… biological processes, for example, metabolic processes in plants, putrefaction or decomposition. Further sources of VOCs in atmospheric air include technical processes … are particularly low in emissions. They can use environmental labels such as the Blue Angel to help them. If they are intending to undertake more comprehensive building …

… indoor air, and thus on the environment and health. Opt for products bearing the Blue Angel When purchasing building products consumers can find guidance in the Blue …

… technology fields. Till to date it is not compulsory for manufactures to label products containing nanomaterials. Starting from 2012 cosmetics and novel-food … environmental protection and nature conservation, and the drawing up of consensual recommendations for the responsible handling of nanomaterials. The Federal …

… Concern in concentrations of more than 0.1 per cent. In fact, this information has become an obligatory feature on building products with CE marking since 1 July 2013. … from building products Labelling of low-emission building products bearing the Blue Angel eco-label Supporting the initiative to harmonise the health-based evaluation …

… stages through to production itself, distribution, use and disposal – are becoming more and more important on the path to sustainable development. last update … in product planning and development. The award criteria for ecolabels like the Blue Angel also provide orientation for the ecological design of a whole range of …

… of today’s consumerism. Often it is no easy matter to find out available ecofriendly-products amongst the labyrinth of choices. Ecolabels should provide … Ecodesign Award consumer advice portal "Umweltbewusst leben" Related publications Blue Angel eco-label for textiles Mobile Work in the future A Front-Runner Approach for …

… and in the Baltic Sea in the Kadettrinne. In these coastal areas, unique extensive ecosystems are to be found, e.g. the Wadden Sea and its eelgrass meadows or mussel … the Baltic Sea Area ( Helsinki Convention; 1992 ). The Green Paper (2006) and the Blue Paper (2007) regarding the future maritime policy of the European Community … law by the flag states. In 1978, the best-known eco-label in Germany, the Blue Angel, was created. It is awarded to products and services which, from a holistic …

… From a distance, the seas appear endless and untouched. But on a closer view, it becomes clear that plants and animals and their habitats, especially near the coast, … A particular challenge in the future will be to harmonise the constantly growing ‘blue economy’ with the protection of the seas and oceans in order to maintain or …

… EC, according to which the products with added fragrance ingredients must be labelled as such. For the 26 substances classified as prone to cause allergies, they … production laws governing the countries of origin, where standards of health and ecology are often lower. Subsequent testing of these products is difficult. Current …