautzberger honour winners of Federal Ecodesign Award 2014

    Logo: Bundespreis ecodesign

    … friendly manufacturing processes in the leather, spectacle lenses and textile industry as well as an online game on CO2 reduction in everyday life. Press release … friendly manufacturing processes in the leather, spectacle lenses and textile industry as well as an online game on CO2 reduction in everyday life. … Federal …