… nitrogen surplus by 3 years to 80 kilograms (kg) per hectare per year by 2010 (Federal Government 2002). This goal was clearly missed. In the update of the Strategy … 2028 and 2032, the surplus should amount to a maximum of 70 kg per hectare (Federal Government 2016). The extensively revised Fertilizer Ordinance adopted in … Related contents Europäische Methanverordnung Indikator: Stickstoffüberschuss der Landwirtschaft Reaktiver Stickstoff in der Umwelt Related publications Methane, …

… Compost and sewage sludge Wheel loader being used to turn compost Source: Tim Hermann / UBA Compost and sewage sludge … especially for new substances, are often not available. Fertilizer legislation In order to minimize environmental hazards, only approved fertilizers may be used. … as many pollutants are not regulated and the risks cannot be assessed, some federal states have already completely abandoned the use of sewage sludge. The maximum …

… go too many nutrients in the soil and charge such as groundwater. Source: Hans von der Beele / Thinkstock last update on 28.08.2025 What exactly is fertilizer? In … to human health. The “Heavy Metal Transfer Soil/Plant” working group of the Länderarbeitsgemeinschaft Boden (LABO) identified the elements arsenic, lead, cadmium, … in 2020, which is why the EU Commission closed the proceedings in June 2023. It underwent extensive revision in a process lasting many years, and the current version …

… In 2016, nearly 60 per cent of Germany’s farmland was being used to grow fodder for intensive livestock farming, while just under 20 per cent was being used for food crops. An additional 20 per cent was being … soil, water, air and the biosphere. Interactions between these compartments engender conflicting environmental protection goals. Environmental impact of intensive …

… research activities enable a scientific assessment of potential risks and a derivation of necessary requirements and measures for risk management which, may exceed the minimum requirements of the EU regulation on water reuse. Funding: Federal Ministry of Education and Research Project duration: February 2021 till … Area of Water Quality Engineering Berliner Wasserbetriebe, F&E,  contact: Dr. Alexander Sperlich (alexander.sperlich@bwb.de) PU₂R partners Source: PU₂R Aerial view: …

… gamers has increased steadily across nearly every age group (game, 2022). Verband der deutschen Games Branche - game (2022): Jahresreport der deutschen Games-Branche 2022 .  … into the games) Reality transfer via briefing and/or debriefing of players (moderated discussions between players and researchers were conducted before or after …

… Assessing and regulating of chemical mixtures under REACH Mixtures Source: Olivier / … together with other chemicals. REACH so far only assesses individual chemicals and derives acceptable environmental concentrations. Joint exposures and joint effects …

… The Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement Closing plenary at the UN Climate … This includes the status of greenhouse gas emissions, mitigation actions undertaken by Parties, the overall impact of Nationally Determined Contributions … from ambitious climate action and taking inspiration from other countries. … The Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement …

… of harmlessly. Fluorescent (energy saving) lamps are usually shredded and then undergo a wet or dry process, during which the mercury is suctioned out, passed … To reach the 65 percent rate that will take effect in 2019, we will need to considerably step up our efforts in WEEE collection. It is important here to ensure that … yields are already excellent for iron, copper and aluminum, but there is considerable room for improvement in precious and special metal recovery rates for …

… aluminum and other metal scrap that is sold to scrap dealers, in some cases after undergoing additional processing. Scrap dealers melt down the scrap into recyclable … 95 percent respectively as of 2015. They are based on waste statistics that the Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt) as well as regional-state … known as Gemeinsame Stelle Altfahrzeuge issues a list of all such authorized providers. Current problems High-quality glass and plastic recycling There is still room …